Ugly Betty (2006)

1 - The Butterfly Effect (1)

Betty finds that everything is changing as she begins her new job as associate features editor, especially since her boss is her ex-boyfriend, Matt Hartley, who is still unhappy about their breakup. In addition, Bettys new officemate, Megan, openly resents her, while Marc is constantly undermining h

1 - The Manhattan Project

Betty must make a life-altering decision about what to do with her life. Meanwhile, Ignacio lands a job at a fast food restaurant while Wilhelmina forces Daniel to make changes in his life.

1 - How Betty Got Her Grieve Back

Bettys life is turned into turmoil after the numerous upsetting events that have recently occurred. Despite all this, she refuses to accept the fact that Henrys leaving has deeply affected her. Meanwhile, Amanda has a hard time coping with the news she recently discovered about who her real mother i

1 - Pilot

Betty has always dreamed of working in the publishing world, but it seems as though theres no place for the non-thin and non-beautiful in the business. People already have their minds set in the idea that beautiful women are only the thin and perfect! Betty really wants a job in that wonderful, yet

2 - The Butterfly Effect (2)

Betty gets to run her own Mode photo shoot at the United Nations to promote their anti-malaria initiative, Nothing but Nets, but her big opportunity becomes a baptism by fire when Daniels neediness takes its toll, and Matt openly demoralizes her. Meanwhile, Amanda does some soul-searching when she b

2 - Filing for the Enemy

Wilhelmina, getting ready for her first issue as editor, offers Betty a job as her assistant. Meanwhile, Daniel learns he will have to undergo a custody battle if he wants to keep Daniel Jr. in the U.S. Later, Hildas romance with Coach Diaz continues to heat up.

2 - Family/Affair

Betty gets a little overwhelmed about Wilhelminas brand new hunky bodyguard. Plus, Henry returns to pay for insurance, which has Betty concerned about their relationship. Because of the fatal crash, Alexis gets amnesia and Bradford uses it to his advantage. Hilda comes to terms with recent events

2 - The Box and the Bunny

Betty loses a book, which is the complete new edition of the magazine and is containing un-retouched photos of a popular actress. She has to find the book before the photos get out to the rest of the press. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina plots to use the snafu to bring Daniel down and Bradford Meade secretiv

3 - Blue On Blue

Betty tries to get a scoop with Guccis new designer, Evan York, through Hildas customer, Sammy. Marc tries to stop her by getting Amanda and Matt to stage a showdown at Ignacios restaurant. Daniel goes to a bereavement group and meets Natalie who shows him an interesting night. Wilhelmina flies to B

3 - Crimes of Fashion

A tragic accident leaves the Mode staff stunned and Betty must find out what really happened when a detective comes looking for answers. Meanwhile, Ignacio learns about Hilda and Coach Diaz.

3 - Betty's Wait Problem

Even though Henry is kind of back in her life, Betty finds herself annoyed and yet intrigued by the new sandwich guy, Giovanni. Meanwhile, everyone at Mode prepare for the Meades Black and White Ball. Wilhelmina tries to get her wedding back on track. Amanda prepares to make her first appearance

3 - Queens for a Day

Betty uses her Queens connections to lure big time photographer Vincent Bianchi to shoot for the magazine. When Bianchi insists that Betty meet him at a posh restaurant, she gets a makeover but things dont quite turn out as planned. In the mean time, Bradford tries to get his hands on Fey Sommers de

4 - The Weiner, The Bun, and The Boob

Betty has Marc as be her temporary assistant thanks to Wilhelmina. Betty ends up covering the worst jobs in New York as an assignment but she needs to dress up as a hot dog and perform a Bollywood style dance. Marc has insecurities about how his idol at Vogue magazine will perceive him. Daniel is ta

4 - Betty Suarez Land

Gio returns to town, forcing Betty to attempt to make amends. However, Gio resists her attempts to make things right. Meanwhile, Daniel must cope with shocking family news.

