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{{Infobox television
| show_name = Girl Meets World
| image = Girl Meets World Logo.png
| image_size = 270
| genre = [[Sitcom]]
| creator = {{Plainlist|
* [[Michael Jacobs]]
* [[April Kelly]]
}}
| developer = {{plainlist|
* Michael Jacobs
* April Kelly
}}
| starring = {{plainlist| <!-- this list is order shown in opening credits -->
* [[Rowan Blanchard]]
* [[Ben Savage]]
* [[Sabrina Carpenter]]
* Peyton Meyer
* August Maturo
* [[Danielle Fishel]]
*Corey Fogelmanis<!-- credited as "also starring" just after main credits starting episode 8 -->
}}
| theme_music_composer = {{plainlist|
* [[Matthew Tishler]]
* Maria Christensen
* Shridhar Solanki
}}
| opentheme = "Take on the World"<br />by Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter
| endtheme =
| composer = Phil Rosenthal
| country = United States
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1<!-- Per template instructions, this field is for the number of seasons that have been released (i.e. aired). -->
| num_episodes = 10<!-- Per template instructions, this field is for the number of episodes that have been released (i.e. aired). -->
| list_episodes = #Episodes
| executive_producer = Michael Jacobs
| producer =
| editor =
| cinematography =
| camera =
| runtime = 23 minutes<!-- first episode as sold on iTunes is 23 minutes -->
| company = {{plainlist|
* [[Michael Jacobs Productions]]
* [[It's a Laugh Productions]]
}}
| distributor =
| network = [[Disney Channel]]
| picture_format = [[Standard-definition television|SDTV]] [[480i]]<br />[[High-definition television|HDTV]] [[720p]]
| audio_format =
| first_run =
| first_aired = {{Start date|2014|06|27}}
| last_aired = {{End date|present}}<!-- stays as present until final episode is verified to have aired -->
| preceded_by = ''[[Boy Meets World]]''
| website = http://disneychannel.disney.com/girl-meets-world
| production_website =
}}
'''''Girl Meets World''''' is an American [[coming of age]] television [[situation comedy|sitcom]]. The series made its debut on June 27, 2014 on [[Disney Channel]] following the premiere of the [[Disney Channel Original Movie]], ''[[Zapped (2014 film)|Zapped]]'', before assuming its normal 8:30–9:00&nbsp;p.m. ET/PT time slot on Fridays, beginning July 11, 2014.<ref name=deadline617>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/06/boy-meets-world-sequel-girl-meets-world-ordered-to-series-by-disney-channel|first=Andreeva|last=Nellie|date=June 17, 2013|title=Boy Meets World sequel Girl Meets World ordered to series by Disney Channel|work=[[Deadline.com]]|publisher=[[PMC (company)|PMC]]|accessdate=June 17, 2013}}</ref><ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/02/girl-meets-world-to-premiere-june-27-on-disney-channel/259881/ 'Girl Meets World' to Premiere Friday, June 27 on Disney Channel (Video) – Updated]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneychannel.disney.com/girl-meets-world/video|title=Girl Meets World Video &#124; Disney Channel|publisher=Disneychannel.disney.com|accessdate=July 12, 2014}}</ref>

The series is a sequel to the sitcom ''[[Boy Meets World]]'', which aired on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] in its [[TGIF (ABC)|TGIF]] block from 1993 to 2000. The original series centered on Cornelius "Cory" Matthews, including his growing relationship with Topanga Lawrence and their eventual marriage. [[Ben Savage]] and [[Danielle Fishel]], who portrayed Cory and Topanga, respectively, reprise their roles in ''Girl Meets World'', which centers on the life of the couple's daughter, Riley Matthews. Her father has become a middle school teacher (and she happens to be one of his students), while her mother is a lawyer, who gains part ownership of an old world bakery in the first season episode "Girl Meets Popular". Other members of the earlier show's cast have either recurring roles or cameo appearances.

On August 6, 2014, ''Girl Meets World'' was renewed for a second season by Disney Channel.<ref name=VarietyGMWSeason2Renewal>{{cite web|last1=Littleton|first1=Cynthia|title=Disney Channel Renews 'Girl Meets World' for Season 2|url=http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/disney-channel-renews-girl-meets-world-for-season-2-1201276554/|website=Variety.com|accessdate=August 6, 2014|date=August 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/08/06/disney-channel-girl-meets-world-second-season/</ref>

