Dawson's Creek - Season 4 Episode 12
The Te of Pacey

Joey decides to help throw a surprise birthday party for Pacey with his mother, not knowing about Paceys birthday curse. The party goes haywire as Paceys family makes everyone feel uncomfortable, and Pacey a loser. Dawson becomes upset when he feels that Gretchen doesnt want anyone to know about their relationship and postpones their first real date to go to the party.