Dawson's Creek (1998–2003)

Four friends in a small coastal town help each other cope with adolescence.

Creator:

Kevin Williamson

Stars:

James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams

6 wins & 22 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
James Van Der Beek	...	Dawson Leery (128 episodes, 1998-2003)
Katie Holmes	...	Joey Potter (128 episodes, 1998-2003)
Michelle Williams	...	Jen Lindley (128 episodes, 1998-2003)
Joshua Jackson	...	Pacey Witter (128 episodes, 1998-2003)
Mary Beth Peil	...	Evelyn 'Grams' Ryan (128 episodes, 1998-2003)
Kerr Smith	...	Jack McPhee (113 episodes, 1998-2003)
Mary-Margaret Humes	...	Gail Leery (93 episodes, 1998-2003)
Nina Repeta	...	Bessie Potter (88 episodes, 1998-2003)
John Wesley Shipp	...	Mitch Leery (83 episodes, 1998-2001)
Meredith Monroe	...	Andie McPhee (69 episodes, 1998-2003)
Busy Philipps	...	Audrey Liddell (46 episodes, 2001-2003)

Storyline

Set in a small coastal, Massachusetts town named Capeside, Dawson's Creek tells the story of four teenagers as they struggle through adolescence. This is particularly true for 15-year-olds Dawson Leery, an introspective dreamer and Joey Potter, a precocious tomboy unaware of her beauty. Best friends since childhood, they are about to enter that confusing time in life where nothing is the way it was and nothing is as it seems.

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Plot Keywords:

massachusetts | teenager | gay teenager | sister sister relationship | divorce | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 January 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dawson

Filming Locations:

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Outerbank Entertainment, Columbia TriStar Television, Columbia TriStar Domestic Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (128 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dawson's idol is Steven Spielberg. Among the posters hanging in Dawson's room are posters from movies directed by Spielberg including Jaws, Hook, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, plus Being John Malkovich and Battleship Potemkin.

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Goofs

Mic packs being worn by the actors are occasionally visible.

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Quotes

Dawson: I'm mad at the world, Joey, I'm a teenager.

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Connections

Spoofed in South Park: I'm a Little Bit Country (2003)

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Soundtracks

"I Don't Want to Wait"
(theme)
by Paula Cole

User Reviews

The Best TV Series Ever Made

The first time I heard about Dawson's Creek, I wasn't really allured into watching the show. It was only during the time I actually watched it when I got hooked immediately. Four teenagers portrayed characters that are quite realistic. The story evolved up until their growing up years wherein they experienced trials and problems about love, school and life. In my opinion,this clicks with the viewers specifically their target viewers, the teenagers, because it is closely attached to reality. Also, the catchy music help depict the story even more. For instance, the country songs lament the small town setting in which the characters are based before they went to college. The actors themselves were very impressive. They do not sound too hyper or exaggerated; well except for Busy Phillips whose character really entails the exaggerated type. Another thing is the storyline. I love the storyline. It seems to me that every scene was well-thought of, not to mention, imaginative and well-written. I learned a lot from every episode that they have shown and it would not be complete without the tears falling from my eyes before the show finishes to an end.