Should mention that I often watch some of the classic cartoons like Looney Tunes and Top Cat (though I don't know if they're guilty pleasures or not but I love them anyway) :)
Yes that is true. Pacey was more popular but in fact the character that dominated the show was Joey. i believe Katy Holmes was in more episodes than anyone else and particulrly in the final season it was mainly about her and her college experience.