The Best Episodes of Daria Season 1
Every episode of Daria Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Daria Season 1!
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.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Daria" season 1 is "Esteemsters", rated 8/10 from 555 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil. "Esteemsters" aired on 3/3/1997 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Invitation".
8.0/10 555 votes#1 - 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: N/A
Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
7.8/10 429 votes#2 - 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
7.4/10 387 votes#3 - 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
7.7/10 365 votes#4 - 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
7.6/10 343 votes#5 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 329 votes#6 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 315 votes#7 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 334 votes#8 - 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: N/A
7.9/10 324 votes#9 - 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: N/A
7.8/10 302 votes#10 - 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: N/A
8.3/10 337 votes#11 - 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: N/A
8.0/10 306 votes#12 - 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: N/A
8.8/10 393 votes#13 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A