Ep 4. Home Movies
- TV14
- October 20, 1999
- 42 min
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7.4 (281)
In season 3 episode 4 of Dawson's Creek, titled "Home Movies," the gang gathers to watch old home movies of themselves as kids. Joey pulls out a video that her mother sent her, and in it, she discovers something surprising about her family's past.
Meanwhile, Dawson is struggling with his decision to break up with Jen. He confides in Pacey, who urges him to try and make things work with Jen. But Dawson is still harboring feelings for Joey, which only complicates his relationship with Jen further.
As they watch the home movies, the gang reminisces about their childhoods and reflects on how much they've grown and changed since then. They also discover a few embarrassing moments caught on tape that they had forgotten about.
Joey's discovery about her family's past leads her to question her own identity and her place in the world. She turns to Dawson for support, but he's preoccupied with his own problems and can't be there for her in the way she needs.
Pacey, on the other hand, continues to pursue his crush on Ms. Jacobs, the new English teacher at Capeside High. He enlists Andie's help to win her over, but their attempts to impress her only seem to backfire.
As the night goes on and the home movies come to an end, the gang starts to discuss their plans for the future. Dawson and Joey both have big dreams for their careers, but they're not sure if they're ready to leave Capeside behind just yet.
Overall, "Home Movies" is a nostalgic and heartwarming episode that reminds us of the importance of our past and the impact it has on our present and future.