Dawson’s Creek American television series Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dawsons-Creek Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dawsons-Creek Written by Kaz Weida Kaz Weida is a freelance writer and journalist, with an academic background in gender studies, philosophy, literature, and education. Kaz Weida Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 13, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Dawson’s Creek, American television drama series that depicts the interactions of a group of teens in the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts, and, later, Boston. The series debuted on January 20, 1998, and ran for six seasons (1998–2003) and 128 episodes. It became one of the flagship shows for the fledgling Warner Bros. (WB) broadcast television network, founded by Time Warner, and was an international success, catapulting many of its cast members to fame. It is credited with helping kick off a wave of teen-centered, emotional dramas in the late 1990s and 2000s. Produced by Columbia Tristar Television (later known ...(100 of 805 words)

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