<P> Dawson's Creek, an American television series, was created by Kevin Williamson, who was the executive producer until the end of the show's second season . Paul Stupin shared the executive producer role until Williamson left, and remained until the series finale along with Tom Kapinos and Greg Prange . It is produced by Outerbanks Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television . </P> <P> The series stars James Van Der Beek as Dawson Leery, an aspiring film maker . Katie Holmes portrays his best friend and love interest Joey Potter, with Joshua Jackson as their fellow best friend Pacey Witter . Michelle Williams plays Jen Lindley, who moves from New York City to Capeside after being sent away by her parents . Kerr Smith and Meredith Monroe plays siblings Jack and Andie McPhee . </P> <P> Between January 20, 1998, and May 14, 2003, Dawson's Creek aired six seasons on the American television network The WB, the first a mid-season replacement and the following five as regular seasons . One hundred and twenty - eight episodes were produced over the show's six - year run, and concluded with a two - hour series finale . All six seasons are available on DVD in Regions 1, 2 and 4 . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Season </Th> <Th_colspan="2"> Episodes </Th> <Th_colspan="2"> Originally aired </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> First aired </Th> <Th> Last aired </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 13 </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> January 20, 1998 (1998 - 01 - 20) </Td> <Td> May 19, 1998 (1998 - 05 - 19) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 22 </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> October 7, 1998 (1998 - 10 - 07) </Td> <Td> May 26, 1999 (1999 - 05 - 26) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 23 </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> September 29, 1999 (1999 - 09 - 29) </Td> <Td> May 24, 2000 (2000 - 05 - 24) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 23 </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> October 4, 2000 (2000 - 10 - 04) </Td> <Td> May 23, 2001 (2001 - 05 - 23) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> 5 </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 23 </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> October 10, 2001 (2001 - 10 - 10) </Td> <Td> May 15, 2002 (2002 - 05 - 15) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> 6 </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 24 </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> October 2, 2002 (2002 - 10 - 02) </Td> <Td> May 14, 2003 (2003 - 05 - 14) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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