Boy Meets World

For other uses, see Boy Meets World (disambiguation).

Boy Meets World
Genre	Sitcom
Created by	Michael Jacobs April Kelly
Starring	Ben Savage William Daniels Betsy Randle Will Friedle Rider Strong Lee Norris Lily Nicksay William Russ Danielle Fishel Anthony Tyler Quinn Alex Désert Lindsay Ridgeway Matthew Lawrence Trina McGee-Davis Maitland Ward
Theme music composer	Ray Colcord (seasons 1–4) Phil Rosenthal (seasons 5–7)
Composer(s)	Ray Colcord
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	7
No. of episodes	158 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Michael Jacobs David Kendall Bob Young Howard Busgang Mark Blutman Bob Tischler Steven Derek Booth
Production location(s)	Walt Disney Studios, Stage 2 (seasons 1–2) KTLA Studios (season 3–4)
Camera setup	Videotape; Multi-camera
Running time	21–23 minutes
Production company(s)	Michael Jacobs Productions Touchstone Television
Release
Original network	ABC
Original release	September 24, 1993 (1993-09-24) – May 5, 2000 (2000-05-05)
Chronology
Related shows	Girl Meets World (2014–2017)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Boy Meets World is an American coming-of-age sitcom created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly that aired on ABC for seven seasons between September 1993 and May 2000. The series centers on Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) and his friends and family, as he progresses from childhood to adulthood. Episodes chronicle the everyday events of Cory's home and school life; his teacher and neighbor George Feeny (William Daniels) delivers life lessons as Cory learns to cope with social and personal issues of adolescence. Cory has strong relationships with his older brother Eric (Will Friedle), younger sister Morgan (Lily Nicksay), and parents, Amy (Betsy Randle) and Alan (William Russ). Cory's friendship with Shawn Hunter (Rider Strong) and romantic interest in Topanga Lawrence (Danielle Fishel) serve as central focuses of episodes. Overarching themes include a focus on family and friendships as well as discovering one's identity. Further characters were introduced in later seasons; Jonathan Turner (Anthony Tyler Quinn), Eli Williams (Alex Désert), Jack Hunter (Matthew Lawrence), Angela Moore (Trina McGee-Davis) and Rachel McGuire (Maitland Ward).

The Walt Disney Company commissioned the series for its youth-oriented TGIF programming block airing on ABC. Jacobs had previously produced Dinosaurs for the block and was asked to create a new series for a 12-to-14-year-old audience. Savage was under a contract with ABC at the time and Jacobs chose to include him as the central character. Boy Meets World was produced by Michael Jacobs Productions and Touchstone Television, and premiered on ABC on September 24, 1993. The series concluded on May 5, 2000, as a result of the aging cast and a shift in the network's programming directives.

Boy Meets World experienced strong ratings for the teenage demographic throughout its seven seasons, and it was later syndicated on Disney Channel. Several cast members were nominated for Young Artist Awards. Savage and Fishel reprised their roles as series regulars in the spin-off Girl Meets World, which aired on Disney Channel from 2014 to 2017, and depicted Cory and Topanga as married parents.

Plot

Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) is a witty eleven-year-old middle school student who speaks his mind and has an interest in sports. He shares a love-hate relationship with his sixth-grade teacher and neighbor George Feeny (William Daniels), and often finds himself in trouble during class. Cory's relationship with his older brother Eric (Will Friedle) becomes strained when Eric's obsession with dating girls, which is a foreign concept to Cory, begins to take precedence over the time they spend together. Cory shares a strong bond with his parents, Amy (Betsy Randle) and Alan (William Russ), and his younger sister Morgan (Lily Nicksay). His classmates include his best friend Shawn Hunter (Rider Strong), the intelligent Stuart Minkus (Lee Norris), and the nonconformist Topanga (Danielle Fishel), who he gradually begins to develop feelings for.

In the second season, Cory, Shawn and Topanga begin high school and are taught by Jonathan Turner (Anthony Tyler Quinn), an unorthodox English teacher, while Mr. Feeny becomes their principal. Cory and Topanga admit their feelings for each other and begin dating in the third season, while Eric is not accepted to any colleges or universities following his high school graduation. The fourth season includes Eric revisiting his studies and Alan opening a sporting goods store with Eric as his partner. Eric begins college in the fifth season and moves into an apartment with Jack (Matthew Lawrence), who he learns is Shawn's half-brother. Throughout the season, Shawn develops a relationship with a new student, Angela (Trina McGee), and Amy becomes pregnant. Topanga is accepted to Yale but rejects the offer to remain close to Cory, which leads her to propose to him at their graduation.

In the sixth season, Cory and his friends begin college, where Mr. Feeny is offered a teaching job. Rachel McGuire (Maitland Ward) moves in with Eric and Jack and they both develop feelings for her; Jack dates her. The new Matthews baby, Joshua, is born prematurely. Cory and Topanga get married in the seventh season and move into an apartment on campus. The series concludes with Cory, Topanga, Shawn, and Eric moving to New York City, when Topanga secures an internship at a law firm.

Characters

Main article: List of Boy Meets World characters

• Cory Matthews (Ben Savage), the protagonist, who experiences challenging scenarios and life lessons as he grows up
• George Feeny (William Daniels), Cory's teacher, and later principal, who imparts life lessons and advice to his students
• Amy Matthews (Betsy Randle), Cory's mother
• Eric Matthews (Will Friedle), Cory's scatter-brained older brother
• Shawn Hunter (Rider Strong), Cory's best friend who comes from a troubled family
• Stuart Minkus (Lee Norris) (season 1, guest season 5), an intelligent student in Cory's sixth grade class
• Morgan Matthews (Lily Nicksay, seasons 1–2; Lindsay Ridgeway, seasons 3–7), Cory's younger sister
• Alan Matthews (William Russ), Cory's father
• Topanga Lawrence (Danielle Fishel) (seasons 2–7, recurring season 1), Cory's classmate and friend, who he develops a relationship with and later marries
• Jonathan Turner (Anthony Tyler Quinn) (seasons 2–4), Cory's high school English teacher who is easy-going and inspires his students
• Eli Williams (Alex Désert) (season 3), another teacher at Cory's high school and Jonathan's best friend from college
• Jack Hunter (Matthew Lawrence) (seasons 5–7), Shawn's long-lost half-brother
• Angela Moore (Trina McGee-Davis) (seasons 6–7, recurring season 5), Topanga's best friend at college who develops a relationship with Shawn
• Rachel McGuire (Maitland Ward) (seasons 6–7), Topanga and Angela's friend at college and Eric and Jack's roommate

Production

Development and casting

Ben Savage, pictured in 2015, serves as the program's central focus.

Boy Meets World was created to air on the TGIF programming block which had been airing on ABC since 1989. The series was created by Michael Jacobs, who produced Dinosaurs for the same block. Jacobs was approached by a Disney executive after the conclusion of Dinosaurs, to write a new series for the 12 to 14-year-old demographic. Jacobs noticed how other sitcoms focused on the oldest child of a family, which led him to create Boy Meets World with the middle child as the central character.

Ben Savage was already under a contract at ABC at 11 years old when Jacobs chose to include him in the series, which became known as The Ben Savage Project. Jacobs wanted to work with William Daniels, but Daniels was apprehensive about acting in a sitcom and initially rejected the offer before asking for the pilot to be re-written. Daniels had threatened to quit, and told Jacobs he did not want the role of Mr. Feeny to make fun of teachers, but knew the character would be respected when Jacobs stated it was based on a mentor of his. Rider Strong was the first actor to audition for the role of Shawn and was successful. Strong's older brother Shiloh Strong was shortlisted to play Eric alongside Jason Marsden and Will Friedle; Friedle secured the role, however, a different actor portrayed Eric in the unaired pilot. Danielle Fishel was not the original actor cast as Topanga, but she assumed the role before the character's first episode; Jacobs also threatened to fire Fishel during the filming week.

Boy Meets World was renewed for a fifth season in April 1997. In the fifth season, Matthew Lawrence joined the cast as Jack Hunter, Eric's college roommate. Daniels' wife Bonnie Bartlett portrays the recurring role of Dean Bolander, the dean of the university, in the later seasons of the show.

Writing and filming

During the writing of the pilot, network executives removed the episode's references to Shakespeare, considering these elements as too mature for the audience. The episode was poorly received at the table read, and Jacobs re-wrote the pilot overnight. Part of the rewrite was to ensure that Mr. Feeny was portrayed in a way that was respectful of teachers and did not make fun of them, at Daniels' request. Strong later commented on the difficult atmosphere of filming on-set, which he described as a "damaging" environment that was cultivated by Jacobs, who had high expectations of the cast. Director David Trainer stated that Jacobs used "emotional manipulation" on the younger cast.

The chemistry between Savage and Fishel led to producers developing a romantic relationship between Cory and Topanga. Jacobs was told by an ABC executive that marrying the pair would be irresponsible, before a favorable Internet poll led to the decision being approved. As the series progressed, Eric's characterization became more foolish and unintelligent to accommodate Friedle's comedic abilities.

Jeff Sherman, who was a producer and writer on the show, advocated to include issues such as vandalism and child abuse in the series, regardless of it being a comedy. An episode in the first season, "The Fugitive", discusses the idea of running away from home. Bob Tischler served as an executive producer alongside Jacobs towards the end of the show's run.

Conclusion

Boy Meets World was renewed for a sixth season in April 1998. Sabrina the Teenage Witch, another series airing on Friday nights, was the only other show to be renewed that year. By this time, the ratings for Boy Meets World had decreased by 14% from the last season, and the TGIF ratings had decreased by 17% overall.

In 2000, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, moved from airing on ABC to the WB; by this stage, it was expected that Boy Meets World would also end its run, causing doubt about the future of the block. By April, production on the seventh season of Boy Meets World had concluded, and Savage was already planning on attending college. The series did not produce a "large-scale" series finale, and there was a possibility the show could return. In the same month, ABC officially announced that the seventh season would be the final season of the show. The hour-long series finale aired on May 5, 2000, in which Cory and Topanga consider moving to New York.

Series overview

Main article: List of Boy Meets World episodes

The following is a list of episodes of the ABC sitcom, Boy Meets World. The series ran from September 24, 1993 to May 5, 2000 with 158 episodes produced, spanning 7 seasons.

