Dawson and his mother invite everyone to Capeside for Christmas; Joey's father disapproves of Eddie; Pacey returns home with a new car and costly gifts; Audrey quaffs alcohol while downing pills.

Cast: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Kerr Smith, Busy Philipps, Mary Beth Peil, Oliver Hudson, Nina Repeta, Obi Ndefo, Mary-Margaret Humes, Dylan Neal, Hal Ozsan, Gareth Williams, Bianca Kajlich