==Premise==
The series follows Cory and Topanga Matthews' daughter Riley ([[Rowan Blanchard]]) and her best friend, Maya Hart ([[Sabrina Carpenter]]) as they navigate the challenges of life as they start 7th grade. The show also features their classmate Lucas Friar (Peyton Meyer) and her younger brother Auggie (August Maturo). The series is set in [[New York City]] where Cory and Topanga moved in the ''Boy Meets World'' series finale.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Girl-Meets-World-Series-Ordered-Disney-Channel-1066687.aspx|title=Disney Channel Orders Girl Meets World to Series|work=[[TVGuide.com]]|date=June 17, 2013|last=Eng|first=Joyce|accessdate=June 17, 2013}}</ref>

==Cast and characters==
===Main===
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File:Girl_Meets_World_main_characters.jpg|thumb|right|The main characters. From left: Farkle, Maya, Topanga, Riley, Cory, Auggie, and Lucas. (Use cursor to identify)

circle 42 38 20 [[#Farkle|Farkle]]
circle 79 53 20 [[#Maya Hart|Maya]]
circle 107 29 20 [[#Topanga Matthews|Topanga]]
circle 118 63 20 [[#Riley Matthews|Riley]]
circle 153 26 20 [[#Cory Matthews|Cory]]
circle 168 77 20 [[#Auggie Matthews|Auggie]]
circle 200 27 20 [[#Lucas Friar|Lucas]]

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* {{visible anchor|Riley Matthews}} ([[Rowan Blanchard]]) - Riley is 12 years old and in 7th grade at the start of the series.<ref name=insidetv>{{cite web|last=Hibberd|first=James|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/05/20/girl-meets-world-credits-theme-song|title='Girl Meets World': See the opening credits &#124; Inside TV &#124; EW.com|publisher=Insidetv.ew.com|date=May 20, 2014|accessdate=June 19, 2014}}</ref> Riley is very much like her father. She also has a crush on Lucas.
* {{anchor|Cory Matthews}}[[List of Boy Meets World characters#Cory Matthews|Cory Matthews]] ([[Ben Savage]]) - Riley and Auggie's father and Topanga's husband, who was <!-- should it be "was" or "is"? --> the lead character of ''Boy Meets World''. He has taken a job as a history teacher at [[John Quincy Adams]] Middle School, whose class consists of his daughter and many of her friends. In addition to being Riley's father, he often acts as a father figure to Maya.<ref name=insidetv /> Cory's personality and traits are similar to those of his daughter.
* {{visible anchor|Maya Hart}} ([[Sabrina Carpenter]]) - Riley's best friend. She is wild and rebellious, showing it in her actions such as protesting homework and almost lighting the class' homework on fire. She has a troubled past, but is social and street smart.<ref name=medianet>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=3158326&type=lead|title=Girl Meets World|year=2013|accessdate=July 1, 2013|publisher=Disney Channel Medianet}}</ref>
* {{visible anchor|Lucas Friar}} (Peyton Meyer<!-- Per [[WP:REDNOT]], do not link this name until the actor has an article. -->) - Lucas is another one of Riley's friends, but also her love interest. He is originally from Austin, Texas.<ref name=insidetv />
* {{visible anchor|Auggie Matthews}} (August Maturo<!-- do not link this name, as it redirects to this article. -->) - Auggie is Riley's 5-year-old brother and Cory and Topanga's son. When he grows up, he wants to be like his father.<ref name=insidetv /> He believes himself to be Riley's twin, as shown in the pilot.
* {{anchor|Topanga Matthews}}[[List of Boy Meets World characters#Topanga Lawrence-Matthews|Topanga Matthews]] ([[Danielle Fishel]]) - Riley and Auggie's mother and Cory's wife.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/430174/girl-meets-world-officially-picked-up-by-disney-channel-find-out-what-cory-and-topanga-are-up-to|title=Girl Meets World Officially Picked Up by Disney Channel: Find Out What Cory and Topanga Are Up To!|date=June 17, 2013|author=Bricker,Tierney|publisher=[[E! Entertainment|eonline.com]]}}</ref> Topanga is Cory's [[childhood sweetheart]] and they have been friends since they were babies. Topanga has become a successful lawyer and is a loving and protective mother as shown in "Girl Meets Sneak Attack".
* {{visible anchor|Farkle}}<!-- last name is not in official show credits so don't put here --> (Corey Fogelmanis) - Farkle is a close friend of Riley and Maya. He also has crushes on both girls. In "Girl Meets Sneak Attack", it is shown that he cares for the two, and will do anything for them to be happy. He is smart, and is a big flirt, while also being quite unusual. He is shown to be the teacher's pet in many episodes. He is the son of Cory and Topanga's former classmate, [[list of Boy Meets World characters#Stuart Minkus|Stuart Minkus]], with whom he shares many similarities.