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Originally aired		Nielsen ratings
			First aired	Last aired	Viewers (millions)	Rank
	1	22	September 24, 1993	May 13, 1994	11.8	#37
	2	23	September 23, 1994	May 19, 1995	11.5	#36
	3	22	September 22, 1995	May 17, 1996	10.1	#48
	4	22	September 20, 1996	May 9, 1997	8.7	#51
	5	24	October 3, 1997	May 15, 1998	11.6	#55
	6	22	September 25, 1998	May 14, 1999	11.1	#58
	7	23	September 24, 1999	May 5, 2000	9.0	#73

Episodes

Season 1 (1993–1994)

Main article: Boy Meets World (season 1)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
1	1	"Pilot"	John Tracy	Michael Jacobs & April Kelly	September 24, 1993 (1993-09-24)	B601
Cory Matthews gets detention after school for trying to listen to a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game in class while his teacher—Mr. Feeny—teaches the class the great value that love has in all of their lives, using Romeo and Juliet as a guide. Absent: Lee Norris as Minkus
2	2	"On the Fence"	David Trainer	Jeff Sherman	October 1, 1993 (1993-10-01)	B603
Cory learns the value of a dollar when his parents will not buy him an expensive water gun for the neighborhood water gun "fight". He soon strikes up a deal with Mr. Feeny: Cory will paint Mr. Feeny's shutters, and be paid the money needed to buy a new watergun. First Appearance: Lee Norris as Stuart Minkus
3	3	"Father Knows Less"	David Trainer	April Kelly	October 8, 1993 (1993-10-08)	B604
When Alan lets Cory stay up late to watch a baseball game, a no-hitter, Cory falls asleep in class the next day at school, and fails a test — which Mr. Feeny refuses to let him make up.
4	4	"Cory's Alternative Friends"	David Trainer	Patricia Forrester	October 15, 1993 (1993-10-15)	B606
Cory decides that he wants to change his hairstyle, but it takes a turn for the worse, leading him to join a group of social outcasts. First Appearance: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence, and Marla Sokoloff as Paige.
5	5	"Killer Bees"	David Trainer	Susan Estelle Jansen	October 22, 1993 (1993-10-22)	B602
When Cory finds out that the winner of a Geography Bee will be a batboy at the World Series, he tries to bribe Minkus into relinquishing his spot in the contest.
6	6	"Boys II Mensa"	David Trainer	Janette Kotichas Burleigh	October 29, 1993 (1993-10-29)	B607
Cory cheats on an I.Q. test, and is labeled the smartest kid in class. However, the consequences for getting away with it are worse than getting caught; Cory may be transferred into a new school for smart kids.
7	7	"Grandma was a Rolling Stone"	David Trainer	Ed Decter & John J. Strauss	November 12, 1993 (1993-11-12)	B609
Alan's mother (Rue McClanahan) arrives, gives Cory a Cal Ripken rookie card, and promises to get it autographed by "the man in the picture". Absent: Lee Norris as Minkus
8	8	"Teacher's Bet"	David Trainer	April Kelly	November 19, 1993 (1993-11-19)	B610
When Cory insists that teaching is easy, in comparison to learning, Mr. Feeny agrees to a bet; Cory and Mr. Feeny temporarily switch roles, with Cory teaching social studies for one week, while Feeny is a student. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.
9	9	"Class Pre-Union"	David Trainer	Ed Decter & John J. Strauss	November 26, 1993 (1993-11-26)	B611
Cory's dream to be a big-league baseball star is crushed by Mr. Feeny when the class is assigned to envision its 20th reunion and is given a grade of "Incomplete". Guest Starring: Jim Abbott as himself and Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.
10	10	"Santa's Little Helper"	David Trainer	Susan Estelle Jansen	December 10, 1993 (1993-12-10)	B612
Shawn's father loses his job, and Cory vows that Shawn will have a Christmas gift this year. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. Note: This episode is titled "Santa's Little Helper" and should not be mistaken for "Santa's Little Helpers" from the sixth season.
11	11	"The Father/Son Game"	David Trainer	Bill Lawrence	December 17, 1993 (1993-12-17)	B608
The father/son softball game is coming up, but Cory and Eric do not want to play. Alan finds out how they really feel about the game, and he tells them that the game was canceled, but Cory finds out (from Topanga) that the game, in fact, was played. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.
12	12	"Once in Love with Amy"	David Trainer	Ken Kuta	January 7, 1994 (1994-01-07)	B613
While Cory is working on a difficult math problem, he chances upon another conundrum: he accidentally discovers provocative clothing in his mother's bag, and assumes that she is having an affair. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.
13	13	"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not"	David Trainer	April Kelly	January 14, 1994 (1994-01-14)	B614
Topanga develops a crush on Eric, but Cory gets the impression that her affections are directed at him. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.
14	14	"The B-Team of Life"	David Trainer	Jeff Menell	January 28, 1994 (1994-01-28)	B605
Cory and Minkus are assigned to the basketball "B-Team" at school, and rarely get to play. However, Cory also gets the feeling that he is on the "B-Team" with his own family.
15	15	"Model Family"	David Trainer	Ed Decter & John J. Strauss	February 4, 1994 (1994-02-04)	B615
Cory learns that there is no such thing as "a perfect family" when he is assigned to get in a group with Shawn, Topanga and Minkus and work together as a family. Special Guest Star: Kathy Ireland as Alexis. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.
16	16	"Risky Business"	David Trainer	Ken Kuta	February 11, 1994 (1994-02-11)	B617
Cory and Shawn bet on racehorses for a school project, but they soon learn—the hard way—that there are things in life that are not worth risking. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.
17	17	"The Fugitive"	David Trainer	Jeff Sherman	February 25, 1994 (1994-02-25)	B618
Shawn is afraid of getting into trouble after a cherry bomb prank gone wrong—he blew up Alan Matthews' supermarket's mailbox, so he runs away from home, and asks Cory if he can stay in his room in secrecy. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.
18	18	"It's a Wonderful Night"	David Trainer	Susan Estelle Jansen	March 11, 1994 (1994-03-11)	B616
Cory and Shawn try to sneak an 'R'-rated movie into the house when the family will be out, but their plans are put in jeopardy when Mr. Feeny becomes their babysitter. Eric has failed his driving test, but he still decides to drive. Absent: Lee Norris as Minkus
19	19	"Kid Gloves"	David Trainer	Jeff Menell	March 25, 1994 (1994-03-25)	B620
For Cory's birthday, Alan gives him a necklace with two silver boxing gloves on it, but Cory belittles his gift, and carelessly loses it. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.
20	20	"The Play's the Thing"	David Trainer	Ed Decter & John J. Strauss	April 29, 1994 (1994-04-29)	B621
Cory quits the school production of Hamlet after learning he has to wear tights. Minkus replaces him, but is a poor substitute. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.
21	21	"Boy Meets Girl"	David Trainer	Janette Kotichas Burleigh	May 6, 1994 (1994-05-06)	B622
After watching a class video about hormones in both males and females, Shawn goes on a date with a cute classmate named Hilary. Cory doesn't understand the appeal of dating, but asks Topanga out anyway, in an attempt to keep up with his buddy. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.
22	22	"I Dream of Feeny"	David Trainer	Mark Fink	May 13, 1994 (1994-05-13)	B619
Cory is nervous about a big Geography test and wishes Mr. Feeny would get sick for just one day. When Cory's wish comes true and Mr. Feeny goes to the hospital, Cory is racked with guilt. Note: This is the last episode to credit Lee Norris as a regular cast member and his last appearance on the show until the Season 5 finale Graduation. Absent: Lily Nicksay as Morgan Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence.

Season 2 (1994–1995)

Main article: Boy Meets World (season 2)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
23	1	"Back 2 School"	David Trainer	David Kendall	September 23, 1994 (1994-09-23)	B623
Cory, Shawn, and Topanga are starting high school. Eric makes them a guide to John Adams High School, on the condition they don't speak to him during school hours. However, a simple manual does not make Cory's first day perfect, as he quickly runs into the school bullies, led by Harley Keiner. When he accidentally gets Harley into trouble with the new high school principal, Mr. Feeny, it may be both Cory's first and last day of high school. First Appearance: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Jonathan Turner
