[s4e14] Wheels May 2026

The chemistry between William Russ (Alan) and Ben Savage is at its peak here. The episode perfectly captures the specific anxiety of turning 16.

The episode centers on Cory’s 16th birthday. Naturally, he expects the ultimate rite of passage: his driver’s license. However, the celebration is derailed when Alan forgets to sign Cory up for the test, leading to a heated conflict. The drama escalates into a "courtroom" showdown at the kitchen table, presided over by a judge played by (famous for playing the father in The Wonder Years ). Why It Works: The Meta-Crossover [S4E14] Wheels

4/5 stars. A quintessential Boy Meets World episode that uses a simple premise to deliver a timeless lesson about growing up. The chemistry between William Russ (Alan) and Ben

The casting of Dan Lauria is a brilliant meta-nod, as Ben Savage’s real-life brother, Fred Savage, starred in The Wonder Years . Fans on Reddit often highlight the courtroom scenes as a series high point, noting that the judge’s advice—telling Alan to cherish the time while Cory is still a kid—feels incredibly poignant. Naturally, he expects the ultimate rite of passage: