TV shows
Check out these TV episodes that discuss, portray or deal with college and college life in some way.
boy meets world episodes
"Learning to fly"
Season 4, Episode 22 “Learning to Fly” (1997)
Eric passes up an interview at Pennbrook in favor of visiting Beach State. Cory and
Topanga want to go with him but Topanga's aunt refuses to let her be alone with
Cory for a weekend. Cory and Eric go to the college visit alone and Eric realizes he
has a difficult decision to make about the future. When Cory discovers that Topanga
had a different reason for not accompanying him on the visit, Cory has a tough
decision to make as well.
Eric passes up an interview at Pennbrook in favor of visiting Beach State. Cory and
Topanga want to go with him but Topanga's aunt refuses to let her be alone with
Cory for a weekend. Cory and Eric go to the college visit alone and Eric realizes he
has a difficult decision to make about the future. When Cory discovers that Topanga
had a different reason for not accompanying him on the visit, Cory has a tough
decision to make as well.
"it's not you...it's me"
Season 5, Episode 3 “It’s Not You…It’s Me” (1997)
Shawn has a hard time with the news that Cory applied to Stanford, a school Shawn
could never get into. Shawn starts to suspect he and Cory are going to grow apart
and decides to end their friendship sooner rather than later.
Shawn has a hard time with the news that Cory applied to Stanford, a school Shawn
could never get into. Shawn starts to suspect he and Cory are going to grow apart
and decides to end their friendship sooner rather than later.
"Fraternity Row"
Season 5, Episode 4 “Fraternity Row” (1997)
Trying to get acquainted and accustomed to college life, Eric and Jack decide
that instead of joining a fraternity, they should throw their own fraternity party.
Meanwhile, Shawn sneaks into a college Philosophy course which puts him at odds
with Mr. Feeny.
Trying to get acquainted and accustomed to college life, Eric and Jack decide
that instead of joining a fraternity, they should throw their own fraternity party.
Meanwhile, Shawn sneaks into a college Philosophy course which puts him at odds
with Mr. Feeny.
"ain't college great?"
Season 6, Episode 3 “Ain’t College Great?” (1998)
On the first day of college, an ambitious Cory fills his schedule with tough courses
but quickly cracks under the pressure and flees to Mr. Feeny's side in Wyoming.
Meanwhile, Eric tries to be more sensitive so Rachel will be attracted to him.
On the first day of college, an ambitious Cory fills his schedule with tough courses
but quickly cracks under the pressure and flees to Mr. Feeny's side in Wyoming.
Meanwhile, Eric tries to be more sensitive so Rachel will be attracted to him.
Friday Night Lights episodes
"expectations"
Season 5, Episode 1 “Expectations” (2010)
Julie Taylor prepares to go away to college. Mrs. Taylor digs into her new job as the
guidance counselor at East Dillon and Coach Taylor poaches a basketball player for
his team as the East Dillon Lions prepare for a pre-season game against the Croft
Cowboys, last year's Texas State champs.
Julie Taylor prepares to go away to college. Mrs. Taylor digs into her new job as the
guidance counselor at East Dillon and Coach Taylor poaches a basketball player for
his team as the East Dillon Lions prepare for a pre-season game against the Croft
Cowboys, last year's Texas State champs.
"on the outside looking in"
Season 5, Episode 2 “On the Outside Looking In” (2010)
Julie starts her college classes and meets an interesting teaching assistant. Tammy
Taylor has trouble fitting in with the East Dillon teaching staff. Luke Cafferty's tackle
from the last game is questioned. Coach Taylor finds that he's now on the outside
and set a new goal. Jess and Vince hit a bump in their relationship.
Julie starts her college classes and meets an interesting teaching assistant. Tammy
Taylor has trouble fitting in with the East Dillon teaching staff. Luke Cafferty's tackle
from the last game is questioned. Coach Taylor finds that he's now on the outside
and set a new goal. Jess and Vince hit a bump in their relationship.
90210
"multiple choices"
Season 2, Episode 19 “Multiple Choices "(2010)
The gang is preparing for the SAT's when Silver disagrees with Teddy's decision to
skip college to focus on his tennis career and things grow even more tense when
she meets his movie star father, Spence. As a result of falsely accusing her faculty
adviser of sexual harassment, Naomi is now required to complete community
service and publicly apologizes to her peers for the trouble she has caused.
The gang is preparing for the SAT's when Silver disagrees with Teddy's decision to
skip college to focus on his tennis career and things grow even more tense when
she meets his movie star father, Spence. As a result of falsely accusing her faculty
adviser of sexual harassment, Naomi is now required to complete community
service and publicly apologizes to her peers for the trouble she has caused.
