Ep 4. Fraternity Row
- TV-PG
- October 24, 1997
- 21 min
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7.4 (222)
In Boy Meets World season 5 episode 4, titled "Fraternity Row," Cory and Shawn decide to pledge a fraternity, much to the dismay of Topanga and their families. As they go through the pledging process, they encounter various challenges and hazing rituals, including sleeping in a haunted house and drinking raw eggs.
Meanwhile, Eric tries to get a job as a mall Santa but ends up causing chaos and getting fired. He then decides to start his own holiday business, with disastrous results.
As the fraternity pledging intensifies, Cory and Shawn begin to feel the pressure and question whether it's worth it. Topanga tries to convince them to leave the fraternity, but they're determined to see it through. However, when they witness a dangerous hazing ritual involving alcohol, they realize they need to stand up for themselves and their beliefs.
In the end, Cory and Shawn decide to quit the fraternity and return to their normal lives. Eric also learns a valuable lesson about entrepreneurship and the importance of honesty and integrity. The episode concludes with the Matthews family celebrating the holiday season together.
"Fraternity Row" tackles themes of peer pressure, hazing, and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs. It also incorporates comedic moments, such as Eric's hilarious attempts at being a mall Santa and the fraternity's outrageous hazing rituals. Overall, this episode showcases the growth and maturity of the main characters as they navigate the challenges of college life.