In one of the show's most famous gags, Eric has renamed himself "Plays With Squirrels" and lives as a hermit in the wilderness.
The episode remains a landmark for fans for its balance of absurd humor (Plays With Squirrels) and its sincere inquiry into the nature of loyalty. "Boy Meets World" Seven the Hard Way (TV Episode 2000) [S7E16] Seven the Hard Way
The narrative takes a dark turn when Eric has a vision of a reunion set several years into the future. In this alternate reality: In one of the show's most famous gags,
Highlighting that the "hardest path"—the "seven the hard way"—is the one where friends choose to stay together despite their flaws. [S7E16] Seven the Hard Way