===Recurring===
* Katy Hart (Cheryl Texiera) - Maya's mom. For Career Day at school, one day after the event was held, Katy reveals to Maya's class that she has aspirations of becoming an actress. However, she works as a waitress at the Nighthawk Diner. Katy frequently fails to show up to any event of importance to Maya. Her relationship with Maya is reminiscent to that of Shawn and Chet Hunter from ''Boy Meets World''.
* Ava Morgan Stern (Ava Kolker) - Auggie's six-year-old girlfriend. She is manipulative, and has Auggie do whatever she asks because she is older than he is. However, Ava is ultimately oblivious to how this is affecting Auggie. Topanga makes it clear that she does not like Ava.
* Evelyn Rand ([[Jackée Harry|Jackée]]) - Riley and Maya meet Evelyn on the subway in the pilot. They later call her "Crazy Hat," because of the obscure hats they see her wearing at the subway station. The girls eventually find out she is a successful businesswoman who has her own building.

===''Boy Meets World'' alumni===

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* [[List of Boy Meets World characters#Shawn Hunter|Shawn Hunter]] ([[Rider Strong]]) - Cory's best friend since childhood, Topanga's close childhood friend, and uncle figure to Riley and Auggie. Since the end of ''Boy Meets World'', Shawn has traveled around as a writer and a photographer. He also forms a friendship with Maya. Cory and Shawn have a close relationship with each other that, as shown in ''Boy Meets World'', is at times even stronger than the relationship between Cory and Topanga.
* [[List of Boy Meets World characters#Joshua Matthews|Joshua Matthews]] ([[Uriah Shelton]]) - Joshua is Cory's younger brother and Riley's uncle. He was born premature, and underweight, and almost died just hours after his birth. Joshua was the only member of the Matthews family to never have a prominent role, and he was originally portrayed by creator [[Michael Jacobs]]' son, Daniel Jacobs in ''Boy Meets World''. Joshua is now 17 years old, and still lives in Philadelphia with Cory's parents.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hibberd|first=James|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/05/22/girl-meets-world-joshua-uriah-shelton|title='Girl Meets World' casts Cory's brother Joshua &#124; Inside TV &#124; EW.com|publisher=Insidetv.ew.com|date=May 22, 2014|accessdate=June 19, 2014}}</ref>
* [[List of Boy Meets World characters#Harley Keiner|Harley Keiner]] ([[Danny McNulty]]) - Cory's old high school bully. In ''Boy Meets World'', Harley was much older than the rest of the high schoolers, due to his being held back. He now works as the janitor at John Quincy Adams Middle School which is a job given to him by Cory.
* [[List of Boy Meets World characters#Alan Matthews|Alan Matthews]] ([[William Russ]]) - Cory's father, Topanga's father-in-law, and grandfather to their children. Alan has a close relationship with his son, and owns a wilderness store, which he originally ran with his eldest son [[list of Boy Meets World characters#Eric Matthews|Eric]] in ''Boy Meets World''.
* [[List of Boy Meets World characters#Amy Matthews|Amy Matthews]] ([[Betsy Randle]]) - Cory's mother, Topanga's mother-in-law and grandmother to their children. Amy has a close relationship with her children, especially [[list of Boy Meets World characters#Morgan Matthews|Morgan]], who is her only daughter. She often would disagree with Cory and Topanga as a couple, when they made important decisions, even though she is fond of them.
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* [[List of Boy Meets World characters#Stuart Minkus|Stuart Minkus]] ([[Lee Norris]]) - Stuart Minkus is a former classmate of Cory, Topanga, and Shawn, appearing as a main cast member in the first season of ''Boy Meets World''. Although he was often bullied by Cory and Shawn, they often looked to him for advice on girls, and Stuart was good friends with Topanga. Stuart is also Farkle's father.
* [[List of Boy Meets World characters#George Feeny|George Feeny]] ([[William Daniels]]) - Cory's omnipresent mentor, now in his 80s. Feeny makes a cameo appearance in the pilot episode, his only appearance in the first season.<ref>Greene, Andy (June 27, 2014). [http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ben-savage-girl-meets-world-proves-you-can-go-home-again-20140627 Ben Savage: 'Girl Meets World' Proves You Can Go Home Again]. ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved June 27, 2014.</ref> Mr. Feeny was Cory, Shawn, Topanga, and Eric's teacher from 6th grade, up until college, along with being the Matthews' neighbor, and a close friend of the entire Matthews family, and Shawn Hunter.

===Guest===
* Mrs. Svorski ([[Cloris Leachman]]) - A local [[Ukrainian cuisine#Breads|Ukrainian bakery]] shop owner who has a bonding relationship with Auggie.
* Harrison Miller ([[Willie Garson]]) - A lawyer who is on the case with Topanga to turn Mrs. Svorski's bakery into a yogurt shop.

