Father | [s1e4] Girl Meets

In the fourth episode of Girl Meets World , titled Riley Matthews faces the classic "growing up" dilemma when her social life begins to clash with family traditions. Episode Overview Original Air Date: July 25, 2014 Director: Joel Zwick Writer: Randi Barnes

The closing scene, where Cory dances with both girls, solidifies his role as a father figure for Maya. Girl Meets World: Complete Series Retrospective [S1E4] Girl Meets Father

Critics have noted that this episode elevated the series by presenting more complex, realistic emotional stakes compared to earlier installments. In the fourth episode of Girl Meets World

Riley eventually realizes the importance of her bond with her father. Cory, acting as a chaperone at the dance, initiates a "father-daughter" dance as the final song, inviting both Riley and Maya to join him. Main Cast Rowan Blanchard as Riley Matthews Ben Savage as Cory Matthews Sabrina Carpenter as Maya Hart Danielle Fishel as Topanga Matthews Peyton Meyer as Lucas Friar August Maturo as Auggie Matthews Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle Minkus Notable Highlights Riley eventually realizes the importance of her bond

Riley wants to attend her first school dance, but the event falls on the same night as her annual tradition of riding the Coney Island roller coaster with her father, Cory.

The episode is praised for exploring Maya's background and her feelings regarding her absent father.