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Boy Meets World · S2 · E21

The Thrilla' in Phila'

  • TV-G
  • May 5, 1995
  • 24 min

Cory realizes that the school year is nearly over, and that he doesn't have any extracurricular activities to list in the yearbook, so he joins the wrestling team.

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Cory realizes that the school year is nearly over, and that he doesn't have any extracurricular activities to list in the yearbook, so he joins the wrestling team.

Season 2

23 episodes
  1. 1Back 2 School

    24 minSep 23, 1994

    It appears that Cory has a tough school year ahead of him in junior high, when he learns that Mr. Feeny is the school's new principal, and he also gets on the bad side of the school's bully, Harley.

  2. 2Pairing Off

    24 minSep 30, 1994

    Cory feels left out when he realizes that everyone is pairing off, and he isn't. So he follows Eric's advice to ask out a girl he doesn't even know, which may not be the best idea.

  3. 3Notorious

    24 minOct 7, 1994

    Cory may be in trouble for one of Shawn's pranks when Shawn changes Mr. Feeny's name in the headline of the school newspaper to "Weeny", and Mr. Feeny presents Cory with an ultimatum: rat on Shawn, or be suspended.

  4. 4Me and Mr. Joad

    24 minOct 14, 1994

    When Mr. Turner goes back on a promise not to give a test on The Grapes of Wrath, Cory and Shawn lead the class on a strike, getting themselves into more trouble than they realize. Meanwhile, Eric's girlfriend demands too much from him.

  5. 5The Uninvited

    24 minOct 21, 1994

    Cory is utterly surprised when he learns that he has been invited to a party by one of the school's most popular girls, Melissa, but Shawn hasn't. Meanwhile, Alan thinks he's getting old.

  6. 6Who's Afraid of Cory Wolf?

    24 minOct 28, 1994

    Misguided by a fortune-teller, Cory begins to believe that he is turning into a werewolf and will kill Topanga.

  7. 7Wake Up, Little Cory

    24 minNov 4, 1994

    Cory and Topanga are paired up by Mr. Turner to work on a movie about sex for a school project, interviewing their friends and families on the subject. Rumors fly, however, when they fall asleep trying to pull an all-nighter finishing it.

  8. 8Band on the Run

    24 minNov 11, 1994

    Cory and Shawn lie to impress girls, saying that they are in a band called The Exits, but they are exposed when Mr. Feeny books them to play at the school dance.

  9. 9Fear Strikes Out

    24 minNov 18, 1994

    Cory vows never to date again after he can't find the courage to kiss Topanga at a party.

  10. 10Sister Theresa

    24 minNov 25, 1994

    Cory winds up on a date with Harley's, T.K., when Amy challenges him to be polite for just one day and see where it gets him. And Harley is a bit overprotective of his sister...

  11. 11The Beard

    24 minDec 9, 1994

    Poor Shawn: so many girls, so little time! When two girls are after him at once, he decides that he and Cory should take turns dating them so he can decide who he likes better. But they're both in trouble when Cory falls in love with one of the girls and Shawn can't get along with the other one. Meanwhile, Alan and Amy fight about spending too much money.

  12. 12Turnaround

    24 minDec 16, 1994

    The Sadie Hawkins Dance comes around, and when Cory is asked by a school nerd, Ingrid, he and Shawn attempt to give her a total makeover.

  13. 13Cyrano

    24 minJan 6, 1995

    Cory and Shawn have a choice: help Frankie woo the girl he likes, or die. It seems like a no brainer until they realize that the girl was Harley's girlfriend. Meanwhile, Alan makes the mistake of getting Amy a trash compacter for their anniversary.

  14. 14I Am Not a Crook

    24 minJan 13, 1995

    Cory makes a large mistake when he fires Shawn as his campaign manager while running for Class President. Shawn then decides to run himself.

  15. 15Breaking Up is Really, Really Hard to Do

    24 minJan 27, 1995

    Cory's over-sensitive new girlfriend, Wendy, is planning their whole future together. But when Cory tries to break up with her, she ends up crying, and he takes her back.

  16. 16Danger Boy

    24 minFeb 3, 1995

    When his girlfriend's younger sister comes to town, Eric asks Shawn on a double-date instead of Cory, which makes Cory decide to get a new image as a "bad boy".

  17. 17On the Air

    24 minFeb 10, 1995

    Shawn and Cory's radio show is cancelled by Mr. Feeny when they move to an inappropriate broadcasting format.

  18. 18By Hook or By Crook

    24 minFeb 17, 1995

    Eric is uncertain what to do when an attractive history tutor offers to help him cheat on a test, which would raise his grade enough to take the class trip to Europe.

  19. 19Wrong Side of the Tracks

    24 minFeb 24, 1995

    When a girl refuses to go out with him, Shawn decides to live up to his reputation, and begins hanging out with Harley.

  20. 20Pop Quiz

    24 minMar 10, 1995

    While delivering revised reports to Mr. Turner's house, Cory and Shawn find his schedule, and feel guilty when they study for a pop quiz.

  21. 21The Thrilla' in Phila'

    24 minMay 5, 1995Now viewing

    Cory realizes that the school year is nearly over, and that he doesn't have any extracurricular activities to list in the yearbook, so he joins the wrestling team.

  22. 22Career Day

    24 minMay 12, 1995

    When Shawn's mother runs away - with his and his father's trailer home, Shawn must stay at Cory's while his father hunts her down. This happens on career day, on which Cory is feeling embarrassed because he feels his Dad's job is too boring.

  23. 23Home

    24 minMay 19, 1995

    Shawn's dad leaves in search of his runaway wife, and Shawn moves in with Cory's family temporarily. Meanwhile, Eric is having trouble studying for his SATs.

Guest stars

Kelly PackardCandy
Yasmine BleethYasmine Bleeth
Robert GouletRobert Goulet
Adam ScottGriffin 'Griff' Hawkins
Ethan SupleeFrankie Stechino
Blake SoperJoseph 'Joey the Rat' Epstein
Leon WhiteFrankie Stecchino Sr.
Jared MurphyMatt
Charles CarpenterSavage