"up in smoke"
Season 4, Episode 1 “Up in Smoke” (2011)
Naomi has spent the summer dealing with the shocking news of her pregnancy and
quickly discovers she doesn't have the status at college that she did in high school.
Annie receives some unexpected news that keeps her in town, while Liam returns
from his summer away ready to commit to Annie. Dixon finds himself without a
roommate or a place to live, while an unexpected visitor tests Navid and Silver's
relationship after they move in together. Adrianna comes back to town looking for
redemption, which she soon learns will be hard to earn back. Ivy and Raj struggle to
deal...
Naomi has spent the summer dealing with the shocking news of her pregnancy and
quickly discovers she doesn't have the status at college that she did in high school.
Annie receives some unexpected news that keeps her in town, while Liam returns
from his summer away ready to commit to Annie. Dixon finds himself without a
roommate or a place to live, while an unexpected visitor tests Navid and Silver's
relationship after they move in together. Adrianna comes back to town looking for
redemption, which she soon learns will be hard to earn back. Ivy and Raj struggle to
deal...
"Rush Hour"
Season 4, Episode 2 "Rush Hour"(2011)
Naomi and Annie rush a popular sorority; Jeremy has a secret that shocks Annie; Liam follows through with plans for the bar and hosts an unexpected guest; Dixon's new roommate could be trouble; and Navid and Silver turn to Adrianna for help finding Leila.
Naomi and Annie rush a popular sorority; Jeremy has a secret that shocks Annie; Liam follows through with plans for the bar and hosts an unexpected guest; Dixon's new roommate could be trouble; and Navid and Silver turn to Adrianna for help finding Leila.
"Greek tragedy"
Season 4, Episode 3 “Greek Tragedy”(2011)
Annie tries to raise cash for her sorority dues; Naomi finds unlikely allies for her battle against Holly; Liam learns something about Adrianna that changes his opinion of her; Ivy rages at her friends for their ambivalence; and Navid must neutralize his uncle's attempts to undermine Shirazi Studios.
Annie tries to raise cash for her sorority dues; Naomi finds unlikely allies for her battle against Holly; Liam learns something about Adrianna that changes his opinion of her; Ivy rages at her friends for their ambivalence; and Navid must neutralize his uncle's attempts to undermine Shirazi Studios.
The o.c
"the game plan"
Season 3, Episode 8 “The Game Plan” (2005)
Ryan, Summer, Seth, and Marissa think about what they'd like to do with their lives
as they compile their college applications, but they run across several obstacles.
Seth decides against going to Berkley in San Francisco, and decides on Brown
University, but cannot bring himself to tell his father. Summer wants to attend a
college in Arizona, but when she sees Seth wants to move to a college back east, she
decides to attend, only to run into Taylor whom takes the sole remaining application
to Brown. Ryan does not know where he might go to college, while Marissa is persuaded to attend despite knowing her bad reputation.
Ryan, Summer, Seth, and Marissa think about what they'd like to do with their lives
as they compile their college applications, but they run across several obstacles.
Seth decides against going to Berkley in San Francisco, and decides on Brown
University, but cannot bring himself to tell his father. Summer wants to attend a
college in Arizona, but when she sees Seth wants to move to a college back east, she
decides to attend, only to run into Taylor whom takes the sole remaining application
to Brown. Ryan does not know where he might go to college, while Marissa is persuaded to attend despite knowing her bad reputation.
"the day after tomorrow"
Season 3, Episode 20 “The Day After Tomorrow” (2006)
When college acceptance and rejection letters are received, the kids must consider
what path they are going to follow. Summer is accepted into Brown University,
whereas Seth is not. Not wanting to hold back Summer from such an grand
opportunity, Seth lies by telling Summer and everyone that he got accepted into
Brown, and begins to treat Summer badly. Ryan and Sadie try to decide what Ryan
will do after high school when he is accepted into Berkeley. Marissa is also accepted
into Berkely, but does not know if she wants to leave Newport.
When college acceptance and rejection letters are received, the kids must consider
what path they are going to follow. Summer is accepted into Brown University,
whereas Seth is not. Not wanting to hold back Summer from such an grand
opportunity, Seth lies by telling Summer and everyone that he got accepted into
Brown, and begins to treat Summer badly. Ryan and Sadie try to decide what Ryan
will do after high school when he is accepted into Berkeley. Marissa is also accepted
into Berkely, but does not know if she wants to leave Newport.