4 - Grin and Bear It

Betty gets into trouble in her writing class when she submits a pre-written MODE story written by a woman who survived a bear attack (hence the title). Alexis returns to work, still with memory loss and having no idea how to act like a girl. Daniel receives a threat from their top advertiser who i

4 - Fey's Sleigh Ride

After Mode is forced to abandon its big Christmas photo shoot because another magazine has copied the idea, Betty forms an uneasy alliance with Marc and Amanda. The three fear they may have leaked the idea to someone at the rival mag. Meanwhile, Daniel and Wilhelmina reluctantly work together to com

5 - Plus None

At Wilhelminas fund-raiser for Tibetan orphans Matt asks someone to be his partner. Daniel hires Natalie as his assistant, making Betty feel unneeded. Daniel finds out that Claire has a secret.

5 - Granny Pants

Kimmie Keegan goes to Betty for help in finding a job. Meanwhile, Daniel decides to try a matchmaking service and gets a shocking perfect match. Elsewhere, Justin tries out for a Broadway musical.

5 - A League of Their Own

Betty tries internet dating and she gets asked out; Marc attracts the attention of a photographer that Marc doesnt see as attractive; Wilhelmina tries to prove to the skeptical Daniel and Alexis that she can be part of the Meade family; Hilda is unaware that Justin has become a changed teen when he

5 - The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe

Its Halloween and Betty is in for a series of frightful experiences, ranging from showing up dressed for the Mode costume contest until she learns that there isnt one, to dealing with her growing attraction to Henry, and tracking down a watch Daniel left at one of his many girlfriends apartments, bu

6 - Backseat Betty

Hilda has doubts over her relationship with Archie after seeing an old flame Bobby Talercio. Marc helps Justin to fit in high school by telling him to become friends with some mean girls. Elsewhere Daniel is lured into a trap by Bennett. Wilhemina tries to come up with money to help Nico out of trou

6 - Ugly Berry

Betty finds herself competing with Kimmie who finally shows her true colors, and new citizen Ignacio prepares to vote for the first time.

6 - Something Wicked This Way Comes

Betty and Henry secretly go on a date to see Wicked, but Daniel, thinking that her date is Gio, gives two tickets to Betty and Gio and Gio does not want to give up those tickets. Meanwhile, Daniel gets in a meeting with an advertiser, a woman who has an interest in younger men, namely Daniel.

6 - Trust, Lust, and Must

Wilhelmina deals with the strong character of her daughter while Betty and Hilda try to gather $20,000 to save their father from deportation.

7 - Level (7) With Me

Daniel hands over the power to the Community of the Phoenix to run Mode. Betty steps in to help Daniel with Bennet. She comes up with an cunning plan with the help of Claire. Wilhemina goes out in public wearing sweats creating mayhem with the media trying to get a scoop.

7 - Crush'd

Betty wants to be noticed by her cute neighbor, Jesse, by coming home later each night. Meanwhile, Amanda unexpectedly moves in with Betty after having nowhere else to go. Elsewhere, Marc and Cliff mull over the idea of moving in together.

7 - A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding

As Wilhelmina prepares for her flamboyant wedding, she quickly realizes that her maid of honor, Victoria Beckham, is stealing all her thunder. Meanwhile, Betty is filled with guilt about her pact with Wilhelmina to keep the latters affair a secret and Ignacio prepares for his big day as he is about

7 - After Hours

Betty takes a break from her escalating family troubles when shes assigned to review a posh new hotel. Meanwhile, Daniel is dismayed when Sofia Reyes and her team take up residence in the Mode conference room, and Wilhelmina goes a little bit country to woo a mega rich Texan to advertise his stores

8 - The Bahamas Triangle

Betty, Matt and Amandas love triangle in the Bahamas reaches boiling point. Betty has trouble with a photo shoot when Penelope Graybridge steals the shoot from her enemy Wilhemina. Marc falls for super sexy Troy.

8 - Tornado Girl

Betty needs Daniels help to prevent a PR nightmare for the magazine. The problem is, hes unreachable at a company retreat.

8 - I See Me, I.C.U.

Following the wedding fiasco, Wilhelmina wastes no time and plots her next move to conquer Mode. Meanwhile, Betty tries her best to regain Daniels affections.

8 - Four Thanksgivings and a Funeral

To his dismay, Daniel must attend his familys Thanksgiving gathering at the Country Club. Meanwhile, Amanda and Marc create their own gathering at Mode and there is also a dinner at Bettys house where Santos, Justins father, is in attendance. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina also hosts a Thanksgiving dinner as

9 - Be-Shure

Ignacio prepares a romantic dinner for his Jean. Betty and Hilda take the Be-Shure instant pregnancy tests. Meanwhile, Hartley gets Denise Ludwig to fill in for Wilhemina. However Marc plans to bring Willie back. Claire with Amanda track down Tyler, the son she gave up for adoption.

