It has been nearly 16 years [1] (!!!) since Dawson's Creek [2] reached its conclusion, but you better believe this ultimate teen drama is just as near and dear to our hearts [3]. 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 [4]. Let's revisit some of our favorite Dawson's Creek moments of all time, shall we?
When We First Met Joey Potter, She Was So Young and Pure
She Was Also Totally in Love With Dawson Leery
But Slowly, Joey Becomes a Little Bit More Cynical, Like When She Delivered This Realness
*Trademark Joey Shrug*
However, No One Was Quite as Real as Jen Lindley
Or Bessie Potter, Who Showed Joey How to Properly Apply Lipstick (and Make a Duck Face)
And, of Course, Grams, Who Was Known For Serving These Epically Scathing Looks
But No One Could Prepare Joey For the Charming Pacey Witter
Joey and Pacey Were a Little Skeptical at First
However, It Was No Surprise When Pacey Swept Joey Off Her Feet
Just Look at That Chemistry!
And That Passion!
Like, Why Didn't We Kiss People in the Cafeteria Like This in High School?
As Much as We Love Dawson, Pacey Is Seriously 10/10 on the Charm Scale
Even After They Broke Up at Prom and Dated Other People, They Always Found Each Other Again
And Let's Not Forget Some of Pacey's Most Swoon-Worthy Lines
Like When Buzz Asked If Joey Is a "Hottie," and Pacey Responded With This
He's Never Afraid to Speak His Truth, and We Love Him For It
We Remember Everything Too, Pacey
There's No Denying How Happy Joey Always Made Pacey
And How Happy Pacey Always Made Joey
But Guys! What Would Have Happened If Joey and Dawson Had Made Their Romance Last?
You Have to Admit That Kiss in the Rain Was Pretty Magical
But When Dawson's Best Man Speech Unraveled Into the Ultimate Ugly Cry Face, We Knew It Probably Wasn't Meant to Be
All We've Ever Wanted Is Your Happiness, Joey. Love You Always