24	2	"Pairing Off"	David Trainer	Jeff Menell & Glen Merzer	September 30, 1994 (1994-09-30)	B625
Cory realizes that everyone at school, even Shawn, has paired off into couples. When he unexpectedly discovers one of Eric's secrets, he forces him to give advice on "how to get a girl to say hi." However, taking advice from Eric may prove to be a mistake.
25	3	"Notorious"	David Trainer	Jeff Sherman	October 7, 1994 (1994-10-07)	B626
Eric is going out with a senior who uses him to get what she wants. Meanwhile, Shawn wants to make a name for himself, so he changes a headline in the school paper to say that "New Principal is Weeny." But when a witness places Cory at the scene of the crime, he must choose between turning in his friend or facing suspension. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga
26	4	"Me and Mr. Joad"	David Trainer	Jeff Menell	October 14, 1994 (1994-10-14)	B628
When the staff lies to Cory's class about an upcoming test, Cory attempts to use what he learned in The Grapes of Wrath by launching a student protest. However, he soon learns the lesson hidden in the novel: there is a price to pay for doing what you think is right. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga and Lily Nicksay as Morgan
27	5	"The Uninvited"	David Trainer	Susan Estelle Jansen	October 21, 1994 (1994-10-21)	B624
Cory thinks he's cool when he's invited to his first high school party by the exclusive-minded Melissa, but surprisingly a more popular Shawn is not on the guest list. Now, he will learn the true meaning of friendship. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga and Lily Nicksay as Morgan
28	6	"Who's Afraid of Cory Wolf?"	David Trainer	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	October 28, 1994 (1994-10-28)	B630
In this Halloween episode, Cory gets bitten by a runaway "wolf." Unfortunately, he starts getting symptoms which a fortune teller says may be signs that he is turning into a werewolf.
29	7	"Wake Up, Little Cory"	David Trainer	Glen Merzer	November 4, 1994 (1994-11-04)	B627
When the class cannot understand Much Ado About Nothing, Mr. Turner launches a new controversial project: he asks his students to videotape each other with their views on love and sex. However, when Cory and Topanga stay overnight at the school to finish their project, they themselves become a scandal story, angering Topanga. Absent: Lily Nicksay as Morgan
30	8	"Band on the Run"	David Trainer	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	November 11, 1994 (1994-11-11)	B631
Cory and Shawn pretend that they're in a band so that they can impress girls. This inspires Alan to connect with his former bandmates. But while this creates some problems for him, Cory and Shawn face a bigger dilemma: they are accidentally booked as the entertainment for the school dance. Guest Stars: Rick Nielsen as Gordy, Billy Vera as Larry and Micky Dolenz as Norm Absent: Lily Nicksay as Morgan
31	9	"Fear Strikes Out"	David Trainer	Susan Estelle Jansen	November 18, 1994 (1994-11-18)	B632
Cory and Shawn go to a make-out party. But when Cory cannot get through "seven minutes in heaven" with Topanga, he becomes the laughingstock of the school.
32	10	"Sister Theresa"	David Trainer	Jeff Sherman	November 25, 1994 (1994-11-25)	B633
Cory wins a girl's heart with a little politeness – but he better stay respectful, because she's Harley Keiner's kid sister, Theresa, also known as "T.K.", who never takes no for an answer. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga
33	11	"The Beard"	David Trainer	Jeff Menell	December 9, 1994 (1994-12-09)	B629
When Shawn cannot decide between two girls, he asks Cory to date one of them while he gets to know the other. However, Cory falls for the girl he's supposed to "hold" for Shawn. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga and Lily Nicksay as Morgan
34	12	"Turnaround"	Micky Dolenz	Michele Palermo	December 16, 1994 (1994-12-16)	B634
A "turnaround" dance gives girls a chance to ask guys out, but that does not take any pressure off Cory, who now worries about who'll ask him, if anyone. Very unfortunately for Cory, it may turn out to be a dance abundant in rejection.
35	13	"Cyrano"	David Trainer	Susan Estelle Jansen	January 6, 1995 (1995-01-06)	B635
Cory and Shawn help Frankie express his feelings to a schoolmate, who turns out to be Harley's girlfriend. Also, Alan makes a bad choice for his anniversary present. Now, they must all learn what women want. Absent: Lily Nicksay as Morgan
36	14	"I Am Not a Crook"	David Trainer	Steve Young	January 13, 1995 (1995-01-13)	B636
Shawn nominates Cory for class president and manages the campaign. But will Cory keep his cool when his initial campaign platform of honesty collapses, or will he just become another "politician"? Absent: Lily Nicksay as Morgan
37	15	"Breaking Up Is Really, Really Hard to Do"	Jeff McCracken	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	January 27, 1995 (1995-01-27)	B637
Cory gets a date for a "couples" party. Shawn nudges him to end the relationship before it goes on too long. But Cory cannot find the nerve to dump her. Will they be stuck together forever? Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga
38	16	"Danger Boy"	David Trainer	Glen Merzer	February 3, 1995 (1995-02-03)	B638
When Eric's girlfriend's younger cousin comes to town, Eric asks Shawn – instead of Cory – out on a double date, angering Cory and leading him to confront Eric in front of the girls. Also, Mr. Feeny is insulted when the staff assumes he wants to head the most boring club. After Cory and Feeny have a talk about how offended they are by Eric and Mr. Turner, this leads both Cory and Feeny to seek out a more reckless image - riding the most dangerous roller coaster. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga
39	17	"On the Air"	David Trainer	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	February 10, 1995 (1995-02-10)	B640
The school's radio station is so boring! Cory and Shawn can't even make it more interesting until they hit on the one thing that really gets people's attention: "Lunchtime Lust." Will the teachers let them get away with it? Meanwhile, Eric enters a magazine sweepstakes. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga
40	18	"By Hook or By Crook"	David Trainer	Jeff Menell	February 17, 1995 (1995-02-17)	B639
An attractive history tutor helps Eric prepare for a test that might raise his grade average enough to allow him to go on a school trip to Europe, then offers to help him cheat because she finds him attractive. Absent: Lily Nicksay as Morgan Matthews
41	19	"Wrong Side of the Tracks"	Jeff McCracken	Susan Estelle Jansen	February 24, 1995 (1995-02-24)	B641
A demoralized (disheartned) Shawn hangs out with Harley Keiner and his thugs, much to Cory and Mr. Turner's dismay when he gets dumped by a nice girl, while Eric gets a dream skating lesson from Nancy Kerrigan. Note: Beginning with this episode, Cory's voice is slightly deeper and he is noticeably taller than in previous episodes.
42	20	"Pop Quiz"	David Trainer	Eric Brand, Kevin Kelton & Robert Kurtz	March 10, 1995 (1995-03-10)	B642
Shawn and Cory accidentally discover the date and topic of a forthcoming test. Frankie and Joey search for a new leader after being rejected by Harley Keiner, the replacement Griff Hawkins. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga
43	21	"The Thrilla' in Phila'"	David Trainer	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	May 5, 1995 (1995-05-05)	B645
Cory may finally have an extracurricular activity to list in the yearbook after he's bullied into joining the high school's wrestling team by Griff Hawkins and his band of thugs. Absent: Lily Nicksay as Morgan
44	22	"Career Day"	David Trainer	Matthew Nelson	May 12, 1995 (1995-05-12)	B643
Shawn is left feeling like a fifth wheel in Cory's house when his mother drives off with the family's mobile home and his father leaves to track her down. Absent: Lily Nicksay as Morgan
45	23	"Home"	David Trainer	Jeff Sherman	May 19, 1995 (1995-05-19)	B644
After staying with Cory's family for three weeks and not exactly fitting in, Shawn searches for a more permanent home. Meanwhile, Feeny takes advantage of the fact that Eric needs help to study for SATs by making him do yard work. Last appearance: Lily Nicksay as Morgan Matthews Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Note: This is the last episode where Lily Nicksay appears as Morgan Matthews, Morgan will return as a recurring character in the next season and she will be played by Lindsay Ridgeway.

