Boy Meets World (1993)

Where it left its mark

Angela and Shawn’s interracial romance stood out on a major youth network at a time when such pairings were rare. Trina McGee-Davis noted that young fans mostly reacted with positive encouragement, often asking when the characters would reconcile after a breakup. She hoped the relationship would serve as an example of color blindness, a stance she took in contrast to the less positive reaction a similar dynamic received on Ally McBeal. The show also tackled child abuse, sexual harassment, and underage drinking.