==Development==
In November 2012, it was reported that Disney Channel was in the early stages of development of a follow-up series titled ''Girl Meets World'', which will center on Cory and Topanga's 12-year-old daughter Riley. ''Boy Meets World'' co-creator Michael Jacobs will develop the series and serve as its executive producer and [[showrunner]]. On November 26, 2012, it was confirmed by Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel that they would be reprising their roles as Cory Matthews and Topanga Lawrence-Matthews in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BenSavage/status/273212328428851202|title=Twitter / BenSavage: I'm going to be a father! Well|publisher=Twitter.com|accessdate=February 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/daniellefishel/status/273218435763290112|title=Twitter / daniellefishel: Trying this again! Girl Meets|publisher=Twitter.com|accessdate=February 5, 2013}}</ref> In February 2013, it was announced that Michael Jacobs has reached out to all of the former ''Boy Meets World'' cast members to take part in the new show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/02/michael-jacobs-on-girls-meets-world-we-want-any-boy-meets-world-cast-member-who-wants-to-come-back.html|title=Michael Jacobs on 'Girls Meets World': We want any 'Boy Meets World' cast member who wants to come back|work=[[Zap2it]]|date=February 1, 2013|last=Schwartz|first=Terri|accessdate=March 22, 2013}}</ref>

On June 17, 2013, Disney Channel officially [[green-light|greenlit]] a series order for ''Girl Meets World'', which began production that summer.<ref name=deadline617/><ref name=pickup>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/06/17/girl-meets-world-disney-photos|title=Girl Meets World gets the greenlight from Disney|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|first=Nuzhat|last=Naoreen|date=June 17, 2013|accessdate=June 17, 2013}}</ref> On January 23, 2014, the first-season order was increased from its initial 13-episode count<ref name=VarietyGMWSeason2Renewal /> to 21, to make a full season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/23/girl-meets-world-season-expanded_n_4650321.html|title='Girl Meets World' Season Expanded to 21 Episodes|work=[[Huffington Post]]|date=January 23, 2014|last=Hughes|first=Jason|accessdate=January 23, 2014}}</ref>

On May 2, 2014, a full trailer for ''Girl Meets World'' was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZF5DWNFL0g|title=Disney Channel US – Girl Meets World; Full Trailer|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 2, 2014}}</ref> On May 21, the [[pilot episode]] became available as a preview to users of the various "Watch Disney Channel" mobile and television apps, which require [[TV Everywhere]] authentication to watch. Following the TV premiere of the pilot, the episode "Girl Meets Sneak Attack" was made available via the apps.<ref name="SneakAttack">{{cite web|url=http://watchdisneychannel.go.com/girl-meets-world/video/vdka0_isa6blz6/01/03-girl-meets-sneak-attack|title=Girl Meets World: Girl Meets Sneak Attack|accessdate=June 29, 2014}}</ref> On June 13, the pilot was made available for free on iTunes.

On August 6, Disney Channel announced that the series would be renewed for a second season.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Eng|first1=Joyce|title=''Girl Meets World'' Renewed for Season 2|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Girl-Meets-World-Renewed-Season-2-1085301.aspx|website=TVGuide.com|accessdate=August 6, 2014|date=August 6, 2014}}</ref> Production is set to begin November 2014, with the season premiering sometime in 2015.

===Casting===
Auditions began in mid-November 2012 for the lead roles of Riley Matthews, the daughter of Cory and Topanga; Maya, a witty friend of Riley's who has a troubled past; and Elliot, Riley's older brother. By the end of January 2013, [[Rowan Blanchard]] and [[Sabrina Carpenter]] were cast as Riley and Maya, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Boy-Meets-World-Spin-Off-Casts-Daughter-1060009.aspx|title=Pilot Season: Boy Meets World Spin-Off Casts Cory and Topanga's Daughter|date=January 28, 2013|first=Kate|last=Stanhope|work=[[TV Guide]]|accessdate=January 28, 2013}}</ref><ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/01/31/boy-meets-world-spin-off-maya/ 'Boy Meets World' spin-off casts Riley's best friend], ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', January 31, 2013.</ref> [[Teo Halm]] was tapped for the role of Elliot in early March.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/girl-meets-world-casts-cory-425971|title='Girl Meets World' Casts Cory and Topanga's Son|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|date=March 4, 2013|accessdate=March 22, 2013}}</ref>

