Her character on "Dawson's Creek," Andie McPhee, left for Italy in Season Four (Episode 407) in November 2000. But her name remained in the opening credits for the remainder of the season even though she no longer appeared. But her character of Andie returned in May 2001 for the graduation episode (Episode 422) which was her last appearance in the series until the series final two years later.
Filmed three scenes reprising her role as Andie McPhee, for the two hour series finale of Dawson's Creek (Episodes 623 and 624), but her scenes were cut due to time restraints.
Meredith's deleted scenes from the series finale of 'Dawson's Creek' (Episode 623 - "All Good Things ..." and Episode 624 - "...Must Come To An End") are included on the 2003 DVD release which features the Director's extended cut.