"the college try"
Season 3, Episode 22 “The College Try” (2006)
It's time for Marissa, Summer, Seth and Ryan to visit colleges and former character's
make unexpected appearances. Meanwhile in Newport, Julie is planning a party for
Dr. Roberts and Kirsten and Sandy make their feud public at the hospital benefit.
It's time for Marissa, Summer, Seth and Ryan to visit colleges and former character's
make unexpected appearances. Meanwhile in Newport, Julie is planning a party for
Dr. Roberts and Kirsten and Sandy make their feud public at the hospital benefit.
Others
A Documentary of Life (2012)
A Documentary of Life (2012) Season 2, Episode 6 “The Parting of Ways”
"In the Final Part of the Summer series, the group continues partying it up at Jackie's Sweet Sixteen. From Conga Lines,Balloon, to Crazy dancing skills the night is crazy. Amanda, Andrew and Colleen go adventuring through the woods and the come back to the bridge. Next, they wear their sunglasses at night and get pizza and threaten Elizabeth with a shank. Then, the first day of marching band occurs, and there is a march off. Later, Andrew has to say his goodbyes to his friends going to college. The group goes to applebees for dinner before school begins and they see Emma at friendly's the night is packed full of craziness. Andrew makes one last goodbye to one of his good friends. Finally, Pauline returns, Maria encounters a crazy wedding and Colleen's birthday gets a mini celebration" (Written by Drewski Films at IMDB.com).
"In the Final Part of the Summer series, the group continues partying it up at Jackie's Sweet Sixteen. From Conga Lines,Balloon, to Crazy dancing skills the night is crazy. Amanda, Andrew and Colleen go adventuring through the woods and the come back to the bridge. Next, they wear their sunglasses at night and get pizza and threaten Elizabeth with a shank. Then, the first day of marching band occurs, and there is a march off. Later, Andrew has to say his goodbyes to his friends going to college. The group goes to applebees for dinner before school begins and they see Emma at friendly's the night is packed full of craziness. Andrew makes one last goodbye to one of his good friends. Finally, Pauline returns, Maria encounters a crazy wedding and Colleen's birthday gets a mini celebration" (Written by Drewski Films at IMDB.com).
One tree hill s3e12
One Tree Hill Season 3, Episode 12 “I’ve Got Dreams to Remember” (2006)
"Keith is arrested as suspect for the arson attempt on his brother Dan, but to the mayors anger soon released for lack of proof. The kids are supposed to get counseling about choosing a college, but nearly all have their minds elsewhere. Nathan and Haley make up, but have chosen colleges 3000 miles apart. Brooke believes Rachel deliberately entered her for the New York fashion contest because it's the same day as the cheerleaders' high-day, the Classic. Ellie insists Peyton shouldn't doubt about going to college at all. Mouth has enough of Brookes b****ing, so he goes to the game with Rachel. Because Nathan missed political science class now Dan teaches that course, coach benches him, just when the major East Coast talent scout is present; still he gives Lucas the winning tactical tip, which really impresses coach" W(ritten by at IMDB.com).
"Keith is arrested as suspect for the arson attempt on his brother Dan, but to the mayors anger soon released for lack of proof. The kids are supposed to get counseling about choosing a college, but nearly all have their minds elsewhere. Nathan and Haley make up, but have chosen colleges 3000 miles apart. Brooke believes Rachel deliberately entered her for the New York fashion contest because it's the same day as the cheerleaders' high-day, the Classic. Ellie insists Peyton shouldn't doubt about going to college at all. Mouth has enough of Brookes b****ing, so he goes to the game with Rachel. Because Nathan missed political science class now Dan teaches that course, coach benches him, just when the major East Coast talent scout is present; still he gives Lucas the winning tactical tip, which really impresses coach" W(ritten by at IMDB.com).
gilmore girls s4e2
Gilmore Girls Season 4, Episode 2 “The Lorelais’ First Day at Yale” (2003)
Always willing to help, Luke lends his truck to Lorelai to get Rory moved into her
dorm despite how much trouble it turns out to be. Meanwhile, the Gilmores realize
Rory is growing up, but Lorelai helps her ease into her new life. Paris turns out to be
one of Rory's new roommates and not by accident. Luke has to deal with his pending
divorce.
Always willing to help, Luke lends his truck to Lorelai to get Rory moved into her
dorm despite how much trouble it turns out to be. Meanwhile, the Gilmores realize
Rory is growing up, but Lorelai helps her ease into her new life. Paris turns out to be
one of Rory's new roommates and not by accident. Luke has to deal with his pending
divorce.
felicity (1998-2002)
A young fresh out of high school girl, follows her high school crush to college to be near him.