Jack McPhee

Jack McPhee is a fictional character from the WB television drama Dawson's Creek, portrayed by Kerr Smith. Initially introduced in the series' second season, he dated girl-next-door Joey Potter before discovering his sexuality. As the series progressed, Jack became best friends with Jen Lindley, becoming the legal guardian of her daughter after Jen's death in the series finale.

Fictional biography

Background

The son of Joseph McPhee, Jack is the shy new kid on the block when he and Andie begin their sophomore year at Capeside High School. It is later revealed he and Andie had an older brother, Tim, who died prior to the series premiere. Jack and Andie's mother, also named Andrea, is revealed to have a mental condition, something passed down to her only daughter.

Season 2

At first, Jack is reluctant to become involved in the community, but soon befriends Joey Potter. Later, Jack offers to pose nude for Joey as the subject of a portrait for her art class. The two begin dating, but their romance is quickly ended after rumors circulate about Jack's sexuality. Jack later comes out of the closet and from then on is known as the 'Gay Guy.' Jack becomes good friends with Capeside's instigator, Jen Lindley. After Grams kicks Jen out and he decides to remain in Capeside, he convinces Jen to move in with him while his sister Andie seeks medical attention at a psychiatric hospital. Eventually, Jen moves back in with Grams on the condition Jack also moves in.