Boy Meets World: Season 5, Episode 18

If You Can't Be with the One You Love... (6 Mar. 1998)

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In an effort to numb his heartache, Cory steals a bottle of whiskey from Alan. He offers to share the bottle with Shawn and the two drown their sorrows. Trouble arises when Shawn discovers he likes the alcohol a little too much.

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In an effort to numb his heartache, Cory steals a bottle of whiskey from Alan. He offers to share the bottle with Shawn and the two drown their sorrows. Trouble arises when Shawn discovers he likes the alcohol a little too much.

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The title is based on the 1959 song "You Always Hurt the One You Love" written by Allan Roberts and Doris Fisher was sung by many, but was a hit for The Mills Brothers and Connie Francis. See more »

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Cory: I always thought that Topanga was the one person I could never live without. But she's gone, and, and you're here, and I'm alive, so it must be you!
Shawn Hunter: I'd take a bullet for you.
Cory: Shawnie, I love you!
[hugs him]
Shawn Hunter: Yeah, I love you too Cory, and I'm not ashamed.
[homeless man stares at them]
Shawn Hunter: Now I'm ashamed.
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