Quinn the Brain (2 Mar. 1998)

Quinn needs a quick passing grade in English, and ends up writing a impressive essay(by Lawndale standards, that is), but fears that it might give her a reputation as a nerd. Instead it ... See full summary »

Directors:

Sue Perrotto, Karen Disher

Writers:

Glenn Eichler (creator), Glenn Eichler (developer),

Stars:

Tracy Grandstaff, Wendy Hoopes, Julián Rebolledo

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Tracy Grandstaff	...	Daria Morgendorffer (voice)
Wendy Hoopes	...	Jane Lane / Helen Barksdale Morgendorffer / Quinn Morgendorffer (voice)
Julián Rebolledo	...	Jake Morgendorffer (voice)
John Lynn	...	Sick, Sad World Announcer (voice) (as John Worth Lynn Jr.)
Janie Mertz	...	Sandi Griffin (voice)
Marc Thompson	...	Mr. Timothy O'Neill / Kevin Thompson / Jamie White (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ashley Albert	...	Tiffany Blum-Deckler (voice)
Sarah Drew	...	Stacy Rowe (voice)
Steven Huppert	...	Joey (voice)
Tim Novikoff	...	Jeffy (voice)

Storyline

Quinn needs a quick passing grade in English, and ends up writing a impressive essay(by Lawndale standards, that is), but fears that it might give her a reputation as a nerd. Instead it gives her a new following as a trendy intellectual, something that Daria, a true intellectual can't stand. Since desperate times call for desperate measures, Daria is willing to consider such measures in order to persuade her sister to give up this facade.

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 March 1998 (USA)

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Technical Specs

Color:

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Sandy is the only character to permanently change her outfit throughout the course of the shower. In season one she wore a short dungarees with a green t-shirt and sandals. From season two onwards she wore a blue t-shirt, Burgundian jeans and sport shoes.

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Quotes

Quinn Morgendorffer: Mom, Dad, making you happy is the greatest reward I could ask for. Of course, when other kids get a good grade, they sometimes get, like, a little present.
Helen Morgendorffer: Now, Quinn, I really think...
Jake Morgendorffer: [Interrupts] I'll handle this. You're absolutely right, sweetheart. You got an A, you should be rewarded. Here you go!
Quinn Morgendorffer: Thanks, dad.
Daria Morgendorffer: Wait, isn't that a double standard?
Jake Morgendorffer: Huh?
Daria Morgendorffer: You just gave her a twenty for getting one A. What about all the As I get for free?
Jake Morgendorffer: Yeah, but this is a special occasion, so Quinn gets a ...
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Soundtracks

"Alright"
Performed by Supergrass

User Reviews

Quinn gets a reputation for intelligence!

After getting one too many poor grades Quinn is told she will need to get an A on her next essay if she is to avoid failing English. Not being totally stupid she asks Daria to write if for her but after one insult too many even a $15 bribe won't get her sister's help. Amazingly she writes an essay herself, even cancelling a date to do the work; even more amazingly Mr O'Neill is very impressed with it. Soon it is printed in the school newspaper, her father is giving her a financial reward and she suddenly has a reputation as a brain! Not everybody is pleased though; the fashion club aren't pleased when she stops following their dress rules, her boyfriends are intimidated and Daria isn't pleased that her reputation has been stolen… something must be done!.

Three episodes into the second season and there hasn't been a duff episode. Seeing people think Quinn is intellectual was pretty funny especially when her essay isn't that great. It was fun seeing Daria's reaction to her father giving money to Quinn when he never gives any to Daria when she gets an A. The biggest laugh was seeing Daria dressing like Quinn and acting as though she was going on a date just to get Quinn to revert to normal again. I hope the series continues to be as good as it has been so far.