Daria S01E02 - The Invitation

In this episode, Daria is invited to a popular party, as a repayment for teaching Brittany about one point perspective in art class. This is another foundation episode, introducing Michael "Mac" Mackenzie, Jodie Landon and Charles "Upchuck" Ruttheimer the 3rd. The fashion club members are also shown at the party, some for the first time, but none of them are introduced with names. Also briefly introduced is Trent Lane, Jane's brother. He has a quick couple of lines, and Daria is very flustered by him. The general plot is Daria going to the party (and bringing Jane along) almost entirely to annoy her sister, Quinn. This is immensely successful, though Quinn doesn't seem too bothered by it at the end, as the three of them accept a ride home from Charles. Much of the episode takes place during the party, with the interaction between Daria and others taking up almost all of the screentime. Jane's personality trait of being considerably more flirty and outgoing than Daria is highlit with her interaction with "Bobby Big-Head" in the make-out room. It's also very apparent that without Jane, Daria is very much out of her element at the party, and would much rather be anywhere else. Overall, the episode is about on part with the first. I'd score it a B. Favourite Quote: "Just because people are cliquey and snotty is no reason not to like them." -- said at different times to different effect by both Quinn Morgandorrfer and Jane Lane.