Filming of the pilot began on March 20, 2013 and concluded on March 22, 2013.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}} [[Rider Strong]] and [[Will Friedle]] made a surprise visit to the set, sparking rumors of a return, or at least a cameo appearance, in the upcoming series.<ref>{{cite web|author=Eileen Reslen|url=http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2013/03/21/rider-strong-will-friedle-girl-meets-world-set-photos|title=Rider Strong And Will Friedle Swing By The 'Girl Meets World' Set [Photos&#93;|publisher=Remotecontrol.mtv.com|date=March 21, 2013|accessdate=January 13, 2014}}</ref> [[Maitland Ward]] also made a visit to the set and was asked about the return of her character, Rachel McGuire. Ward said, "I can't really share any show info, but it would be fun if the old gang got back together again!"<ref>{{cite web|author=Logging In... Leave a Reply Cancel reply|url=http://bmwsequel.com/2013/05/09/exclusive-interview-with-boy-meets-world-actress-maitland-ward-rachel|title=Girl Meets World Fan • Your #1 Source For Girl Meets World News|publisher=Bmwsequel.com|date=May 9, 2013|accessdate=January 13, 2014}}</ref>

On October 5, 2013, [[Teo Halm]] announced on Twitter that he was no longer involved with the series. A report by [[TVLine]] suggested the series was undergoing creative changes after the pilot.<ref>{{cite web|author=Matt Webb Mitovich|url=http://tvline.com/2013/10/06/girl-meets-world-drops-cory-topangas-teen-son|title=''Girl Meets World'' Cuts Cory/Topanga's Teen Son|publisher=TVLine|date=October 6, 2013|accessdate=January 13, 2014}}</ref>

On March 12, 2014. it was announced that [[Lee Norris]] would reprise his role of Stuart Minkus.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gelman|first=Vlada|url=http://tvline.com/2014/03/12/girl-meets-world-cast-minkus-returns-lee-norris|title='Girl Meets World' Cast — Lee Norris Returns as Minkus|publisher=TVLine|date=March 12, 2014|accessdate=July 12, 2014}}</ref> He guest starred in the episode "Girl Meets Maya's Mother", where it was revealed that Farkle is his son.

On March 18, 2014, it was announced that [[Rider Strong]] would reprise his role of Shawn Hunter for two episodes of the first season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/girl-meets-world-rider-strong-689434|title='Girl Meets World': Rider Strong Reprises 'Boy Meets World' Role|publisher=Hollywood Reporter|date=March 18, 2014|accessdate=July 12, 2014}}</ref>

==Series overview==
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==Episodes==
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Girl Meets World
|DirectedBy = [[John Whitesell]]
|WrittenBy = Michael Jacobs
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|6|27}}
|Viewers = 5.16<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/06/30/friday-cable-ratings-girl-meets-world-tops-night-zapped-friday-night-smackdown-jessie-more/277892/|title=Friday Cable Ratings: 'Girl Meets World' Tops Night + 'Zapped', 'Friday Night SmackDown', 'Jessie' & More|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=June 30, 2014|accessdate=July 1, 2014}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = In her bedroom, Riley Matthews ([[Rowan Blanchard]]) and her best friend Maya Hart ([[Sabrina Carpenter]]) try to sneak out her window to ride the subway but are stopped by Riley's parents: Cory ([[Ben Savage]]) and Topanga Matthews ([[Danielle Fishel]]) who give them permission to ride the subway. On the subway they meet a handsome boy named Lucas Friar (Peyton Meyer) and Riley immediately crushes on him. Later in History Class, Cory (who happens to be their instructor) assigns the class the day's homework assignment, which is to write an essay about something they would fight for. Maya fights for no homework and Riley joins in. At the end, Riley discovers she would fight for friendship, and Cory and Topanga understand Riley is growing up and they need to be there for her.

'''Special guest star''': [[William Daniels]] as George Feeny<br />
'''Guest stars''': Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle, [[Jackée Harry|Jackée]] as Evelyn Rand <!-- do not change the order of the names of the guest stars, it is written in the same order as is in the credits -->
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Girl Meets Boy
|DirectedBy = [[Joel Zwick]]
|WrittenBy = Michael Jacobs
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|7|11}}
|Viewers = 3.23<ref>[http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2014/07/14/fridays-cable-ratings-and-broadcast-finals-20-20-dateline-claim-top-spots-82315/cable_20140711/ Friday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "20/20," "Dateline" Claim Top Spots]</ref>
|ShortSummary = When Cory's plan to get his students to communicate face to face fails, he takes away their cell phones and assigns the class to prepare a disscusion about whether technology has made people better. The whole class is having trouble communicating, except for Maya, who was the only one in the class without a smartphone. Riley, Maya, Lucas, and Farkle then go to the library to do their research, and this opens up their eyes to a world without phones. Maya also discovers that she is a talented artist when given just a pencil and paper. This ultimately sparks a connection between Riley and Lucas. However, Cory desperately tries to keep them apart, once he realizes it was he who prompted these emotions into Riley. At the end of the episode, Cory gives Maya a smartphone, and says to use it to communicate to him about Riley; he also buys Maya an art kit.

