Meets Father: [s1e4] Girl

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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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. is the fourth episode of the first season

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. This prompts Maya to temporarily quit school, feeling

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.

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