The Morgendorffers move to Lawndale, where Quinn becomes a member of the popular Fashion Club and Daria meets an equally cynical artist named Jane during a self-esteem class taught by their neurotic, wimpy English teacher, Mr. O'Neill.

To Quinn's horror, Daria is also invited to Brittany's party after helping her solve an art class problem, and Jane tags along.

The Morgendorffers visit Middleton College – Jake and Helen's alma mater, where Quinn goes to a frat party and Daria finds brisk business writing term papers.