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Grab onto the handrail megalomaniacs cause we are “Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell” (Original airdate November 6th, 2002. Written by Anna Fricke and directed by Jason Moore ). We’re on punishment watch for OURSELVES with the Eddie of it all, not to mention Audrey on a downward spiral and Jen pursuing a doomed “romance.” At least one more predatory teacher is out of our lives for good?? Want us I...

We must be so beautiful we’ll make you kill because this week we’re talking season six, episode six “Living Dead Girl” ( Original airdate October 30th, 2022. Written by Tom Kapinos and directed by Les Sheldon ). It might be spooky season for the gang but its bummer season for us as the Joey and Eddie “romance” blooms, CJ hints at the folly to come, and Pacey and Audrey’s relationship comes to a de...

This episode features yet another character singing and that doesn’t even rank on our list of complaints?? Maybe WE are really “The Imposters” (Original airdate October 23, 2022. Written by Gina Fattore and directed by Michael Lange). Whoever we are, we have serious concerns about this show’s obsession with teachers dating students and Jack’s hair. Also in our burn book? Eddie, how are culture mis...

A spoonful of misery helps the med’cine go down, and this week it’s a big fat dose of season six, episode four “Instant Karma” (Original airdate October 16, 2022. Written by Maggie Friedman and directed by Robert Duncan McNeil) sliding down you’re open gullet. Dawson finds himself between a rock and a hard place between his ex and Joey, who shows up on set with catering. Pacey tells Audrey he can’...

Oscar Wilde must be rolling a merry summersault in his grave because season six, episode three is called “The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest” (Original airdate October 9th, 2002. Written by Anna Fricke and directed by Joanna Kerns). We have the email fiasco that launched a thousand cyber anxieties as well as greed is good gone bad, some light stalking of a hot teacher, and many more complaint...

The Capeside gang’s hair, living situations, and bedmates are in constant flux but by gum “The Song Remains the Same” (Original airdate October 2nd, 2002. Written by Gina Fattore and directed by Robert Duncan McNeill). APPARENTLY a special two-part event continues with the SWIFT downfall of Doey, a cursed new character named CJ, the fruition of Jack and Pacey’s daring new idea called roommates, an...

We’re BACK baby! We’ve christened season six live and in person and even though we can’t stop sniffling, I assure you “The Kids are Alright” (Original airdate October 2nd, 2002. Written by Tom Kapinos and directed by Gregory Prange). The gang is back from an eventful summer and living in a post 9/11 world of Jackers rebounding, Jen zen, our lady of continuing education, reality stars, and absolute...

Season 5 was almost our undoing but by gum we’re here, we’re queer, and we’re ready for a retrospective! We answer your listener Q’s and comms and OF COURSE do a deep dive on 9/11. What could be more natural? We’re going to take a little between-seasons break but watch this space for some very exciting news that rhymes with gay freon, a season 6 promo, and our next season coming attcha before you...

And Just Like That, season five honks and squawks its way to a close with episode 23 “Swan Song” (Original airdate May 15th, 2002. Written by Gina Fattore and Tom Kapinos and directed by Gregory Prange). Pacey is channeling his inner Anne of Green Gables, Jen and Jack are DEFINITELY going to Costa Rica, and Joey and Dawson finish their season long game of emotional footsie. If you want to tangle t...

Mysteries abound in this episode, starting with why on earth is it called “The Abbey” (Original airdate May 8th, 2002. Written by Diego Gutierrez and Jonathan Kasdan and directed by Michael Lange ). Other enigmas include: why ISN’T this episode all about Abby Morgan? Where is Josephine’s daddy? Everything about Dawson’s career. And of course, the absolute entirety of the baffling Alex / Pacey stor...

Nothing good happens after 2am and that tracks with the chicanery we observed “After Hours” ( Original airdate May 1st, 2002. Written by Jeffrey Stepakoff and directed by Mel Damski ). Zoe is SABOTAGING our podcast, Gabby is simping for her, Pacey apparently DOES cheat and Jen is nowhere to be found. But we do have a welcome return to a Jack we recognize, a Dawson hook up we don’t hate, and a Joey...

Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) (guess what) (this ep is) (not good) (Original airdate April 24th, 2002. Written by Nicole Ranadive and directed by Robert Duncan McNeill). Upsides: Are we finally free of Charlie? Fake slap fight. Dawson weirdly hot? Downsides: Not a Jackers or Jennifer in sight. If you want to keep your eyes locked on us, follow us on instagram ( @dawsonscreeps ) and twitter ( @dawso...

WELCOME to Dawson’s Creek episode 100! And it’s… this? Season five, episode nineteen “100 Light Years from Home” (Original airdate April 17th, 2002. Written by Rina Mimoun and directed by David Petrarca). We celebrate the emotional core of the little Capeside show that could by going to Florida, meeting some video DJs (youngs, ask an old), and reigniting the Joey/Dawson inferno. What a treat. Now...

