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Daria — Season 1

199713 episodes8.0/10 (83 votes)

About this season

After moving to a new town with her stressed-out parents and relentlessly popular little sister, Daria uses her acerbic wit and keen powers of observation to contend with the mind-numbingly ridiculous world of Lawndale High.

Episodes (13)

Esteemsters
E1

1. Esteemsters

7.8

Aired 3 March 1997 • 22 min

Daria and Quinn arrive at their new school. Quinn makes friends easily. Our Daria does not. We meet Daria's teachers, her family, and her new best friend, Jane.

The Invitation
E2

2. The Invitation

8.2

Aired 10 March 1997 • 23 min

Daria is invited to a party at Brittany's. So is Quinn - oh the horror for both! To our surprise, Daria and Jane attend the party and mayhem ensues.

College Bored
E3

3. College Bored

8.1

Aired 17 March 1997 • 21 min

Helen and Jake decide that Daria and Quinn may not be prepared for college. They enroll the two in a college prep course.

Cafe Disaffecto
E4

4. Cafe Disaffecto

7.7

Aired 24 March 1997 • 23 min

Daria reluctantly becomes involved in the opening of Lawndale's new student coffeehouse. She also becomes involved in its closing.

Malled
E5

5. Malled

7.2

Aired 31 March 1997 • 21 min

Daria's economics class takes a field trip to a new enormous mall. Daria is sickened by the teeming masses. She discovers Quinn playing hooky at the mall. Daria is no longer sick.

This Year's Model
E6

6. This Year's Model

8.0

Aired 7 April 1997 • 22 min

Lawndale High has a couple of visitors, claiming to be modeling scouts looking for the next Christy Turlington. Quinn and Brittany have high hopes. Daria and Jane are revolted by their presence.

The Lab Brat
E7

7. The Lab Brat

8.0

Aired 14 April 1997 • 22 min

Daria and Kevin are forced to work as lab-partners in science class. The homework consists of teaching a mouse tricks. Daria does all the work, of course, while Kevin watches football on TV and flirts with Quinn.

Pinch Sitter
E8

8. Pinch Sitter

8.7

Aired 9 June 1997 • 22 min

Quinn gets Daria to babysit for her. Daria, who has no interest in being an authority figure since she doesn't respect authority, is stuck with two well-behaved "PC" kids.

Too Cute
E9

9. Too Cute

7.8

Aired 16 June 1997 • 22 min

Quinn decides she needs cosmetic surgery, and drags Daria to the doctor with her. She is happy to consult with Quinn, but very interested in Daria, whom she views as a long term project and potential masterpiece.

The Big House
E10

10. The Big House

8.2

Aired 30 June 1997 • 22 min

The annual teachers-versus-deejays roller hockey game is coming, and there's a good chance the students will get to see Mr. DeMartino die of an aneurysm during the game—but Daria's going to miss it because she's been grounded by her parents.

Road Worrier
E11

11. Road Worrier

8.6

Aired 7 July 1997 • 22 min

Daria and Jane hitch a ride to the "Alternapalooza" festival with Jane's brother Trent (Daria's heartthrob!) and his friend Jesse. Their van doesn't work so well, but it's an interesting trip.

The Teachings of Don Jake
E12

12. The Teachings of Don Jake

8.0

Aired 14 July 1997 • 22 min

Jake's stress level is reaching critical mass, so the Morgendorffers go on a camping trip. Like that's gonna help.

The Misery Chick
E13

13. The Misery Chick

8.8

Aired 21 July 1997 • 22 min

Lawndale High is abuzz with homecoming preparations. The quarterback who led the team to a state championship three years ago is returning! Then he has a tragic accident, which ironically leads to sudden popularity for our Daria.

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