List of Boy Meets World episodes

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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.

Contents

[edit] Series overview

Seasons Episodes Season premiere Season finale Viewers
(in millions)		 DVD release date
1 22 September 24, 1993 May 13, 1994 8.4[1] Original:
August 24, 2004		 Re-release:
September 7, 2010
2 23 September 23, 1994 May 19, 1995 11.5[2] Original:
November 23, 2004
3 22 September 22, 1995 May 17, 1996 10.1[3] Original:
August 23, 2005
4 22 September 20, 1996 April 25, 1997 8.7[4] December 7, 2010
5 24 October 3, 1997 May 15, 1998 11.6[5] May 3, 2011
6 22 September 25, 1998 May 14, 1999 10.9[6] July 5, 2011
7 23 September 24, 1999 May 5, 2000 8.7[7] October 4, 2011

[edit] Episodes

[edit] Season 1: 1993–1994

Series # Episode # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. 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. Cory simply does not see love and girls as "good", especially when his older brother, Eric, takes a girl to a Phillies game, instead of him—which prompts Cory to move into his treehouse. He sees Mr. Feeny eating alone and he mentions it in detention. He eventually moves back into his house. Eric's date with Heather goes really bad and Eric says sorry to Cory.

Absent: Lee Norris as Stuart 
1 2 "On the Fence" David Trainer Jeff Sherman October 1, 1993 (1993-10-01) B603
Cory is pre-occupied with his friends' watergun "battle" because he has no heavy-duty watergun to compete with. However, 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. However, in his haste to paint the shutters, he inadvertently gets paint on the fence. Also Cory learns the value of a dollar. 
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. Can Cory learn one of life's most important lessons when the only true friend he has left is a girl he would not be caught dead with? This episode references the 1989 film The Wizard (which starred Ben Savage's brother, Fred): Topanga kisses Cory, with Cory having a surprised look on his face. This is the first episode where the attraction between Topanga and Cory begins, as well as Topanga's first appearance. Shawn mentions a sister Stacy, who is never mentioned again in the series. Marla Sokoloff guest stars as Paige. 
5 5 "Killer Bee" 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. Meanwhile, Eric takes Morgan to pick out a Halloween costume, and she ends up being a zombie. 
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". But, will she be able to keep her promise? Meanwhile, Eric falls for Mr. Feeny's niece, Jessica (Keri Russell). 
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. Can Cory really handle the stresses of being a teacher? 
9 9 "Class Preunion" 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". However—thanks to a surprise visitor—Cory can continue to live out his dream.
Guest Star: Jim Abbott 
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. Morgan is also traumatized when a shopping mall Santa Claus suffers a heart attack, just as she sits on his lap.

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. 
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. 
13 13 "She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not" David Trainer April Kelly January 14, 1994 (1994-01-14) B614
Eric appears in Mr. Feeny's class as a guest speaker to talk about the kids' futures in high school, but he does not tell them the whole truth: that they are about to leave a sheltered life for the real world. Meanwhile, Topanga develops a crush on Eric, but Cory gets the impression that her affections are directed at him. Topanga's sister Nebbie is seen in this episode, but she is not mentioned again in later episodes. 
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 three other classmates, and work together as a family. Eric believes that he can get a job as a model. Special guest star: Kathy Ireland 
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. 
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. Now, Cory and Shawn will learn both how fragile and how vital friendship is. 
18 18 "It's a Wonderful Night" David Trainer Susan Estelle Jansen March 11, 1994 (1994-03-11) B616
Cory and Shawn try and 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. Who's getting in trouble tonight? 
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. However, he regrets that mistake when he learns their true value. 
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. Meanwhile, Alan finds the courage to approach his boss about pay cuts. 
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. 
22 22 "I Dream of Feeny" David Trainer Mark Fink May 13, 1994 (1994-05-13) B619
As the end of 6th grade nears, Cory is nervous about a big Geography test and wishes Mr. Feeny would get sick for just one day. 

[edit] Season 2: 1994–1995

Series # Episode # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. 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 (grades 7-12). 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 Kiner. 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. 
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.

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, Micky Dolenz as Norm, Peter Tork as Jedediah.

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, 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. Also, Mr. Feeny is insulted when the staff assumes he wants to head the most boring club. This leads both Cory and Feeny to seek out a more reckless image.

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. Cory tells Topanga he contracted mono by kissing someone.

