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Boy Meets World

Boy Meets World

His older brother likes girls. His younger sister likes dolls. His parents like rules. And he'd like to know where he fits in.

19938.37 Seasons158 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The coming of age events and everyday life-lessons of Cory Matthews, a Philadelphian who grows up from a young boy to a married man.

Created by David Kendall
Produced by Bob Tischler, Bob Young, Ed Decter
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Ben Savage

Ben Savage

Cory Matthews

Rider Strong

Rider Strong

Shawn Hunter

Danielle Fishel

Danielle Fishel

Topanga Lawrence

William Daniels

William Daniels

George Feeny

Will Friedle

Will Friedle

Eric Matthews

Betsy Randle

Betsy Randle

Amy Matthews

William Russ

William Russ

Alan Matthews

Matthew Lawrence

Matthew Lawrence

Jack Hunter

Trina McGee

Trina McGee

Angela Moore

Maitland Ward

Maitland Ward

Rachel McGuire

Themes & Keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvaniafriendshiphigh schoolgrowing upfamily relationshipscoming of ageschoolsitcomlife lessonsamused

About Boy Meets World

Boy Meets World is a drama, comedy, family series that first aired in 1993 exploring themes of philadelphia, pennsylvania, friendship, high school, growing up, family relationships, coming of age. Created by David Kendall, it stars Ben Savage, Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel. The coming of age events and everyday life-lessons of Cory Matthews, a Philadelphian who grows up from a young boy to a married man.

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