Season 3 (1995–1996)

Main article: Boy Meets World (season 3)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
46	1	"My Best Friend's Girl"	John Tracy	Jeff Sherman	September 22, 1995 (1995-09-22)	B646
A new school year has started. Eric continues to worry about college, so he signs up for the Film Club, and must sell tickets to an unpopular film. Meanwhile, Cory has his heart set on asking Topanga out, but he cannot get the nerve to do so. Unfortunately, his reluctance costs him when Shawn informs him that he has already asked her out. However, this turns out to be a set-up for Cory and Topanga to become a couple. Note: Cory's voice is now much deeper than it was in the previous seasons. First Appearance: Alex Desert as Eli Williams Absent: William Russ as Alan Guest star: Brittany Murphy as Trini
47	2	"The Double Lie"	Jeff McCracken	Fred Jones & Matthew Nelson	September 29, 1995 (1995-09-29)	B648
Shawn has a hot date for the weekend, but those plans are quickly derailed when Jonathan tells Shawn that he'll be out of town for the weekend. However, Shawn refuses to break off his date, and ends up taking her to Jonathan's apartment – where he finds a big surprise. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga and Alex Désert as Eli
48	3	"What I Meant to Say"	David Kendall	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	October 13, 1995 (1995-10-13)	B647
When Cory tells Topanga "I love you", he earns the ill will of nearly everyone he knows; Shawn and Eric know that every girl in the school will now expect to hear those same three words. But, more importantly, Topanga also seems very upset about it, and decides to break things off with Cory with no explanation. Absent: William Russ as Alan
49	4	"He Said, She Said"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Menell	October 20, 1995 (1995-10-20)	B649
Shawn takes the new guidance counselor's advice too literally, and decides to run away to Europe. One-time school bully Harley Keiner returns from reform school to face-off with his replacement, Griff. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga
50	5	"Hometown Hero"	John Tracy	Matthew Nelson	October 27, 1995 (1995-10-27)	B652
Cory and Shawn sneak into the chemistry lab, and accidentally start a fire – which Cory also puts out. However, he gets more than he bargained for when he is labeled "a hero". Will Cory do the right thing and tell the truth, or will he let people continue to think he's something he's not?
51	6	"This Little Piggy"	Jeff McCracken	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	November 3, 1995 (1995-11-03)	B653
Eric is having aspirations of attending Yale. Will Feeny support this insane endeavor? Meanwhile, Shawn decides to keep an abandoned pig as a pet, but Topanga feels that an apartment is not a proper environment for a hog. Will Cory side with his best friend or his girlfriend? Guest Star: Richard Karn as Victor/Animal Control Officer Absent: Alex Désert as Eli
52	7	"Truth and Consequences"	Jeff McCracken	Donna Trujillo	November 10, 1995 (1995-11-10)	B651
Cory and Shawn soil Janitor Bud's reputation when they produce a videotaped report on time-clock fraud for a media-arts class project. But the result is not what they planned – Mr. Feeny must fire Janitor Bud, a move that makes Cory and Shawn unpopular with the rest of the student body.
53	8	"Rave On"	David Trainer	Jeff Sherman	November 17, 1995 (1995-11-17)	B655
Eric and Cory decide to throw a rave, but they pick the worst possible date to have a party: the same day as their parents' 20th wedding anniversary. The Monkees' Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork guest star as Gordy, Reginald, and Jedidiah. Absent: Alex Désert as Eli
54	9	"The Last Temptation of Cory"	David Trainer	Susan Meyers & Judy Toll	December 1, 1995 (1995-12-01)	B650
While Topanga is sick, Cory becomes the object of a pretty girl's insistent affections. Will he give in to temptation? Meanwhile, Eric spends his money in a get-rich-quick scheme. Does he have a piece of valuable baseball memorabilia, or just a piece of junk? Guest star: Brittany Murphy as Trini
55	10	"Train of Fools"	Jeff McCracken	Susan Meyers & Judy Toll	December 15, 1995 (1995-12-15)	B656
Due to circumstances they would prefer to forget, Eric, Cory, Shawn, and Topanga celebrate New Year's Eve in a stranded subway car.
56	11	"City Slackers"	Jeff McCracken	Kevin Kelton	January 5, 1996 (1996-01-05)	B654
Cory and Shawn sneak off to Mr. Feeny's mountain cabin for a weekend of fun, but as to be expected, they're caught in the act. Meanwhile, Eric and Frankie engage in a marathon billiards match. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga
57	12	"The Grass Is Always Greener"	Jeff McCracken	Donna Trujillo	January 12, 1996 (1996-01-12)	B658
Feeling uncomfortably domesticated, Cory forsakes a date with Topanga for a "boys' night out" at another school's party, and is mistaken for Shawn – an error he fails to correct when he sees how popular it makes him. However, Cory is surprised to find that he's not the only one there pretending to be someone else. Absent: William Russ as Alan
58	13	"New Friends and Old"	John Tracy	Matthew Nelson	January 19, 1996 (1996-01-19)	B659
Mr. Feeny asks Cory and Shawn to take school tough-guy Frankie under their wing, and they discover his reputation makes the younger students their willing slaves. Also, Jonathan's wealthy ex-girlfriend re-enters his life. Absent: William Russ as Alan
59	14	"A Kiss Is More Than a Kiss"	John Tracy	Michael Swerdlick	January 26, 1996 (1996-01-26)	B660
At Shawn's urging, Cory re-enters the dating world, but he cannot bring himself to kiss his date, Melissa, because he's still in love with Topanga – but she's too busy locking lips with another guy. Guest Star: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan Matthews and Shane West as Nick Note: Morgan returns in this episode and is now played by Lindsay Ridgeway.
60	15	"The Heart is a Lonely Hunter"	Jeff McCracken	Kevin Kelton	February 2, 1996 (1996-02-02)	B661
Shawn's "bad boy" image costs him a date with a "nice girl", so he recruits Cory to teach him how to be "boyfriend material". Meanwhile, Eric tries to land an internship at a local TV station. Guest Star: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan Matthews
61	16	"Stormy Weather"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Menell & Susan Meyers	February 9, 1996 (1996-02-09)	B662
Eric's devotion to the TV station is affecting his grades, and endangering his chances of graduating. Meanwhile, things start to heat up between Jonathan and Dana's mom, Susan – to Shawn and Dana's horror. Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Guest Star: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan Matthews
62	17	"The Pink Flamingo Kid"	Jeff McCracken	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	February 16, 1996 (1996-02-16)	B657
While filming a video for Shawn, Cory catches some criminals red-handed, and wants to enter a TV news contest, but Shawn objects, and destroys the tape. Meanwhile, a money-hungry Eric attempts to find valuable objects amongst his parents' "old junk". Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga
63	18	"Life Lessons"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Sherman	February 23, 1996 (1996-02-23)	B663
Cory's classmates are antagonized by Mr. Feeny's harsh exam schedule, and decide to retaliate by vandalizing his home. Meanwhile, Eric dates an older woman, whom his mother was hoping to fix up with Mr. Turner. Absent: Alex Désert as Eli
64	19	"I Was a Teenage Spy"	David Trainer	Jeff Sherman	April 26, 1996 (1996-04-26)	B665
Cory gets a shock when a microwave mishap transports him back to the 1950s, where his post-Cold War knowledge of Russian space experiments gets him mistaken for a spy. Guest Star: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan Matthews, Tom Bosley, Anson Williams and Pat Morita, stars of the 1950s themed TV show Happy Days.
65	20	"I Never Sang For My Legal Guardian"	David Trainer	Kevin Kelton	May 3, 1996 (1996-05-03)	B664
Jonathan decides he's finally ready to assume responsibility as Shawn's legal guardian, but Shawn only wants to be with his father, Chet. Cory and Topanga search for Chet, but Cory becomes distracted when he catches the attention of a sexy woman. Meanwhile, Mr. Feeny strong-arms Eric into tutoring the school's star athlete, Jeff.
66	21	"The Happiest Show on Earth"	Jeff McCracken	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	May 10, 1996 (1996-05-10)	B666
Cory cannot keep his mind off Topanga, and tries to woo her by following her to Walt Disney World, but Topanga becomes angry because she believes he traveled all that way for another girl, Kristen. Absent: Alex Désert as Eli Guest Star: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan Matthews
67	22	"Brother Brother"	Jeff McCracken	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	May 17, 1996 (1996-05-17)	B667
Cory dreads his upcoming summer vacation when he realizes that Topanga's going to camp, Shawn's traveling with his father, and Eric's leaving for college – until he receives a letter stating that he didn't get into his college of choice. Eric then decides to take a cross country trip – and invites Cory along for the ride. Final Appearance of: Alex Désert as Eli Williams Guest Star: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan Matthews

