Random Things You Didn't Know About Boy Meets World (26 items)

(#9) Topanga Was Never Supposed To Be A Main Character

Topanga was originally a fringe character, to be used as a foil for the main characters, but she was too popular for her own good and became one of the stars.
(#13) Angela And Shawn's Relationship Was A Relative First
Interracial relationships like theirs were rare on major network shows that were geared toward young viewers.
(#6) Topanga Wasn't Supposed To Cry During The Finale

In an interview, Danielle Fishel revealed that she was not supposed to cry in her last scene, but knowing that the show had ended, she broke down saying her lines, and they kept it in.
(#4) Rider Strong Was The First And Last Audition

Hundreds of kids signed up to audition for producer Michael Jacobs, hoping to get the role of Shawn. Strong was the first to audition, and Jacobs didn't see anyone else.
(#8) The Cast Had A Favorite Episode

The season five episode that ended up being a cast favorite was "And Then There Was Shawn," which was inspired by '90s horror films. Jennifer Love Hewitt guest-starred and the cast reportedly could barely get through the scenes because they were laughing so hard.
(#24) Cory And Topanga Can't Get Their Story Straight
The story of Cory and Topanga's first meeting varies, happening at a different age and place every time.