Worst 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 and Maya are anxious to begin eighth grade and have a new teacher, that isn't Riley's father. Meanwhile, Mrs. Svorski asks Topanga to take over at the bakery.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 185 votes.
When Maya leads a rebellion in class, Riley joins in to try to be like her - much to her father, Cory's, dismay.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 426 votes.
Cory asks the kids to challenge one another’s beliefs to see if it changes their perspectives.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 156 votes.
Riley invites her friends along to join the traditional Matthews' Family Game Night, and Maya is excited to learn Riley's Uncle Josh is joining as well.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 111 votes.
In an attempt to get the students in his class to stop texting and communicate in person, Cory gives them a homework assignment that teaches them how to communicate face to face, ultimately sparking a real connection between Riley and Lucas.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 282 votes.
Farkle has to choose between Riley and Maya as dates to an awards ceremony that he attends annually. At first neither of the two are interested in attending the event, since neither of them like him the way he likes them; but after showing the girls how great of a guy he is, the two end up fighting over who gets to be his date. Meanwhile, Topanga, Cory, and Auggie have a book club with Auggie's girlfriend, Ava.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 117 votes.
The kids face a trilogy of terror when Riley has a sleepover at Maya's with her Gammy Hart and pet ferret. Auggie confronts the monster under his bed, and Farkle tackles his most terrifying fear yet - playing softball.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 169 votes.
Maya and Farkle are caught cheating on a test and have to face the school honor board, which includes Riley and Lucas as members. Meanwhile, Auggie tries to figure out what he wants to be when he grows up.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 166 votes.
Riley and Maya run into a somewhat old friend when they meet the ghost of the bay window—who just happens to be a flapper from the 1920s.
The episode was rated 7.36 from 146 votes.
It’s Riley’s turn to take the class fish home for the weekend, but it dies as soon as she gets it. Auggie suspects foul play.
The episode was rated 7.24 from 155 votes.
