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Boy Meets World S6E5 — Better Than the Average Cory
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Boy Meets World•Season 6•Episode 5

Better Than the Average Cory

7.4/10 · 288 votesOct 23, 199824 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 6•−0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

After Cory is introduced to art prodigy Alexandra Nechita, he develops an inferiority complex and blames his lack of skills on his "average" father. Meanwhile, Alexandra, lonely touring without anyone her own age, befriends Morgan.

Directed byDavid Kendall
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Ben Savage

Ben Savage

Cory Matthews

Rider Strong

Rider Strong

Shawn Hunter

Danielle Fishel

Danielle Fishel

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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Alan Matthews

Matthew Lawrence

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Jack Hunter

Trina McGee

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Angela Moore

Maitland Ward

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Rachel McGuire

Lindsay Ridgeway

Lindsay Ridgeway

Morgan Matthews

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David Kendall

David Kendall

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Episode Summary

"Better Than the Average Cory" is episode 5 of Boy Meets World season 6. It scored 7.4/10 from 288 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Kendall, it aired on October 23, 1998.

Next: E6 · Hogs and KissesBest of Season 6