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Boy Meets World S2E9 — Fear Strikes Out
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Boy Meets World•Season 2•Episode 9

Fear Strikes Out

7.8/10 · 353 votesNov 18, 199424 min

Ranked #10 of 23 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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

Directed byDavid Trainer
Written bySusan Estelle Jansen
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Ben Savage

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Cory Matthews

Rider Strong

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Shawn Hunter

Danielle Fishel

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Topanga Lawrence

William Daniels

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George Feeny

Will Friedle

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Eric Matthews

Betsy Randle

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Amy Matthews

William Russ

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Anthony Tyler Quinn

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Episode Summary

"Fear Strikes Out" is episode 9 of Boy Meets World season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 353 votes, ranking #10 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by David Trainer and written by Susan Estelle Jansen, it aired on November 18, 1994.

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