Boy Meets World (season 1)
| Boy Meets World season 1 | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | September 24, 1993 – May 13, 1994 |
The first season of the television comedy series Boy Meets World aired between September 24, 1993 and May 13, 1994, on ABC in the United States. The season was produced by Michael Jacobs Productions and Touchstone Television with series creator Michael Jacobs as executive producer. It was broadcast as part of the ABC comedy block TGIF on Friday evening, airing at 8:30 between Family Matters and Step by Step. The pilot debuted to ratings of 16.5 million viewers.
Cast
Main
- Ben Savage as Cory Matthews
- Rider Strong as Shawn Hunter
- Will Friedle as Eric Matthews
- Lee Norris as Stuart Minkus
- William Daniels as Mr. George Feeny
- Lily Nicksay as Morgan Matthews
- Betsy Randle as Amy Matthews
- William Russ as Alan Matthews
Recurring
- Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence
Episodes
- Lee Norris was absent for three episodes.
- Lily Nicksay was absent for one episode.
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | John Tracy | Michael Jacobs & April Kelly | September 24, 1993 | B601 |
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Cory Matthews gets detention after school for trying to listen to a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game in class while his teacher—Mr. Feeny—teaches the class the great value that love has in all of their lives, using Romeo and Juliet as a guide. Absent: Lee Norris as Minkus | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "On the Fence" | David Trainer | Jeff Sherman | October 1, 1993 | B603 |
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Cory learns the value of a dollar when his parents will not buy him an expensive water gun for the neighborhood water gun "fight". He soon strikes up a deal with Mr. Feeny: Cory will paint Mr. Feeny's shutters, and be paid the money needed to buy a new watergun. First Appearance: Lee Norris as Stuart Minkus | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Father Knows Less" | David Trainer | April Kelly | October 8, 1993 | 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 | B606 |
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Cory decides that he wants to change his hairstyle, but it takes a turn for the worse, leading him to join a group of social outcasts. First Appearance: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence, and Marla Sokoloff as Paige. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Killer Bees" | David Trainer | Susan Estelle Jansen | October 22, 1993 | 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 | B607 |
| Cory cheats on an I.Q. test, and is labeled the smartest kid in class. However, the consequences for getting away with it are worse than getting caught; Cory may be transferred into a new school for smart kids. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Grandma was a Rolling Stone" | David Trainer | Ed Decter & John J. Strauss | November 12, 1993 | B609 |
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Alan's mother (Rue McClanahan) arrives, gives Cory a Cal Ripken rookie card, and promises to get it autographed by "the man in the picture". Absent: Lee Norris as Minkus | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Teacher's Bet" | David Trainer | April Kelly | November 19, 1993 | B610 |
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When Cory insists that teaching is easy, in comparison to learning, Mr. Feeny agrees to a bet; Cory and Mr. Feeny temporarily switch roles, with Cory teaching social studies for one week, while Feeny is a student. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Class Pre-Union" | David Trainer | Ed Decter & John J. Strauss | November 26, 1993 | B611 |
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Cory's dream to be a big-league baseball star is crushed by Mr. Feeny when the class is assigned to envision its 20th reunion and is given a grade of "Incomplete". Guest Starring: Jim Abbott as himself and Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Santa's Little Helper" | David Trainer | Susan Estelle Jansen | December 10, 1993 | B612 |
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Shawn's father loses his job, and Cory vows that Shawn will have a Christmas gift this year. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. Note: This episode is titled "Santa's Little Helper" and should not be mistaken for "Santa's Little Helpers" from the sixth season. | ||||||
| 11 | 11 | "The Father/Son Game" | David Trainer | Bill Lawrence | December 17, 1993 | B608 |
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The father/son softball game is coming up, but Cory and Eric do not want to play. Alan finds out how they really feel about the game, and he tells them that the game was canceled, but Cory finds out (from Topanga) that the game, in fact, was played. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Once in Love with Amy" | David Trainer | Ken Kuta | January 7, 1994 | B613 |
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While Cory is working on a difficult math problem, he chances upon another conundrum: he accidentally discovers provocative clothing in his mother's bag, and assumes that she is having an affair. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
| 13 | 13 | "She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not" | David Trainer | April Kelly | January 14, 1994 | B614 |
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Topanga develops a crush on Eric, but Cory gets the impression that her affections are directed at him. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
| 14 | 14 | "The B-Team of Life" | David Trainer | Jeff Menell | January 28, 1994 | 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 | B615 |
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Cory learns that there is no such thing as "a perfect family" when he is assigned to get in a group with Shawn, Topanga and Minkus and work together as a family. Special Guest Star: Kathy Ireland as Alexis. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
| 16 | 16 | "Risky Business" | David Trainer | Ken Kuta | February 11, 1994 | B617 |
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Cory and Shawn bet on racehorses for a school project, but they soon learn—the hard way—that there are things in life that are not worth risking. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
| 17 | 17 | "The Fugitive" | David Trainer | Jeff Sherman | February 25, 1994 | B618 |
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Shawn is afraid of getting into trouble after a cherry bomb prank gone wrong—he blew up Alan Matthews' supermarket's mailbox, so he runs away from home, and asks Cory if he can stay in his room in secrecy. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
| 18 | 18 | "It's a Wonderful Night" | David Trainer | Susan Estelle Jansen | March 11, 1994 | B616 |
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Cory and Shawn try to sneak an 'R'-rated movie into the house when the family will be out, but their plans are put in jeopardy when Mr. Feeny becomes their babysitter. Eric has failed his driving test, but he still decides to drive. Absent: Lee Norris as Minkus | ||||||
| 19 | 19 | "Kid Gloves" | David Trainer | Jeff Menell | March 25, 1994 | B620 |
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For Cory's birthday, Alan gives him a necklace with two silver boxing gloves on it, but Cory belittles his gift, and carelessly loses it. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
| 20 | 20 | "The Play's the Thing" | David Trainer | Ed Decter & John J. Strauss | April 29, 1994 | B621 |
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Cory quits the school production of Hamlet after learning he has to wear tights. Minkus replaces him, but is a poor substitute. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
| 21 | 21 | "Boy Meets Girl" | David Trainer | Janette Kotichas Burleigh | May 6, 1994 | B622 |
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After watching a class video about hormones in both males and females, Shawn goes on a date with a cute classmate named Hilary. Cory doesn't understand the appeal of dating, but asks Topanga out anyway, in an attempt to keep up with his buddy. Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
| 22 | 22 | "I Dream of Feeny" | David Trainer | Mark Fink | May 13, 1994 | B619 |
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Cory is nervous about a big Geography test and wishes Mr. Feeny would get sick for just one day. When Cory's wish comes true and Mr. Feeny goes to the hospital, Cory is racked with guilt. Note: This is the last episode to credit Lee Norris as a regular cast member and his last appearance on the show until the Season 5 finale Graduation. Absent: Lily Nicksay as Morgan Guest Starring: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. | ||||||
References
External links
- List of Boy Meets World episodes at the Internet Movie Database
- Boy Meets World season 1 episodes at TV.com
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