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Seriously… if someone knows what Pacey’s job is - can you please let us know? Because we are very confused.  Season 6, Episode 2 - “The Song Remains the Same”   From Max: Dawson’s efforts to woo Joey are upended by the news of his summertime romance in LA.

Season 6 is here! Max is here! Our thoughts on the Ted Lasso finale are here! (…also Dawson’s Creek stuff) Season 6, Episode 1 - “The Kids Are Alright” From Max: At the end-of-summer reunion in Boston reignites Dawson and Joey’s long-simmering romance.

But out your best pen, quill, and paper; prep your finest alliteration; be the coolest chick you can… because it’s time to rewatch How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days! From Netflix: Ben bets his coworkers that he can make a woman fall in love with him in just 10 days. But along comes Andie, a writer with her own agenda.

Joey’s at the Yucht club, Pacey’s in a hat, and everyone else is at the airport. Plus - tips for flying first class. And finally… hey, if anyone can explain where Joey and Dawson’s relationship is at the end of this episode, that would be great. Season 5, Episode 23 - “Swan Song” From HBO Max: All the best-laid summer vacation plans are thrown into disarray as everyone collides at the airport.

Zazz demands water fights, Kim demands to know where East Hampton is, and everyone demands Dawson stop putting his feet on the comforter. Season 5, Episode 22 - "The Abby” From HBO Max: The end of the school year has Dawson and his friends struggling to go their separate ways.

Before we started recording, we promised ourselves “no tangents.” So please enjoy an episode about how to pronounce La Croix, sexism, Ego Stuff, dry shampoo, Jordan Almonds, Amazon sales, and bathtubs. Season 5, Episode 21 - “After Hours” From HBO Max: As Pacey tries fighting off the temptations offered by Alex, a study break leads Dawson into the bed with local film critic.

Joey. Listen. You’re not dropping out of college for the guy who cheated on Jen, can’t play guitar, and has that hair. Season 5, Episode 20 - “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)”  From HBO Max: As a tour for Charlie’s band leaves Joey facing a big decision, Pacey and Audrey find out that the restaurant’s new ownership will mean big changes for both of them.

It’s Spring Break baybee! Come listen to this Dawson’s Creek podcast to hear about One Tree Hill, behind-the-scenes of TRL’s Spring Break production, and Derek Jeter and Kelly Clarkson’s middle names. Also… why is Jack standing on the pergola so much and why does Jen have a cold? Season 5, Episode 19 - “100 Light Years from Home” From HBO Max: As a Spring Break trip to Florida forces Pacey and Aud...

Grams has a *boyfriend*, Joey hearts Charlie (no thanks), Audrey tests Pacey, and Dawson’s unfinished movie is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Plus!! Meredith Salinger is in this episode!! Season 5, Episode 18 - “Cigarette Burns” From HBO Max: Dawson inadvertently insults an influential critic right before she’s about to review his new film.

Attention all Meteorererheads… this one’s for you! We’ve got a Chip Mark concert, Pacey loyalty, Dawson’s growth and… well there’s just no other way to say this… Joey singing. Plus, since we recorded on the weekend of #TheNews, what will the (alleged) post-breakup album be like Season 5, Episode 17 - “Highway to Hell” From HBO Max: As Audrey and Pacey join Joey for a road trip to perform with Char...

Today we are speaking (at length) about - nail care at work, a new location nickname, and the Squeaky Leak(tm). Also, about the cast of Dawson’s Creek (sometimes). Season 5, Episode 16 - “In a Lonely Place” From HBO Max: As Joey is forced to face up to her feelings for Professor Wilder, Jen and Pacey get some unexpected advice on romance from a pair of touring musicians.

Not sure what to say about this episode except that it exists. But on the plus side - Zazz has some mango! Plus, Kim wants to be a ghost fly. Season 5, Episode 15 - “Downtown Crossing” From HBO Max: Joey helps a mugger who robbed her just before he was hit by a car.

Look out world, Dawson’s making himself a movie! And while Kim can’t stop touching the microphone (sorry friends - I didn’t know I was doing it), that’s the least of Zazz’s issues with this episode. Come for the episode, stay for the oddly long conversation about Limp Bizkit, and not enough conversations about Notting Hill. Season 5, Episode 14 - “Guerilla Filmmaking” From HBO Max: As Dawson strug...

