The final scene of the series, with Mr. Feeny saying goodbye to Cory, Topanga, Shawn, and Eric in the iconic classroom set, was done in one take because the actors were so emotional they could only manage one run-through.
While most sitcoms are canceled due to low ratings, Boy Meets World (1993) was cut when its ratings were arguably the highest. ABC would have rather continued with it. However, Rider Strong (Shawn Hunter) and Ben Savage (Cory Matthews) were accepted to Columbia and Stanford, respectively, and the cast had to "get on with their lives."
Even though Trina McGee was not in the series finale, she was said to be in attendance during filming. Jason Marsden, Blake Clark, and Willie Garson were all present during the final scene.
Danielle Fishel (Topanga Matthews) claims that her tears in the finale were real, and the producers just ran with it because it felt more natural. She claims she felt emotional because she knew the show was ending.