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Girl Meets World is an American coming-of-age sitcom. The series made its debut on June 27, 2014 on Disney Channel following the premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie Zapped, before assuming its normal 8:30–9:00 p.m. ET/PT time slot on Fridays, beginning July 11, 2014.

On August 6, 2014, Girl Meets World was renewed for a second season and on November 25, 2015, it was renewed for a third season. In 2016, Disney announced that the series was cancelled and would not have a fourth season.[1] The series concluded on January 20, 2017.

The series is a sequel to the sitcom Boy Meets World, which aired on ABC's TGIF block from 19932000, for many of those years in the same time slot as Girl Meets World occupies. Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel, who played Cory and Topanga Matthews respectively, reprise their roles as members of the main cast. Cory (Savage) has become Riley's father and teacher while her mother, Topanga (Fishel), is now a lawyer, who gains part ownership of an old world bakery in "Girl Meets Popular". Other members of the earlier show's cast also have either recurring roles or cameo appearances.

Premise[]

The series follows Cory and Topanga Matthews' teenage 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 series is set in New York City, where Cory and Topanga moved in the Boy Meets World series finale.

Characters[]

Recurring Cast[]

  • Amir Mitchell Townes as Zay Babineaux, Lucas' friend from Texas who later becomes friends with Riley, Maya, and Farkle.
  • Cecilia Balagot as Isadora Smackle, Farkle's girlfriend and former academic rival.
  • Uriah Shelton as Joshua Matthews, the teenage uncle to Riley and Auggie Matthews and also the brother to Eric, Cory and Morgan.

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 13-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. According to a statement from Fishel, it is unknown if other cast members from Boy Meets World will return for the new show. It was later announced in February that Michael Jacobs has reached out to all of the former Boy Meets World cast members and told each one of them that whoever wants to be part of the new show will be and those who don't want to be will not be.

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. The character of Cory Matthews is also reported to be a seventh-grade history teacher who looks after Riley and Maya in the series.

On January 28, 2013, it was announced that Rowan Blanchard (co-star of in the 2011 film, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World) was cast in the role of Riley Matthews. This was followed three days later on January 31 by the announcement of the casting of Sabrina Carpenter in the role of Riley's best friend Maya (although Carpenter is signed as an artist on Disney-owned record label Hollywood Records, there are no plans to make the character of Maya a singer). Then, in early March 2013, it was announced that Teo Halm had landed the role of Cory and Topanga's son and Riley's older brother, Elliot. On March 20, 2013, it was announced that Peyton Meyer got the role of Tristan Friar, a transfer from Austin, Texas who will serve as a potential love interest for Riley.

On March 22, 2013, it was announced that Corey Fogelmanis got the role of Shamus Farkle, who will be a kid genius character in the vein of Stuart Minkus. William Daniels will return as Mr. Feeny. Filming of the pilot began on March 20, 2013 and concluded on March 22, 2013. Rider Strong along with Will Friedle made a surprise visit to the set during the filming of the pilot setting off rumors of a return or even a cameo in the upcoming series. Maitland Ward also made a visit to the set and was asked during a recent interview 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!"

Strong, who played Shawn Hunter in the original series, has denied involvement in the show, stating that: "Boy Meets World was a defining aspect of my life, and I cherish those seven years. So I am extremely happy for Ben and Danielle to be able to continue the story. At this point, I have no official involvement in Girl Meets World."

In June 2013, a reunion with many of the cast members from the original show happened with Michael Jacobs dropping hints on what has or will become of the Shawn Hunter character. Jacobs stated while Cory and Topanga will be figuring things out together, don't expect the same happy ending for Shawn and Angela. "Nothing good happens to Shawn, that's all I can tell you," Jacobs laughed. "Rider reacting to the hurdles that keep growing is what I think is compelling about Shawn. Rider once said something -- and I really take to heart everything that these people say 'I keep Shawn in the cellar, and every once in a while, I'll go down and I'll visit him.' And I thought to myself, 'boy, even Rider keeps Shawn in the cellar,' so I think nothing good is ever gonna happen for Shawn."

When asked if Strong was returning to the series, Sabrina Carpenter said "I will say he definitely did come and visit, he's very supportive." Jacobs was also asked about the return of Strong and Friedle if the show gets picked up and said "I think there's more than a chance, I think there's a strong chance."

