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Fans Pick Their Favorite 'Daria' Episodes

By Nancy Basile, About.com

The following ten episodes were chosen by fans at the now defunct web site Daria: The Perfect Season. I have included the episode synopses to help jog your memory. Or, you can use these descriptions to spot a re-run you don't want to miss.

"Arts 'N Crass"
Censorship is the issue when Jane and Daria enter a state-wide art contest titled "Student Life at the Dawn of the New Millennium."

"The Invitation"
Because Daria helped her in art class, Brittany reluctantly invites Daria to her party. This is the first time we see Daria's crush on Jane's brother, Trent.

"Fat Like Me"
Sandi becomes a victim of her own maximum weight allowance rule when she breaks her leg. With the help of Quinn, and behind-the-scenes Daria, she returns as leader to the Fashion Club, a little more sympathetic to overweight people.

"Cafe Disaffecto"
Mr. O'Neill opens Cafe Lawndale when the town's cybercafe is hacked. Daria's parents convince her to be part of the project, when her other choice is music camp.

"Malled"
Daria's economics class takes a trip to Mall of the Millennium to study supply in demand. Jane discovers the mall executives are actually using them as a focus group. Meanwhile, Quinn and the Fashion Club skip school to visit their mecca.

"Lucky Strike"
The teachers go on strike when Ms. Li refuses to pay them higher wages. When the strike isn't getting any attention, the teachers enlist Jane and Trent to help the effort. Meanwhile, Daria gets railroaded into serving as a substitute teacher.

"Daria!"
You can't miss this episode. In this musical parody of Broadway, Lawndale prepares for an oncoming hurricane.

"Psycho Therapy"
In order to evaulate Helen for a promotion, her boss sends the family to a weekend retreat. Each member undergoes one-on-one therapy, then group therapy. They each learn more about their loved ones than they bargained for.

"Ill"
Daria fights a mysterious rash that puts her in the hospital. Basically, everyone freaks out.

"Speedtrapped"
Daria finally gets her driver's license. Her first driving adventure comes when Jane and Mystik Spiral need bailed out of jail for an unpaid traffic ticket. Quinn tags along. They pick up a singing cowboy who winds up sweet-talking the bail money out of Quinn. Then, Daria and Quinn team up to get the money back.

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