The Best Episodes of Daria

Daria becomes obsessed with a big carton. Who wouldn't?

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Writer: Glenn Eichler

Daria reluctantly gets involved in a poster contest in which she and Jane depict "Student Life At The Dawn of the Millennium"... rather negatively.

Director: Karen Disher

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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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Daria helps Jane dye her hair with less than stellar results.

Director: N/A

Writer: Glenn Eichler

The teachers of Lawndale High demand their rights.

Director: Ted Stearn

Writer: Peter Elwell

All the prodigal Lanes come home at once, forcing Jane to temporarily move in with Daria.

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When Daria agrees to help Trent find a birthday present for Jane, they somehow end up at a piercing parlor offering a two-for-one special. Hmm.

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Daria is assigned to write a short story turning people she knows into fictional characters. Like they're not unbelievable enough already.

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The Morgendorffers visit a "spa for the soul" to get their psyches massaged.

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When Jake suffers a slight kitchen mishap of the inferno variety, the Morgendorffers must move to a hotel.

Director: N/A

Writer: Peggy Nicoll

Daria and Tom enjoy a not-so-quiet evening at home.

Director: Ted Stearn

Writer: Peggy Nicoll

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.

Director: Eric Fogel

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Daria debates whether to get contact lenses.

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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.

Director: Karen Disher

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A (very) brief burst of intellectual activity by Quinn gets her an instant reputation as a "brain."

Director: Sue Perrotto

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Daria and Jodie are invited to visit a school for the gifted and talented.

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Jane surprises everyone by deciding to try out for the school track team. Daria makes no such surprising decision.

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Daria is forced to work side by side with Kevin at a mall nut stand.

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Jane starts dating a guy, to the annoyance of her misanthropic friend Daria.

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An ill-timed trip to the store results in Daria's becoming trapped in Lawndale's homecoming parade.

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Writer: Dan Vebber

Lawndale High is low on funds and the students and Faculty need to start cutting corners.

Director: Karen Disher

Writer: Glenn Eichler

The members of Mystic Spiral are traumatized by an exploding fog machine.

Director: N/A

Writer: Dan Vebber

Daria develops a mysterious rash and has to check into the hospital for tests.

Director: Sue Perrotto

Writer: Peter Gaffney, Peter Elwell

Daria and Quinn have to take a road trip to bail Jane and Trent out of a traffic violation.

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Another family dinner at the Morgendorffer household.

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Writer: Ron Corcillo, A.J. Poulin