Boy Meets World (TV Series)

Father Knows Less (1993)

Ben Savage: Cory Matthews

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Quotes 

• Alan Matthews : Hey, Cory. Cory. Phillies are playing on the west coast and Schilling's going into the seventh inning with a no-hitter against the Dodgers. You too tired to come down and watch the rest of the game with me?

  Cory Matthews : What, are you new here?

  Alan Matthews : [to Eric]  The Phillies got a no-hitter going. Want to come down and watch the game with me and Cory?

  Eric Matthews : [half asleep]  I can't. I'm... I'm naked and I'm taking a math test.

• Cory Matthews : Thanks for waking me up, Dad.

  Alan Matthews : Hey, wouldn't be this much fun without you. Uh, don't tell Mom.

  Cory Matthews : Mom's not in on this?

  Alan Matthews : No, no, no. This is kind of a guy secret. Well, a father-son bonding.

  [Alan looks at his watch] 

  Alan Matthews : Your mother can *never* find out about this.

• Alan Matthews : I was thinking I'll go have a talk with Mr. Feeny. I'll explain it to him, get him to let Cory take a make up test.

  Amy Matthews : Oh, I'm so glad. Because until you do, you're grounded.

  Cory Matthews : Does that really work? Can she ground you?

  Alan Matthews : ...In certain ways, yes.

• Alan Matthews : So, am I still grounded?

  Amy Matthews : We'll talk about it.

  Alan Matthews : Hey, that's good! With talk, I can get anywhere.

  Cory Matthews : [grins]  He's not coming back here tonight.

• George Feeny : Cory may not take the make up test. The F stands.

  Alan Matthews : I thought you said you understand.

  George Feeny : I do understand. But understanding and condoning are two entirely separate concepts.

  Alan Matthews : So you're going to fail a boy for spending time with his father?

  George Feeny : In my 35 years of teaching, I've heard every excuse imaginable for why somebody fails a test. What's my excuse? If somewhere down the line, a child fails at something because I once abrogated my responsibility to impart knowledge.

  [Alan looks at Cory] 

  Cory Matthews : I've gotta listen to this everyday.

• George Feeny : Care to join me for a drink?

  Cory Matthews : [confused]  Uh, sure.

  George Feeny : Help yourself.

  Cory Matthews : [takes a sip]  Hey! This is apple juice!

  George Feeny : Oh, gee. I must have left it in there too long