The Matthews clan hosts holiday dinner; Riley's grandparents and her Uncle Joshua come over, while Topanga stresses about her cooking skills; Corey's best friend Shawn sees his likeness in Maya and bonds with Riley.

Maya is celebrating her 14th birthday with Riley and the Matthews but is struggling with the fact that her mom probably won't be able to join them. Meanwhile, Cory and Riley devise a plan to setup Maya's mom with Shawn when he pays a visit.

Cory, Topanga, Shawn, Riley and Maya travel to Philadelphia to dig up a time capsule that Cory, Topanga and Shawn buried 15 years ago which prompts the kids decide to create and bury one of their own.

Cory and Shawn take the girls out for a fun night, but just as Maya feels closer to Shawn, someone from his past comes back into his life and risks ruining everything.

Maya and Riley travel upstate to help Maya find her true artistic voice, but neglect to tell Cory and Topanga where they've gone.

Maya has some concerns about Shawn and Katy’s upcoming wedding.

Friends and family gather at the Matthews’ home to help make a difficult decision.