Season 4 (1996–1997)

Main article: Boy Meets World (season 4)

No. in Series	No. in Season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
68	1	"You Can Go Home Again"	Jeff McCracken	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	September 20, 1996 (1996-09-20)	B720
Nearing the end of last season's summer road trip, Cory agrees to a final pit stop— without realizing that Eric intends to make it a permanent one because he feels that there's nothing there for him back home. Meanwhile, winning a company award makes Alan consider whether or not he's really happy with his current employment as a supermarket manager. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner Note: Lindsay Ridgeway joins the main cast.
69	2	"Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow"	Jeff McCracken	Susan Estelle Jansen	September 27, 1996 (1996-09-27)	B721
After Cory expresses his insecurity about his hair, Topanga cuts off six inches of her own hair, in an attempt to show him how meaningless outward appearance is compared with inner beauty. However, she soon realizes that even she can be self-conscious when she becomes horrified after seeing her new 'do', and decides to get a makeover. Meanwhile, Eric refuses to look for a job, and instead lazily stays home watching daytime TV—but what will he do when he gets a glimpse of the real world?
70	3	"I Ain't Gonna Spray Lettuce No More"	Jeff McCracken	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	October 4, 1996 (1996-10-04)	B722
Alan goes to demand a raise, but he instead quits his job as a supermarket manager— something that shocks all of the Matthews, including himself. Amy becomes furious that he has made a decision that affects their entire family without talking to her about it first. Meanwhile, a hysterical Cory enlists Shawn's help in an attempt to learn how to cope with poverty. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner
71	4	"Fishing For Virna"	Jeff McCracken	Matthew Nelson	October 11, 1996 (1996-10-11)	B723
After having run away from her family over a year ago, Shawn's mother Virna is back. However, she would not actually return to her family until Shawn and Chet can prove that they're really willing to live like a family. Also, after learning from the Hunters that you do not truly appreciate someone until she's gone, Cory thinks of ways to inspire students to honor the late Brenda, a beloved and devoted cafeteria lady.
72	5	"Shallow Boy"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Sherman	October 18, 1996 (1996-10-18)	B724
When Eric offends Corinna (Leisha Hailey), a perky but weird girl who writes overly cheerful lyrics, she composes a nasty song about him, and as a result Eric gains instant notoriety— or rather, infamy. Meanwhile, Topanga feuds with Cory because she fears that their differing viewpoints on child rearing could affect their long-term future. This episode features dialogue paralleling the concurrent rescheduling of Boy Meets World to a later time slot in an example of breaking the fourth wall. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner
73	6	"Janitor Dad"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Menell	October 25, 1996 (1996-10-25)	B725
When Virna gives Chet an ultimatum to find work, he lands a job as the school janitor, to Shawn's humiliation. Meanwhile, Alan and Eric look for experienced help at the store, and answering their call is a mountain man who will do anything to make a sale. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
74	7	"Singled Out"	Jeff McCracken	Steve Hibbert	November 1, 1996 (1996-11-01)	B727
Eric has been having bad luck dating, so he says that he is attending Harvard so that he can appear on MTV's Singled Out. Meanwhile, Cory must undergo an operation, but when he listens to a rumor that Shawn tells him about, he begins to worry that he'll vanish from the operating room. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
75	8	"Dangerous Secret"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Sherman	November 8, 1996 (1996-11-08)	B726
When Cory discovers that attractive Claire has been sleeping over at Shawn's place, he jumps to the obvious conclusion, especially when Shawn swears him to secrecy. But Cory learns that they have a much more serious, much more dangerous problem — her father is abusing her. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan / Anthony Tyler Quinn Mr. Turner was in this episode very briefly when Cory and Shawn were in class talking about what to do with Claire when she walks in and overhears. Mr. Turner is seen in the background but doesn't have a line.
76	9	"Sixteen Candles and Four-Hundred-Pound Men"	Jeff McCracken	Matthew Nelson	November 15, 1996 (1996-11-15)	B728
Frankie seeks Cory and Shawn's help to earn the love of his father, Vader when Vader wrestles Jake "The Snake" Roberts at a World Wrestling Federation house show. However, the match takes place the same day as Topanga's Sweet Sixteen— forcing the kid who "wants everyone to love him" to both help a friend and celebrate a girlfriend's birthday at the same time. Note: There is a reference to an episode of The Flintstones here. Cory and Shawn talk about Fred Flintstone having to be in two places at once. The episode refers to "Pebbles' Birthday vs. the Water Buffalo Party". Title Reference: Sixteen Candles Absent: William Daniels as Feeny, Betsy Randle as Amy, Will Friedle as Eric, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan, and William Russ as Alan
77	10	"Turkey Day"	Jeff McCracken	Susan Estelle Jansen	November 22, 1996 (1996-11-22)	B729
Cory and Shawn are given an assignment over the Thanksgiving weekend about the class differences that are the heart of the conflict in Rwanda, and are quick to assume that these same divisions, between the haves and the have-nots, do not exist in Philadelphia. But they learn better when their respective families do not show full enthusiasm in spending their Thanksgiving together. Meanwhile, Frankie's younger brother Herman hears that the aristocratic Matthews are coming to the trailer park, and he decides to try to sweetheart Cory's sister, Morgan. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner
78	11	"An Affair to Forget"	Jeff McCracken	Story by: Eileen O'Hare Teleplay by: Jeff Sherman	November 29, 1996 (1996-11-29)	B730
Shawn is in shock when his girlfriend, Jennifer (Kristanna Loken), dumps him. To try to help him, Cory starts badmouthing Jennifer to Shawn. But when Jennifer finds out about this, she agrees to make up with Shawn— as long as he and Cory end their friendship. Title Reference: An Affair to Remember Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
79	12	"Easy Street"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Menell	December 13, 1996 (1996-12-13)	B732
Comedy veterans Buddy Hackett and Soupy Sales play two businessmen of a shady sort who hire Cory to run "errands" for them. Since it is just before Christmas, Cory decides he can use the money for his holiday shopping. However, Cory quits once he figures out that the two gents are part of the mob. Shawn takes over, but Cory must persuade his pal to quit as well, before he gets in over his head – or hit over the head.
80	13	"B & B's B 'N' B"	Jeff McCracken	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	January 3, 1997 (1997-01-03)	B733
Shawn, in a crazy scheme to get his economics project done and make some real money at the same time, convinces Cory to turn Feeny's quaint home into a Bed and Breakfast while their unsuspecting teacher is out of town. Meanwhile, Eric and Feeny surprise each other when they bump into each other in Boston and start to develop a friendship. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
81	14	"Wheels"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Sherman	January 17, 1997 (1997-01-17)	B734
Alan finds himself at a crossroads when Cory, armed with a new driver's license on his 16th birthday, would rather celebrate the event on a road trip with Shawn and Topanga instead of with his father. Meanwhile, at their road trip, Cory gets stop by police and is on trial, while his dad watching videos of him when he was a little kid. Guest Star: Dan Lauria Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner
82	15	"Chick Like Me"	Jeff McCracken	Steve Hibbert	January 31, 1997 (1997-01-31)	B731
The war between the sexes starts heating up at John Adams High when the boys realize that girls expect different things when out on a date. When it is suggested to Cory that his school newspaper column is a tad boring, Shawn gives him a story idea on dating and sexual harassment based on the book they're reading in Mr. Feeny's class: "Black Like Me". After Cory emerges from the bathroom in full regalia, it is decided that Shawn would make a better girl: he's studied them much more carefully. Making his debut at school, Shawn, now Veronica Wasboyski, immediately gets asked out by Gary (Ryan Bittle), one of the school's more well-known Lotharios. Shawn soon finds out what it's like to push off a teen boy's advances. Meanwhile, Eric tries to teach mountain-reared Lonnie how to get along with city men. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
83	16	"A Long Walk to Pittsburgh (Part 1)"	Jeff McCracken	Matthew Nelson	February 7, 1997 (1997-02-07)	B736
Eric accidentally discovers that Shawn and Topanga have a secret when he finds them behaving more than friendly at Chubbie's, and he tells Cory about it. Unfortunately, they only know half the truth— and tensions rise between friends and family as Cory tries to find out the real reason why Topanga is acting so strangely and soon finds out the truth – she's moving to Pittsburgh. To be continued... Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner
84	17	"A Long Walk to Pittsburgh (Part 2)"	Jeff McCracken	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	February 14, 1997 (1997-02-14)	B737
Cory is taking Topanga's departure very hard, and is wavering between depression and anger. Fortunately for him, a surprise visitor comes to help him: Topanga is back! But, the couple will need to convince their friends and family that theirs is a true love if they want a shot of her staying in Philadelphia. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
85	18	"Uncle Daddy"	Jeff McCracken	Steve Young	February 28, 1997 (1997-02-28)	B738
When Eric learns that his new girlfriend Kelly (Brittney Powell) has a son (Justin Cooper), he's confident he's mature enough to handle the responsibility – but too scared to tell his parents about it. Meanwhile, Cory and his friends prepare for the dreaded SATs. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner
86	19	"Quiz Show"	Jeff McCracken	Steve Hibbert	March 21, 1997 (1997-03-21)	B735
The producers of a dull but prestigious academic bowl sense a hit after Cory, Shawn and Topanga become star contestants by enlivening the show with their humor and pop culture knowledge. But Mr. Feeny concludes that today's modern world puts entertainment before education when the show's newfound popularity causes it to change its questions from brainy to brainless. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
87	20	"Security Guy"	Jeff McCracken	Steve Hibbert	April 25, 1997 (1997-04-25)	B740
Eric's schemes are bankrupting the store, but Alan is reluctant to fire him, so Amy does. Consequently, Eric decides to leave home and take a job as a security guard. However, Mr. Feeny knows that Eric's only looking for an easy way out, and tries to convince him to give the SAT and college another try. Meanwhile, Cory and Topanga try to get Shawn to join Mr. Feeny's SAT preparation class. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner
88	21	"Cult Fiction"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Menell	May 2, 1997 (1997-05-02)	B739
When a lonely Shawn starts hanging around with a new group of people whom he defensively describes as "not a cult," Jonathan Turner tries to stop him before it's too late— but Shawn does not want his help because he does not believe Mr. Turner really cares about him. However, when Mr. Turner gets into a motorcycle accident, it forces Shawn to reevaluate his choices. He leaves the cult with new faith in God, himself, the future, and those who care for him.¨ Final appearance of: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
89	22	"Learning to Fly"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Sherman	May 9, 1997 (1997-05-09)	B741
Eric invites Cory and his friends to come with him to a potential college. However, once Cory finds out Topanga isn't coming, he gets upset, but a sexy college girl named Mary Beth (Lisa Dean Ryan) offers to give him the "fun" he was hoping to have with Topanga. Meanwhile, Eric's doubt that any real college will accept him leads him to consider staying at a surfer school. Will they be able to "walk away from a sure thing"? Or will they throw away everything they've worked hard to keep? Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner

