Dawson returns to Capeside to inform his parents that he is dropping out of USC, a decision his father does not support. Joey finds out that Pacey is in Boston. Jen and Charlie try to go twelve hours with no physical contact. Jack gets a bid into a fraternity but considers turning it down when he finds out they wanted him because he is gay. Tragedy strikes the Leery family.
Set in the fictional town of Capeside, MA, Dawson's Creek is the coming of age story of four friends on the verge of adulthood. Dawson, Joey, and Pacey are life long friends, whose lives start to rapidly change when a new girl, Jen, moves in next door to Dawson Leery and the foursome start high school. Along the way they are joined by two other newcomers to Capeside: Jack and Andie and, when they go to college, by Audrey. Often characterized by its intelligence, sharp wit, and SAT vocabulary, Dawson's Creek was created by Kevin Williamson. It was loosely based on his life, with each character incorporating a different aspect of himself.