The Best Episodes of Daria Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(651 votes)

   #1 - Esteemsters

   S1:E13/3/1997

   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

   Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

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   Director:Unknown

   Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
2. 

   7.8/10(509 votes)

   #2 - The Invitation

   S1:E23/10/1997

   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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   Director:Karen Disher

   Writer:Anne D. Bernstein
3. 

   7.5/10(460 votes)

   #3 - College Bored

   S1:E33/17/1997

   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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   Director:Eric Fogel

   Writer:Glenn Eichler
4. 

   7.7/10(432 votes)

   #4 - Cafe Disaffecto

   S1:E43/24/1997

   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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   Director:Eric Fogel

   Writer:Glenn Eichler
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   7.6/10(403 votes)

   #5 - Malled

   S1:E53/31/1997

   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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6. 

   7.4/10(391 votes)

   #6 - This Year's Model

   S1:E64/7/1997

   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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   7.7/10(374 votes)

   #7 - The Lab Brat

   S1:E74/14/1997

   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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   8.3/10(399 votes)

   #8 - Pinch Sitter

   S1:E86/9/1997

   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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   Director:Karen Disher

   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   7.9/10(382 votes)

   #9 - Too Cute

   S1:E96/16/1997

   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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   Director:Eric Fogel

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    7.8/10(359 votes)

    #10 - The Big House

    S1:E106/30/1997

    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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    Director:Karen Disher

    Writer:Unknown
11. 

    8.3/10(397 votes)

    #11 - Road Worrier

    S1:E117/7/1997

    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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    Director:Eric Fogel

    Writer:Unknown
12. 

    7.9/10(360 votes)

    #12 - The Teachings of Don Jake

    S1:E127/14/1997

    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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    Director:Karen Disher

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13. 

    8.8/10(462 votes)

    #13 - The Misery Chick

    S1:E137/21/1997

    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

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