9 - When Betty Met YETI

Competition gets fierce when Betty and Marc both apply to YETI, the Young Editors Training Program that could be their ticket out of assistant-land.

9 - Giving Up the Ghost

A crisis caused by Wilhelmina has the team at Mode struggling to meet a deadline under extreme time constraints. Consequently, Alexis is forced to flirt with the printer for an extension, and Betty and Daniel try to free a teen star out of rehabilitation for a re-shoot.

9 - Lose the Boss

Betty is left alone during an important photo shoot during which the photographer, Bruno, has come up with questionable concepts. Meanwhile, Daniel wants people to believe he is a family man, Mr. Green interrogates a mortician about the remains of a client and Ignacio gets in trouble with Immigratio

10 - The Passion of The Betty

When Betty becomes concerned that she and Matt are spending too much time together, she tries to give him something else to be passionate about -- a surprise gallery showing of his art work -- with unintended results. Meanwhile, Marc is horrified that his one-night stand, Troy, is falling for him, s

10 - Bad Amanda

Amanda and Betty are forced to work together for an article called How I Blew Ten Grand Without Spending a Dime.

10 - Bananas for Betty

Henry and Betty go on a double date with Hilda and Gio. Wilhelmina tries to change her image as the queen of mean but fails miserably.

10 - Fake Plastic Snow

While everyone at Mode is celebrating Christmas, Betty is questioning her relationship with Walter and the feelings she has for Henry. Meanwhile, Daniel is sure of his love for Sofia, and Amanda, in order to get Bettys position, is planning a perfect Mode holiday party that fills the office with Sty

11 - Back in Her Place

A battered but unbowed Betty recounts her worst week EVER to Mr. Z as the show flashes back to her horrible last few days. Frustrated over the frivolous assignments Wilhelmina gives her at Mode, and inspired by Audrey Hepburns memoir, Betty creates her own blog about amazing charitable ventures that

11 - Dress for Success

Betty juggles work and family without much success as she struggles to impress her idol, Jodie Papadakis (guest star Bernadette Peters), the editor running YETI.

11 - Zero Worship

When Justin and his classmates visit Mode, Betty is bothered by the message the magazine is sending across to the kids and encourages Daniel to use ordinary women as models during fashion week. Meanwhile, Amanda visits a psychic for news about her biological father and Wilhelmina gets an unpreceden

11 - Swag

Christinas swag lottery, with the Mode closet clothes and accessories, creates a feeding frenzy among the office fashionistas, while Betty wears herself out helping Daniel who had his credit card cut off, because of a $20,000 expense report that Betty filled and who was rejected, making it impossibl

12 - Blackout!

Betty invites Hilda and Justin to stay for dinner after Justins acting class audition, but they decline. Living alone in her, Betty realizes that she misses Matt and fears that if something happened to her, no one would know. Though Amanda and Marc live in the same building, they do not want to walk

12 - Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Betty finds herself stuck between work and home life as she tries her best to appease both Hilda; Daniel, Molly, Connor and Wilhelmina.

12 - Odor in the Court

Wilhelmina tries to becomes part of the Meade family by any means necessary. Amanda withholds evidence and Betty applies a deadly perfume made by Fey Sommers.

12 - Sofia's Choice

Betty meets a look-a-like -- Ruthie, an editorial assistant at MYW Magazine who dresses and looks like her. Meanwhile, Daniel is in for a surprising revelation from Sofia that leaves everyone stunned.

13 - Chica and the Man

Wilhemina is livid when she lays eyes on drag queen impersonator - Wilhediva Hater. Betty and Daniel go through a rough patch as she wins an award for her blog. Daniel has the press hot on his heels. While Marc is pleased with himself when a famous director does a photo shoot with him.

13 - Kissed Off

Betty comes up with a solution to deal with her personal problems but she has her sexy neighbor Jesse who keeps her distracted from her goals. Daniel does his best to cover his tracks as Connor is adamant on unveiling Mollys admirer.

13 - A Thousand Words by Friday

Betty is assigned to interview a novelist. Amanda and Marc may have uncovered who Amandas biological father is. Daniel unknowingly dates Wilhelminas sister.