Season 5 (1997–1998)

Main article: Boy Meets World (season 5)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
90	1	"Brothers"	Alan Myerson	Matthew Nelson	October 3, 1997 (1997-10-03)	B743
Cory is so upset when Eric moves back home that he vows to find him a place to stay. But the perfect roommate he picks out is Shawn's long-lost half-brother, Jack (Matthew Lawrence), and there's no love lost as far as Shawn is concerned. First appearance: Matthew Lawrence as Jack Hunter Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
91	2	"Boy Meets Real World"	Alan Myerson	Sally Stiner & Bob Tischler	October 10, 1997 (1997-10-10)	B742
In the vein of MTV's The Real World, Cory films a documentary about Jack, Shawn, and Eric adjusting to their new lives. However, when friction develops between Jack and Shawn, Cory must decide whether or not to continue filming his movie or help two friends in trouble. Topanga thinks Cory should prove himself more of a friend than a filmmaker. First appearance: Trina McGee-Davis as Angela Moore
92	3	"It's Not You... It's Me"	Alan Myerson	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	October 17, 1997 (1997-10-17)	B745
After Shawn and Cory agree to attend the same college, Shawn learns Cory's made interview plans on his own – and the two decide it's time to go their separate ways. Meanwhile, Eric thinks befriending the dean will ease his and Jack's college experience.
93	4	"Fraternity Row"	Alan Myerson	Andy Guerdat	October 24, 1997 (1997-10-24)	B746
After attending a college class and engaging in a winning debate with a professor, an empowered Shawn neglects high-school tasks in favor of collegiate ones – and gets suspended. Meanwhile, Eric forms his own fraternity (Magnum Pi), and arouses the Dean's suspicions. Guest Stars: Bernie Kopell and Ted Lange as themselves.
94	5	"The Witches of Pennbrook"	Alan Myerson	Steve Hibbert	October 31, 1997 (1997-10-31)	B749
Witches seem to be invading Pennbrook College when Jack's new spooky girlfriend Millie (Candace Cameron Bure) causes a serious rift between the roommates after Eric tells Jack that he caught her practicing witchcraft. Meanwhile, Cory takes Topanga on her first airplane ride, flown by a not-so-bright pilot. Guest Melissa Joan Hart crosses over in her role from Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy and William Russ as Alan
95	6	"No Guts, No Cory"	Alan Myerson	Patricia Carr & Lara Runnels	November 7, 1997 (1997-11-07)	B748
The time ball swallowed by Salem the Cat from Sabrina, the Teenage Witch takes everyone back to the 1940s: Cory becomes a soldier fighting on the dangerous front lines in Europe, who wants his best buddy Shawn to marry his girl Topanga if he does not return. This episode is part of a crossover with Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, You Wish and Teen Angel that sends the casts of those shows to different time periods.
96	7	"I Love You, Donna Karan (Part 1)"	David Kendall	Ellen Idelson & Rob Lotterstein	November 14, 1997 (1997-11-14)	B744
Shawn's steadfast rule of dating girls only for a fixed two-week period leads him to break up with Angela; then he finds himself falling in love with the owner of a lost purse he finds, since the contents indicate that she is the girl of his dreams. Meanwhile, Eric studies for a test with the help of an invisible Mr. Feeny, while Jack wonders about Eric's sanity. To be continued... Guest Star: Maggie Lawson Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, William Russ as Alan and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
97	8	"Chasing Angela (Part 2)"	Alan Myerson	Matthew Nelson	November 14, 1997 (1997-11-14)	B747
An eager Cory encourages Shawn to consider the same type of long-term relationship he has with Topanga with Angela – except that the two of them start not to get along so well. Meanwhile, Jack and Eric are nervous about hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the Matthews family at their new apartment.
98	9	"How to Succeed in Business"	Alan Myerson	Ellen Idelson & Rob Lotterstein	November 28, 1997 (1997-11-28)	B751
Confident Cory is amazed when Shawn is more successful at their work-study jobs: Shawn proves to be a whiz at public relations, while Cory gets stuck in the mail room. Meanwhile, Amy goes back to college, but her participation in Eric's creative writing class embarrasses him with her extremely frank self-revelations. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
99	10	"Last Tango in Philly"	Alan Myerson	Jeff Menell	December 5, 1997 (1997-12-05)	B750
Cory and Shawn are loco with jealousy when the girls get jobs at a Mexican restaurant and start dancing the night away with two handsome, suave co-workers. Soon, they (along with Alan, Eric, Jack, and Mr. Feeny) try to figure out the hidden meaning behind women's words. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
100	11	"A Very Topanga Christmas"	David Kendall	Andy Guerdat	December 19, 1997 (1997-12-19)	B752
Cory wonders if he's being henpecked when Topanga spends the holidays with the Matthews family and takes charge of the festivities. Cory plans to surprise Topanga, who's spending Christmas at his house, with a promise ring that means they'll be together forever. But he's unnerved by moments of doubt after learning that he and Topanga—who have so much in common—have very different holiday traditions: she drinks cider rather than eggnog; she prefers a fresh-cut tree to an aluminum one; and she opens gifts on Christmas Eve, not in the morning. When it seems Topanga's unwilling to compromise, Cory has serious misgivings about the ring – and their future.
101	12	"Raging Cory"	David Kendall	Barbara Feldman	January 9, 1998 (1998-01-09)	B753
Cory gets so upset that Alan engages only in conversation with him, but plays sports with Eric, that he knocks Alan down. So Alan and Eric kidnap Cory and take him sky diving. Afterward, Cory feels better, but now Eric's miffed that he and his dad rarely have meaningful conversations.
102	13	"The Eskimo"	Lisa Gottlieb	Jeff Menell	January 16, 1998 (1998-01-16)	B755
Upset that the seniors are slacking off, Mr. Feeny threatens to issue F's and assigns personal goals to Shawn, Topanga and Cory: Shawn is to find two tickets to the Super Bowl, Topanga is to refrain from interfering, and Cory is to help them. Cory will fail if either Shawn or Topanga fails. Meanwhile, Eric and Jack search for soul mates.
103	14	"Heartbreak Cory"	William Russ	Patricia Carr & Lara Runnels	February 6, 1998 (1998-02-06)	B754
When Cory sprains his ankle falling off the bus during the Senior Class ski trip to the Mount Sun Lodge, he doesn't tell Topanga when he spends the night (talking) with the young lady, Lauren (Linda Cardellini), who's volunteered to take care of him. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Will Friedle as Eric, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan, Matthew Lawrence as Jack and William Russ as Alan
104	15	"First Girlfriends' Club"	Alan Myerson	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	February 13, 1998 (1998-02-13)	B757
It's Valentine's Day, and Shawn's jilted exes are so sure he'll ruin his date with Angela that they kidnap him to keep him from hurting her. Meanwhile, Cory lands in trouble with Topanga after she reads a letter to him from Lauren (the "cute mountain girl" assigned to take care of him in the previous episode). Absent: William Daniels as Mr. Feeny
105	16	"Torn Between Two Lovers (Feeling Like a Fool)"	Jeff McCracken	Matthew Nelson	February 27, 1998 (1998-02-27)	B756
Cory is torn between making up with Topanga, or allowing himself to see how it would be to go out with Lauren. After he goes on a date with Lauren, he decides that he can't live without Topanga – but she decides she can't see him anymore. Meanwhile, Mr. Feeny entrusts Eric to be a substitute teacher for his citizenship class. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and Matthew Lawrence as Jack
106	17	"And Then There Was Shawn"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Menell	February 27, 1998 (1998-02-27)	B758
Feeling that Cory and Topanga's break-up is having severe ramifications on his life, Shawn instigates a class-wide argument, prompting Mr. Feeny to send them all into detention. However, in a parody of Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, South Park, Scooby-Doo and And Then There Were None it soon develops into a detention like none of them have ever experienced. Note: This is the second time that Will Friedle and Jennifer Love Hewitt starred together after Trojan War. Also, Jack makes a reference to Party of Five in which Jennifer Love Hewitt played Sarah Reeves Merrin and girlfriend of the character Bailey Salinger. Eric makes a reference to South Park by exclaiming "Oh my God, they killed Kenny!" Guest Star: Jennifer Love Hewitt as Jennifer Love Fefferman, Richard Lee Jackson as Kenny. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Russ as Alan
107	18	"'If You Can't Be With the One You Love..."	Alan Myerson	Gary H. Miller	March 6, 1998 (1998-03-06)	B760
Depressed by his break-up with Topanga, Cory gets a reputation of being a "downer," which he tries to shake off by drinking and partying. When Shawn catches Cory in the act, he convinces Shawn to try it as well—with disastrous results. In addition, Shawn discovers why Jack's mother left their father. Note: This episode was held back from Disney Channel airings because of mature content. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and Will Friedle as Eric
108	19	"Eric Hollywood"	Alan Myerson	Barbara Feldman	March 20, 1998 (1998-03-20)	B759
When Eric's shoddy set design injures the star of the college play, Eric assumes his role. After a surprisingly superb Shakespearean acting debut, Eric is invited to join the cast of the hit ABC sitcom Kid Gets Acquainted with Universe. But when he arrives at the studio, he discovers that the shallow, egotistical, and neurotic actors (played by the cast of Boy Meets World) are not at all like their roles. Meanwhile, Topanga tries to salvage her relationship with Shawn, who's not sure he can remain friends with both her and Cory in the wake of their breakup, after he and Jack come down with chicken pox.
109	20	"Starry Night"	Jeff McCracken	Barry Safchik	April 3, 1998 (1998-04-03)	B761
A once-in-a-lifetime Van Gogh retrospective makes Cory blue: he stood in line all night to get tickets for himself and Topanga, but she has gone with Angela instead – and met a terrific, intelligent and sensitive guy, Ricky Ferris (Jonathan Jackson), who claims she has already changed his life once (by beaning him in softball and convincing him to give up sports for art), spends all day with her looking at Van Gogh's The Starry Night and asks for a dinner date with her. Cory remains adamant that he will love Topanga forever and that kissing Lauren meant nothing to him. Topanga cannot bring herself to believe him until Ricky kisses her—and she rushes to tell Cory that it meant nothing to her and that she still loves him. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Will Friedle as Eric, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan, Matthew Lawrence as Jack and William Russ as Alan
110	21	"Honesty Night"	Alan Myerson	Steve Hibbert	April 24, 1998 (1998-04-24)	B763
A reconciled Cory and Topanga pretend to be estranged so Shawn can be the one to "reunite" them, despite Mr. Feeny's warning that "the stupid idea train [is] coming 'round the bend". Shawn's mediation tactics lead to more turmoil for the duo: when he encourages them to be open about their hurt feelings, they insult each other and break up again. It's finally up to Shawn (with an assist from Cory's parents) to set things straight once and for all. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
111	22	"Prom-ises, Prom-ises"	Alan Myerson	Ellen Idelson & Rob Lotterstein	May 1, 1998 (1998-05-01)	B762
It's a big night: Senior Prom, and Shawn and Cory plan to "leave as boys and come back men." Angela quickly decides she and Shawn are not ready for sex, but Topanga feels that she and Cory may be ready, as long as the night goes "exactly, perfectly right." Meanwhile, Amy is upset because of how Alan reacts to her recent good news: she's pregnant. To make up for it, he decides to check them into a hotel: the same one where the prom is being held. Eventually, Cory and Topanga decide they aren't ready for the potential consequences, and decide to wait. Note: This episode was held back from Disney Channel airings due to mature content. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
112	23	"Things Change"	Alan Myerson	Matthew Nelson & Bob Tischler	May 8, 1998 (1998-05-08)	B764
Cory is distressed when he realizes that his entire world is changing around him: Shawn considers not going to college, Topanga considers going to Yale, Chubbie's is reformed as "Peg-Leg Pete's", and Mr. Feeny intends to retire and move to Wyoming. The anxiously awaited college acceptance letters have finally arrived. But Cory, who expects his longtime friends will want to continue as classmates, finds that everything cannot always go according to his plan.
113	24	"Graduation"	Alan Myerson	Matthew Nelson & Bob Tischler	May 15, 1998 (1998-05-15)	B765
It's the end of an era as Cory, Shawn, Topanga, Angela, and the rest of their class prepare to graduate. In the final week, Mr. Feeny assigns the class to write about "what is in their hearts." While Shawn ignores the assignment at first, seeing as high school is now over, he comes to realize that his school days meant more to him than he realizes. Meanwhile, Topanga wrestles with going to Yale or staying with Cory. Cory tries to hide his lying eyes and convince Topanga that he wants her to go away to Yale, and Shawn surprises everyone with his indifference toward graduation. Cory, Shawn, and Topanga reunite with their old classmate, Stuart Minkus, who reveals he has been on the other side of the school the entire time, along with Mr. Turner (unseen). Meanwhile, Eric tries to keep Mr. Feeny from retiring, and Topanga slyly steals the valedictorian position from Minkus and shocks Cory by proposing to him. Note: Lee Norris guest stars as Stuart Minkus, Cory, Shawn, and Topanga's nerdy classmate from 6th grade. Final Appearance of: Lee Norris as Stuart Minkus

