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Boy Meets World: Turkey Day

Episode score 8.8 Great

Turkey Day

  • 77.
  • Season: 4
  • Episode: 10
  • First Aired: 11/22/1996
  • Prod Code: B729

EPISODE OVERVIEW

1 Review | 45 Votes

Shawn and Cory plan the first ever Hunter-Matthews Thanksgiving celebration, but class differences make the families uncomfortable. Read full recap »

Writers:
Susan Estelle Jansen
Director:
Jeff McCracken
Stars:
Will Friedle (Eric Randall Matthews)
William Daniels (George Hamilton Feeny)
Betsy Randle (Amy Matthews)
William Russ (Alan Matthews)
Lindsay Ridgeway (Morgan Matthews (Seasons 4+))
Rider Strong (Shawn Patrick Hunter)
Ben Savage (Cornelius A. 'Cory' Matthews)
Danielle Fishel (Topanga Lawrence-Matthews (Seasons 2+))
Anthony Tyler Quinn (Jonathan Turner (Season 2 - Season 4))
Recurring Role:
Blake Clark (Chet Hunter)
Ethan Suplee (Francis Albert 'Frankie' 'The Enforcer' Stechino Jr.)
Guest Star:
Shareen J. Mitchell (Virna Hunter)
Christian J. Meoli (Carl)
Kay E. Kuter (Herbert)
E.J. de la Pena (Herman Stecchino)
Ned Bellamy (Luther Unter)
  • This is Frankie's last episode until he appears in a cameo, in "Graduation". edit »
  • In this episode, it is revealed that the Matthews family lives in a neighborhood called Cedar Heights. edit »
  • Mr. Feeny: I'm sure you're all aware of the conflict in Burundi, which is now spilling over into Rwanda and Uganda.
    Cory: He's making these names up.
    Shawn: He's finally run out of stuff to teach.
    Mr. Feeny: The Burundian conflict centers on class differences between the poorer Hutu's and the richer Tutsi's.
    Shawn: We're gonna have to put a bag over him and drag him out of the room.
    Cory: That way we save his dignity. edit »
  • Shawn: Lose the purse and I'll take you seriously.
    Cory: But it goes with my shoes. edit »
  • Amy: I am very surprised by this family's negative attitude.
    Morgan: I have to go to the bathroom.
    Amy: Not here, honey. Hold it 'til we get home. edit »
  • (at the Hunters' trailer park)
    Amy: Oh, I left my purse in the car.
    Alan: What do you need your purse for?
    Amy: I just don't want to leave it in the car, OK?
    Alan: Well, I don't want to leave the car in the car, but we're stuck with it, OK? edit »
  • Virna: I think gettin' together with the Matthews is a wonderful idea.
    Chet: Have you been drinkin'? edit »
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    tgray19's avatarmember since: May 26, 2006

    Turkey Day

    The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"

    This is a very good example of class discrimination and how to overcome it. ...Continue »

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