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Character Bio
The elder brother of Cory. Early on in the show Eric is portrayed as a suave and popular kid, this contrasts with Cory, who has trouble finding his niche in school. Eric's character devolves from a suave elder brother to an irrational moron serving as comic relief. When Eric struggles to get into college, Mr. Feeny is the one who teaches Eric many lessons and eventually puts him on the right track again. Eric views Mr. Feeny as a mentor, and as a running joke in the series he often stands outside Mr. Feeny’s fence shouting for Feeny to come out. Though Eric’s own friends are rarely seen or mentioned, he develops a closeness with Cory and his friends. A common, recurring theme is that Eric is far smarter and savvier than he appears and has hidden, untapped potential, and is often impressing his friends and family who underestimate him. He ultimately ends up moving to New York along with Cory, Shawn and Topanga, following his graduation from college.
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Eric Matthews Quotes
![]() | Season 7 / Episode 23: - Brave New World (2) Eric Matthews: [to Mr. Feeny] I don't know what's going to happen to me. But I do know that I'm going to be a good person who cares about people. And I blame *you* for that. |
![]() | Season 7 / Episode 23: - Brave New World (2) George Feeny: What? Cory Matthews: We're leaving. George Feeny: I know Topanga Lawrence-Matthews: We wanted to know if you had anything left to teach us. George Feeny: No. My work with you is done. Shawn Hunter: I don't know. That's pretty scary. Going into a whole new world. George Feeny: And you are ready to go into that world. Eric Matthews: Even me? George Feeny: Even you. Believe in yourselves. Dream. Try. Do good. Topanga Lawrence-Matthews: Don't you mean do well? George Feeny: No I mean do good. Eric Matthews: Well, I guess there's just one thing left then. Tell us you love us. George Feeny: Now look. If there is one thing I've taught you it is that there is a line between teacher and student that must never be crossed Eric Matthews: Tell us you love us. George Feeny: I regard all my students equally. Shawn Hunter: Oh, you know we're your favorites. Cory Matthews: Come on Feeny. You haven't even talked to another student for seven years. I mean that... Eric Matthews: Tell us you love us! George Feeny: I surely will not. Eric Matthews: Okay for you then. Topanga Lawrence-Matthews: [She stands up in tears and hugs Mr. Feeny] I will never forget you. You were more of a father to me then my own dad. Shawn Hunter: [Also crying] You, uh, you never give up on me. Never once. I'm not going to forget you. You're the best person I know. Eric Matthews: I don't know what's going to happen to me. But I do know that I'm going to be a good person who cares about people. And I blame *you* for that. |
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