Season 1

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  8.0/10607 votes

  Esteemsters

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/3/1997

  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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

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  7.8/10473 votes

  The Invitation

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/10/1997

  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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  7.5/10427 votes

  College Bored

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/17/1997

  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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  7.7/10405 votes

  Cafe Disaffecto

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/24/1997

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

  Director: Eric Fogel

  Writer: Glenn Eichler

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  7.6/10377 votes

  Malled

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/31/1997

  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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.4/10366 votes

  This Year's Model

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/7/1997

  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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  7.7/10348 votes

  The Lab Brat

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/14/1997

  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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.2/10372 votes

  Pinch Sitter

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/9/1997

  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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  7.9/10357 votes

  Too Cute

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/16/1997

  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.

  Director: Eric Fogel

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.8/10334 votes

  The Big House

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/30/1997

  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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  8.3/10371 votes

  Road Worrier

  Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/7/1997

  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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  7.9/10338 votes

  The Teachings of Don Jake

  Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/14/1997

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

  Director: Karen Disher

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.8/10434 votes

  The Misery Chick

  Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/21/1997

  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