changes from season two. Kerr Smith and Meredith Monroe joined the main cast as Jack and Andie McPhee, respectively. The two had previously held special guest star roles in the previous season with Smith appearing in twenty episodes and Monroe appearing in twenty-one. Season 4 (2000–2001) Dawson's Creek fourth season started on October 4, 2000, and ended on May 23, 2001. This season takes place during the characters' senior year of high school in Capeside. Meredith Monroe left the series after episode, "You Had Me at Goodbye", but continued to be credited episodes remaining in the season, returning only to participate in the episode "The Graduate". Season 5 (2001–2002) Season 5 started on October 10, 2001, and ended May 15, 2002. The season takes place during the characters' freshman year of college in Boston. Season 6 (2002–2003) The sixth and final season of Dawson's Creek began October 2, 2002, and ended May 14, 2003, with a special two-hour series finale. The season takes place during the characters' sophomore year of college and the series finale takes place five years later. The show saw the addition of Busy Philipps as Audrey Lidell, who previously guest starred throughout the entire fifth season. Ratings References General Dawson's Creek: The Complete First Season (2003-04-01) from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Dawson's Creek: The Complete Second Season (2003-12-16) from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Dawson's Creek: The Complete Third Season (2004-06-29) from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Dawson's Creek: The Complete Fourth Season (2004-10-05) from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Dawson's Creek: The Complete Fifth Season (2005-05-03) from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Dawson's Creek: The Complete Sixth Season (2006-04-04) from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Notes External links Dawson's Creek Dawson's Creek