These Dawson’s Creek moments defined teen drama in the late 90s and early 2000s. For this list we’ll be looking at the most iconic, heartbreaking, and/or shocking moments that made this American television show such a huge hit. Our countdown includes truth or dare, Mitch’s accident, Joey’s first time, and more! MsMojo ranks the best Dawson’s Creek moments. What’s your favorite Dawson’s Creek moment? Let us know in the comments!
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@MrStGeorgeIllawarraمنذ 4 سنواتJack, Jen & Grams were the PERFECT family. 1194
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@biancajohn297منذ 4 سنواتI just love how joey’s parents weren’t around so she appreciated action (like someone buying her a wall) and Pacey had parents who were verbally abusive so he appreciated words (Joey’s specialty) Talk about love languages 1183
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@biancajohn297منذ 4 سنواتThis is how many people are Team Pacey 726
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@becgreen9860منذ 4 سنوات3 months on a boat together—didn’t pressure her into sex and read to her every night whilst holding her hand, to say Pacey was the best guy is an understatement—tv and movies don’t come close to how great he actually was. I mean I’m yet to see another character that’s that Witty and still caring all in one. Nobody gives guys the little things anymore. And I really love how they gave him lines that made everyone think he knew her better than Dawson did. ....وسعت1008
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@tishimareid9005منذ 4 سنواتI hated the teacher for making Jack read that poem infront of the whole class. 776
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@jujubee2منذ 4 سنواتPacey’s final speech to Joey the simple act of loving you will always be enough for me is hands down the best moment. 344
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@mar2873منذ 4 سنواتi would pick the moment Joey picks Pacey over Dawson in the third season's finale- the epic Dawson cry face and the beautiful picture of Joey and Pacey sailing away together 539
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@ashleyfaminial964منذ 4 سنواتAndy's mental breakdown should've been on the list. 213
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@mellowenglishgalمنذ 3 سنوات"I'll see you soon, child. Soon." Oh my god. I didn't even watch the show but this made me cry! 115
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@joeypotter6051منذ 4 سنوات"I remember everything" - ICONIC. Great list! 182
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@amandadublin3129منذ 4 سنواتLet's face it Pacey set us all up to be disappointed by real men. 1842
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@GrainneMhaolمنذ 4 سنواتYou missed the moment where Jack calls Jen his soul mate. Floods, I tell you. 632
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@janhavikulkarni6809منذ 4 سنواتMost of these are just Pacey and Joey moments! And I love that because that’s the only thing that made me complete this show. 146
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@tianam.964منذ 4 سنواتCASTAWAYS!!! Great honorable mentions at the end. Castaways is my favorite go-to standalone episode! Having Pacey and Joey together, alone for the whole id="hidden4" class="buttons"> episode, was like manna from heaven! NO other two characters on that show could have pulled it off. I loved Jack and Jen, but I can't imagine what they could do or talk about for forty-five minutes that would have kept me interested the whole time, especially at that time in Season 6. Pacey and Joey could have carried an episode by themselves at ANY time, even in Season ONE, and it STILL would have been riveting! (Hunting snails, anyone? Even that was fun!) Love this compilation, MsMojo, and thanks for the memories! ....وسعت111
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@JHallenbeckمنذ 4 سنواتTo me, the most iconic moment of the show, perhaps it's most defining moment that had the greatest knock-on effect throughout the series, was Dawson id="hidden5" class="buttons"> catching Pacey and Joey outside his house talking about their relationship. That was just peak teen soap opera! ....وسعت154
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@tavitkalikaمنذ 4 سنواتWhat I hate is that Jens parents weren’t even there when she dying in the hospital and they weren’at her funeral. That really proves that they didn’t love her. 356
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@rasshathermidor4702منذ 4 سنواتI imagined Pacey being my boyfriend in high school lol. Him and Joey will forever be epic. Joey and Dawson were blah. Now that this is on Netflix, life is complete! 133
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@ivetteypizarrorivera5586منذ 4 سنواتIt should have been Pacey's Creek. He was the best and totally stole the show. 683
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@jsisaza94منذ 4 سنواتPacey and Joey foreverrr. It was the first time I didn’t want the main leads of a show to end up together. Pacey and Joey ‘s chemistry’s out of this world. That made me fall more in love with the show. They’re so perfect together. ....وسعت209
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@gamosumمنذ 4 سنواتAnother favorite moment is when Dawson finds out about joey and pacey. The whole episode is great! 241
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@jaycievictory8461منذ 4 سنواتStarted weeping at Gram's line after Jen died 98
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@marcoguerra8506منذ 4 سنواتNot even an honorable mention to Andy's character? Come on guys! Her journey and relationship with Pacey meant a lot! 433
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@TheColeTruthمنذ 4 سنواتI think joey/pacey had the best chemistry because they actually dated for awhile during season 2, I believe. Also, michelle williams is a powerhouse actress. id="hidden9" class="buttons"> She totally steals the show. Even at a young age its like she already drew from a deep emotional well. Also, love her friendship with jack! This show was huge for me. ....وسعت264
