We're Taking It Back to Capeside With Dawson's Creek's Best Moments Ever

It has been nearly 16 years (!!!) since Dawson's Creek reached its conclusion, but you better believe this ultimate teen drama is just as near and dear to our hearts. Seriously, name a better love triangle than Joey, Pacey, and Dawson — we'll wait. As well as inspiring basically all of the teen dramas that followed it, Dawson's Creek delivered some of the most quotable lines and memorable scenes of all time, and even if you've never seen a episode, we bet you still know that notorious James Van Der Beek crying meme. Let's revisit some of our favorite Dawson's Creek moments of all time, shall we?

01
When We First Met Joey Potter, She Was So Young and Pure
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When We First Met Joey Potter, She Was So Young and Pure

02
She Was Also Totally in Love With Dawson Leery
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She Was Also Totally in Love With Dawson Leery

03
But Slowly, Joey Becomes a Little Bit More Cynical, Like When She Delivered This Realness
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But Slowly, Joey Becomes a Little Bit More Cynical, Like When She Delivered This Realness

04
*Trademark Joey Shrug*
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*Trademark Joey Shrug*

05
However, No One Was Quite as Real as Jen Lindley
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However, No One Was Quite as Real as Jen Lindley

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Or Bessie Potter, Who Showed Joey How to Properly Apply Lipstick (and Make a Duck Face)
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Or Bessie Potter, Who Showed Joey How to Properly Apply Lipstick (and Make a Duck Face)

08
But No One Could Prepare Joey For the Charming Pacey Witter
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But No One Could Prepare Joey For the Charming Pacey Witter

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Joey and Pacey Were a Little Skeptical at First
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Joey and Pacey Were a Little Skeptical at First

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However, It Was No Surprise When Pacey Swept Joey Off Her Feet
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However, It Was No Surprise When Pacey Swept Joey Off Her Feet

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Just Look at That Chemistry!
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Just Look at That Chemistry!

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And That Passion!
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And That Passion!

13
Like, Why Didn't We Kiss People in the Cafeteria Like This in High School?
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Like, Why Didn't We Kiss People in the Cafeteria Like This in High School?

15
Even After They Broke Up at Prom and Dated Other People, They Always Found Each Other Again
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Even After They Broke Up at Prom and Dated Other People, They Always Found Each Other Again

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And Let's Not Forget Some of Pacey's Most Swoon-Worthy Lines
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And Let's Not Forget Some of Pacey's Most Swoon-Worthy Lines

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Like When Buzz Asked If Joey Is a "Hottie," and Pacey Responded With This
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Like When Buzz Asked If Joey Is a "Hottie," and Pacey Responded With This

18
He's Never Afraid to Speak His Truth, and We Love Him For It
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He's Never Afraid to Speak His Truth, and We Love Him For It

19
We Remember Everything Too, Pacey
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We Remember Everything Too, Pacey

20
There's No Denying How Happy Joey Always Made Pacey
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There's No Denying How Happy Joey Always Made Pacey

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But Guys! What Would Have Happened If Joey and Dawson Had Made Their Romance Last?
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But Guys! What Would Have Happened If Joey and Dawson Had Made Their Romance Last?

23
You Have to Admit That Kiss in the Rain Was Pretty Magical
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You Have to Admit That Kiss in the Rain Was Pretty Magical

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But When Dawson's Best Man Speech Unraveled Into the Ultimate Ugly Cry Face, We Knew It Probably Wasn't Meant to Be
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But When Dawson's Best Man Speech Unraveled Into the Ultimate Ugly Cry Face, We Knew It Probably Wasn't Meant to Be

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All We've Ever Wanted Is Your Happiness, Joey. Love You Always
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All We've Ever Wanted Is Your Happiness, Joey. Love You Always