Dawson's Creek (1998)

S3E8 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

On Thanksgiving morning, Jen’s mother makes a surprise visit to Capeside, prompting Dawson to address her hidden history. Determined to mend their fractured relationship, he steps in to assist the two women. Meanwhile, Jen seeks to cultivate a different kind of bond with Pacey. As tensions rise, Mitch and Gail reveal important plans for the Leery family’s future, setting the stage for emotional revelations and new beginnings.