Absent: Lily Nicksay as Morgan 
41 19 "Wrong Side of the Tracks" Jeff McCracken Susan Estelle Jansen February 24, 1995 (1995-02-24) B641
A demoralized Shawn hangs out with the wrong crowd, while Eric gets a dream skating lesson from Nancy Kerrigan. 
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.

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.

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.

Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga 

[edit] Season 3: 1995–1996

Series # Episode # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. 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)

Absent: William Russ as Alan 
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 Desert 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 Desert 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 Desert 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? 
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) B657

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. (First appearance of Morgan this season, now played by Lindsay Ridgeway; she explains her absence by saying "that was the longest time-out I've ever had".) 
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. 
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. 
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 Desert 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. 
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 Disney World, but Topanga becomes angry because she believes he traveled all that way for another girl, Kristen.

Absent: Alex Desert as Eli 
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. 

[edit] Season 4: 1996–1997

Series # Episode # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. 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 
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 Verna 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) B721

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.

Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan 
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".

Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan 
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 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 and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan 
78 11 "An Affair to Forget" Jeff McCracken Story by: Eileen O'Hare
Teleplay by: Jeff Sherman		 December 6, 1996 (1996-12-06) 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.

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. 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.

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 April 4, 1997 (1997-04-04) 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 himself, the future, and those who care for him.

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 

[edit] Season 5: 1997–1998

Series # Episode # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. 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.

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. New roommates Eric, Shawn and Jack are the focus of Cory's student film, and it is not long before the trio's plot thickens: Shawn and Jack cannot get along as brothers. Meanwhile, Topanga thinks Cory should prove himself more of a friend than a filmmaker. 
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 arises the Dean's suspicions. 
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; and an unsuspecting Eric goes on a date with a teenaged witch named Sabrina. Guest Melissa Joan Hart crosses over in her role from Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Meanwhile, Cory takes Topanga on her first airplane ride, flown by a not-so-bright pilot. 
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. 
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.

Guest Star: Maggie Lawson 
97 8 "Chasing Angela (Part 2)" Alan Myerson Matthew Nelson November 21, 1997 (1997-11-21) 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. 
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. 
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. 
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). 
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 Feeny's citizenship class. 
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 classwide 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 a parody of Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, South Park, Scooby-Doo, and And Then There Were None. This is the second time Will Friedle and Jennifer Love Hewitt star together since 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. 
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. 
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 "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. 
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. 
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. 
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. Meanwhile, Eric tries to keep Mr. Feeny from retiring, and Topanga slyly secures the valedictorian position and shocks Cory by proposing to him.

  • Lee Norris guest stars as Stuart Minkus, Cory, Shawn, and Topanga's nerdy classmate from 6th grade. 

[edit] Season 6: 1998–1999

Series # Episode # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. 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. 
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. 
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. 
120 7 "Everybody Loves Stuart" William Russ Matthew Nelson November 6, 1998 (1998-11-06) B774
A hip new college teacher named Stuart (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. 
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's and Jack's off-the-wall behavior, with cool amusement. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 code, Chet's ghost appears to Shawn, as father and son finally reconcile their differences, and Shawn drives off into his uncertain future. 
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 pre-mature 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. 
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 over a foot taller than he is. 
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. 
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 Hitchcock's "Psycho" once too often. 
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. 

[edit] Season 7: 1999–2000

Series # Episode # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code
136 1 "Show Me the Love" David Kendall Bob Tischler September 24, 1999 (1999-09-24) B821
Distraught to learn that her parents have officially divorced, Topanga tells Cory she wants to call 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 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. 
137 2 "For Love and Apartments" 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 WWF's Mankind as the referee, which the girls win handily— and Eric vows revenge on Topanga for beating him up so easily. 
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. 
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, Topanga's mother comes to visit her and try to convince her that the relationship between herself and her ex-husband is different than that between her daughter and Cory. However, it may be too little, too late, as Cory may be just about to give up on his relationship with Topanga. But Topanga reconciles with him, and they renew their relationship. 
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. 
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 to 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. 
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 the room is dreary and filthy. 
145 10 "Picket 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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 takes 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. 
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. Once this is realized, everyone puts aside their differences and happily reconcile. 
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 grants Eric with telepathic powers. 
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. 
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. 
156 21 "Angela's Ashes" 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.

Last appearance of: Trina McGee-Davis as Angela 
157-158 22-23 "Brave New World" Jeff McCracken Matthew Nelson May 5, 2000 (2000-05-05) B842-B843

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.

Note: Although she is credited, Trina McGee-Davis (Angela) is the only main cast member absent in this episode as she is written out of the story in the previous episode. 

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