S2E2 - Crossroads (Pacey's Sixteen Candles)

S2E6 - The Dance (aka Swing Dancing & Fist Swinging)

Metaphorical toes are stepped on at the homecoming dance. Joey and Dawson attend in the hopes that it may progress their romantic relationship. (it doesn't) Andie drags Pacey to the dance in the hopes their relationship progresses to a romantic one. (it doesn't) (then it does) Jack and Jen are set up on a blind date without their knowledge in the hopes that sparks will fly. (they don't) Dawson punches Jack when he discovers Jack kissed Joey, and somehow Jen is the least messy one of the episode.

S2E5 - Full Moon Rising (aka LIFE IS A NIGHTMARE)

The full moon is messing with life on the creek! Dawson finds out what Thursdays are for when Gale and Mitch implode. Joey and Jack are united by a mysterious customer at the Ice House. Pacey finally asks Andie out... and it gets weird. And poor Jen is still low-key spiraling.

S2E4 - Tamara's Return (aka Is Tamara a travelling serial killer?)

Tamara returns to Capeside... to sell a warehouse?? Pacey is shook. Meanwhile, Andie confesses her feelings for Pacey to Dawson while holding dirty boxers. Joey is pulling towards art as a newfound hobby (or passion) while pushing away Dawson with an unresolved conflict. To her surprise, she grows closer to Jack as they connect through this common interest. Jen is off on her own adventure with Abby who is harassing a hot seaman. But this guy's interest lies in Jen instead of Abby, creating a riff between this budding friendship.

S2E3 - Alternative Lifestyles (aka WHERE IS BODIE??)

The whole gang has a big project for their economics class and Jen tries to seduce Dawson with the power of financial planning. Joey is overwhelmed by her responsibilities and also make Bessie feel terrible. Pacey reminds everyone he is the black sheep and also that he is self-absorbed. And two high school jocks AREN'T homophobic.

S2E2 - Crossroads (Pacey's Sixteen Candles)

Dawson gets in a fight with his best friend AND his girlfriend. He invades Joey's privacy while also forgetting Pacey's birthday. Pacey attempts to rectify his disappointment by throwing his own birthday party. Meanwhile, Jen is going through it and befriends Abby, as that will somehow help. Dawson's mom and dad are being progressive and old school by discussing the possibility of having an open marriage. Also Andie's around throwing digs at Pacey and getting her brother, Jack, a job at Joey's restaurant. Dawson and Joey make up in the dramatic rain and Dawson mends his male friendship with Pacey.