Best Episodes
The adventures of relatable and adventurous Riley Matthews, the tween daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews, and her bold best friend Maya as they traverse the twists and turns of teenage years at Manhattan's John Quincy Adams Middle School where Riley's dad is their History teacher.
Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 28, 2022.
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Riley decides to redecorate the bay window; Maya is offended and hurt that Riley would violate their sacred space.
The episode was rated 8.06 from 178 votes.
Uncle Eric is recruited to run for the Senate, but learns it was only because they expected him to lose. Riley and her friends rally together to help his campaign.
The episode was rated 8.06 from 156 votes.
When Riley comes to the realization that her parents, Cory and Topanga, are making a positive impact in the world, she questions the impact she's making to the world.
The episode was rated 8.06 from 170 votes.
Riley is asked to the semi-formal dance by a classmate named Charlie and is torn whether to go with him or Lucas. Meanwhile, Cory’s brother Eric is paid a visit from an old friend, Jack Hunter.
The episode was rated 8.09 from 170 votes.
After Maya hurts Riley's feelings, the group learns that Riley is overly sensitive because another classmate is making fun of her. Riley's friends encourage her to like herself for who she is.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 168 votes.
Riley, Maya, and Lucas deal with the aftermath of what happened in Texas.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 168 votes.
Riley, Maya, and Lucas try to figure out their feelings while they are in Texas together.
The episode was rated 8.17 from 173 votes.
Riley, Maya and Lucas emphasize the beauty of being unique as they rally around their friend Farkle Minkus, who may be on the autism spectrum. Meanwhile, his friendship with another student, Smackle, grows fonder.
The episode was rated 8.17 from 158 votes.
A new teacher is hired and uses non-traditional ways of learning to engage the students, and the principal does not agree. Cory defends the teacher, which ultimately gets him in trouble too.
The episode was rated 8.22 from 171 votes.
Cory and Shawn take the girls out for a fun night, but just as Maya feels closer to Shawn, someone from his past comes back into his life and risks ruining everything.
The episode was rated 8.23 from 175 votes.
With middle school graduation around the corner, Riley, Maya, Lucas and Farkle work together to determine what kind of legacy they want to leave at John Quincy Adams.
The episode was rated 8.25 from 169 votes.
When Farkle’s dad makes a bad investment, Farkle becomes worried about what that might mean for his family.
The episode was rated 8.27 from 165 votes.
Cory, Topanga, Shawn, Riley and Maya travel to Philadelphia to dig up a time capsule that Cory, Topanga and Shawn buried 15 years ago which prompts the kids decide to create and bury one of their own.
The episode was rated 8.29 from 171 votes.
When the class receives an assignment about forgiveness, Maya writes to her father in an attempt to forgive him for leaving and Riley tries to let go of the fact that Auggie destroyed something important to her.
The episode was rated 8.36 from 171 votes.
Farkle tells Riley that she has until midnight on New Year’s Eve to tell everyone how she really feels about Lucas.
The episode was rated 8.42 from 163 votes.
