Prime time soap opera DAWSON'S CREEK enters its fifth season, where the relationship woes and confusions concerning life and love continue. Big changes are in store as many of the gang leave the insular small town of Capeside, MA, and head off to college; Dawson (James Van Der Beek, THE RULES OF ATTRACTION) attends the prestigious film program at USC, and Joey (Katie Holmes, FIRST DAUGHTER) starts classes at Worthington University. Dawson is forced home, however, when his father is suddenly killed, and relationships are shuffled as he and Joey go through much turmoil together. Joey experiences some intensity with her writing professor, while Dawson resurrects his feelings for Jen after she has a brief but passionate fling with newcomer Charlie (Chad Michael Murray). Meanwhile, Pacey finds himself in a surprisingly satisfying new career as a chef and falls for Joey's roomate Audrey (Busy Philipps, FREAKS AND GEEKS); Joey tests her talents as a singer; Dawson's films find success; and Jack deals with the dilemmas he encounters as part of a fraternity. Episodes include "Use Your Disillusion,""Something Wild,""In A Lonely Place," and "After Hours."