15. Breaking Up is Really, Really Hard to Do

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Cory intends to find a casual date for an upcoming couples' party but accidentally locks himself into a committed, long-term relationship with Wendy. Recognizing that Cory is quickly becoming overwhelmed, Shawn nudges him to end the relationship before it goes on too long. However, Cory completely lacks the nerve to dump her. To Cory, Wendy behaves as if she is insane; she rapidly escalates the relationship by visiting his house to cook meals with his mother, buying him pairs of socks, and aggressively planning out their entire summer itinerary. Paralyzed by the fear of her intense emotional reaction, Cory begins to dread that they will remain stuck together forever.When Cory finally musters the courage to end the relationship, Wendy completely catches him off guard by breaking up with him first, calmly explaining that she simply feels they have grown apart. While Cory is initially thrilled to have his freedom back, his relief quickly morphs into intense insecurity as he struggles to comprehend how she could move on from him so easily. Meanwhile, Eric risks failing his driving test due to his extreme overconfidence. Mr. Feeny stepped in to serve as his strict driving inspector, executing a series of rigorous over-the-shoulder tests that successfully humble Eric and force him to take his driver education seriously Guest stars: Jason Marsden as Jason, Jessica Wesson as Wendy, Katy Barnhill as Lori, Katie Jane Johnston as Bonnie, Musetta Vander as Dominique Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence