Ep 20. The Longest Day

The Longest Day is the twentieth episode of the third season of the American drama television series Dawson's Creek. The episode originally aired on April 28, 1999, on The WB network.

The episode begins with the end of the school year and the characters of Capeside High are getting ready for the summer holidays. The day starts off on a high note as Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Joey (Katie Holmes) share a tender moment before parting ways for the day. While waiting for her ride, Joey runs into Dawson (James Van Der Beek), who proposes that they spend the day together just like old times. She agrees, and the two set off on a number of adventures throughout the day, including revisiting their childhood treehouse and going to the beach.

Meanwhile, Jen (Michelle Williams) is struggling with the fact that she must move to New York City with her grandparents at the end of the school year. She and Henry (Michael Pitt) are trying to figure out a way to say goodbye to each other, despite his being grounded. Jen also has a heart-to-heart conversation with Jack (Kerr Smith), who knows what it's like to be uprooted from his home.

At school, Pacey and Andie (Meredith Monroe) are struggling to tell their reactionary parents about their relationship. Their fear stems from Andie's troubled past and her mother's recent ban from Capeside. Jack asks Dawson to help him pack up his belongings and move out of his abusive father's home. Dawson agrees, but is conflicted because he believes he is responsible for the end of Jack's relationship with Joey.

The episode is full of significant moments, including Jen admitting to Henry that she loves him before they part ways. Pacey and Andie also share a heartfelt conversation with their parents about their relationship, with mixed results. The episode ends on a cliffhanger with Joey and Dawson speaking about their future in a way that could change their relationship forever.

Overall, The Longest Day is a poignant episode, filled with emotional moments that bring the characters and their relationships to new heights. It shows the characters grappling with changes they can't control, as well as the joy and happiness that comes from being able to spend one last perfect day together. As always, Dawson's Creek fans will enjoy this episode.