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The Best Episodes of Daria

Every episode of Daria ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Daria!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Daria Season 2 Episode 1 - Arts 'N Crass
    9.8/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Arts 'N Crass

    S2:E1

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Daria Season 2 Episode 12 - Pierce Me
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Pierce Me

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Daria Season 2 Episode 13 - Write Where it Hurts
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Write Where it Hurts

    S2:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Daria Season 5 Episode 13 - Boxing Daria
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Boxing Daria

    S5:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Glenn Eichler

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  5. Daria Season 2 Episode 8 - Gifted
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Gifted

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Daria Season 2 Episode 11 - See Jane Run
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - See Jane Run

    S2:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Daria Season 4 Episode 13 - Dye! Dye! My Darling
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Dye! Dye! My Darling

    S4:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Glenn Eichler

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  8. Daria Season 5 Episode 12 - My Night at Daria's
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - My Night at Daria's

    S5:E12

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

    Director:Ted Stearn
    Writer:Peggy Nicoll

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  9. Daria Season 1 Episode 13 - The Misery Chick
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #9 - The Misery Chick

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Daria Season 2 Episode 9 - Ill
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Ill

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Sue Perrotto
    Writers:Peter Gaffney, Peter Elwell

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  11. Daria Season 1 Episode 8 - Pinch Sitter
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Pinch Sitter

    S1:E8

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Daria Season 2 Episode 5 - That Was Then, This Is Dumb
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - That Was Then, This Is Dumb

    S2:E5

    Daria and Jane accompany Trent to a flea market, while Jake and Helen's old college friends drop in for a reunion weekend.

    Director:Sue Perrotto
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Daria Season 4 Episode 12 - Fire!
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Fire!

    S4:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Peggy Nicoll

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  14. Daria Season 1 Episode 11 - Road Worrier
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Road Worrier

    S1:E11

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Daria Season 2 Episode 4 - I Don't
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #15 - I Don't

    S2:E4

    Daria and her family participate in a strange and frightening ritual known as a family wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Daria Season 2 Episode 6 - Monster
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Monster

    S2:E6

    When Daria and Jane are assigned to make a student film, they decide to record a day in the life of Quinn.

    Director:Eric Fogel
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Daria Season 5 Episode 6 - Lucky Strike
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Lucky Strike

    S5:E6

    The teachers of Lawndale High demand their rights.

    Director:Ted Stearn
    Writer:Peter Elwell

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  18. Daria Season 2 Episode 7 - The New Kid
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - The New Kid

    S2:E7

    Daria gets roped into participating in the Lawndale High yearbook and meets Ted, who up to now has been entirely schooled at home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Daria Season 4 Episode 8 - Psycho Therapy
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Psycho Therapy

    S4:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Daria Season 1 Episode 2 - The Invitation
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #20 - The Invitation

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Karen Disher
    Writer:Anne D. Bernstein

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  21. Daria Season 1 Episode 10 - The Big House
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #21 - The Big House

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Karen Disher
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Daria Season 2 Episode 3 - Quinn the Brain
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Quinn the Brain

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Sue Perrotto
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Daria Season 3 Episode 8 - Lane Miserables
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Lane Miserables

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Daria Season 1 Episode 3 - College Bored
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #24 - College Bored

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Eric Fogel
    Writer:Glenn Eichler

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  25. Daria Season 1 Episode 6 - This Year's Model
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #25 - This Year's Model

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Arts 'N Crass" is the best rated episode of "Daria". It scored 9.8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Karen Disher and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/16/1998. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pierce Me".