Teo Halm indicated that the people behind the show were keeping some things a surprise and when asked about the return of the Mr. Feeny character prior to the confirmation of his return Halm said "I honestly am not sure I can say" — and I'd say they're definitely keeping some things under their collective hats." On June 17, 2013, Disney Channel officially greenlit a series order for Girl Meets World. The initial order for the show's first season will begin production in summer 2013 and the series will debut on the channel sometime in 2014.

Episodes[]

Main article: Girl Meets World episode list

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • In one of the show's promotional posters, the Disney Channel rounded square logo is used, despite the fact that none of the series' cast members did a Wand ID from the Rounded Square Era.

References[]

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Past Shows
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–08) • Hannah Montana (2006–11) • Cory in the House (2007–08) • Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–12) • The Suite Life on Deck (2008–11) • Sonny with a Chance (2009–11) • Jonas L.A. (2009–10) • I'm in the Band (2010–11) • So Random! (2011-12) • Pair of Kings (2010-13) • Shake It Up (2010-13) A.N.T. Farm (2011-14) • Good Luck Charlie (2010-14) • Kickin' It (2011-15) • Jessie (2011-15) • Austin & Ally (2011-16) • Lab Rats (2012-16) • Crash & Bernstein (2012-14) • Dog with a Blog (2012-15) • Liv and Maddie (2013-17) • Mighty Med (2013-15) • I Didn't Do It (2014-15) • Girl Meets World (2014-17) • K.C. Undercover (2015-18) • Best Friends Whenever (2015-16) • Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything (2015-17) • Bunk'd (2015–24) • Lab Rats: Elite Force (2016) • Bizaardvark (2016-19) • Raven's Home (2017–23) • Coop & Cami Ask the World (2018-20) • Sydney to the Max (2019-21)
Current Shows
The Villains of Valley View (since 2022)
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Media
Girl Meets World • "Cyd and Shelby's Haunted Escape" • Just Dance: Disney Party 2
Characters
Main: Riley MatthewsCory MatthewsMaya HartLucas FriarFarkle MinkusAuggie MatthewsTopanga Matthews

Recurring: Zay BabineauxIsadora SmackleJoshua Matthews

Episodes
Season One: "Girl Meets World" • "Girl Meets Boy" • "Girl Meets Sneak Attack" • "Girl Meets Father" • "Girl Meets the Truth" • "Girl Meets Popular" • "Girl Meets Maya's Mother" • "Girl Meets Smackle" • "Girl Meets 1961" • "Girl Meets Crazy Hat" • "Girl Meets World of Terror" • "Girl Meets the Forgotten" • "Girl Meets Flaws" • "Girl Meets Friendship" • "Girl Meets Brother" • "Girl Meets Home for the Holidays" • "Girl Meets Game Night" • "Girl Meets Master Plan" • "Girl Meets Farkle's Choice" • "Girl Meets First Date"

Special: "Girl Meets Demolition"
Season Two: "Girl Meets Gravity" • "Girl Meets the New World" • "Girl Meets the Secret of Life" • "Girl Meets Pluto" • "Girl Meets Mr. Squirrels" • "Girl Meets the Tell-Tale-Tot" • "Girl Meets Rules" • "Girl Meets Hurricane" • "Girl Meets Mr. Squirrels Goes to Washington" • "Girl Meets the New Teacher" • "Girl Meets Fish" • "Girl Meets Yearbook" • "Girl Meets Semi-Formal" • "Girl Meets Creativity" • "Girl Meets Farkle" • "Girl Meets Cory and Topanga" • "Girl Meets Rileytown" • "Girl Meets World of Terror 2" • "Girl Meets Rah Rah" • "Girl Meets Texas" • "Girl Meets the Forgiveness Project" • "Girl Meets Belief" • "Girl Meets the New Year" • "Girl Meets STEM" • "Girl Meets Money" • "Girl Meets Commonism" • "Girl Meets the Bay Window" • "Girl Meets Legacy"
Season Three: "Girl Meets High School" • "Girl Meets Jexica" • "Girl Meets Permanent Record" • "Girl Meets Triangle" • "Girl Meets Upstate" • "Girl Meets True Maya" • "Girl Meets Ski Lodge" • "Girl Meets I Do" • "Girl Meets the Real World" • "Girl Meets Bear" • "Girl Meets the Great Lady of New York" • "Girl Meets She Don't Like Me" • "Girl Meets World of Terror 3" • "Girl Meets Her Monster" • "Girl Meets Hollyworld" • "Girl Meets a Christmas Maya" • "World Meets Girl" • "Girl Meets Sweet Sixteen" • "Girl Meets Goodbye"

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