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@Fresita313منذ 4 سنواتI love how everybody loves joey and pacey 78
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@donteatmoomooمنذ 4 سنواتI'll see you soon child. Soon. Chills every time 50
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@nicholeheitzenrater4246منذ 4 سنواتRemember when Dawson almost KILLED Pacey in that boat race and then Joey was just like "you're both ridiculous" Even though all Pacey id="hidden10" class="buttons"> did was just not drop out of the race? I was always mad she didn't stand up for him here. ....وسعت72
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@buzzerbeater37منذ 4 سنواتThe episode Dawson finds out is one of the best episodes in the history of television. 71
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@cruzvaldes5922منذ 4 سنواتEverything about this show was perfect especially Pacey and Joey 54
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@josy85منذ 4 سنواتI loved Pacey, I still love Pacey, I will always love Pacey ❤ 124
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@julianag.f.5219منذ 4 سنواتI have now 34 years old, and still want pacey and joey together in real Life! 521
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@hannahgutierrez7074منذ 4 سنواتJen was such a great character honestly the best one on the show. She deserved so much more 38
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@issianne7552منذ 4 سنواتGrams saying "I'll see you soon" quite literally broke my heart 18
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@emmaoconnor2270منذ 3 سنواتI finished it an hour ago and I’ve not stopped crying since 18
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@lucyann7616منذ 4 سنواتJen dying still brings me to tears actually I’m sobbing every time 135
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@barrywalton6820منذ 4 سنواتJoey and Dawson’s first kiss at the end of season 1 was iconic as well. I watched the first season as it unfolded in the 90’s and the tension built so perfectly for that moment. Their friendship was the central relationship of the show—even the great romance with Joey and Pacey was only great because it could be chosen over the incredibly deep soulmate connection of Joey and Dawson. ....وسعت53
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@j72726منذ 3 سنواتpacey and joey were so meant for eachother. he always treated her so well and was so respectful of eachother. glad they ended up together 6
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@arielly9022منذ 4 سنواتPacey: I remember everything. ❤ 267
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@hororka666منذ 4 سنواتI think the whole Prank episode was an amazing moment as Dawson and Pacey got together even with all their issues. 21
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@iwvslkمنذ 2 سنواتokay this show is so iconic,i need to go back at it and start watching again 4
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@chellymurphyمنذ 4 سنواتI remember watching the first season and not really caring/paying much attention to Pacey - I figured he was just going to be the cliche side-kick character id="hidden12" class="buttons"> for Dawson and at that time I was all about Dawson and Joey’s will-they won’t-they to even care about Pacey sleeping with his teacher storyline (which I knew wouldn’t go anywhere anyway) but something changed for me in S2 and I just became transfixed by Pacey. I knew this bc for all of S1 I use to roll my eyes whenever he would enter the scene but somewhere in S2 my perception of him changed and he became the reason I kept on watching. Looking back I think it was because I could relate to him on that screw up/dark horse/hating school level and by the time S3 came he had completely over taken Dawson by miles, to me he was the main character of the show now and even though Joey pissed me off beyond belief they did have the BEST chemistry out of everyone on that show and the most romantic, intimate and memorable moments of the whole series. I’ve never in my life watched a show where the original “side-kick” had more development and things happen to him over the span of the entire series than the main character himself. Dawson quickly harnessed being a self-loathing man-child while Pacey just sucked it up and kept on going the best that he could while at the same time saying what we were all thinking, I think that’s why I love and still remember this show because of Pacey. Whether you like him or not, you can’t deny that Joshua’s talent didn’t carry that show from the cringy-twitchy beginning (Joey and Dawson) to a wholesome love story between two underdogs (Joey and Pacey). ....وسعت57
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@user-hz5jl9un4kمنذ 3 سنواتJen's death emotionally destroyed me i really love the show but i can't watch it again because every time i will see Jen i will be thinking that id="hidden13" class="buttons"> she will die and she will never see her daughter grow up. She was so young she had all her life ahead of her it breaks my heart. ....وسعت21
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@oliviastonemusicمنذ 4 سنواتAnyone notice that Dawson and Joey's relationship didn't even get an honorable mention? Not even Dawson crying on the pier! Haha. 69
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@emilyconner8870منذ 4 سنواتYAY!!!! I've been waiting for this video for SOOOOOOO long. I'm super happy right now. You literally picked the perfect moments. I'm glad there id="hidden14" class="buttons"> were so many Pacey Joey moments. They were the show. They deserved the number one spot. Thank you for making this. I loved PJ and Dawson's creek as a whole. ....وسعت34
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@Mariaaaaaaaaabby22منذ 4 سنواتI've been binge watching this show since it came out on Netflix. Started off cheesy but now I am obsessed 31
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@amandaredd3057منذ 3 سنواتSo many beautiful moments! I loved when Pacey met Andi, Dawson and Joey's first kiss, Pacey and Joey falling in love, Jen's general growth with id="hidden15" class="buttons"> Jack as her bff and her video to her daughter, etc. The first time between Joey and Pacey was so sweet! I was a huge fan of DC when it was on. So dang good ....وسعت12
