Relive the magic of 90s Con 2025! The TGIF reunion with stars from Family Matters, Boy Meets World, and Sabrina stole the show.

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What generated the most buzz?
The reunion of the adored stars from ABC’s legendary “TGIF” lineup was the real high point!
Hartford, Connecticut, fans enjoyed a nostalgic journey down memory lane.
Who took the stage?
For children of the 1990s, the “TGIF” panel was a fantasy come true!
The endearing pair of Rider Strong and Will Friedle, better known as Shawn Hunter and Eric Matthews from “Boy Meets World,” were joined by Jaleel White, the one and only Steve Urkel from “Family Matters.”
One Not to be overlooked is our favorite teenage witch from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” the enchanted Soleil Moon Frye.
Jenna Leigh Green, who also starred in “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” expertly led the conversation.
What sort of tales did they exchange?
The actors gave us a behind-the-scenes look at their time on set and shared some genuinely hilarious anecdotes.
On “Family Matters,” Jaleel White made everyone laugh with stories about epic food fights.
Just think of Urkel being inundated with pies by the whole Winslow family!
He even brought up another memorable food fight in which the entire cast and crew participated.
Have we discovered any TGIF secrets?
Yes, we did! Get ready to have some of your knowledge about the 1990s changed.
It turns out that the acronym didn’t truly stand for “Thank God It’s Friday,” according to Jim Janicek, the creative force behind the “TGIF” concept.
Rather, he disclosed the actual meaning: “Thank Goodness It’s Funny!” Who could have known?
What else was so awesome about the scam?
In addition to the amazing “TGIF” reunion, 90s Con 2025 was an event filled with celebrities.
There were also appearances by actors from other classic television series, such as “Saved by the Bell,” “Charmed,” and “Beverly Hills, 90210.”
Attendees had the opportunity to meet their childhood heroes, hear engrossing behind-the-scenes tales, and completely lose themselves in the enchantment of the 1990s at the event, which began at the Connecticut Convention Center on Friday, March 30. The entire weekend was filled with nostalgia!
Quick Fact
- ABC’s “TGIF” programming block stars got back together.
- The “TGIF” panel featured Rider Strong, Will Friedle, Jaleel White, and Soleil Moon Frye.
- According to producer Jim Janicek, “TGIF” stands for “Thank Goodness It’s Funny.”
- Stars from “Charmed,” “Saved by the Bell,” and Beverly Hills, 90210 were also present.
- The Connecticut Convention Center hosted the event from Friday through Sunday, March 30.