[s1e4] Girl Meets Father -

Topanga helps Cory realize that while traditions change, his role as a father does not. Cory eventually chaperones the dance, where he realizes Maya actually knew the test material but struggled with her confidence.

is the fourth episode of the first season of Girl Meets World , premiering on July 25, 2014 , on Disney Channel. Directed by Joel Zwick, the episode centers on the evolving parent-child bond as Riley matures and Cory struggles to let go of their childhood traditions. Plot Overview

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The episode concludes with Cory initiating a father-daughter dance at the school event, where he dances with both Riley and Maya, signaling his role as a surrogate father figure to Maya. Key Episode Details Description Director Joel Zwick Guest Stars

Simultaneously, Cory gives Maya an "F" on a test about Darwin. This prompts Maya to temporarily quit school, feeling she is a failure and that her father's absence defines her worth.

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Riley wants to attend her first school dance, the "Tick-Tock Shake Your Body Time," which conflicts with her annual tradition of riding the Coney Island Cyclone with Cory. Cory initially views her choice as the "end" of their story, fearing he has nothing left to teach her.