Tonight is the series finale (*sobs*) for Dawson’s Creek so I thought I would take my cue from TV Gal and post my own top 10 (okay 11!) favorite Creek moments (in chronological order). 🙂

01. Dawson and Joey’s “scorching” kiss on the swings in “The Kiss” (epi#201). Ah, the look of first love.

02. The Creekers’ cram session at the end of “The All-Nighter” (epi#207) culminating with them all jumping into the pool. I’m a sucker for fun group interaction!

03. Jack and Jen going to live with Grams in the season 2 finale, “Parental Discretion Advised” (epi#222). “I want a family. I want us to take care of each other and I don’t want to be alone anymore.” I heart Jen. So. Much

04. Pacey and Joey’s dance in “The Anti-Prom” (epi#321). This is the scene that really cemented my P/Jo obsession. These two really know how to bring on the angst. And then when Pacey says “I remember everything,” I immediately melt.

05. Joey running after Pacey to tell him she’s in love with him in “True Love” (epi#323). Probably my most favorite scene ever. I love the way Joey anxiously runs to the dock to catch Pacey before he can leave — and the way Pacey’s face lights up when she says that she’s in love with him. *sigh*

06. Andie’s goodbye dinner in “You Had Me at Goodbye” (epi#407). Just a huge sob-fest for me. I loved Andie and didn’t want to see her go.

07. Dawson giving Joey a picture of her and Pacey for Christmas in “Self-Reliance” (epi#410). This scene *always* makes me cry. It’s such a beautiful gesture of acceptance on Dawson’s part. Plus, this exchange..
Joey: It’s beautiful.
Dawson: Yeah, I’m doing better, aren’t I?
Joey: That’s not what I meant…
Dawson: I know what you meant
… is just so wonderfully executed.

08. Jen confronting her father in “Eastern Standard Time” (epi#418). Just a spectacular performance by Michelle Williams during this storyline — she gave Jen a real depth and vulnerability in her scenes with her father.

09. Pacey putting aside past differences with Dawson to be there for him when Mitch died in “The Long Goodbye” (epi#504). “Once upon a time, you and I were best friends. And that means that whenever you need me, I’m here. Any time, anywhere, any place. Forever. You understand that?”

10. Jen leaving Capeside in a cab the same way she arrived in “Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption” (epi#622). Just a beautiful image as she watches Harley, George and Patrick (Joey, Dawson and Pacey) playing on the dock before she leaves to go back to NY.

Honorable Mention:
01. Joey telling Pacey “Just – can you do me a favor? In the future when you’re dealing with life and death matters? remember that you’re thinking for two” in “The Two Gentlemen of Capeside” (epi#403). Just… awwwww.