'''Guest stars''': Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle, Danielle Kennedy as Librarian, Taylor Hollomon as Myzell <!-- do not change the order of the names of the guest stars, it is written in the same order as is in the credits -->
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Girl Meets Sneak Attack
|DirectedBy = Joel Zwick
|WrittenBy = Cindy Fang
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|7|18}}
|Viewers = 2.64<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/07/21/friday-cable-ratings-wwe-smackdown-wins-night-girl-meets-world-diners-drive-ins-dives-marriage-boot-camp-more/284494/ Friday Cable Ratings: 'WWE Smackdown' Wins Night, 'Girl Meets World', 'Diners, Drive Ins & Dives', 'Marriage Boot Camp' & More]</ref>
|ShortSummary = Riley becomes jealous when a girl named Missy Bradford (Olivia Stuck) starts flirting with Lucas. Consequently, she enlists the help of Maya and Farkle to help her learn to flirt too. Meanwhile, Auggie (August Maturo) starts acting grown up to impress a girl down the hall named Ava (Ava Kolker) but Cory and Topanga aren't ready for him to grow up yet.

'''Guest stars''': Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle, Olivia Stuck as Missy Bradford, Ava Kolker as Ava <!-- do not change the order of the names of the guest stars, it is written in the same order as is in the credits -->
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Girl Meets Father
|DirectedBy = Joel Zwick
|WrittenBy = Randi Barnes
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|7|25}}
|Viewers = 3.28<ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/07/28/friday-cable-ratings-friday-night-smackdown-tops-night-girl-meets-world-house-hunters-international-more/286951/ Friday Cable Ratings: 'Friday Night SmackDown' Tops Night + 'Girl Meets World', 'House Hunters International' & More]</ref>
|ShortSummary = Cory struggles with his emotions when Riley wants to attend her first school dance instead of continuing the tradition of her and her father riding the Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster, which they have done every year since Riley was young. In addition, Maya gets an F on a quiz, prompting her to say that Cory failed her, leading her to "quit" school. Both girls having told him there is nothing more he can teach them, Cory feels he has lost them, though Topanga assures him that his intentions are good and he will never give up on those he cares about, Cory does chaperon the school dance and for the last dance, he chooses to do a father-daughter dance with both Riley and Maya, One tradition ends but two new ones are created.

'''Guest stars''': Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle, Sari Arambulo as Sarah<!-- do not change the order of the names of the guest stars, it is written in the same order as is in the credits -->
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Girl Meets the Truth
|DirectedBy = Joel Zwick
|WrittenBy = Matthew Nelson
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|8|1}}
|Viewers = 2.79<ref>http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/08/04/friday-cable-ratings-wwe-smackdown-wins-night-girl-meets-world-dog-with-a-blog-gravity-falls-more/289632/</ref>
|ShortSummary = Maya starts wearing a locket. When Maya refuses to tell Riley where she got it, Riley starts wondering if she stole it. Riley discovers that Maya took from the lost and found. Topanga antagonizes Cory after he insults her cooking. Cory, Riley, Maya, and Farkle learn a lesson about truth. At the end, Maya gives back the locket to the girl who lost it.

'''Guest star''': Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Girl Meets Popular
|DirectedBy = [[Jonathan A. Rosenbaum|Jon Rosenbaum]]
|WrittenBy = Jeff Menell
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|8|8}}
|Viewers = 2.42<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kondolojy|first1=Amanda|title=Friday Cable Ratings: 'Friday Night SmackDown' Leads Night + NFL Preseason Football, 'Girl Meets World' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/08/11/friday-cable-ratings-friday-night-smackdown-leads-night-nfl-preseason-football-girl-meets-world-more/291903/|website=Zap2it.com|accessdate=August 11, 2014|date=August 11, 2014}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Riley gets invited to her first boy girl party, and expects this to be her ticket to popularity, only to find that it is a "geek party." When Riley realizes that she is adored by the nerds, she decides to become their "queen." Meanwhile, Topanga is knowingly on the wrong side of a case, and channels her inner-former self for motivation to do the right thing.