Season 6 (1998–1999)

Main article: Boy Meets World (season 6)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
114	1	"His Answer (Part 1)"	Jeff McCracken	Bob Tischler	September 25, 1998 (1998-09-25)	B766
Cory deals with the shock of Topanga's proposal. He accepts, they then sneak off to elope, while Eric and Jack get a new roommate named Rachel, who they immediately start competing for. To be continued... First Appearance: Maitland Ward as Rachel McGuire
115	2	"Her Answer (Part 2)"	David Kendall	Matthew Nelson	October 2, 1998 (1998-10-02)	B767
If he was stunned when Topanga proposed, then Cory is completely speechless when Topanga comes to realize that she cannot say "I do". During the drive home, he admits that she was right; they are not ready to be married, and they want their families to be there when they are ready. When they arrive home, they find that everyone has thrown the "newlyweds" a celebration. But before they can announce the truth, Amy confronts Topanga. Meanwhile, both Eric and Jack compete for Rachel's attention. The newlywed party is later turned into a retirement party for Mr. Feeny, which is then interrupted by an angry (and comedic) diatribe from Eric.
116	3	"Ain't College Great?"	William Russ	Jeff Menell	October 9, 1998 (1998-10-09)	B769
On the first day of college, an ambitious Cory fills his schedule with tough courses, but quickly cracks under the pressure – and flees to Mr. Feeny's side in Wyoming for help. Meanwhile, Eric tries to be more sensitive so that Rachel will be attracted to him.
117	4	"Friendly Persuasion"	Jeff McCracken	Barbara Feldman	October 16, 1998 (1998-10-16)	B770
After she and Shawn call it quits because he "wants to meet new people", Angela shuns Cory's offer of support, claiming they "were never really friends in the first place". But after Cory pursues her into the co-ed bathroom (which he had previously been too terrified to enter), Angela confesses that she still has feelings for Shawn, pledging Cory to keep her secret between friends. Meanwhile, Eric encounters Mr. Feeny in his class – as a student. But the presentation that Feeny and Rachel make on "free will versus environment" convinces the Dean that Feeny can only function in his present environment as a teacher. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Russ as Alan
118	5	"Better Than the Average Cory"	David Kendall	Patricia Carr & Lara Runnels	October 23, 1998 (1998-10-23)	B768
After Cory is introduced to art prodigy Alexandra Nechita, he develops an inferiority complex, and blames his lack of skills on his "average" father. Meanwhile, Eric and Jack compete for Rachel's attention.
119	6	"Hogs and Kisses"	Jeff McCracken	David Brownfield	October 30, 1998 (1998-10-30)	B771
After a director has Shawn and Topanga kiss while making a film, Cory, certain the duo has been secretly harboring romantic feelings for one another, directs them to go on a date, and explore their true emotions. Meanwhile, Eric and Jack pretend to be mannerly in front of Rachel. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan, William Russ as Alan and William Daniels as Feeny
120	7	"Everybody Loves Stuart"	William Russ	Matthew Nelson	November 6, 1998 (1998-11-06)	B774
A hip new college teacher named Stuart (played by Ben Savage's real life brother Fred Savage), who is a favorite with his students because he "treats them as equals". But his true colors are revealed when he hits on Topanga in her dorm room. When Cory later strikes back – literally – on behalf of Topanga, Stuart tries to have him expelled from school, but is ultimately unsuccessful: Dean Bolander (who trusts Feeny’s judgments over his students) had Cory under a probationary period for starting a physical violence on campus and Stuart would be facing an investigation for his misconduct, endangering his teaching career. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
121	8	"You're Married, You're Dead"	Jeff McCracken	Gary H. Miller	November 13, 1998 (1998-11-13)	B772
To prove he's still "one of the guys", despite being engaged, Cory goes to a bikini club with scantily-clad waitresses, where he loses his engagement ring, and desperately tries to keep Topanga from finding out. She, of course, does – and reminds Cory that wearing the ring in the first place was his idea, and that he remains free to do what he wants, but within reason. Meanwhile, Rachel, currently working on a term paper dealing with how women influence male bonding, observes Eric and Jack's off-the-wall behavior, with cool amusement. Absent: William Daniels as Feeny, Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan, and William Russ as Alan
122	9	"Poetic License: An Ode to Holden Caulfield"	William Russ	Erica Montolfo	November 20, 1998 (1998-11-20)	B775
Cory reads Shawn's poems at the local coffee-house without realizing the truth behind what he is reading. Meanwhile, Eric, Jack, and Rachel try to cope with the stress of studying for exams. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Russ as Alan
123	10	"And in Case I Don't See Ya..."	David Kendall	Barry Safchik	December 4, 1998 (1998-12-04)	B773
In an effort to become more popular, Eric creates a TV show similar to The Truman Show, featuring his roommates, but it's Rachel who becomes "the campus darling". Meanwhile, Cory and Shawn expect special treatment from their "friend", Mr. Feeny. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
124	11	"Santa's Little Helpers"	Lynn M. McCracken	Patricia Carr & Lara Runnels	December 11, 1998 (1998-12-11)	B776
Now that Cory and Topanga both know that Shawn and Angela still love each other, they have conflicting views on what to do about it – especially when, unbeknownst to each other, Cory invites Shawn to join their family Christmas, while Topanga invites Angela. Topanga wants to let well enough alone, but Cory misses no opportunity to bring his friends together, but the consequences are not exactly what he wants: after they finally kiss, Angela expresses her love for Shawn, but he protests that he is "not ready" to make the same commitment, and she storms off for good. Meanwhile, Eric takes his store Santa Claus job a little too seriously when he convinces Rachel and Jack to help him "steal" his family's gifts, in order to make under-privileged children happy. Note: This episode is titled "Santa's Little Helpers" and should not be confused with "Santa's Little Helper" from the first season.
125	12	"Cutting the Cord"	Kevin Tracy	Allison M. Gibson	January 8, 1999 (1999-01-08)	B777
Shawn and Angela draw up a restraining order that forbids Cory and Topanga from any further interference in their romantic lives, but Shawn still has a difficult time seeing Angela date someone else – especially when they all wind up at the same restaurant together. While there, the couples enter a karaoke contest. Meanwhile, Alan has a midlife crisis, and tries to solve his problem by shopping for a motorcycle. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Daniels as Feeny
126	13	"We'll Have a Good Time Then..."	David Kendall	Gary H. Miller	January 22, 1999 (1999-01-22)	B778
Shawn and Jack's ne'er-do-well father, Chet, re-appears on campus suddenly and, confronted by an angry Shawn, promises that he has come to stay and make amends with his sons for never being there for them. But, after treating them to a steak dinner, and consuming a piece of Rachel's "killer" chocolate cake, Chet suffers a heart attack. Shawn and Chet realize just how much they need each other, but by then it is too late. Shawn reveals that his anger at his father is partly fear that his own apparent inability to connect emotionally is inherited, and it appears a reconciliation might take place – then Chet has a second heart attack, and dies.
127	14	"Getting Hitched"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Menell	January 29, 1999 (1999-01-29)	B779
Cory and Topanga play "The Fiancée Game" to prove how compatible they are, and are appalled when Eric and Rachel prove to know far more about each other than they do. Topanga suggests a quick solution: they should live together on campus, and really get to know each other. (Cory mistakenly thinks this means sex, and buys silk pajamas and sheets.) Living together shows them sides of each other that they're not too crazy about: for example, his big toe clipping flies across the room, and lodges in her already-applied facial cream. Meanwhile, Shawn has ignored Jack's repeated calls about clearing out Chet's trailer, and once persuaded, is freshly outraged to discover evidence that Chet went to Jack's stepfather for help in financing Shawn's college education. He decides to take the trailer "out on the open road", and convinces Cory to accompany him for the weekend, but oddly insists on saying goodbye to Topanga. Then, Jack, who has been struggling to contain his own grief in deference to Shawn's feelings, falls apart, and cries helplessly in Rachel's arms – and Eric walks in to find them kissing passionately. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan, Trina McGee-Davis as Angela and William Russ as Alan
128	15	"Road Trip"	David Kendall	Matthew Nelson	February 5, 1999 (1999-02-05)	B780
To take his mind off his dad's death, Shawn takes Cory along on a "soul-searching road trip" in Chet's trailer, where they end up at a truck stop, where the young waitresses (portrayed by band Nobody's Angel) are searching for something more, just like Shawn, and Cory discovers that Shawn has no intention of returning home. Shawn must persuade Cory to "let him go", just as the girls' father/boss must let them find their own way. Meanwhile, Eric tries to understand the kiss he witnessed between Jack and Rachel – as do they. Shawn discovers that his father, a truck-stop regular, was secretly very proud of him. In a surprise coda, Chet's ghost appears to Shawn, as father and son finally reconcile their differences, and Shawn drives off into his uncertain future. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan, Trina McGee-Davis as Angela, Danielle Fishel as Topanga, William Daniels as Feeny and William Russ as Alan
129	16	"My Baby Valentine"	David Kendall	Patricia Carr & Lara Runnels	February 12, 1999 (1999-02-12)	B781
Cory becomes upset when Topanga seems less interested in spending Valentine's Day with him than with consoling Amy about the last stages of her pregnancy. So when Topanga decides to cheer Amy up with a baby shower, Cory takes charge. Unfortunately his concept of a baby shower turns out to be a female version of a bachelor party, complete with a pizza-guy stripper, but the disgusted guests are distracted when Amy's water breaks, and she is rushed to hospital for a premature delivery – one which the new baby may not survive. Meanwhile, Shawn is still "on the road to nowhere"; Morgan is less than happy about the arrival of a new sibling; and Jack and Rachel worry about the effects of revealing their new relationship to Eric – who announces that he already knows, and is moving out.
130	17	"Resurrection"	Jodi Binstock	Matthew Nelson	February 19, 1999 (1999-02-19)	B782
While everyone anxiously awaits news about newly-born Joshua Gabriel, Cory's continued self-absorption alienates Topanga, who now considers herself to be a full-fledged member of the Matthews family. Cory tries to reconnect with the old "Weird" Topanga. This comes to life with the lip stick scene from season 1 episode 4 "Cory's Alternative Friends". Even Eric's little friend, Tommy, views Joshua as his new "brother". It's only when Shawn returns, and is accepted by the elder Matthews as "family", does Cory realize where his true values lie.
131	18	"Can I Help to Cheer You?"	Jerry Levine	Barry Safchik	March 12, 1999 (1999-03-12)	B784
Topanga is in "wedding-plan mode", and persuades (strong-arms) Cory into accompanying her, Shawn, and Angela to a posh ceremony in the hall of her dreams – where an unhappy father of the bride offers Cory $1 million to marry his daughter. Cory refuses at first, but then he sees the beautiful bride. His attraction to her, and daydream about her feeding him grapes on a deserted island wearing a sexy bikini, makes him question his love for Topanga. Meanwhile, Tommy pleads with a heartbroken Eric to adopt him, so that he would not have to move to California. This causes Eric to pretend that he no longer wants Tommy, so that Tommy can be happy with his new family. Absent: William Daniels as Feeny, Maitland Ward as Rachel, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and Matthew Lawrence as Jack
132	19	"Bee True"	Micky Dolenz	David Brownfield	April 9, 1999 (1999-04-09)	B783
The series returns to form as Cory and Shawn unite for the last time as a "bad boy" team to help Mr. Feeny, whose hesitation in declaring his feelings for Dean Bolander looks like a fatal mistake when her ex-husband, Curtis Kinkade, returns from an expedition bent on winning her back. Shawn and Cory trash the interloper's lab, and blame it on a jealous rage by Feeny – who then saves Dean Bolander's life for real (and wins her heart) by swatting the rare bee brought back by Curtis, just before it stings her. She explains that she was not taken in for a moment by the boys' ruse – just impressed that Feeny's students care about him so much. Meanwhile, Rachel challenges Jack to take her out "on a real date". The only problem is that Jack is embarrassed that Rachel is taller than he is. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Russ as Alan
133	20	"The Truth About Honesty"	Jeff McCracken	Allison M. Gibson	April 30, 1999 (1999-04-30)	B786
When Cory and Topanga make an agreement to tell the truth about everything and everyone, their "total-honesty" pact creates tension at Rachel and Jack's first dinner party. When the party guests play a game that forces them to also tell the truth, personal feelings are revealed that they would rather keep to themselves. As the episode comes to a close, Eric is telling his date a fake story of him taking a bullet for the President. He ends the story with the addition "I'm Batman." This statement is ironically true as Will Friedle was the voice of Terry McGinnis, the Batman in Batman Beyond. Note: This episode was held back from Disney Channel airings because of mature content. Absent: William Daniels as Feeny and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
134	21	"The Psychotic Episode"	William Russ	Carlos Aragon	May 7, 1999 (1999-05-07)	B785
When Cory has nightmares, in which the recurring theme finds him trying to kill Shawn in imaginative ways, he goes to Feeny for an interpretation. Meanwhile, Eric finds a new, but odd, roommate – one who seems to have seen Psycho once too often. Absent: William Russ as Alan
135	22	"State of the Unions"	Jeff McCracken	Barbara Feldman	May 14, 1999 (1999-05-14)	B787
While Cory deals with his anxieties about his impending marriage, Topanga's parents (real-life couple Annette O'Toole and Michael McKean) come for a visit, and reveal some unexpected news: they are in the process of separating, which devastates Topanga. Meanwhile, Feeny and Dean Bolander (real-life husband and wife William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett) announce their engagement, and they agree to get married in the Matthews' living room. Meanwhile, a self-pitying Eric asks Shawn for advice on how to cope with losing Rachel to Jack.

