Matthew Lawrence Admits He Hasn't SeenBoy Meets WorldSince 2000, But Is Surprised How Well It's 'Held Up' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Matthew Lawrence on September 13, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida.Photo:Gerardo Mora/Getty

Gerardo Mora/Getty

Matthew Lawrencerecently rewatchedBoy Meets Worldfor the first in more than 20 years.

Matthew joined his brothersJoey and Andrew Lawrenceat 90s Con Florida on Friday, Sept. 13, where he reveals to PEOPLE that he had never revisited his hit ABC sitcom until recently.

Matthew, 44, who recently joined former castmatesDanielle Fishel,Will FriedleandRider Strongfor their rewatch podcastPod Meets World, tells PEOPLE that “of course” he keeps in touch with costars. “I love everybody from that show.”

In preparation for his “fun” time with Fishel, 43, Friedle, 48, and Strong, 44, he had to revisit the series for the first time in over two decades. “I hadn’t seen any — literally — I hadn’t seen any episodes since we wrapped, [in] like 2000,” he admitted.

Boy Meets Worldpremiered in September 1993 and wrapped in May 2000.

“So, knowing I was going to be on, I had to rewatch some episodes and I was actually really, I kind of pleasantly, I don’t want to like to say surprised, but I really enjoyed it,” Lawrence says. “I was expecting to be like, ‘Oh, wow, this is outdated.’” But he admits the show “really, really held up.”

“I was impressed with all the performances from the cast, and the jokes were funny,” he adds. “I was laughing.”

Matthew starred as Friedle’s college roommate and Strong’s older, long-lost half-brother, Jack Hunter, in the series from seasons 5 through 7.

(L-R) Will Friedle, Ben Savage and Matthew Lawrence in “Boy Meets World”.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Their mom maintained a sense of normalcy for the trio, Joey said.

(L-R) Andrew Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence and Joey Lawrence on September 13, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida.Gerardo Mora/Getty

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Although they had more than a few projects under their belts, Matthew and Joey actually shared a room —complete with bunk beds— until Joey was 16.

“I think Joe had enough when I convinced my mom to get a dog and the dog was in the room sleeping with me,” Matthew said with a laugh.

“There were other things, too,” Joey added. “I was 16! I needed to have a little space.”

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90s Con Florida is occurring through Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla.

source: people.com