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@JulieDelahookeمنذ 3 سنواتI sobbed like a baby during Mitch’s final episode. Everyone reliving memories with him just broke my heart. 5
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@julieknight6372منذ 4 سنواتJoey and Pacey were perfect together …. best couple ever 68
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@williamyelton2227منذ 4 سنواتI grew up in the town that Dawson’s Creek filmed. I lived right by the creek and always wanted to be like Dawson and go to film school. I grew up and went out to California for film school. Love this show 28
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@amateurranconteurمنذ 4 سنواتintelligent writing, role models, classics, and the chemistry between actors are unreal and on point! 10
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@NatRosenمنذ 4 سنواتDawson was better as a friend to Joey than a boyfriend. He really sucked in the boyfriend department. 770
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@Lovealways19منذ 2 سنوات"I remember everything" is iconic, romantic, and so nostalgic. It is the best quote in the series and very rightfully the number line on this list. 2
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@samanthatroi85منذ 4 سنواتAs a pacey/joey fan I like this list, but Dawson and Joey's first kiss was SUPER iconic. 8
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@Jts-fg7jrمنذ 4 سنواتI just remembered that this november is going to be 16 years since i watched DC for the first time. I was 13 and had a bit of a crush on Josh Jackson after id="hidden18" class="buttons"> watching 'Skulls'. Randomly changing channels i saw him, it was the episode where Pacey has a study session with Andie and ends up taking care of her mother who had a crisis on the market. Of course after seeing that my crush went major but then the series was really good and it always takes me back to my teen years. Still feels like yesterday ....وسعت7
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@abbykey7015منذ 4 سنواتI was just watching some of my favorite episodes on Hulu a few weeks ago. I love Pacey and Joey! Agree with number one! 13
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@katie-yg8ciمنذ 4 سنواتWhen Grams said I’ll see you soon child I started bawling, it hurt so kuch 5
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@kennyjdm4912منذ 4 سنواتEnjoy watching this show back in High School . Still enjoying watching it in 2020 . 4
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@maiteramirez4912منذ 4 سنواتI’ve got to say.I liiiiiived this show in my teen days. As a normal teen, I thought love should be like “love” was portrayed in the show. I was so unan id="hidden19" class="buttons">necessary dramatic, insecure, jealous and immature , I was trying to live their lives and trying to find a love as the ones they were having. I was really too naive to spot the difference between reality and a tv story. I made my life a crazy a self esteem and love tragedy. Believe me, I messed all my relationships up (until the age of 30) trying to unconsciously replicate these intense loves. It took me 15 years to realized what I have been doing and how bad I was sabotaging my life. I didn’t have any critical thinking skill when I was 15 and those patterns followed me until I learned real life and love.well, I will always love this show.always! ....وسعت8
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@rozhector1361منذ 3 سنواتThe parts of Joey, Pacey and Jenn are really well written for an actor and they have so much going for 2
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@kellydouse9383منذ 3 سنواتJust finished watching the whole series at 40 year old - I loved it, forgot how amazing it was and enjoyed every minute, the last episode is probably the best ending to any of it's kind - thank you Capeside crew.see you soon child.soon ....وسعت2
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@latriciahyde8635منذ 3 سنواتLet’s be honest. Pacey is the best and stole all of our hearts. ❤️❤️ 2
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@shayeanstey3996منذ 4 سنواتthis show will always have a place in my heart mainly because of the last seasons they continued to keep the show authentic and the finale was just beautiful cheesy yet wonderful 6
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@wennesmota3860منذ 3 سنواتI love this show so much. My favorite moment is that when Joe run and “I’ll Stand by You” is played (in the first episode). It’s so great! 1
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@sweetlikezمنذ 4 سنواتThis show was so good! It did what Beverly Hills, 90210 couldn't do - Dylan and Brenda. They created storylines and they actually listened to what id="hidden22" class="buttons"> the fans wanted. Pacey and Joey ended up together. They didn't have to kill off Jen but.. it's all good. When Dawson found out the truth about Joey and Pacey was great. But nobody can do it better than Brenda finding out when Dylan and Kelly cheated on her. Classic!!! I love Jack's coming out poem, but I love how Pacey fought for his right. This list is perfect. ....وسعت9
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@queenmother123منذ 4 سنواتAbby's death was so weird and definitely shocking. I felt bad for Jen it truly missed her up. Mitch's accident threw me for a loop and I felt so much sympathy for Gale and Dawson. 8
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@SamanthaJacksonمنذ 4 سنواتThis video is so Pjer and I love it for that. 17
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@lancehood7916منذ 4 سنواتI remember this show. Graduaing in the late 90s early 2000s you atleast saw some of this show. 6
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@kavinab6629منذ 4 سنواتThis show is so nostalgic. I absolutely loved it growing up. 2
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@jsisaza94منذ 4 سنواتAll the show is an unforgettable moment. 22
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@DiabolicalAngelقبل 4 أشهرNo spoiler alert needed this many years after the show lol. Loved Dawson's Creek!
