10 Years Ago Today, "Boy Meets World" Ended - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-05-2010, 12:15 AM

May 5th 2000 - The final episode of "Boy Meets World" aired on ABC

"Brave New World"

Two part episode:Cory wrestles with his fear of moving to New York for Topanga's internship, triggering, in flashbacks, a host of memories. When he finally opts to take Manhattan, it turns out that Shawn, Jack, Rachel, and Eric have all made big moving plans of their own (Angela moved to Europe in the last episode). But before anyone leaves town, the crew makes one last stop: Mr. Feeny's classroom. There, the teacher offers them one last bit of advice before they go out and meet the world: "Believe in yourselves. Dream. Try. Do good." Eric tells Mr. Feeny to admit that he loves them, but he refuses. They each share a tearful goodbye with their mentor, and leave. The series ends with Mr. Feeny saying to the empty classroom: "I love you all. Class dismissed."

DSfan · 05-07-2010, 11:55 PM

I still think the episode "The War" should have been the series finale, and believe it actually was intended to be so by the producer. That was a great 2-part episode that was very emotional.

Cliff Barnes · 05-08-2010, 10:38 AM

I remember watching the finale when it aired, even though I had not watched the show in years. It was and still is extremely touching and moving, definitely one of the best last episodes of a show. Feeny in the class with the guys is just pure genius. I don't know if there will ever be a reunion show, believe me I would love to see one or two or as many as they'd like, but if they never do at least the show had a great ending-an honor many other good shows that I like even better didn't get.

spunkygirl · 05-09-2010, 02:21 PM

Nah this was the perfect last episode, the war didn't have enough closure to it(nor did Seven the Hard Way).

I remember watching the final episode

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 05-24-2010, 11:41 PM

It was a great way to end the show, imo. Lots of shows don't get a good send-off like that.

And ten years means it's time: I'd love to see a reunion show/movie/anything.

bh7812 · 06-20-2010, 09:17 PM

I feel how they ended the show was excellent. The final scene of the series being in the exact same place the very first scene of the series was in-their old grade school classroom-was brilliant. It was a proper send off and I think they did it right,

Anthony33 · 09-13-2010, 09:34 PM

Agreed, Boy Meets World had a great series finale. I remember for me that was officially the end of the TGIF lineup, although ABC probably hadn't been calling it TGIF for a while already. My TV fandom sort of fell apart aftet this too because after 2000, most new shows I really like tend to get cancelled early WITHOUT getting a proper ending (Titus, The Fugitive w/Tim Daly, Dark Angel, Reaper, Life, etc.)

I remember checking out BMW sites at the time. I don't know if any of those fan sites are still around anymore but rememer a woman that ran one of the sites did reviews for all the episodes. She raised a good point about the finale too. They should've showed the final curtain call on TV, as most sitcoms with a live audience tend to do. That's the only thing I would want done differently about it. Maybe on a DVD release of Season 7? That'd be a cool extra to have on a Season 7 set no?

KonfusionFTC · 09-17-2010, 03:46 AM

i wish it never ended. one of my favorite shows

spunkygirl · 09-17-2010, 08:56 AM

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I still think the episode "The War" should have been the series finale, and believe it actually was intended to be so by the producer. That was a great 2-part episode that was very emotional.

I'm curious as to why? It didn't have closure, it didn't feel like the end and think of all the good stuff we'd have missed if that had been the end. I think "Brave New World" was perfect as the finale. It gave us closure

Yeah it was supposed to be the finale, but then ABC extended the season

DSfan · 09-19-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragonflies

I'm curious as to why? It didn't have closure, it didn't feel like the end and think of all the good stuff we'd have missed if that had been the end. I think "Brave New World" was perfect as the finale. It gave us closure

Yeah it was supposed to be the finale, but then ABC extended the season

I agree that "Brave New World" gave a bit more closure but I have to agree that I liked "The War" as the finale.

There was no other episode of the series where I felt more into the show and characters. It was so heartbreaking seeing that scene of them in the future not being friends anymore - especially how we weren't sure if it was a truthful sequence of the future or just a sort of "thought" scene.

So, in terms of feeling emotionally connected to the show "The War" was better but for closure purposes "Brave New World."

basement_artie · 05-22-2011, 02:43 AM

Now we are looking at a little over 11 years. You know us 90s kids are getting old when our favorite shows have ended 10-15+ years ago.

Full House 17 years ago
Fresh Prince 15 years ago
Step By Step 14 years ago
Family Matters 13 years ago
Sabrina the Teenage Witch 8 years ago
Home Improvement 12 years ago
Seinfeld 13 years ago
Walker, Texas Ranger 10 years ago

Even some of the 2000 shows....
That 70s Show 5 years ago
King of Queens 4 Years ago
Yes, Dear 5 years ago
Monk 1 1/2 years ago

P.S. Can't wait for seasons 6 and 7 because it's been a while since I have watched those.

dave insinga · 06-03-2011, 04:41 PM

that was a great ending and i don't think it could have been any better.CLASS DISMISSED

Anthony33 · 06-04-2011, 02:23 PM

How many of you guys are enjoying the DVDs? What seasons are you up to? I have Season 5 on the way from Amazon. I can't wait to get Season 6 this summer.

boniface605 · 01-14-2012, 12:21 PM

It's not often that you see a show "end well". Or, end the way that it should/intended.

angelachicken · 05-07-2012, 12:43 PM

I sure miss this kind of show now that my kids are watching TV, it seems there is nothing of this quality that even compares now a days.