13 - In or Out

While Daniel is still suffering from his break up with Sofia, Betty is doing her best to get him back to work and over Sofia. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina decides who will continue to work at Mode once her ambitions to be named Editor-in-Chief are realized.

14 - Smokin' Hot

Daniel helps Betty to cover a low-priority show. Betty discovers a new designer, Marisa, and decides to promote her however she faces stiff competition from Marc. Amanda struggles to persuade Marc or Betty to vouch for her to Wilhemina about her clothing line. Tyler tries to find Claire in New York.

14 - The Courtship of Betty's Father

Its Claires 60th birthday and Betty makes her a video which reveals some unintentional footage of Mrs Meade. Also, Daniel and Wilhelmina are finding it hard having someone new in their lives.

14 - Twenty-Four Candles

Betty plans to spend her 24th birthday accompanied by Henry, but Charlies sudden appearance jeopardizes her plans. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina plots against Renee and Daniels relationship by hinting at secrets from a hidden past in her sisters life.

14 - I'm Coming Out

Betty has her job cut out for her getting prepared for Modes huge event during New York Citys Fashion Week. Meanwhile, Marc and Amanda cant delay getting their hands on something everybody desires, Christina wishes to create her mark in the design world and Daniel calls for Hilda to grant her sister

15 - Fire and Nice

To speed along the investigation into her house fire, Betty is pressured to date an annoying fireman. Wilhemina tries to prove to Don, an old flame from her past, that shes just Wanda from the block instead of an uber-bitch, and Amanda draws closer to Tyler, convincing Claire to hire him as an in-ho

15 - There's No Place Like Mode

Fashion Week hits town which causes problems for the staff at Mode. Betty has to split her time between working on her Yeti assignment and working with a new designer. Elsewhere, Wilhelmina has lost her way because of Connor and theres a new person working at Mode.

15 - Burning Questions

Renee becomes convinced that Betty is in love with Daniel and thus starts a rivalry between the two for his affections. In the meantime, Gina returns to Queens to flash her new life and rich husband before Hildas face.

15 - Brothers

Alexis shocking announcement causes great commotion at both Mode and the Meade home. Betty tries to maintain the peace and order at Mode, however, she is about to face her own personal turmoil when Henry asks her out on a date and Walter tells her hes got a big surprise in store. Meanwhile, Whilhelm

16 - All The World's A Stage

Justin is enjoying his acting class with his eccentric teacher, Lena Korvinka. When Betty thinks there might be a problem with him and his friends, Austin and Lilly, she drops by the class to check up on him. Betty gets sidetracked when a playwright called Zachary is introduced to the class. Betty t

16 - Things Fall Apart

Betty and Marc team up together to analyse Modes budget. Matt continues with his pursuit to win Betty while she deals with some startling news on Facebook by a former flame

16 - Betty's Baby Bump

Betty decides to patch things up with Charlie by throwing her an unforgettable baby shower. Meanwhile, Hilda decides to confront Justins teacher after learning that he is failing gym class and Christina learns who the father of Wilhelminas baby really is.

16 - Derailed

Daniel reconnects with Grace Chin, a girl he once stood up for a date in college, and who is now New York Citys top lawyer. Meanwhile, Betty befriends Charlie, an out-of-towner she meets at the Mode cafeteria, whom she later discovers to be Henrys girlfriend.

17 - Million Dollar Smile

In the episode, Betty Suarez finally has her braces removed, but only after she enters a dream sequence in which she sees what her life would be like if she had had perfect teeth. At the same time, Justin Suarez tries to contact Austin, who he kissed in the previous episode and Daniel Meade secures

17 - Sugar Daddy

The Suarez family attempt to buy their rented house from their landlord. Ignacio goes head to head with Frankie Burrata, a celebrity chef. While everyone in Mode comes to deal with their shock.

