Fans looking to rewatch Dawson’s Creek following James Van Der Beek’s death this week have multiple streaming options available to revisit the beloved ’90s drama.
The complete six-season series is currently available on Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. For free streaming, Tubi, The CW app offers all 128 episodes with ads and no login required.
Netflix features a high-definition remaster of the series originally filmed on 16mm, available on both standard and ad-supported subscription tiers. Hulu and Disney+ also provide access to the full series through their respective platforms.
Viewers will notice one significant change from earlier streaming versions: Paula Cole’s “I Don’t Want to Wait” has been restored to the opening credits. The iconic theme song was absent from streaming and DVD releases for years due to licensing disputes, as Sony had only purchased on-air rights. A 2021 deal with Cole brought the song back across all platforms, with Cole re-recording and re-mastering the track specifically for digital distribution.
Van Der Beek’s portrayal of Dawson Leery in the show’s 1998 debut helped establish the WB network and defined an era of teen television. The series ran until 2003, creating cultural touchstones including the now-famous “Dawson crying” scene that became a lasting internet meme.
Van Der Beek died Wednesday at age 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Brook, and six children.