Why do you look hot Creeps? Is it because you know we’re talking about season five, episode eighteen “Cigarette Burns” ( Original airdate April 10th, 2002. Written by Jonathan Kasdan and Tom Kapinos and directed by Les Sheldon )? We’ll get you cooled off quick with our discussions of Joey’s continued CMM mistakes, Audrey being forced to feel weird about her body count, and Jen potentially being se...

Our sanity is on a tugboat headed to the brink because this week we were made to watch season five, episode seventeen “Highway to Hell” (Original airdate April 3rd, 2002. Written by Anna Fricke and directed by Sanford Bookstaver). There are so many things to say about Dawson and Jen’s breakup or Pacey and Audrey (and Joey’s) budding romance but frankly it’s all drowned out by Josephine Potter sque...

Have we mentioned that our podcast is NSFW? You should probably either listen to it on headphones or “In a Lonely Place” (Original airdate February 20th, 2002. Written by Gina Fattore and directed by Keith Samples). We’re having a ball in Boston’s most library-from-Clue-esque gay bar, cursing the day Wilder was born, and questioning every step in the casting process for a couple of “musicians” sen...

Like every Dawson’s Creek podcast before us, we have finally found ourselves at “Downtown Crossing” ( Original airdate February 13th, 2002. Written by Tom Kapinos and directed by David Petrarca ). We wander through this fever dream of an episode in a state of shock but touch down on Zoe’s Boston Complaints Corner, daddy issues, and the why of it all. Do you want the answer to all life’s questions?...

Sometimes pain just makes the pleasure that much sweeter and that’s the case with this almost-lost episode “Guerilla Filmaking” ( Original airdate February 6th, 2002. Written by Julia Rask and directed by Jonathan Kasdan ). We had to brave the sting of rerecording an episode to bring you the joy of our white hot rage re Wilder as predator and to unpack the true birth of our beloved OT3. We also ge...

Dearest listeners,  Unfortunately, due to a very painful and traumatic recording snafu, we won’t be able to get Dawson’s Creeps: Season 5, Episode 14 to you until next week (after we, you know, re-record it). Please accept our sincere apologies and know that we’ll pick up with our Cape Cod heroes and all their madcap antics next week. Pinky swear. In the meantime, guess what!! We’re finally taking...

You know this is episode 13 because it is cursed with the kiss FROM HELL yeah yeah yeah this is “Something Wilder” ( Original airdate January 30th, 2002. Written by Rina Mimoun and directed by David Petrarca ). Jen needs to get her man hating groove back and Dawson is happy to oblige. Meanwhile, Jack’s frat attack worsens and Joey must endure said hellish face sucking sesh. UGH. Want a palate clea...

Your fave podcast “Girls with Problems Making Rude Statements About Men” is back with season 5, episode 12 “Sleeping Arrangements” ( Original airdate January 23rd, 2002. Written by Jed Seidel and directed by Mel Damski ). Snuggle in for ELECTRIC chemistry between Pacey, Audrey, and all of us as well as Joey’s slide towards to the maw of literal monster Professor Wilder and gay tension in frat land...

Loosen your bra straps Creeps cause this week we’re in for “Something Wild” ( Original airdate January 16th, 2002. Written by Jeffrey Stepakoff and directed by Michael Lange ). This episode should have been titled Attic Expeditions 2: The Musical.  And yes, Joey sings AGAIN. We’re here to walk you through it though and if you want to walk with us through every moment of your life, follow us on ins...

We hope you’re hungry Creeps cause this week the gang has an “Appetite for Destruction” ( Original airdate December 19th, 2001. Written by Anna Fricke and directed by Harry Winer ). We have A LOT to say as our crew unloads a liquid ton of friendship on Zoe, Dawson and Jen bring their new status to the people, and Pacey thanklessly tries to cook a nice meal for these animals. Also - confirmation of...

Get ready to hear some spooky tall tales Creeps because we’re recounting “Four Scary Stories” (Original airdate December 12th, 2001. Written by Jed Seidel and directed by Krishna Rao). We ponder if K Williamson has a “thing” about potential incest and why this mysterious epsiode drifts unmoored through time and space. We hope you listen to this ep driving to kick boxing classes on copious amounts...

Pack your bag Creeps! We’re ringing in the new year in “The Hotel New Hampshire” (Original airdate November 28th, 2001. Written by Diego Gutierrez and directed by  Lev L. Spiro). Your fave hosts are back in the saddle after a luxurious plague holiday to talk Dawson’s V card, Joey’s emotional maturity, our boredom with the show’s plea for frat acceptance, and Jen’s gorgeous cosplay. If you want to...