On the way home from his summer internship, Dawson has an encounter with an alluring young woman, Eve. Autumn also finds Jack still living at Grams' house with Jen, an arrangement now as comfy as an old marriage, and in an act of rebellion, Jen tries out for the cheerleading squad with great ironic flair. Dawson seeks to avoid Joey, who has also changed over the summer. Eve's agenda soon becomes clear - to change Dawson's life by ending his virginity. Pacey comes up with a wild plan to earn money, but the boisterous event spirals out of control.

Episode #302 "Homecoming"

Unsure of Eve's next move, Dawson prepares for that special moment as he puts his filmmaking skills to use for the school's football team for homecoming. Meanwhile, Pacey and Joey go to bring Andie home. Andie avoids being completely alone with Pacey, which he doesn't understand. Jack joins the football team and with the new quarterback, Henry Parker, becomes the star wide receiver. Jen, as the unlikely and reluctant head cheerleader, leads the homecoming pep rally for Capeside High.

Episode #303 "None of the Above"

Eve continues to live up to her name by presenting Dawson with something she knows will provide an irresistible temptation to him and all his junior year friends - a completed copy of the current year's PSAT test. No sooner has Dawson shared this mind boggling news with Pacey, Joey, Jen, Jack and Andie, the test mysteriously vanishes when all the kids are suddenly called outside for a fire drill. No one admits to taking it, and Dawson is consumed by the need to find out which of his friends could have suffered such a grievous moral lapse.

Episode #304 "Home Movies"

Dawson gets his first break to film a news story about Jack going against stereotypes as a high school football player. Meanwhile, mischievous Pacey persuades Joey to cut class, but Principal Green catches them. Their punishment is to show school spirit by being the mascot, the Capeside Mule, at the homecoming game. Andie grapples with her guilty conscience over cheating on the PSATs, especially when Principal Green wants to see her about a confidential matter. And, Jen is furious after finding out that her squad auctioned a kiss from her at homecoming for $500. However, another surprise awaits her at the Capeside homecoming game.