Jen’s doing baby talk, Dawson’s in film school, and Joey’s making… choices. But none of that, not one single beat of those stories, compares to the absolute genius that is Zazz’s Italian drums. Season 5, Episode 13 - “Something Wilder” From HBO Max: As Dawson starts film school, Jen’s newfound happiness jeopardizes her radio show; Joey finds herself with two dinner dates and a difficult choice to...

"Dr. Lawyer-Stronaut" starring Jennifer Morrison. Thursdays on ABC. (Other stuff happens in this episode, but the point is... Jennifer Morrison is back. Season 5, Episode 12 - “Sleeping Arrangements” From HBO Max: As Pacey must choose because a new passion and an old one, Dawson and Jen try to find a balance in their new relationship; Jack discovers that he is not quite as welcome at the fraternit...

Kim deals with gardeners, Zazz watches her neighbor’s dog, and both of them do their very best to remember that, in theory, this is supposed to be a show about Dawson’s Creek. Season 5, Episode 11 - “Something Wild”   From HBO Max: Jen tries to convince Boston to move to Boston, while Joey, Pacey and Audrey team up for a night to celebrate their respective achievements.

In an episode full of one-on-one heavy conversations after the discovery of Jen and Dawson… Pacey is increasingly charming and a damn delight. Also Charlie exists. Season 5, Episode 10 - “Appetite for Destruction”  From HBO Max: Dawson and Jen return home to an unexpected dinner party where their new relationship is suddenly unveiled.

So this episode... exists. And that's really all we can say about it. Season 5, Episode 9 - “Four Scary Stories” From HBO Max: Jen solicits four scary stories during her Halloween night stint as a substitute DJ at the campus radio station.

Don’t worry - in between talk of fidget toys and the office supplies we stole from Hart of Dixie, we still find plenty of time to complain about frats. Season 5, Episode 8 - “Hotel New Hampshire” From HBO Max: As Audrey and Joey join Jack and his friends at a fraternity formal, Dawson invites Jen to join him for a weekend in New Hampshire.

We’re talking The Whale, Real World Seattle, and updates on Jack and Jill and Trophy Wife. And also Dawson’s Creek - if there’s time. Season 5, Episode 7 - “Text, Lies, and Videotape”  From HBO Max: As Dawson begins therapy, Joey looks for the self-confidence to voice her opinions, while Pacey discovers the truth behind Danny’s affair.

This became a Trophy Wife podcast less than two minutes in and, honestly, it never recovered. Season 5, Episode 6 - “High Anxiety” From HBO Max: While in Boston to see a psychiatrist about his anxiety, Dawson learns that his friend’s lives are in turmoil, too.

Dawson’s never been more relatable, Jack’s never been more upsetting, and Jen’s never wasted more coffee. Plus, Zazz spills the tea on the HBO Max intern writing the episode summaries, and Kim learns what drinking games are. Season 5, Episode 5 - “Use Your Disillusion”   From HBO Max: Joey anxiously prepares for a visit from Dawson; Jack is forced to choose between his fraternity brothers and...

It’s time for the episode Kim’s been dreading all series and Zazz has been dreading all morning. For sure the most brutal episode to get through, as well as (in our humble opinions) the best of the season. Just an exceptionally written hour of television. Season 5, Episode 4 - “The Long Goodbye” From HBO Max: As Dawson takes on the responsibility of holding the family together following his dad’s...

New year, same Zazz and Kim rants about feminism, college prices, and frats. And in a stunning amount of bravery… Kim and Zazz do a lot of non-audio communication in an audio medium. Season 5, Episode 3 - “Capeside Revisited” From HBO Max: Dawson finds his dad won’t support his decision to drop out of film school; Joey learns of Pacey’s presence in Boston.

What happened this weekend? We’ll never know. But this episode has Jennifer Morrison in it and if you leave this episode with one piece of knowledge, let it be this: Jennifer Morrison? Super smart. Season 5, Episode 2 - “The Lost Weekend”   From HBO Max: Dawson’s trip to Boston is undercut by Joey’s grim phone message; Jen decides to give romance a chance.