Ep 13. The Eskimo

In Boy Meets World season 5 episode 13, titled "The Eskimo," Cory, Shawn, and Topanga are assigned a project on Native Americans by their teacher, Mr. Williams. Despite Cory's initial annoyance at not being able to choose his own partner, he quickly becomes invested in the project when he learns about the Inuit tribe and their way of life.

With Mr. Williams' help, the trio is able to connect with an Inuit elder named Nickuk, who lives in Alaska. They write to him and ask for his insight on the Inuit culture, and to their surprise, he agrees to come to Philadelphia to share his experiences with them.

When Nickuk arrives, the group is fascinated by his tales of hunting, fishing, and surviving in such a harsh climate. However, they soon discover that Nickuk's visit is not just about sharing his culture with them - he is suffering from a potentially fatal illness and has come to Philadelphia to spend his remaining days with his estranged son, who is one of Mr. Williams' former students.

Cory and his friends are touched by Nickuk's story and determined to help him reunite with his son. They organize a surprise meeting between the two and are overjoyed when they reconcile.

Meanwhile, Cory also learns an important lesson about cultural appropriation when he attempts to dress up as an Inuit for a school project, but is gently corrected by Nickuk, who explains that cultures should not be treated like costumes.

Throughout the episode, there are also subplots involving Eric's attempts to win back his girlfriend, Rachel, and Mr. Feeny's struggle with retirement and finding a new sense of purpose.

Overall, "The Eskimo" is a heartwarming episode that explores friendship, family, and the importance of respecting other cultures. It features standout performances from guest star Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman as Nickuk and series regular William Daniels as Mr. Feeny.