'''Special guest star''': [[Cloris Leachman]] as Mrs. Svorski<br />
'''Guest stars''': Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle, [[Willie Garson]] as Harrison Miller, Cecelia Balagot as Smackle, Mekai Curtis as Shumpert and Nathaniel James Potvin as Academic Top Half.<!-- do not change the order of the names of the guest stars, it is written in the same order as is in the credits --> [[Rider Strong]] (Shawn Hunter) is featured via archive footage in a flashback sequence, from the ''[[Boy Meets World]]'' episode "Cory's Alternative Friends", but he is not credited.
'''Absent''': Peyton Meyer as Lucas
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Girl Meets Maya's Mother
|DirectedBy = John Whitesell
|WrittenBy = Matthew Nelson
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|8|15}}
|Viewers = 4.08<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bibel|first1=Sara|title=Friday Cable Ratings: 'Megalodon: New Evidence' Wins Night, 'WWE Smackdown', 'Girl Meets World', 'How To Build A Better Boy' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/08/18/friday-cable-ratings-megalodon-new-evidence-wins-night-wwe-smackdown-girl-meets-worldhow-to-build-a-better-boy-more/294043/|website=Zap2it.com|accessdate=August 18, 2014|date=August 18, 2014}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Riley and Maya's art teacher, Ms. Kossal, comments on Maya's art work and suggests she show it at the upcoming art fair. On career day, Stuart Minkus (who turns out to be Farkle's father) takes a visit to their school and a battle ensues between him and Topanga. Maya's mother, Katy Hart, fails to show, but does the next day (although Maya wishes she hadn't); she is a waitress but demonstrates her wish to be an actress. Riley talks to Katy, wanting her to come to the art fair to see her daughter's work. When Katy does not show up, Riley talks to her again wanting to know why, and realizes Katy is fearful of embarrassing Maya. Katy gives Riley a tuna melt to give to Maya, who reveals that it is her favorite at the Nighthawk Diner, where her mother works.

'''Guest stars''': Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle, [[Lee Norris]] as Minkus, Cheryl Texiera as Katy Hart, Aisha Kabia as Ms. Kossal <!-- do not change the order of the names of the guest stars, it is written in the same order as is in the credits; do not change Minkus to Stuart Minkus, it is written as Minkus in the credits -->
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = Girl Meets Smackle
|DirectedBy = [[Ben Savage]]
|WrittenBy = Teresa Kale
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|9|12}}
|Viewers = 2.38<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bibel|first1=Sara|title=Friday Cable Ratings: 'WWE Smackdown' Wins Night, 'Z Nation', 'Girl Meets World', 'Bering Sea Gold' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/09/15/friday-cable-ratings-wwe-smackdown-wins-night-z-nation-girl-meets-world-bering-sea-gold-more/302817/|website=Zap2it.com|accessdate=September 15, 2014|date=September 15, 2014}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Isadora Smackle, a debate champion from a rival school, seeks the affection of her nemesis, Farkle, but he does not share in that feeling. So Smackle turns to Riley and Maya to make her beautiful. Farkle does not fall for the makeover, though, and believes Smackle's new look gives him an edge over her in an upcoming debate about beauty. Even with Lucas' joining the debate team to help him out, Farkle soon realizes from Smackle (who wins that debate) how wrong it is to assume.

'''Also starring''': Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle
'''Guest star''': Cecelia Balagot as Smackle
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = Girl Meets 1961
|DirectedBy = [[Rider Strong]]
|WrittenBy = Matthew Nelson
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|9|19}}
|Viewers = 2.47<ref>http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/09/22/friday-cable-ratings-friday-night-smackdown-tops-night-girl-meets-world-bering-sea-gold-college-football-z-nation-more/305510/</ref>
|ShortSummary = Cory gives Riley, Maya, Lucas and Farkle an assignment that takes them back into 1961 New York City to research their ancestors. After finishing and sharing their research, the four friends realize that their ancestors met each other at a restaurant in New York City.<ref name="medianetSep2014">http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2014/DC_September_Programming_Highlights.pdf</ref>

'''Also Starring''': Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle
'''Absent''': August Maturo as Auggie Matthews
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = Girl Meets Crazy Hat
|DirectedBy = Joel Zwick
|WrittenBy = Lauren Otero
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|9|26}}
|Viewers = 2.50<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bibel|first1=Sara|title=Friday Cable Ratings: 'Girl Meets World' & 'WWE Smackdown' Win Night, 'Bering Sea Gold', 'Z Nation', 'Jessie' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/09/29/friday-cable-ratings-girl-meets-world-wwe-smackdown-win-night-bering-sea-gold-z-nation-jessie-more/307882/|website=Zap2It.com|accessdate=September 29, 2014|date=September 29, 2014}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Cory spilts the class up into two fake companies. The two companies run on totally different things, one on customer happiness and one on profits. Riley and Maya meet a businesswoman on the subway. <ref name="medianetSep2014"/>

