When Cory learns that the geography-bee winner will get to be a batboy at the World Series, he maps out a plan to participate.

Cory's well-intentioned gift for Shawn is less than well received.

Cory and Shawn find their plans thwarted when Mr. Feeny subs for their baby sitter.

Cory is utterly surprised when he learns that he has been invited to a party by one of the school's most popular girls, Melissa, but Shawn hasn't.

Meanwhile, Alan thinks he's getting old.

Cory vows never to date again after he can't find the courage to kiss Topanga at a party.

Cory and Shawn have a choice: help Frankie woo the girl he likes, or die. It seems like a no brainer until they realize that the girl was Harley's girlfriend.

Meanwhile, Alan makes the mistake of getting Amy a trash compacter for their anniversary.

When a girl refuses to go out with him, Shawn decides to live up to his reputation, and begins hanging out with Harley.

As Cory is feeling insecure about his hair, Topanga shows him that appearance is meaningless, and she proves so by cutting off some of her own locks, a decision she quickly regrets.

Cory and Shawn feel their families should spend Thanksgiving together, but everyone else thinks it's a foul idea.