Saved by the Bell is a lot more like the typical modern teen-com than Boy Meets World was (you know, just pure fluff). Yeah, Boy Meets World did have some stereotypical characters (especially early on), but they weren't afraid to deal with tougher material, or give the characters depth beyond just teen stereotypes. And it actually treated the adults (parents, teachers, etc.) like real people instead of buffoons or dictators, which is rare for a teen sitcom.