'''Guest stars''': Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle, [[Jackée Harry|Jackée]] as Evelyn Rand, Ava Kolker as Ava
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==Reception==
===Critical reception===
''Girl Meets World'' has received positive reviews from critics. Review aggregator [[Rotten Tomatoes]] gives the show an 82% approval rating based on reviews from 17 critics, with an average score of 7.3/10. The site's consensus states: "Though not quite as comical, ''Girl Meets World'' sweetly shares the nostalgia of its predecessor, ''Boy meets World'',{{sic}} with its young audience while providing positive moral values for today's youth."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/girl-meets-world/|title=Girl Meets World: Season 1 (2014)|publisher=Rottentomatoes.com|accessdate=June 27, 2014}}</ref> Metacritic gives the show a score of 64 based on reviews from 10 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/girl-meets-world|title=Girl Meets World : Season 1|publisher=Metacritic.com|accessdate=June 27, 2014}}</ref>

[[Kevin Fallon]] of ''[[The Daily Beast]]'' called the show a, "perfectly pleasant Disney Channel show".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/06/26/boy-meets-world-fans-will-hate-girl-meets-world.html|title='Boy Meets World' Fans Will Hate 'Girl Meets World'}}</ref> [[Rob Owen (journalist)|Rob Owen]] of ''[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]]'' said it was, "a cute half-hour that capably introduces new characters and sets the table for the new series".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2014/06/25/Disney-s-Girl-more-family-oriented-than-ABC-Family-debuts/stories/201406250005|title=Disney's 'Girl' more family oriented than ABC Family debuts}}</ref> Diane Warts of ''[[Newsday]]'' said the show, "does its job of bringing tween-based family viewing into the 2010s".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/girl-meets-world-review-the-90s-hit-updated-1.8555521|title='Girl Meets World' review: The '90s hit, updated}}</ref> The series premiere garnered 5.2 million viewers.<ref>[http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/girl-meets-world-zapped-deliver-for-disney-channel-in-friday-premiere-1201253997/ "‘Girl Meets World,’ ‘Zapped’ Deliver for Disney Channel in Friday Premiere"] from ''Variety'' (June 28, 2014)</ref>

Similar to critical reception, viewer reception has also been positive for ''Girl Meets World''. IMDb users have given the show a 7.1/10 rating from approximately 2000 user reviews,<ref>{{IMDb title|2543796}}</ref> and on Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 79% approval rating based on nearly 100 reviews. TV.com has given the show a 8.9/10 rating from over 50 users.<ref>{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Kaitlin|url=http://www.tv.com/shows/girl-meets-world|title=Girl Meets World|publisher=TV.com|accessdate=July 12, 2014}}</ref> On Metacritic, ''Girl Meets World'' holds a 7.2/10 from 26 users, indicating "generally favorable reviews."<ref>{{cite web|title=Girl Meets World - Season 1 Reviews - Metacritic|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/girl-meets-world|website=Metacritic.com|accessdate=August 2, 2014}}</ref>

===Ratings===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Season
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| No. of<br />episodes
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Timeslot (ET)
! scope="col" colspan=2| Premiered
! scope="col" colspan=2| Ended
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Average<br />Viewers<br />(in millions)
|-
! scope="col" | Premiere
! scope="col" | Viewers<br />(in millions)
! scope="col" | Finale
! scope="col" | Viewers<br />(in millions)
|-
| scope="row" | 1
| 10<!-- should reflect the number of shows that contribute to the average given in the last column -->
| Friday, 8:30 pm
| {{Start date|2014|6|27}}
| 5.2
| {{N/a|TBA}}
| {{N/a|TBA}}
| 3.1 <!-- as of 10 episodes: sum of ratings data - shown on this page = 31.0, shown in sources = 30.942; average using numbers on this page = 3.1(rounded 3.1), using data in sources = 3.094 (rounded 3.1) -->
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Recipient
! scope="col" | Result
|-
| scope="row" | 2014
| [[2014 Teen Choice Awards|Teen Choice Awards]]
| Choice Summer TV Show<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/07/17/second-wave-of-nominations-for-teen-choice-2014-announced/283935/|title=Second Wave of Nominations for 'Teen Choice 2014' Announced|date=July 17, 2014|accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref>
| ''Girl Meets World''
| {{nominated}}
|}

==Broadcast==
The series originally premiered on June 27, 2014 on [[Disney Channel]] in the United States and [[Family Channel]] in Canada, [[Disney Channel (Australia and New Zealand)]] premiered the show on August 25, 2014, and [[Disney Channel (UK and Ireland)]] released the show on August 29, 2014.

==References==
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==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://disneychannel.disney.com/girl-meets-world}}
* {{IMDb title|2543796}}
* {{Tv.com show|girl-meets-world}}

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