Girl Meets World
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Girl Meets World is an American comedy television series created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly that premiered on Disney Channel on June 27, 2014. The series ran for three seasons, consisting of 72 episodes, and concluded on January 20, 2017. The series is a spinoff of Boy Meets World and stars Rowan Blanchard, Ben Savage, Sabrina Carpenter, Peyton Meyer, August Maturo, Danielle Fishel, and Corey Fogelmanis. The series centers around the life of Riley and her friends and family, particularly their school life, in which Cory is their history teacher. Riley shares a strong relationship with her best friend Maya Hart, who assists her in learning to cope with social and personal issues of adolescence. Several Boy Meets World cast members reprise their roles in the series.
Infobox
Genre
Comedy
Created by
Michael Jacobs & April Kelly
Starring
mw- Rowan Blanchard Ben Savage Sabrina Carpenter Peyton Meyer August Maturo Danielle Fishel Corey Fogelmanis
Theme music composer
Matthew Tishler Maria Christensen Shridhar Solanki
Opening theme
"Take On the World"by Rowan BlanchardSabrina Carpenter
Composer
Ray Colcord
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
3
No. of episodes
72 (list of episodes)
Executive producer
Michael Jacobs
Producer
Randi Barnes
Camera setup
Multi-camera
Running time
20–24 minutes
Production companies
Michael Jacobs Productions It's a Laugh Productions
Network
Disney Channel
Release
June 27, 2014 (2014-06-27) –January 20, 2017 (2017-01-20)
Tables
First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
20
Episodes
June 27, 2014 (2014-06-27)
Originally released
March 27, 2015 (2015-03-27)
Special
Special
Season
Special
Episodes
April 17, 2015 (2015-04-17)
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
30
Episodes
May 11, 2015 (2015-05-11)
Originally released
March 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)
3
3
Season
3
Episodes
21
Episodes
June 3, 2016 (2016-06-03)
Originally released
January 20, 2017 (2017-01-20)
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 20 | June 27, 2014 (2014-06-27) | March 27, 2015 (2015-03-27) | |
| Special | April 17, 2015 (2015-04-17) | |||
| 2 | 30 | May 11, 2015 (2015-05-11) | March 11, 2016 (2016-03-11) | |
| 3 | 21 | June 3, 2016 (2016-06-03) | January 20, 2017 (2017-01-20) | |
mw- Viewership and ratings per season of Girl Meets World · Reception › Ratings
Date
Date
Season
Date
Episodes
Viewers(millions)
First aired
Date
First aired
Viewers(millions)
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
20
First aired
June 27, 2014 (2014-06-27)
First aired
5.16
Last aired
March 27, 2015 (2015-03-27)
Last aired
2.28
Avg. viewers(millions)
2.74
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
30
First aired
May 11, 2015 (2015-05-11)
First aired
2.05
Last aired
March 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)
Last aired
1.70
Avg. viewers(millions)
2.28
3
3
Season
3
Episodes
21
First aired
June 3, 2016 (2016-06-03)
First aired
1.89
Last aired
January 20, 2017 (2017-01-20)
Last aired
1.64
Avg. viewers(millions)
1.70
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired | Avg. viewers(millions) | ||
| Date | Viewers(millions) | Date | Viewers(millions) | |||
| 1 | 20 | June 27, 2014 (2014-06-27) | 5.16 | March 27, 2015 (2015-03-27) | 2.28 | 2.74 |
| 2 | 30 | May 11, 2015 (2015-05-11) | 2.05 | March 11, 2016 (2016-03-11) | 1.70 | 2.28 |
| 3 | 21 | June 3, 2016 (2016-06-03) | 1.89 | January 20, 2017 (2017-01-20) | 1.64 | 1.70 |
· Reception › Awards and nominations
2014
2014
Year
2014
Award
Teen Choice Awards
Category
Choice Summer TV Show
Recipient
Girl Meets World
Result
Nominated
2015
2015
Year
2015
Award
Writers Guild of America Award
Category
Children's Script - Episodic and Specials
Recipient
Matthew Nelson for "Girl Meets 1961"
Result
Nominated
Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
Year
Teen Choice Awards
Award
Choice TV Show: Comedy
Category
Girl Meets World
Recipient
Nominated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Year
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Award
Outstanding Children's Program
Category
Girl Meets World
Recipient
Nominated
2016
2016
Year
2016
Award
Writers Guild of America Award
Category
Children's Script - Episodic and Specials
Recipient
Mark Blutman for "Girl Meets I Am Farkle"
Result
Nominated
Kids' Choice Awards
Kids' Choice Awards
Year
Kids' Choice Awards
Award
Favorite TV Show
Category
Girl Meets World
Recipient
Nominated
Artios Awards
Artios Awards
Year
Artios Awards
Award
Children's Pilot and Series (Live Action)
Category
Girl Meets World
Recipient
Won
Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
Year
Teen Choice Awards
Award
Choice Summer TV Show
Category
Girl Meets World
Recipient
Nominated
Kids Choice Awards Mexico
Kids Choice Awards Mexico
Year
Kids Choice Awards Mexico
Award
Favorite International Program
Category
Girl Meets World
Recipient
Nominated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Year
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Award
Outstanding Children's Program
Category
Girl Meets World
Recipient
Nominated
2017
2017
Year
2017
Award
Writers Guild of America Award
Category
Children's Script - Episodic and Specials
Recipient
Joshua Jacobs & Michael Jacobs for "Girl Meets Commonism"
Result
Nominated
Producers Guild of America Award
Producers Guild of America Award
Year
Producers Guild of America Award
Award
Outstanding Children's Program
Category
Girl Meets World (Season 2, Season 3)
Recipient
Nominated
Humanitas Prize
Humanitas Prize
Year
Humanitas Prize
Award
Children's Live Action
Category
Matthew Nelson for "Girl Meets the Forgiveness Project"
Recipient
Nominated
Kids' Choice Awards
Kids' Choice Awards
Year
Kids' Choice Awards
Award
Favorite TV Show (Kids)
Category
Girl Meets World
Recipient
Nominated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Year
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Award
Outstanding Children's Program
Category
Girl Meets World
Recipient
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| 2014 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Show | Girl Meets World | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Writers Guild of America Award | Children's Script - Episodic and Specials | Matthew Nelson for "Girl Meets 1961" | Nominated | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Show: Comedy | Girl Meets World | Nominated | ||
| Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Children's Program | Girl Meets World | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Writers Guild of America Award | Children's Script - Episodic and Specials | Mark Blutman for "Girl Meets I Am Farkle" | Nominated | |
| Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show | Girl Meets World | Nominated | ||
| Artios Awards | Children's Pilot and Series (Live Action) | Girl Meets World | Won | ||
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Show | Girl Meets World | Nominated | ||
| Kids Choice Awards Mexico | Favorite International Program | Girl Meets World | Nominated | ||
| Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Children's Program | Girl Meets World | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Writers Guild of America Award | Children's Script - Episodic and Specials | Joshua Jacobs & Michael Jacobs for "Girl Meets Commonism" | Nominated | |
| Producers Guild of America Award | Outstanding Children's Program | Girl Meets World (Season 2, Season 3) | Nominated | ||
| Humanitas Prize | Children's Live Action | Matthew Nelson for "Girl Meets the Forgiveness Project" | Nominated | ||
| Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show (Kids) | Girl Meets World | Nominated | ||
| Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Children's Program | Girl Meets World | Nominated |
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