Ep 20. Girl Meets First Date

Riley Matthews is a bubbly and curious teenage girl who is in her first year of middle school. Throughout her life, she has been living in the shadow of her parents. Her father, Cory Matthews, is a history teacher at her school while her mother Topanga Matthews, is a lawyer. Riley has a tight-knit group of friends, including her best friend Maya Hart, the rebellious daughter of a single mother, and Lucas Friar, a new student from Texas.

In the season 1 finale of Girl Meets World, titled "Girl Meets First Date," Riley frets over what to wear on her first date with Lucas. She decides to go with a similar outfit that her mother wore on her first date with her father, complete with a beret. When she shows up at the restaurant, she is surprised to see that Lucas is wearing a similar outfit as well. They both laugh it off and sit down to order.

As they eat, they talk about their interests, their families, and their friends. Lucas mentions that he likes the small town feel of New York City, and Riley agrees. She then tells him about the time she got lost in the city, and Lucas says that he has never been lost before. Riley is impressed, and the two make a bet on who can get lost first.

After dinner, they go to the movies and watch a film about a girl who moves to the big city and falls in love. Riley starts to feel nervous and self-conscious, and Lucas notices. He leans over and whispers in her ear, telling her that he thinks she is beautiful. Riley looks up at him and smiles.

As they leave the theater, Riley starts to win the bet by purposely getting lost, leading them to a fancy restaurant. Lucas is impressed with her sense of adventure. They both agree that the night has been perfect and share a kiss.

The next day at school, Riley tells Maya and Farkle about her date, and they are excited for her. But when Lucas walks into class, Maya gives him the cold shoulder and tells him that he hurt Riley by not asking her out sooner. Lucas apologizes, but Maya still seems upset.

Meanwhile, Farkle wants to find out who his birth mother is and enlists the help of Cory and Topanga. They try to distract him by teaching him a lesson about fate, but Farkle can't shake off his desire to find out the truth.

In the end, Riley realizes that Maya has feelings for Lucas and decides to step back. She tells Lucas that she wants to be friends and open to whatever the future holds for them. Maya admits her feelings to Lucas, but he tells her that he doesn't feel the same way. Farkle lets go of his search for his birth mother, realizing that he has everything he needs with his adopted family and friends.

"Girl Meets First Date" is a heartwarming episode that explores the joys and challenges of first love. It highlights the importance of friendship, honesty, and communication in any relationship. The episode is a fitting end to a successful first season of Girl Meets World, which has captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the world.