Season 1 (1997)
Release date: 1997-03-03
User rating:
8.2 / 10
Directors: Ray Kosarin, Ken Kimmelman, Paul Sparagano, Margaret E. Rutherford, Chris Prynoski, Karen Hyden, Machi Tantillo
Screenwriters: Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson
Episodes (13):
1. Esteemsters
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.
Release date: 1997-03-03
2. The Invitation
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.
Release date: 1997-03-10
3. College Bored
Helen and Jake decide that Daria and Quinn may not be prepared for college. They enroll the two in a college prep course.
Release date: 1997-03-17
4. Cafe Disaffecto
Daria reluctantly becomes involved in the opening of Lawndale's new student coffeehouse. She also becomes involved in its closing.
Release date: 1997-03-24
5. Malled
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.
Release date: 1997-03-31
6. This Year's Model
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.
Release date: 1997-04-07
7. The Lab Brat
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.
Release date: 1997-04-14
8. Pinch Sitter
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.
Release date: 1997-06-09
9. Too Cute
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.
Release date: 1997-06-16
10. The Big House
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.
Release date: 1997-06-30
11. Road Worrier
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.
Release date: 1997-07-07
12. The Teachings of Don Jake
Jake's stress level is reaching critical mass, so the Morgendorffers go on a camping trip. Like that's gonna help.
Release date: 1997-07-14
13. The Misery Chick
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.
Release date: 1997-07-21
Cast
Tracy Grandstaff
as Daria Morgendorffer (voice)
Wendy Hoopes
as Jane Lane / Quinn Morgendorffer / Helen Morgendorffer (voice)
Julián Rebolledo
as Jake Morgendorffer (voice)
Marc Thompson
as Kevin Thompson (voice)
Alvaro J. Gonzalez
as Trent Lane (voice)
Jessica Cydnee Jackson
as Jodie Landon (voice)
Sarah Drew
as Stacy Rowe (voice)
Rest of the cast - click here to expand
Janie Mertz - Brittany Taylor / Sandi Griffin (voice), John Worth Lynn, Jr. - Sick, Sad World's Announcer (voice), Ashley Albert - Tiffany Blum-Deckler (voice)
Crew - click here to expand
Karen Hydendahl - Art Direction, David Trexler - Production Manager, Cindy E. Brolsma - Production Manager, Guy Moore - Storyboard Artist, Wayne Becker - Storyboard Artist, Tony Eastman - Storyboard Assistant, Sophie Kittredge - Color Designer, Anthony Lioi - Storyboard Artist, Monica Smith - Character Designer, Tom Connor - Storyboard Artist, Michael LaBash - Storyboard Artist, Ted Stearn - Storyboard Artist, Ted Stearn - Storyboard Assistant, Robert Scull - Storyboard Artist, Eric Jean Weiss - Art Department Assistant, Robbie Busch - Storyboard Artist, Prentis Rollins - Storyboard Artist, Meika Rouda - Storyboard Assistant, Paul Zdanowicz - Color Assistant, Gilat Meltzer - Post-Production Manager, John Bowen - Additional Music, Olivia Ward - Art Department Coordinator, Frank Suarez - Art Designer, Paula Martone - Production Coordinator, Ray Kosarin - Director, Ken Kimmelman - Director, Paul Sparagano - Director, Margaret E. Rutherford - Director, Chris Prynoski - Director, Karen Hyden - Director, Machi Tantillo - Director, Kent Holaday - Animation, Merle Becker - Production Assistant, Lemon Krasny - Co-Producer, Lemon Krasny - Associate Producer, Amy Palmer - Producer, John Andrews - Supervising Producer, George Brennan - Music, Janet Wygal - Music, Karen Sztajnberg - Editor, Tom Marsan - Art Direction, Erik Chichester - Intern, Chris Marcil - Screenplay, Sam Johnson - Screenplay, Adam Liggio - Production Manager, Leslie Carangi - Production Manager, Abby Terkuhle - Executive Producer, Susie Lewis - Producer, Glenn Eichler - Producer