#211 - Sex, She Wrote
 When the meddlesome Abby discovers a crumpled but heartfelt note, written by someone who has just had sex, to their "partner in crime," she decides that figuring out who these two are is perfect fodder for her English class report on the mystery genre. Abby particularly relishes the fact that all of her "suspects" will be subject to public humiliation once she presents her findings in class - one they all attend. After some investigation, Abby decides to solve her mystery a la Hercule Poirot, and sends mysterious invitations to a late-night meeting in the English classroom to all suspects. When Joey, Jack, Dawson, Jen, Pacey and Andie arrive, they realize that they've been trapped. Tension builds as they all squirm, and embarrassing revelations and accusations fly, but the end result is a big surprise to all. 
#212 - Unchartered Waters
 On a weekend fishing trip, Pacey is once again at odds with his hard-to-please father, while believing that his shipmates, Mitch and Dawson, have the perfect father-son relationship. But Dawson's dealing with problems with his own dad, blaming Mitch for his parents' divorce and for not being able to keep a steady job. And Jack, whom Andie talked Pacey into including on the male-bonding weekend, is a total fifth wheel, since his dad is nowhere in sight. Meanwhile, inviting Jen, Joey, Andie and Abby over to film a news piece on teenage girls, Gale initiates a female-bonding session in which Jen and Joey come to terms with their precarious friendship, and the usually-mild-mannered Andie locks horns with Abby.
#213 - His Leading Lady
Using the prize money from the Boston Film Festival, Dawson is ready to begin filming his second movie, and everyone in Capeside is involved. Despite Dawson's effort to deny it, he finally concedes that the highly autobiographical film is his way of hanging on to Joey, who is fighting emotions of her own. Andie decides she no longer has time for a relationship - but Pacey won't go away that easily. And, while shooting Dawson's film, Jen meets a cute guy named Ty, who takes her to a party - a bible study!
#214 - To Be Or Not To Be...
When Pacey and Jack get caught talking in Mr. Peterson's English class, Jack is forced to recite his very personal poetry assignment, intended for Mr. Peterson's eyes only. While reading, Jack is overcome by emotion and flees from the room, and the school is quickly abuzz about the incident - not only did Jack cry in class, but the missive was about a man. New friendships and relationships are put to the test as everyone at Capeside High asks the same question - is Jack McPhee gay? Sticking up for Jack, hotheaded Pacey spits in the English teacher's face and faces suspension just as his grades are improving. Andie completely avoids her brother, and Joey stands by her man as best she can in the face of such scrutiny.
#215 - ...That Is The Question
Despite his attempts at levity, Jack is having trouble coping with the rumors at Capeside High School that he's gay. In a moment of anger with his absentee father, Jack blurts out his true feelings, that despite his efforts to the contrary, he is gay, and is left with the consequences of what he says. When Pacey returns to school from his suspension, he continues to battle Mr. Peterson - this time, over the new, seemingly unfair gradingsystem. Pacey makes his argument to the School Board, inadvertently prompting Mr. Peterson to take an early retirement, forcing Pacey to doubt his actions. Meanwhile, Jen questions her relationship with Ty when they have a heated discussion about homosexuality.
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