Ep 6. Baby
- TV14
- February 24, 1998
- 42 min
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7.5 (374)
In Dawson's Creek season 1 episode 6 "Baby," Joey Potter is burdened with the responsibility of taking care of her older sister Bessie's newborn baby while Bessie is out on a date. Meanwhile, Dawson Leery and his best friend Pacey Witter begin to develop crushes on their English teacher, Ms. Tamara Jacobs.
The episode begins with Bessie leaving her newborn baby with Joey for the night. Joey is initially hesitant about taking care of the baby, feeling unprepared and unsure of what to do. However, as the night goes on, Joey becomes more comfortable with taking care of the baby and starts to enjoy it.
As Joey is taking care of the baby, Dawson and Pacey begin to develop crushes on their English teacher, Ms. Tamara Jacobs. They both become infatuated with her and start to compete with each other for her attention. Ms. Jacobs, who is unaware of their crushes, becomes concerned about their behavior and seeks advice from Dawson's mother, Gail.
Gail, who is a news anchor, interviews a woman named Bobbi Jo who has abandoned her newborn baby at the hospital. Gail is shocked by Bobbi Jo's actions and is moved to tears by the story. She then has a heart-to-heart conversation with Dawson about the responsibility of being a parent and the importance of taking care of a child.
Meanwhile, Joey's ex-boyfriend, AJ, comes to visit her while she is taking care of the baby. He asks Joey to get back together with him, but Joey is hesitant. She opens up to AJ about her fear of becoming a mother and how taking care of the baby has made her realize her own limitations.
The episode ends with Bessie returning home and thanking Joey for taking care of the baby. Dawson and Pacey both realize that their crushes on Ms. Jacobs are inappropriate and decide to move on. Joey and AJ agree to remain friends and Joey feels more confident in her ability to take care of a child in the future.
Overall, "Baby" deals with themes of responsibility, maturity, and relationships. The episode shows the challenges and rewards of taking care of a baby, while also exploring the confusion and intensity of teenage crushes.
