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Season 1 – Daria

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94% Tomatometer 17 Reviews 83% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Brainy, sardonic Daria Morgendorffer tries to fly under the radar at Lawndale High School, and she's doing a pretty good job of it: Her self-esteem teacher can't even remember her name. Not that low self-esteem is a problem for Daria, who explains that "I have low esteem for everyone else." Frankly, she couldn't care less about the airheads in the "in" crowd, like her sister, Quinn, or cheerleader Brittany. At least best friend Jane Lane is readily available any time Daria needs a break from all the clueless masses around them.
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While balancing sarcasm and subversive sensibility, Daria challenges social norms most teens can relate to.

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Philippa Hawker The Age (Australia) Apr 6, 2021
A remarkable show... So few animations have female characters, let alone central characters whose cynical take on the world makes Voltaire look like Forrest Gump. Go to Full Review Dennis Pryor The Age (Australia) Apr 6, 2021
Though scheduled as a children's show, this is thoroughly adult in the elegance of the dialogue, the savagery of the wit and the admirable blasting of its satirical targets. Go to Full Review David Bianculli New York Daily News Apr 6, 2021
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Despite her popularity problems, Daria should be a big MTV hit. By the way: great theme song by Splendora, too. Go to Full Review John Crook San Francisco Examiner Apr 6, 2021
Boomer audiences may recognize Daria as a spiritual daughter of some of the characters created by Elaine May back in the '60s, but MTV's core audience of younger viewers can enjoy the character and her show on their own terms. Go to Full Review Aaron Barnhart Kansas City Star Apr 6, 2021
Daria and her best friend Jane Lane can articulate their teen-age dread uninhibited... This gift, as well the parade of bit characters who pass through her life, help imbue this show with an authenticity today's standard-issue TV sitcoms can't match. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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St E @RT95059656 Jan 28, 2025 Shows struggles of a girl who feels unncomfortable and hummilieted in every social situation. She tries to distance herself from those, but parents being being parents, often force those on her. She's angry when the world exludes her becose how they see her, and she feels even worse when they include her, becose of superficial things about her. She usess sarcasm and clever remarks, to make entire social situation humillieted and stupid. She's friends with Jane Lane, artsy teen with no parents, who was clearly failed by the world, and hated by it becose how she presents herself. Their moments give me life. Characters, while a little over the top, are still charming. It has some emberssment humor, wich I'm not the biggest fun of, but it does serve it themes It also has some clever social commentary, from perspective of our main character, Daria. If you're looking for something that will make you think or lough, Daria is a great choice. If you wanna feel your feeliings, you prabobly won't be thrilled with it See more JF H @RT36223713 Mar 3, 2023 This is pure sarcasm and dry but good humor. See more Jun 19, 2022 Dry humor & wit that is easy to relate to. The series starts to lose steam when Daria's love life become overly focused on. See more Read all reviews
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Tracy Grandstaff

Daria Morgendorffer

Wendy Hoopes

Jane Lane

Julian Rebolledo

Jake Morgendorffer

Amy Bennett

Guest Voice

Johh Lynn

Sick, Sad World Announcer

Cindy E. Brolsma

Guest Voice

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 3, 1997 Esteemsters Once in their new school, Quinn makes friends quite easily, while the intelligent Daria does not. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 10, 1997 The Invitation Daria and Quinn receive invitations to a party at Brittany's. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 17, 1997 Cafe Disaffecto Daria becomes involved in the school's new coffeehouse from opening day until closing day. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 24, 1997 College Bored Daria and Quinn enroll in a college prep course that gets them both in trouble. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 31, 1997 Malled Daria's field trip to the mall to study economics finds Quinn playing hooky. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 7, 1997 This Year's Model Daria and Jane are disgusted by a model search going on at school. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 14, 1997 The Lab Brats Daria's hard work with a mouse is sabotaged by her lab partner when he kidnaps the cute little rodent. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 9, 1997 Pinch Sitter Daria gets stuck baby-sitting two children for Quinn. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 16, 1997 Too Cute Daria accompanies Quinn to a meeting with a cosmetic surgeon. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 30, 1997 The Big House Daria might miss the school's big roller hockey game after being grounded by her parents. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 7, 1997 Road Worrier Daria and Jane hitch a ride to the Alternapalooza Festival with Jane's brother Trent. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 14, 1997 The Teachings of Don Jake The Morgendorffers go on a camping trip to help alleviate Jake's mounting stress. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 21, 1997 The Misery Chick With the prom approaching, Daria finds a sudden and unexpected surge in popularity. Details

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Daria — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Karen Disher, Karen Hyden, Chris Prynoski, Ray Kosarin, Eric Fogel, Paul Sparagano, Machi Tantillo
Executive Producer
Abby Terkuhle
Screenwriter
Glenn Eichler, Larry Doyle, Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, Anne D. Bernstein
Network
MTV
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 3, 1997
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