MTV animation for the smart kids; feminist side-eye in trench-coat form.
Why it matters
Episode guide
65 episodes across 5 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A sarcastic teen endures suburban high school with her artistic best friend Jane. Beavis and Butt-Head spinoff character becomes her own dry cult queen.
Network & studio
- MTV — cable network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1990s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
MTV animation for the smart kids; feminist side-eye in trench-coat form.
Creators
Glenn Eichler · Susie Lewis Lynn
Key cast
- Tracy Grandstaff as Daria Morgendorffer
- Wendy Hoopes as Jane Lane
- Julian Rebolledo as Jake Morgendorffer
- Marc Thompson as Various
Flash facts
- Created by Glenn Eichler and Susie Lewis Lynn; MTV 1997–2002.
- Spun from a character introduced on Beavis and Butt-Head.
- Became a touchstone for disaffected late-’90s teen identity.
- TV movies extended the story beyond the series proper.
FAQ
What network aired Daria?
Daria is associated with MTV (1997–2002).
Why is Daria in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1990s?
MTV animation for the smart kids; feminist side-eye in trench-coat form.
Who are the key names behind Daria?
Creators and principals include Glenn Eichler, Susie Lewis Lynn.
Official & further reading
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