Boy Meets World

The main character. In the early seasons of the show he is portrayed as a slacker who is intelligent and capable, but doesn’t pay attention in class. Throughout the later years his “slacker” tendencies diminish, and instead he seems more neurotic. Despite his trademark neuroses and paranoia, Cory is usually perceived to be the most level-headed member of the main cast. In fact, Cory’s relationships with his best friend Shawn and his brother Eric, revolve around Cory frequently keeping the both of them from making immature decisions. From season 2 onward, Cory openly expresses his feelings for Topanga. It is explained in ‘A Long Walk to Pittsburgh’ that although he teased her during the first season, “she was the girl [he] sat up at night thinking about.” Throughout his on-and-off relationship with Topanga, Cory is found in troubled situations when he is with other women. He had his first kiss with Topanga in season 1 episode, 'Cory's Alternative Friends,' and in the 7th season they got married. Cory strives to make sure that he and his friends will grow old together. His actual name is Cornelius, as revealed in the series finale (Mr. Feeny calls him by it to which Cory quickly shushes him by saying "Shh, Mr. Feeny! Not even Topanga knows that!").