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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!

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...

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  1. 8.8/10(430 votes)

    #1 - The Misery Chick

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.3/10(367 votes)

    #2 - Road Worrier

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    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.

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    Director:Eric Fogel
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.2/10(366 votes)

    #3 - Pinch Sitter

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    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.

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    Director:Karen Disher
    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.0/10(599 votes)

    #4 - Esteemsters

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    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:N/A
  5. 8.0/10(333 votes)

    #5 - The Teachings of Don Jake

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    S1:E12

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

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    Director:Karen Disher
    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.9/10(353 votes)

    #6 - Too Cute

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    S1:E9

    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.

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    Director:Eric Fogel
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 7.8/10(465 votes)

    #7 - The Invitation

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    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.

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  9. 7.8/10(329 votes)

    #8 - The Big House

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    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.

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    Director:Karen Disher
    Writer:N/A
  10. 7.7/10(399 votes)

    #9 - Cafe Disaffecto

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    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Eric Fogel
  11. 7.7/10(343 votes)

    #10 - The Lab Brat

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  12. 7.6/10(371 votes)

    #11 - Malled

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    S1:E5

    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.

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  13. 7.5/10(420 votes)

    #12 - College Bored

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    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.

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    Director:Eric Fogel
  14. 7.4/10(361 votes)

    #13 - This Year's Model

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    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Misery Chick" is the best rated episode of "Daria" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 430 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/21/1997. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Road Worrier".