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Boy Meets World S1E20 — The Play's the Thing
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Boy Meets World•Season 1•Episode 20

The Play's the Thing

7.2/10 · 356 votesApr 29, 199424 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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In a decisive move, Cory quits the title role in a school presentation of Hamlet.

Directed byDavid Trainer
Written byJohn J. Strauss, Ed Decter
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Ben Savage

Ben Savage

Cory Matthews

Rider Strong

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Shawn Hunter

William Daniels

William Daniels

George Feeny

Will Friedle

Will Friedle

Eric Matthews

Betsy Randle

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Amy Matthews

William Russ

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Alan Matthews

Lily Gibson

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Morgan Matthews

Lee Norris

Lee Norris

Stuart Minkus

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David Trainer

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Ed Decter

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Episode Summary

"The Play's the Thing" is episode 20 of Boy Meets World season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 356 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by David Trainer and written by John J. Strauss, Ed Decter, it aired on April 29, 1994.

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