Boy Meets World (season 4)

Boy Meets World season 4
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	22
Release
Original network	ABC
Original release	September 20, 1996 – May 9, 1997

The fourth season of the television comedy series Boy Meets World aired between September 20, 1996 and May 9, 1997, 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, moving from its former 8:30 time slot to 9:30, airing between Clueless and 20/20.

Cast

Main

• Ben Savage as Cory Matthews
• Rider Strong as Shawn Hunter
• Will Friedle as Eric Matthews
• Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence
• William Daniels as Mr. George Feeny
• Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan Matthews
• Betsy Randle as Amy Matthews
• Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Jonathan Turner
• William Russ as Alan Matthews

Episodes

No. in Series	No. in Season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code
68	1	"You Can Go Home Again"	Jeff McCracken	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	September 20, 1996	B720
Nearing the end of last season's summer road trip, Cory agrees to a final pit stop— without realizing that Eric intends to make it a permanent one because he feels that there's nothing there for him back home. Meanwhile, winning a company award makes Alan consider whether or not he's really happy with his current employment as a supermarket manager. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner Note: Lindsay Ridgeway joins the main cast.
69	2	"Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow"	Jeff McCracken	Susan Estelle Jansen	September 27, 1996	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	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	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	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	B725
When Virna gives Chet an ultimatum to find work, he lands a job as the school janitor, to Shawn's humiliation. Meanwhile, Alan and Eric look for experienced help at the store, and answering their call is a mountain man who will do anything to make a sale. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
74	7	"Singled Out"	Jeff McCracken	Steve Hibbert	November 1, 1996	B727
Eric has been having bad luck dating, so he says that he is attending Harvard so that he can appear on MTV's Singled Out. Meanwhile, Cory must undergo an operation, but when he listens to a rumor that Shawn tells him about, he begins to worry that he'll vanish from the operating room. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
75	8	"Dangerous Secret"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Sherman	November 8, 1996	B726
When Cory discovers that attractive Claire has been sleeping over at Shawn's place, he jumps to the obvious conclusion, especially when Shawn swears him to secrecy. But Cory learns that they have a much more serious, much more dangerous problem — her father is abusing her. Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan / Anthony Tyler Quinn Mr. Turner was in this episode very briefly when Cory and Shawn were in class talking about what to do with Claire when she walks in and overhears. Mr. Turner is seen in the background but doesn't have a line.
76	9	"Sixteen Candles and Four-Hundred-Pound Men"	Jeff McCracken	Matthew Nelson	November 15, 1996	B728
Frankie seeks Cory and Shawn's help to earn the love of his father, Vader when Vader wrestles Jake "The Snake" Roberts at a World Wrestling Federation house show. However, the match takes place the same day as Topanga's Sweet Sixteen— forcing the kid who "wants everyone to love him" to both help a friend and celebrate a girlfriend's birthday at the same time. Note: There is a reference to an episode of The Flintstones here. Cory and Shawn talk about Fred Flintstone having to be in two places at once. The episode refers to "Pebbles' Birthday vs. the Water Buffalo Party". Title Reference: Sixteen Candles Absent: William Daniels as Feeny, Betsy Randle as Amy, Will Friedle as Eric, Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan, and William Russ as Alan
77	10	"Turkey Day"	Jeff McCracken	Susan Estelle Jansen	November 22, 1996	B729
Cory and Shawn are given an assignment over the Thanksgiving weekend about the class differences that are the heart of the conflict in Rwanda, and are quick to assume that these same divisions, between the haves and the have-nots, do not exist in Philadelphia. But they learn better when their respective families do not show full enthusiasm in spending their Thanksgiving together. Meanwhile, Frankie's younger brother Herman hears that the aristocratic Matthews are coming to the trailer park, and he decides to try to sweetheart Cory's sister, Morgan. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner
78	11	"An Affair to Forget"	Jeff McCracken	Story by: Eileen O'Hare Teleplay by: Jeff Sherman	November 29, 1996	B730
Shawn is in shock when his girlfriend, Jennifer (Kristanna Loken), dumps him. To try to help him, Cory starts badmouthing Jennifer to Shawn. But when Jennifer finds out about this, she agrees to make up with Shawn— as long as he and Cory end their friendship. Title Reference: An Affair to Remember Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner and Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
79	12	"Easy Street"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Menell	December 13, 1996	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	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	B734
Alan finds himself at a crossroads when Cory, armed with a new driver's license on his 16th birthday, would rather celebrate the event on a road trip with Shawn and Topanga instead of with his father. Meanwhile, at their road trip, Cory gets stop by police and is on trial, while his dad watching videos of him when he was a little kid. Guest Star: Dan Lauria Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner
82	15	"Chick Like Me"	Jeff McCracken	Steve Hibbert	January 31, 1997	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	B736
Eric accidentally discovers that Shawn and Topanga have a secret when he finds them behaving more than friendly at Chubbie's, and he tells Cory about it. Unfortunately, they only know half the truth— and tensions rise between friends and family as Cory tries to find out the real reason why Topanga is acting so strangely and soon finds out the truth – she's moving to Pittsburgh. To be continued... Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner
84	17	"A Long Walk to Pittsburgh (Part 2)"	Jeff McCracken	Mark Blutman & Howard Busgang	February 14, 1997	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	B738
When Eric learns that his new girlfriend Kelly (Brittney Powell) has a son (Justin Cooper), he's confident he's mature enough to handle the responsibility – but too scared to tell his parents about it. Meanwhile, Cory and his friends prepare for the dreaded SATs. Absent: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner
86	19	"Quiz Show"	Jeff McCracken	Steve Hibbert	March 21, 1997	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	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	B739
When a lonely Shawn starts hanging around with a new group of people whom he defensively describes as "not a cult," Jonathan Turner tries to stop him before it's too late— but Shawn does not want his help because he does not believe Mr. Turner really cares about him. However, when Mr. Turner gets into a motorcycle accident, it forces Shawn to reevaluate his choices. He leaves the cult with new faith in God, himself, the future, and those who care for him.¨ Final appearance of: Anthony Tyler Quinn as Mr. Turner Absent: Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan
89	22	"Learning to Fly"	Jeff McCracken	Jeff Sherman	May 9, 1997	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

References

External links

• List of Boy Meets World episodes at the Internet Movie Database
• Boy Meets World season 4 episodes at TV.com