Ep 7. The Lab Brats

Daria season 1 episode 7, titled "The Lab Brats," follows Daria and her best friend Jane as they team up to complete a biology project. Their lab partners, Kevin and Brittany, seem more interested in their own romantic drama than in completing their part of the project, forcing Daria and Jane to take on the majority of the work.

As the girls work on their project, they quickly realize that the school's science teacher, Mr. O'Neill, has very little understanding of the material they are studying. This leads to frustrations on Daria and Jane's part, as they feel that they are not receiving adequate guidance and support from their teacher.

Meanwhile, Kevin and Brittany continue to bicker and argue, causing distractions and hindering the progress of the project. Their constant drama leads Daria and Jane to question why they are even bothering with the project in the first place.

Throughout the episode, Daria and Jane exemplify their intelligence and resourcefulness as they navigate the complicated world of high school science projects. Their success contrasts with the failure of their lab partners, who seem to be more focused on their own petty problems than on completing the project.

In the end, Daria and Jane manage to complete their project despite the obstacles in their way. However, the episode underscores the difficulties of navigating high school and education when faced with unprepared or uninterested teachers and partners.