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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!

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...
Genres:ComedyAnimation
Network:MTV
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
7.9
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
8.0
7.8
7.5

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Esteemsters" is the best rated episode of "Daria" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 580 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, it aired on 3/3/1997. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Invitation".

  • Esteemsters
    8.0/10(580)

    #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

  • The Invitation
    7.8/10(451)

    #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

  • College Bored
    7.5/10(405)

    #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

  • Cafe Disaffecto
    7.7/10(386)

    #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

  • Malled
    7.6/10(361)

    #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

  • This Year's Model
    7.4/10(349)

    #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

  • The Lab Brat
    7.7/10(334)

    #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

  • Pinch Sitter
    8.2/10(355)

    #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

  • Too Cute
    7.9/10(343)

    #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

  • The Big House
    7.8/10(319)

    #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

  • Road Worrier
    8.3/10(357)

    #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

  • The Teachings of Don Jake
    8.0/10(324)

    #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

  • The Misery Chick
    8.8/10(419)

    #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