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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Daria Season 1 Episode 13 - The Misery Chick
    8.8/10(485 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Daria Season 1 Episode 8 - Pinch Sitter
    8.3/10(423 votes)

    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.

    Director:Karen Disher
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Daria Season 1 Episode 11 - Road Worrier
    8.3/10(421 votes)

    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.

    Director:Eric Fogel
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Daria Season 1 Episode 1 - Esteemsters
    8.0/10(692 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

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  5. Daria Season 1 Episode 9 - Too Cute
    7.9/10(404 votes)

    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.

    Director:Eric Fogel
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Daria Season 1 Episode 12 - The Teachings of Don Jake
    7.9/10(386 votes)

    S1:E12

    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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  7. Daria Season 1 Episode 2 - The Invitation
    7.8/10(540 votes)

    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.

    Director:Karen Disher
    Writer:Anne D. Bernstein

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  8. Daria Season 1 Episode 7 - The Lab Brat
    7.8/10(395 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Daria Season 1 Episode 10 - The Big House
    7.8/10(380 votes)

    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.

    Director:Karen Disher
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Daria Season 1 Episode 4 - Cafe Disaffecto
    7.7/10(460 votes)

    S1:E4

    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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  11. Daria Season 1 Episode 5 - Malled
    7.6/10(425 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Daria Season 1 Episode 3 - College Bored
    7.5/10(488 votes)

    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.

    Director:Eric Fogel
    Writer:Glenn Eichler

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  13. Daria Season 1 Episode 6 - This Year's Model
    7.4/10(411 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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 from 485 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on July 21, 1997. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Pinch Sitter".