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@samcad-ho3zeمنذ 3 سنواتDawson’s Creek is the most underrated TV show ever. 2
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@tehmedullaمنذ 4 سنواتMy favorite show of all time! I love me some Joshua Jackson! 3
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@moni5872منذ 4 سنواتI feel like watch mojo really be looking at my previously watched real hard lol 10
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@raianshua1724منذ 4 سنواتwhat about Dawson’s cry? That’s legendary. 22
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@neerasinha-frazer2094منذ 4 سنواتIt is great to relive these moments. But I think too many were about the parents. There’s so much more. Dawson & Joeys kiss deserved a spot in the top 3. Dawson paying for Joeys college. Joey & Dawson’s kiss when he was packing to leave for college early. This show was so incredible. There are so many awesome moments ....وسعت6
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@element_m2498منذ 4 سنواتAwww. I so loved this show. Thank you for this video. Greetings from Germany. 1
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@bootydaddy555منذ 4 سنواتI thought #1 should had been when Dawson found out about Joey and Pacey. 86
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@soyharoldsanchez144العام الماضيYou should have included Jack´s first kiss here. That kiss made history in American television. 1
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@JaM-R2TR4منذ 3 سنواتPacey scene with his father on beach was the most powerful.. it hurts every time i watch it.. 1
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@user-sw1yr8et1dقبل 6 أشهرMy favorite show & was so happy Lacey & Joey ended up together this show is awsome!
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@deonnnorton9384منذ 4 سنواتLove this show! Better than most drama anime. 5
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@iwvslkمنذ 3 سنواتfor me the most unforgettable and iconic moment is when joey picks pacey over dawson in the season 3 finale and dawson watches her leaving to go to pacey and does the legendary crying face 2
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@hruiluvمنذ 4 سنواتAlmost 20 years later and I’m still swooning over Pacey 4
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@jsisaza94منذ 4 سنواتI love this show so much. I just rewatched and I wanna do it again. It is timeless. Soooo good. 1
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@caronbranstetter6095منذ 4 سنواتlove this show so much. Thank you!! Love your videos 1
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@hororka666منذ 4 سنواتI only started to watch the show couple weeks ago and knowing Jen dies and how she dies is going to be extremely hard because my cousin died for a similar id="hidden26" class="buttons"> reason and she also become a mom just couple years back. It is already heartbreaking to me and they also look similar. ....وسعت5
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@notoriouslybrattyمنذ 4 سنواتThis show puts all it’s characters through the emotional ringer so many times. Loved watching these actors successes afterwards.
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@mmcguire1970منذ 3 سنواتMichelle Williams is my favorite from the cast. She was so pretty. She also became the most successful from the cast with so many acting nominees and awards. id="hidden27" class="buttons"> The Marilyn Monroe movie was my favorite that she was in. She played Marilyn Monroe perfect. ....وسعت4
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@PaulHolderمنذ 3 سنواتCan't believe there wasn't an honourable mention for the bit in the Detention episode where Dawson throws the Basketball in Pacey's face and it rebounds off his face into the camera. 2
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@VeronicaEquestrienneمنذ 4 سنواتI just started to watch this serie again <3 2
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@amandafuschak271منذ 4 سنواتLove this!! Thank you for reliving Dawson's creek for me!! 1
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@jamalvargas6146منذ 4 سنواتGod I miss the wb with hits like parent hood felicity unhappily ever after what I like about you and the goat grounded for life those were the days 25
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@Audiogeek-kf2ezمنذ 4 سنواتI never was able to watch Dawson's Creek from start to finish. But it was a trip for a 40 something dude.I just never thought that kid on the Jr, Sr years of high school were like this. 10
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Love this compilation, MsMojo, and thanks for the memories! ....وسعت 111
Chills every time 50
Even though all Pacey id="hidden10" class="buttons"> did was just not drop out of the race? I was always mad she didn't stand up for him here. ....وسعت 72
Loved Dawson's Creek!
Thank you for this video. Greetings from Germany. 1