[s1e4] Girl Meets Father -

The episode is praised for exploring Maya's background and her feelings regarding her absent father.

In the fourth episode of Girl Meets World , titled Riley Matthews faces the classic "growing up" dilemma when her social life begins to clash with family traditions. Episode Overview Original Air Date: July 25, 2014 Director: Joel Zwick Writer: Randi Barnes [S1E4] Girl Meets Father

Riley wants to attend her first school dance, but the event falls on the same night as her annual tradition of riding the Coney Island roller coaster with her father, Cory. The episode is praised for exploring Maya's background

Riley eventually realizes the importance of her bond with her father. Cory, acting as a chaperone at the dance, initiates a "father-daughter" dance as the final song, inviting both Riley and Maya to join him. Main Cast Rowan Blanchard as Riley Matthews Ben Savage as Cory Matthews Sabrina Carpenter as Maya Hart Danielle Fishel as Topanga Matthews Peyton Meyer as Lucas Friar August Maturo as Auggie Matthews Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle Minkus Notable Highlights Riley eventually realizes the importance of her bond