Dawson's Creek
A full list of special holiday episodes
The show follows the lives of a group of friends - Dawson, Joey, Pacey, and Jen - as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood in the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts.
The show aired 2 Christmas episodes, 1 Thanksgiving episode, 23 Halloween episodes, and 1 Valentine's Day episode.
Christmas episodes:
Season 4, Episode 10
Self Reliance
Joey struggles to find time to study when Bessie goes on a weekend getaway, as she juggles responsibilities at the B&B and Pacey's advances. Dealing with her emotions about Dawson kissing Gretchen at the Christmas party.
Season 6, Episode 10
Merry Mayhem
Dawson returns to Capeside for Christmas. He struggles with his feelings about Natasha's relationship with Max, while Todd's drinking concerns Gail. Joey arrives with Audrey, and Eddie surprises them with a Christmas tree.
Thanksgiving episodes:
Season 3, Episode 8
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
On Thanksgiving Jen's mother arrives, leading Dawson to confront her about her secret past. He tries to bring Jen and her mother closer. Gail is frustrated with Grams taking over cooking.
Halloween episodes:
Season 3, Episode 7
Escape from Witch Island
Dawson enlists friends to shoot a documentary for history class about a local haunted spot. As they work, tales of love and witches make Dawson and Joey reflect on their relationship while Jen and Pacey develop a new bond.
Season 5, Episode 9
Four Scary Stories
Joey, Jack, and Pacey share scary stories at Grams' house after watching a disappointing horror film. Joey recounts a spooky incident at the library on Halloween night while studying alone.
Season 6, Episode 6
Living Dead Girl
Dawson sees a ghostly apparition and suspects Todd's up to something at his Halloween costume party. Meanwhile, Jack encourages Jen to call C.J., but when he shows up at the party with another guy, Jen thinks he's gay.
St. Valentine's Day episodes:
Season 3, Episode 14
Valentine's Day Massacre
Joey questions Dawson's judgment when he and Pacey lead their friends to a secret party on a golf course hosted by a wealthy and snobbish student.