Season 7 (1999–2000)

Main article: Boy Meets World (season 7)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
136	1	"Show Me the Love (Part 1)"	David Kendall	Bob Tischler	September 24, 1999 (1999-09-24)	B821
Distraught to learn that her parents have officially divorced, Topanga breaks up with Cory yet again, calling off their wedding. Angela follows Topanga's lead, deciding also not to be in a relationship with Shawn. As a result, Cory and Shawn travel to Pittsburgh in an attempt to persuade Topanga's parents to get back together. Jack asks Eric to move back in with he and Rachel now that they've broken up, but the two find out that Rachel already asked Topanga and Angela to move in. And as if that wasn't enough, Cory's parents are fighting as well.
137	2	"For Love and Apartments (Part 2)"	David Kendall	Matthew Nelson	October 1, 1999 (1999-10-01)	B822
Cory and Shawn travel to Pittsburgh in hopes of reuniting Topanga's parents, but instead learn the reason the couple divorced, and that "sometimes, love dies." Meanwhile, the girls decide to challenge Jack and Eric to a wrestling match which will decide who gets to keep the apartment with the WWE's Mankind as the referee. The girls win handily— and Eric vows revenge on Topanga for beating him up so easily. Special Guest Star: Mankind as Himself Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Russ as Alan
138	3	"Angela's Men"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Menell	October 8, 1999 (1999-10-08)	B823
Angela, who has been mysteriously reluctant to get back together with Shawn, deals with her reasons after a surprise visit from her military father (Julius Carry). She soon admits her love for Shawn, and the two reunite. Meanwhile, Cory persists in getting Topanga to renew their engagement. Eric stalks (and then tries to attack) Topanga every chance he gets, living up to the vow he made in the previous episode, but of course to no avail. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Russ as Alan
139	4	"No Such Thing as a Sure Thing"	Jeff McCracken	Gary H. Miller	October 15, 1999 (1999-10-15)	B824
On the eve of the big game, Eric gets Jack to make a bet against Pennbrook. Meanwhile, Cory is about is give up on trying to get Topanga to reengage until her parents arrive to tell her why they divorced, leaving her even more distraught. Then Topanga's mother tells her that she can break up with Cory out of fear they'll get hurt or try to make their relationship work even though hers didn't in the end. This motivates Topanga to successfully reconcile with Cory and continue the wedding.
140	5	"You Light Up My Union"	Kevin Tracy	Allison M. Gibson	October 22, 1999 (1999-10-22)	B825
Jack and Eric must learn to deal with the "cold, cruel world" they live in when they take over as managers of the student union. Meanwhile, Cory and Shawn go through Rachel's underwear, and when Rachel gets mad at them, Topanga and Angela say that they are just being cute. To teach them a lesson, Rachel wears nothing but her lingerie, which angers Topanga and Angela once Cory and Shawn begin to care more about Rachel's sexy body than about them. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Russ as Alan
141	6	"They're Killing Us"	William Russ	David Brownfield	October 29, 1999 (1999-10-29)	B826
Topanga and Cory hash out their wedding vows; Cory must choose between his best friend and his brother for a best man; Topanga has a tough time choosing both her bridesmaids' dresses and her own wedding dress; Alan and Amy try to cut costs by hiring Mr. Feeny as the big day's musical attraction.
142	7	"It's About Time"	Jerry Levine	Patricia Carr & Lara Runnels	November 5, 1999 (1999-11-05)	B827
It's Cory and Topanga's wedding day and Cory and Shawn are in a fight. Cory refuses to talk about the fact that he and Shawn will never be best friends again, so Shawn refuses to be Cory's best man. When Eric takes over, he moves the wedding to the most expensive place in town, illegally. No one knows how he pulled this off, but the wedding goes on as planned until Shawn comes with the rings that Eric forgot and he and Cory have it out once and for all.
143	8	"The Honeymooners"	William Russ	Barbara Feldman	November 12, 1999 (1999-11-12)	B828
After Eric's stunt at the Philadelphia Victorian Hotel gets Cory and Topanga arrested, he attempts to make it up to them— by following them on their honeymoon in Hawaii. Cory and Topanga contemplate staying on their honeymoon for the rest of their lives, influenced by an elderly couple also living on the island. The couple soon help Cory and Topanga realize that family is more important than living in paradise. Absent: Maitland Ward as Rachel and Matthew Lawrence as Jack
144	9	"The Honeymoon is Over"	Jodi Binstock	Barry Safchik	November 19, 1999 (1999-11-19)	B829
The honeymoon is over for Cory and Topanga when the newlyweds realize they have no home to call their own after Shawn moves into the girls' apartment and the Matthews refuse to take them in. They soon move into the dorms reserved for married couples, but their room is dreary and filthy. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
145	10	"Pickett Fences"	Jerry Levine	Erica Montolfo	November 26, 1999 (1999-11-26)	B830
Newlyweds Cory and Topanga continue to look for a place to live after they get on their only friends' last nerves. Meanwhile, Angela and Rachel play the roommate shuffle once again, and Jack and Eric get a new boss at the student union. Absent: William Daniels as Feeny and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
146	11	"What a Drag!"	Jodi Binstock	Carlos Aragon	December 3, 1999 (1999-12-03)	B831
After Jack and Eric rat out a campus goon, they find life a "drag" when they pose as women— ugly women— to escape his clutches. Meanwhile, Topanga deals with Cory's horrible attempts at decorating the apartment, including road stripe yellow paint and a trip to Cork World. Absent: Trina McGee-Davis as Angela, Maitland Ward as Rachel, Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Russ as Alan
147	12	"Family Trees"	Fred Savage	Matthew Nelson	December 17, 1999 (1999-12-17)	B833
Shawn struggles to accept the fact that he has no idea who his parents are. Meanwhile, Eric puts together a surprise party for his dad, who has an even bigger surprise for the despondent Shawn. Absent: William Daniels as Feeny
148	13	"The Provider"	Lynn M. McCracken	Jeff Menell	January 7, 2000 (2000-01-07)	B832
Cory and Topanga's love nest turns into a battle zone after she lands a better job than his at-home telemarketing gig. Meanwhile, Eric gets his money's worth out of a lucky penny. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan, William Russ as Alan and William Daniels as Feeny
149	14	"I'm Gonna Be Like You, Dad"	Kevin Tracy	Gary H. Miller	January 28, 2000 (2000-01-28)	B834
Topanga develops an acute case of Cory-itis after he overreacts to his low score in a magazine's health quiz (which indicates he should already be dead). Meanwhile, Eric joins the family business and shocks his father by doing well at it— while Amy in turn is shocked at Alan's lack of faith in his son. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
150	15	"The War (Part 1)"	William Russ	Allison M. Gibson	February 11, 2000 (2000-02-11)	B835
A fierce prank war ensues after Cory and Shawn diss Rachel (Shawn parks in her parking spot). Cory, Shawn and Topanga take on Rachel, Angela and Jack, with Eric acting as a "neutral spy." But as the war escalates, it ends up bringing hidden troubles to the surface, and may break up this once tight-knit group forever. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Russ as Alan
151	16	"Seven the Hard Way (Part 2)"	William Russ	David Brownfield	February 11, 2000 (2000-02-11)	B836
After a war of pranks goes too far and threatens to break up the old gang, Feeny steps in to help mend fences. But he finds that even his intervention may not be enough to reunite the once tight group. Eric defines the problem: "Lose one friend, lose all friends, lose yourself". If they cannot reunite now, they may never do so. Once this is realized, everyone puts aside their differences and happily reconcile. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Russ as Alan
152	17	"She's Having My Baby Back Ribs"	Jerry Levine	Patricia Carr & Lara Runnels	March 3, 2000 (2000-03-03)	B837
When Topanga diets to stem her weight gain, Cory panics that her increasing size may be due to a different type of baby fat. Meanwhile, Eric has a hard time watching his own weight.
153	18	"How Cory and Topanga Got Their Groove Back"	Lynn M. McCracken	Barbara Feldman	March 17, 2000 (2000-03-17)	B838
Cory and Topanga try to shed their mundane personalities by hosting a bash on the same night as the school's biggest party of the year. Meanwhile, Jack concocts a get-rich-quick scheme after a bump on the head leaves Eric with telepathic powers. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan, William Russ as Alan and William Daniels as Feeny
154	19	"Brotherly Shove"	Jerry Levine	Matthew Nelson	March 31, 2000 (2000-03-31)	B839
Family ties threaten to choke Eric and Cory when they argue over what to sell— and what to save— at a Matthews' garage sale. Jack and Shawn try to become more brotherly, but cannot find anything in common to bond over. Absent: Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan, William Russ as Alan and William Daniels as Mr. Feeny
155	20	"As Time Goes By"	Steve Hoefer	Erica Montolfo	April 7, 2000 (2000-04-07)	B840
A stressed-out Topanga is sucked back in time into a black and white 1940s world where she cannot remember her past. She hopes the suave owner of Rory's Shangri-La cafe and its eccentric patrons (portrayed by the show's cast) can provide clues to her identity. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
156	21	"Angela's Ashes (Part 1)"	Fred Savage	Carlos Aragon	April 28, 2000 (2000-04-28)	B841
In the penultimate episode, Angela's father returns, and says he wants to take her to Europe for a year. Cory thinks Shawn would not be honest with himself letting the girl that he loves go away. But, while Cory injects himself into Shawn's relationship with Angela, he completely ignores a potential big change in his relationship with Topanga. Meanwhile, graduating seniors Eric, Jack and Rachel figure out their plans for after college. Absent: William Daniels as Feeny, Betsy Randle as Amy, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan and William Russ as Alan Final Appearance of: Trina McGee-Davis as Angela Moore
157–158	22–23	"Brave New World (Parts 2 & 3)"	Jeff McCracken	Matthew Nelson	May 5, 2000 (2000-05-05)	17.10
In the two-part series finale, Cory and the gang (minus Angela) flashback on their lives over the course of the series as they come to terms with what will happen to them in the future. In the end, Cory makes his final decision regarding New York, Jack and Rachel make a life-altering decision, and Mr. Feeny bids farewell to his favorite students in their old classroom after giving them some final advice. Absent: Trina McGee-Davis as Angela Moore

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Broadcast

Syndication and streaming

Boy Meets World reruns began airing on various Fox, WB, UPN, and independent affiliates from September 8, 1997 to September 1, 2000. During the latter month, Disney Channel assumed syndication rights, with the series running on the cable channel until 2007. ABC Family aired Boy Meets World from June 21, 2004 to August 31, 2007 and again from April 12, 2010 to December 2, 2015. The series also began airing on MTV2 since November 14, 2011. On May 5, 2014, the show temporarily returned to Disney Channel after a seven-year absence to promote Girl Meets World.

On September 29, 2017, Boy Meets World became available for streaming on Hulu along with fellow Disney–ABC television properties Dinosaurs and Home Improvement, in addition to fellow TGIF programs Family Matters, Full House, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Perfect Strangers, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Step by Step. On April 11, 2019, It was confirmed that Disney+, a new streaming service owned by Disney, will be carrying the series upon its November 2019 launch.

Reception

Viewership

Boy Meets World experienced strong ratings for the teenage demographic. During the airing of the fifth season in 1997–98, Boy Meets World was the winner of its timeslot among children, teenagers and adults aged 18–49, while placing second in its timeslot overall. The series was on average receiving a 14% decrease in ratings from the previous season. It was described as the number 2 series for children on primetime television. By the airing of the seventh season, the ratings had continued to decline as the audience for the TGIF block decreased.

Cultural impact

Angela's interracial relationship with Shawn was a relative rarity for a major network television show targeting youths at the time. Trina McGee-Davis once remarked that the typical reaction she received from young fans regarding the relationship was overwhelmingly positive and encouraging, often inquiring as to when the characters would reconcile after a breakup. She expressed her personal wish that her character's relationship would serve as an example of color blindness for the world, in lieu of a less positive reaction a similar relationship had received on Ally McBeal at the time.

Eric and Shawn both wore a popular 1990s hairstyle called curtained hair.

The show also addresses the cultural issues of child abuse ("Dangerous Secret"), sexual harassment ("Chick Like Me", "Everybody Loves Stuart"), and underage drinking/alcohol use ("If You Can't Be with the One You Love…").

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations received by Boy Meets World

Award	Year	Recipient(s) and nominee(s)	Category	Result	Ref.
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards	1999	Boy Meets World	Favorite Television Show	Nominated
	2000	Boy Meets World	Favorite Television Show	Nominated
		Ben Savage & Rider Strong	Favorite Television Friends	Won
Young Artist Awards	1994	Ben Savage	Youth Actor Leading Role in a Television Series	Nominated
		Rider Strong	Best Youth Comedian	Nominated
		Lily Nicksay	Best Actress Under Ten in a Television Series or Show	Nominated
		Boy Meets World	Best New Television Series	Nominated
	1995	Will Friedle	Best Performance: Young Actor in a TV Comedy Series	Nominated
		Jason Marsden		Nominated
	1996	Danielle Fishel	Best Performance by a Young Actress: TV Comedy Series	Nominated
		Justin Thomson	Best Performance by a Young Actor: Guest Starring Role TV Series	Won
		Erin J. Dean	Best Performance by a Young Actress: Guest Starring Role TV Series	Nominated
	1997	Ben Savage	Best Performance in a TV Comedy: Leading Young Actor	Nominated
		Rider Strong	Best Performance in a TV Comedy: Supporting Young Actor	Nominated
		Danielle Fishel	Best Performance in a TV Comedy: Supporting Young Actress	Nominated
	1998	Ben Savage	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Leading Young Performer	Nominated
	1999	Jarrett Lennon	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Guest Starring Young Actor	Won
	2000	J. B. Gaynor	Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Guest Starring Young Performer	Won
YoungStar Awards	1998	Ben Savage	Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series	Nominated
		Danielle Fishel	Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series	Won
	2000	Danielle Fishel	Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series	Nominated

Other media

Home video releases

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (as Buena Vista Home Entertainment) released the first three seasons of Boy Meets World on DVD in 2004 and 2005.

On August 4, 2008, it was announced that Lionsgate Home Entertainment had acquired the rights to the series. They subsequently re-released the first three seasons on DVD on September 7, 2010, with the same special features from the original releases. Season 4 was released on December 7, 2010. Season 5 was released on May 3, 2011. Season 6 was released on July 5, 2011. Season 7 was released on October 4, 2011, completing the series' run on DVD.

On November 5, 2013, Lionsgate released Boy Meets World: The Complete Collection on DVD in Region 1. The 22-disc set features all 158 episodes of the series as well as new and previously included bonus features from the original sets.

Sequel series

Main article: Girl Meets World

In November 2012, Disney Channel announced that it had greenlit a pilot for a sequel/spin-off series, Girl Meets World. This series picks up nearly fifteen years after Boy Meets World ended, and follows Cory and Topanga's daughter Riley (Rowan Blanchard) as she navigates the challenges of her adolescent years along with her best friend Maya (Sabrina Carpenter).

Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel reprised their roles as Cory and Topanga, while several other cast members from Boy Meets World made recurring appearances, most prominently Rider Strong (Shawn Hunter), Will Friedle (Eric Matthews), Danny McNulty (Harley Keiner), Lee Norris (Stuart Minkus), and William Daniels (Mr. Feeny). Michael Jacobs returned as showrunner. Girl Meets World ran three seasons before ending in 2017.

Rewatch podcast

Main article: Pod Meets World

Fishel, Friedle and Strong began hosting a podcast in 2022 in which they rewatch and commentate on every episode of Boy Meets World. The podcast, entitled Pod Meets World, is published by iHeartRadio and launched on June 27. Savage chose not to take part in the project after being asked. The podcast featured guests Daniels, McGee, Randle, Russ and Lawrence.

External links

• Boy Meets World at IMDb
• Boy Meets World at epguides.com