05-05-2010, 12:15 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	10 Years Ago Today, "Boy Meets World" Ended May 5th 2000 - The final episode of "Boy Meets World" aired on ABC "Brave New World" Two part episode:Cory wrestles with his fear of moving to New York for Topanga's internship, triggering, in flashbacks, a host of memories. When he finally opts to take Manhattan, it turns out that Shawn, Jack, Rachel, and Eric have all made big moving plans of their own (Angela moved to Europe in the last episode). But before anyone leaves town, the crew makes one last stop: Mr. Feeny's classroom. There, the teacher offers them one last bit of advice before they go out and meet the world: "Believe in yourselves. Dream. Try. Do good." Eric tells Mr. Feeny to admit that he loves them, but he refuses. They each share a tearful goodbye with their mentor, and leave. The series ends with Mr. Feeny saying to the empty classroom: "I love you all. Class dismissed."
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05-24-2010, 11:41 PM	#5
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	It was a great way to end the show, imo. Lots of shows don't get a good send-off like that. And ten years means it's time: I'd love to see a reunion show/movie/anything.
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06-03-2011, 04:41 PM	#12
dave insinga Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 19, 2005 Posts: 590	yep i remember waiting till it was over to go out that was a great ending and i don't think it could have been any better.CLASS DISMISSED

05-07-2010, 11:55 PM	#2
DSfan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,204	I still think the episode "The War" should have been the series finale, and believe it actually was intended to be so by the producer. That was a great 2-part episode that was very emotional.

05-08-2010, 10:38 AM	#3
Cliff Barnes Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 09, 2005 Posts: 163	I remember watching the finale when it aired, even though I had not watched the show in years. It was and still is extremely touching and moving, definitely one of the best last episodes of a show. Feeny in the class with the guys is just pure genius. I don't know if there will ever be a reunion show, believe me I would love to see one or two or as many as they'd like, but if they never do at least the show had a great ending-an honor many other good shows that I like even better didn't get.

05-09-2010, 02:21 PM	#4
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Nah this was the perfect last episode, the war didn't have enough closure to it(nor did Seven the Hard Way). I remember watching the final episode

06-20-2010, 09:17 PM	#6
bh7812 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 272	I feel how they ended the show was excellent. The final scene of the series being in the exact same place the very first scene of the series was in-their old grade school classroom-was brilliant. It was a proper send off and I think they did it right,

09-13-2010, 09:34 PM	#7
Anthony33 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Posts: 408	Agreed, Boy Meets World had a great series finale. I remember for me that was officially the end of the TGIF lineup, although ABC probably hadn't been calling it TGIF for a while already. My TV fandom sort of fell apart aftet this too because after 2000, most new shows I really like tend to get cancelled early WITHOUT getting a proper ending (Titus, The Fugitive w/Tim Daly, Dark Angel, Reaper, Life, etc.) I remember checking out BMW sites at the time. I don't know if any of those fan sites are still around anymore but rememer a woman that ran one of the sites did reviews for all the episodes. She raised a good point about the finale too. They should've showed the final curtain call on TV, as most sitcoms with a live audience tend to do. That's the only thing I would want done differently about it. Maybe on a DVD release of Season 7? That'd be a cool extra to have on a Season 7 set no?

09-17-2010, 03:46 AM	#8
KonfusionFTC Cobra Kai Never Dies Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,381	i wish it never ended. one of my favorite shows

05-22-2011, 02:43 AM	#11
basement_artie Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 146	Now we are looking at a little over 11 years. You know us 90s kids are getting old when our favorite shows have ended 10-15+ years ago. Full House 17 years ago Fresh Prince 15 years ago Step By Step 14 years ago Family Matters 13 years ago Sabrina the Teenage Witch 8 years ago Home Improvement 12 years ago Seinfeld 13 years ago Walker, Texas Ranger 10 years ago Even some of the 2000 shows.... That 70s Show 5 years ago King of Queens 4 Years ago Yes, Dear 5 years ago Monk 1 1/2 years ago P.S. Can't wait for seasons 6 and 7 because it's been a while since I have watched those.

06-04-2011, 02:23 PM	#13
Anthony33 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Posts: 408	How many of you guys are enjoying the DVDs? What seasons are you up to? I have Season 5 on the way from Amazon. I can't wait to get Season 6 this summer.

01-14-2012, 12:21 PM	#14
boniface605 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 28, 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 17	It's not often that you see a show "end well". Or, end the way that it should/intended.

05-07-2012, 12:43 PM	#15
angelachicken Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 15, 2012 Location: Halifax Posts: 10	I sure miss this kind of show now that my kids are watching TV, it seems there is nothing of this quality that even compares now a days.