Andi gets early acceptance into Harvard, exciting Jack and their father. But accomplishing what should be the biggest thing in her life doesn't make her happy. She decides to explore different paths in her life by going to a rave with Jen and Jack. Andi steals an Ecstasy pill from Jen, which reacts badly with her anti-depressant. Meanwhile, things get awkward during the party when Gretchen brings along Pacey, Joey and Dawson, who is growing more attracted to Gretchen. Also, Mitch and Gail decide to keep their baby.

As Dawson abandons his lifelong dream of becoming a filmmaker and works to pay off his huge credit card debt, Joey decides that Dawson must realize his dream, and rallies everyone she knows to help him begin production on his movie, which is the autobiography of his life. Joey forcibly recruits Harley and Patrick to play the roles of Joey and Pacey, and George volunteers to play Dawson, while Audrey volunteers for the role of Miss Jacobs. Gail even calls Todd Carr to assist with the production and Doug Witter for security, whom is now the acting sheriff since Mr. Witter is too sick to work anymore. Meanwhile, Pacey is newly inspired to raise the funds that are needed by going to various local businesses to raise money and at one meets a crush from his past, Christy Livingston. As filming wraps, Jen, Jack and Grams say goodbye to everyone as they leave for New York City where Jen and Jack transfer to NYU. Joey acts an a mentor to get Dawson and Pacey to make up while she finally achieves her life-long dream of going to Paris.