Dawson's Darlings

Season 2, Episode 22 - "Parental Discretion Advised" It's season finale time, friends! Guest stars, big ol fires, and some well-deserved love for sneaky kween Ms. Screek. ⠀ From Netflix: While Dawson wrestles with Mr. Potter’s drug dealing, Pacey squares off with his dad.

Season 2, Episode 21 - "Ch... Ch.... Ch.... Changes" It's the Season 2 penultimate episode and the stakes have, factually, never been higher! Also never higher? The number of new characters Zazz created in this episode. Spoiler alert: they're all excellent. From Netflix: As Dawson looks for a subject for his film class final, Andie and Jack’s father insists on moving them away from Capeside.

Season 2, Episode 20 - "Reunited" Questionable character intros, awkward group dinners, and unearned moments are all over this episode. But don't worry - we're bringing back "coinkydink"! You’re welcome world. From Netflix: Dawson and Joey’s romantic dinner is spoiled by his parents’ presence, and Pacey suspects that Andie is seeing someone else.

Season 2, Episode 19 - "Rest in Peace, Abby Morgan" Michigan J Frog and Emily Dickinson stans - this episode is for you! Rest In Peace Abs, we hardly knew you. (We knew enough though) From Netflix: Abby’s drowning causes Jen to lose faith in everything and forces Joey to confront her mother’s death.

Season 2, Episode 18 - "A Perfect Wedding" Wedding traditions, mug marketing, and multiple (probably too many) shoutouts to our favorite listener. Oh! And we talk about the show Dawson's Creek. From Netflix: A Capeside wedding forces Joey to face her family’s reputation

Season 2, Episode 17 - "Psychic Friends" Pacey is a puppeteer, Dawson's new film teacher is a bully, and Joey considers the window of love but ends up with a... porch of surprise? (Is that something?) From Netflix: As Dawson solicits a teacher’s opinion of his film, Joey purposes a date with someone who’s interested in Jack.

Season 2, Episode 16 - "Be Careful What You Wish For" Jack's new hair, Dawson's new talent, and Abby's old games. From Netflix: Dawson’s surprise 16th birthday party goes awry when he and Andie show up drunk.

Surprise! Instead of a normal episode, we've got Eddie Mills talking to us about donuts, wrap gifts, and the origin of Dorkus McForkus.

Season 2, Episode 15 - "That Is the Question" It's part two of the episodes named after the famous Willem DaFoe quote! This week we're complimenting acting, rooting for a breakup, and reminiscing about boy bands. From Netflix: As rumors about Jack’s sexuality continue unabated, Pacey sets out to stop a teacher’s relentless harassment.

Season 2, Episode 14 - "To Be or Not to Be..." The first of two big episodes in our Capeside world! We talk about what it's like to look back on this episode 22 years after it aired, Andie's layered character, and phrases we're not using anymore. Plus! Ranking beards and why Pacey should wear glasses (just in case you think you've accidentally stumbled on a podcast made by mature adults). From Net...

Season 2, Episode 13 - “His Leading Lady” It's our tightest episode yet, as we discuss the effects of alcohol on our aging bodies; the worst possible idea for beating the heat that was pitched on another show; someone Kim met at Disneyland; Oh! And Dawson & Co. make a movie. Plus! Zazz and Kim finally solve the mystery of the missing Bodie! (As always, we thank you for listening to this show... yo...

Season 2, Episode 12 - “Uncharted Waters” It's the ultimate Would You Rather! Would you rather stay on a boat with your best friend, your ex's new partner, the parent you're disappointed in for kind no real reason, and your best friend's terrible dad? OR would you rather spend the night at your ex's house without them, but with your ex's first kiss, the person you barely know but ran for student g...

Season 2, Episode 12 - “Sex, She Wrote” Part two of a two-parter! You've been so patient and now all mysteries will finally be revealed in an episode we're calling: "Here's Who Boned." (lol this podcast is made by adults) From Netflix: When an unsigned letter reveals that a couple has been having sex, Abby sets out to expose the guilty party.

Season 2, Episode 10 - “High Risk Behavior” Part one of a two-parter! That's right Season One Finale, this here is an actual cliffhanger! Dawson gets one specific script note a million times, Andie's got a wish list, and chocolate milk advances a plot. Also, suffragette references! From Netflix: As Dawson’s film exposes his uncertainty about his relationship with Joey, Pacey and Andie explore the...

Season 2, Episode 9 - “The Election” Zazz nails a Blink-182 impression, Dawson learns how to teen, and Andie's running for president! An early morning recording session for Kim and Zazz results in… whatever it is that’s happening here. From Netflix: In their bid for student council, Andie and Joey face a nasty smear campaign. Meanwhile, Jen tries to get Dawson to embrace being a teenager.

Season 2, Episode 8 - “The Reluctant Hero” Mr. Manmeat refurbishes chairs, attempts to fix a sink, rents a chainlink fence, and overall continues to be a dreamboat. Dawson learns how to be a teen while Joey goes on a "dat." Plus - how to run in a backpack! From Netflix: As a film festival prize fails to reunite Dawson and Joey, Andie sets out to help Pacey get his life back on track.

Season 2, Episode 7 - “The All-Nighter” Tiny sunglasses, big magazine quizzes, and lots of Greg Berlanti appreciation! From Netflix: An all-night study session creates friction and produces some surprises for Dawson and his friends

Season 2, Episode 6 - “The Dance” The drama! The romance! The Jessica Simpson! It's time for a school dance and all the love and heartbreak that comes with it. From Netflix: The homecoming dance brings Pacey and Andie together while driving Dawson and Joey apart.

Season 2, Episode 5 - “Full Moon Rising” It's a full moon and this once-in-a-lifetime event spells trouble for all of our relationships. From Netflix: Dawson confronts his parents about their marriage as Pacey stumbles onto an unsettling truth about Andie

Season 2, Episode 4 - “Tamara’s Return” Just like the PTS that Pacey will one day have to talk to a therapist and, ideally, law enforcement about - Tamara is back. And this time, she's got a warehouse that needs selling. From Netflix: Tamara’s return dredges up unresolved feelings in Pacey, and Joey struggles for independence from Dawson.

Season 2, Episode 3 - "Alternative Lifestyles" The McPhee's are running low on money, the window is running low on ladders, and The Icehouse is running low on clear and predictable business hours. From Netflix: A class assignment gives Jen a chance to win back Dawson, while Pacey learns the truth about Andie's wealth.

Season 2, Episode 2 - "Crossroads" Sex talks, first fights, and forgotten birthdays - Crossroads is chock full o' classic teen drama. All of that, and our gang finally rounds out with the first appearance of Jack McPhee! From Netflix: Dawson’s preoccupation with Joey causes him to forget Pacey’s 16th birthday.

Season Two! Everyone got hair cuts, so we got a new look too! "The Kiss" is here. We're talking first meets, second kisses, and seriously what is the deal with time in this town?? From Netflix: Dawson and Joey embark on a romance as Jen tries to cope with the loss of her grandfather.

It’s hiatus time! We’re trying something different here at Dawson’s Darlings and decided to break down the summer of 1998’s second hottest movie - Armageddon* From IMDb: “After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas is going to impact Earth in less than a month, NASA recruits a misfit team of deep-core drillers to save the planet.” (Titanic was obviously number one and really, who can brea...

Season 1, Episode 13 - “Decisions” The Season 1 finale is here! From Netflix: “An offer to study abroad forces Joey and Dawson to reconsider their feelings for each other, and Jen’s grandfather suddenly awakes from his coma.”