EPISODEPFPrize Fighters2001

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Prize Fighters

From Daria

200130mcartoon • spin-off • animated comedy • comedy

A 30-minute cartoon episode from Daria, Season 5, Episode 11.

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Series Progress: Episode 138 of 21066% Completed

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Daria's competing for an academic award. Will she be forced to show enthusiasm?, Daria (voice of Tracy Grandstaff) goes head-to-head with the sweet but saccharine Jodie (voice of Jessica Cydnee Jackson) and the fawning Upchuck (voice of Marc Thompson) for a college scholarship in this episode of the animated MTV series Daria. Daria doesn't even want to compete for the scholarship -- a 10,000-dollar prize from a foundation associated with a leading software company -- but steady pressure from her parents leads her to write an impassioned application essay attacking corporate greed and political corruption. Much to her surprise, this screed earns Daria a finalist's spot and an interview with a foundation representative. She's incensed to learn, however, that Upchuck and Jodie are also finalists, especially since Jodie didn't decide to apply for the grant until Daria confided her misgivings about the contest to her. Not that it matters: Upchuck's obnoxious suck-up tactics, Jodie's attempts to tell the interviewer what he wants to hear, and Daria's stony hostility all prove to be ineffective interview techniques. All three Lawndale students strike out, and Daria learns that the scholarship committee actually thought her fiery editorial was a humorous spoof of lefty excess. Eventually Daria forgives Jodie for her alleged betrayal and admits to being more competitive than she likes to acknowledge. She also makes up with best friend Jane (voice of Wendy Hoopes), who's been feeling threatened by the stark contrast between her own artsy, non-academic leanings and Daria's go-go college trajectory. This conflict will resurface, however, in the movie-style series finale, Is It College Yet?.

Runtime Card

Runtime30m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break42m

Movie Facts

Release DateJune 11, 2001

Runtime30m

LanguageEnglish

Genrescartoon, spin-off, animated comedy, comedy

DirectorKaren Disher

Series Snapshot

Seasons5

Episodes210

Avg Episode9m

You Are OnEpisode 138 of 210

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How long is Prize Fighters?

Prize Fighters runs for 30m for this episode.

What language is it available in?

The primary language listed for this title is English.

What kind of episode is this?

It is tagged under cartoon, spin-off, animated comedy, comedy.

How big is the series commitment?

This series currently shows 210 episodes across 5 seasons.

Series Binge Profile

Total Content Density: 104 hours 52 minutes (210 episodes)

Intensity Rating: Epic Binge A massive saga. Set aside dedicated weekends for this run.

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1 episode/day: 210 days

3 episodes/day: 70 days

5 episodes/day: 42 days

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