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Boy Meets World Star Settles Episode Debate
1 Nov
Summary
- Danielle Fishel confirmed 'And Then There Was Shawn' is considered a holiday episode.
- The episode aired in February but is a horror homage, not a Halloween one.
- Cast members and fans alike view it as a standout spooky installment.
Danielle Fishel has definitively addressed the long-standing debate about the "Boy Meets World" episode "And Then There Was Shawn." The actress stated that both she and her former costars consider the iconic installment a holiday episode, despite its February 1998 broadcast date.
The season 5 episode, a parody of late '90s horror films, sees the main characters in detention. It gained popularity for its clever references to movies like "Scream" and its suspenseful, dream-like sequence where characters meet various fates.
Despite its non-October airdate, "And Then There Was Shawn" has frequently been recognized on "best Halloween episodes" lists. Fishel noted that the cast often wonders about its holiday classification, but agrees it evokes a strong spooky vibe.
Cast members, including Rider Strong and Will Friedle, have also discussed the episode on their "Pod Meets World" podcast. They highlighted its jarring impact on younger viewers who tuned into the family-friendly TGIF block expecting a typical episode, only to find a suspenseful slasher parody.
While "And Then There Was Shawn" is the most celebrated spooky episode, "Boy Meets World" did feature other Halloween-themed installments. These include "Boys II Mensa," "Who's Afraid of Cory Wolf," and "The Witches of Pennbrook."