17 - The Kids Are Alright

Betty finds her attempts to suppress her feelings for Gio useless when the two end up chaperoning Justins school dance together. Meanwhile, Amanda agrees to do a reality show with Gene, and Hilda goes out of her way to catch the eye of Coach Diaz. Finally, Wilhelmina makes her return to MODE, much t

17 - Icing on the Cake

Daniel keeps secret from Alexis the fact that he is the one who hired Grace to defend their father, something which Wilhelmina uses to bring the siblings apart. Meanwhile, when invited by Henry to Charlies birthday party, a desperate Betty asks Dr. Farkas, her orthodontist, to be her date. Finally,

18 - London Calling

Hilda is planning her wedding, which is getting closer and asks Betty about the plans for her bachelorette party. Betty tells her that shes planned a champagne tour of The Met museum, but Hilda and Bobby believe its a joke and Betty has to think of something else. Bobby is put out when Justin turns

18 - A Mother of a Problem

Betty meets Matts mother, but the meeting turns into a disaster. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina comes up with a way to solve the companys cash problem; Daniel deals with his relationship with Molly; and the Suarezs work together to set Hilda up with Archie.

18 - Jump

Betty finds herself in a dilemma between Henry and Gio when each makes a romantic offer to her. Meanwhile, a softball game between ELLE and Mode has rivals Wilhelmina and Naomi Campbell facing off in the field. Finally, Hilda makes quite a discovery about Coach Diaz, and a surprise visit from an orp

18 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Betty is in for some wild drama when Marcs mother stops by, given that the latter doesnt seem to know that her son is gay and Betty acts as his girlfriend to help him keep his secret. Meanwhile, Daniel and Alexis are forced to work together when Claire names them both co-editors-in-chief.

19 - The Past Presents the Future

As Hildas wedding approaches, Betty asks Daniel to be her guest, Amanda tries to set Marc up with soap opera star Spencer Cannon, Justin wonders whether he can invite Austin, Wilhelmina finds a way to get the Meade empire and Betty gets an unexpected offer in both her personal and professional lives

19 - The Sex Issue

Daniel and Wilhelmina make Modes issue based on sex to spice things up. Matt is hesitant to take the next step with Betty. Marc and Amanda provide Betty with a makeover.

19 - Punch Out

The Meades are in for some troubling times when a tell-all writer in possession of Fey Sommers diaries starts stalking the family. Meanwhile, Betty has a hard time getting Daniel focused on his work now that he has reverted back to his old ways with women. Finally, Wilhelmina and Alexis both try des

20 - Hello Goodbye

The episode focuses on Betty Suarez struggling to tell her friend and boss, Daniel Meade about her new job in London. At the same time, Bettys sister, Hilda tries to keep their father from finding out she is moving to Manhattan. Wilhelmina Slater recovers from being shot by Tyler and Amanda Tanen fi

20 - Rabbit Test

Daniel hatches up an idea to boost the Modes financial situation after discovering that Betty and her family have been invited to the home of Matts obscenely wealthy father, for an Easter egg hunt. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina discovers a reason to become suspicious of her sons DNA.

20 - Petra-Gate

After seeing her working relationship with Daniel, her close friendship with Christina, and her chance to date Henry all fall apart, Betty is left with no choice but to turn her back on all three. Meanwhile, romance is in the air: At MODE, Alexis catches the attention of a guy and he asks her out; A

21 - The Born Identity

Baby William is the unlikely hold up in Mode receiving the money it needs to save the company, whilst Hilda is asked to help with a political campaign.

21 - Secretaries' Day

Betty struggles with a dilemma as she attempts to bail her family out of a financial crisis while juggling with the task of planning MODEs big assistants week at a medieval-themed restaurant...where Amandas past ties to the establishment has a link and could come back to haunt her in a surprising wa

22 - In the Stars

Betty, Matt and Marc come together in order to succeded in their final YETI project, a photo session with singer, Adele. Love is in the air for one lucky couple as proposals are made. Claire and Wilhelmina continue to argue.

22 - A Tree Grows in Guadalajara

The Suarez family travel to Mexico in a effort to help Ignacio obtain a US Visa and find out more about their true family roots, especially Ignacios real identity.

23 - Curveball

Just as Betty agrees to move in with Matt, Henry pays a visit to NYC, forcing Betty to admit she still has feelings for her former fiancé.

23 - East Side Story

Betty and Henrys romance heats up. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina makes great strides in her ambitious power play, as Daniel descends further in a downward spiral. The Suarez family trip to Mexico takes a dangerous turn, with old ghosts creating new problems. Explosive secrets will be revealed, and everythin

24 - The Fall Issue

The sudden death of a Mode editor leaves Betty and Marc competing for the same job. Meanwhile, Matt lets his jealousy over Henry get the best of him.