Dawson's Creek is a coming-of-age series that has resonated with fans for decades thanks in part to the cast of characters. The WB series, which ran from 1998 to 2003, followed the lives of Dawson Leery (James Van Der Beek), neighbor Joey Potter (Katie Holmes), Pacey Witter (Joshua Jackson) and Jen Lindley (Michelle Williams) as they navigated life in the fictional town of Capeside. The cast grew up in front of our eyes, and along the way, it expanded with iconic characters like Jack McPhee (Kerr Smith) and Audrey Liddell (Busy Philipps).