10 Best Daria Episodes
2. Arts 'n' Crass
With their falling out in Dye! Dye! My Darling out of the way, if you're looking for an episode that features Daria and Jane as a top-tier dynamic duo, look no further than the Season 2 premiere, Arts 'n' Crass.
This episode of Daria is one of the most universally beloved among fans and critics, and for good reasons. It represents the best of the show's biting social commentary as told through the eyes of a disaffected teenager, following Daria and Jane as they undermine a school-wide art competition with a hearty dose of reality.
Arts 'n' Crass also masterfully tackles the fact that just about any piece of art -- no matter how explicit in its purpose or message -- will almost always, to some extent, be misinterpreted and misappropriated by those who see what they want to see.
Daria was a phenomenal lead to be sure, but without Jane, it's safe to say the should simply wouldn't have been the same. The fact that Arts 'n' Crass showcases the friendship between the two at some of its very best while also wonderfully embodying the show's place in the cultural zeitgeist of the '90s makes it an absolute must-watch.