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The Best Episodes of Girl Meets World Season 1

Every episode of Girl Meets World Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Girl Meets World Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 16 - Girl Meets Home for the Holidays
    9.3/10(673 votes)

    S1:E16

    The Matthews clan hosts holiday dinner; Riley's grandparents and her Uncle Joshua come over, while Topanga stresses about her cooking skills; Corey's best friend Shawn sees his likeness in Maya and bonds with Riley.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 18 - Girl Meets Master Plan
    8.6/10(369 votes)

    S1:E18

    Maya is celebrating her 14th birthday with Riley and the Matthews but is struggling with the fact that her mom probably won't be able to join them. Meanwhile, Cory and Riley devise a plan to setup Maya's mom with Shawn when he pays a visit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 12 - Girl Meets the Forgotten
    8.4/10(351 votes)

    S1:E12

    When the kids are assigned a special lesson on appreciation, Riley and Maya are forced to work in the school cafeteria while Lucas and Farkle are assigned janitorial duty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 13 - Girl Meets Flaws
    8.4/10(359 votes)

    S1:E13

    A classmate teases Farkle for being different and not fitting in with the crowd.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 20 - Girl Meets First Date
    8.2/10(334 votes)

    S1:E20

    Cory agrees to let Lucas take Riley on a date but only if Maya and Farkle go with them as chaperones.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 4 - Girl Meets Father
    8.1/10(408 votes)

    S1:E4

    Cory struggles with Riley growing up when he learns she'd rather go to the school dance then participate in their yearly tradition of riding the Coney Island roller coaster. Simultaneously, he is dealing with the outcome of giving Maya an "F."

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Randi Barnes

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  7. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 7 - Girl Meets Maya's Mother
    8.1/10(356 votes)

    S1:E7

    When Maya’s artwork is featured at a school event, Riley sees it as an opportunity to help Maya mend her relationship with her mother. Meanwhile, Cory and Topanga get a surprise visit from their childhood friend Minkus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 15 - Girl Meets Brother
    7.9/10(311 votes)

    S1:E15

    Cory and Topanga are going out to celebrate their anniversary and decide to let Riley babysit Auggie for the first time. She enlists Maya's help, which leads Auggie to rebel against the girls.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 2 - Girl Meets Boy
    7.8/10(417 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Michael Jacobs

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  10. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 8 - Girl Meets Smackle
    7.7/10(322 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Smackle, a debate champion from another school who happens to have a crush on Farkle, realizes that he only sees her as an academic rival, she enlists Maya and Riley to give her a makeover.

    Director:Ben Savage
    Writer:April Kelly

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  11. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 9 - Girl Meets 1961
    7.6/10(335 votes)

    S1:E9

    Cory gives the class a living-history assignment that takes the four friends back to New York City in 1961.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 17 - Girl Meets Game Night
    7.6/10(301 votes)

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 5 - Girl Meets the Truth
    7.5/10(335 votes)

    S1:E5

    After Cory teaches a lesson on truth, Riley and Maya struggle with whether or not it was right to lie to Farkle and tell him he’s a good actor and if Maya should keep the locket she found, even though it doesn't belong to her.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Matthew Nelson

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  14. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 6 - Girl Meets Popular
    7.5/10(343 votes)

    S1:E6

    Riley is surprised when she gets invited to a party that doesn’t include Maya. However, once she arrives, she soon learns it’s a party filled with unpopular classmates.

    Director:Jonathan A. Rosenbaum
    Writer:April Kelly

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  15. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 14 - Girl Meets Friendship
    7.5/10(293 votes)

    S1:E14

    When Cory teaches his class about various forms of government, Lucas, Riley and Farkle decide to run against each other for 7th-grade class president.

    Director:John Whitesell
    Writer:Mark Blutman

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  16. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 1 - Girl Meets World
    7.4/10(617 votes)

    S1:E1

    When Maya leads a rebellion in class, Riley joins in to try to be like her - much to her father, Cory's, dismay.

    Director:John Whitesell
    Writer:Michael Jacobs

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  17. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 3 - Girl Meets Sneak Attack
    7.4/10(368 votes)

    S1:E3

    Riley becomes jealous when another girl flirts with Lucas, so she enlists Maya and Farkle's help to learn how to flirt too.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Cindy Fang

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  18. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 10 - Girl Meets Crazy Hat
    7.3/10(300 votes)

    S1:E10

    Cory divides his class into two fake companies for a lesson, one driven by profits and the other by making people happy. Meanwhile, Riley and Maya encounter a lady in the subway who is quite different than they first perceive her to be.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 19 - Girl Meets Farkle's Choice
    7.3/10(291 votes)

    S1:E19

    Farkle has to choose between Riley and Maya as dates to an awards ceremony that he attends annually. Meanwhile, Topanga, Cory, and Auggie have a book club with Auggie's girlfriend, Ava.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Girl Meets World Season 1 Episode 11 - Girl Meets World: of Terror
    6.8/10(319 votes)

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Teresa Kale

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Girl Meets Home for the Holidays" is the best rated episode of "Girl Meets World" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 673 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/5/2014. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Girl Meets Master Plan".