Ugly Betty 2006
“Ugly is the new beautiful.”
What is Ugly Betty?
Ugly Betty is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on ABC from 2006 to 2010. The show was developed by Silvio Horta and is based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, created by Fernando Gaitán.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 85
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 28, 2006
- Last aired
- Apr 14, 2010
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 85 episodes and an average 43-minute runtime.
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Overview
Ugly Betty is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on ABC from 2006 to 2010. The show was developed by Silvio Horta and is based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, created by Fernando Gaitán. It stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, a smart and hardworking woman from Queens who lands a job as an assistant at Mode magazine. Despite her lack of traditional fashion sense, Betty proves herself invaluable in the competitive world of New York publishing. Eric Mabius, Tony Plana, and Ana Ortiz also star in the series. The show premiered on September 28, 2006, and ran for multiple seasons, becoming known for its cultural impact and distinctive storytelling. Betty’s journey at Mode magazine under the leadership of Daniel Meade forms the core of the series, highlighting themes of identity, ambition, and self-worth.
Should you watch it?
“A smart, awkward outsider navigates the glamorous chaos of New York fashion.”
- Fresh take on beauty standards and self-worth
- Strong ensemble cast with authentic chemistry
- Blend of humor and social commentary
- Some storylines can feel over-the-top or contrived
- Pacing may slow in later seasons
You enjoy character-driven comedies with a fashion-world backdrop.
Suitable for teens and up; deals with body image, workplace dynamics, and family values.
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Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 28, 2006
- E2 The Box and the Bunny Core Oct 5, 2006
- E3 Queens for a Day Core Oct 12, 2006
- E4 Fey's Sleigh Ride Core Oct 19, 2006
- E5 The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe Core Oct 26, 2006
- E6 Trust, Lust, and Must Core Nov 2, 2006
- E7 After Hours Core Nov 9, 2006
- E8 Four Thanksgivings and a Funeral Core Nov 16, 2006
- E9 Lose the Boss Core Nov 23, 2006
- E10 Fake Plastic Snow Core Nov 30, 2006
- E11 Swag Core Jan 4, 2007
- E12 Sofia's Choice Core Jan 11, 2007
- E13 In or Out Core Jan 18, 2007
- E14 I'm Coming Out Core Feb 1, 2007
- E15 Brothers Core Feb 8, 2007
- E16 Derailed Core Feb 15, 2007
- E17 Icing on the Cake Core Mar 15, 2007
- E18 Don't Ask, Don't Tell Core Mar 22, 2007
- E19 Punch Out Core Apr 19, 2007
- E20 Petra-Gate Core Apr 26, 2007
- E21 Secretaries' Day Filler May 3, 2007
- E22 A Tree Grows in Guadalajara Mytharc May 10, 2007
- E23 East Side Story Mytharc May 17, 2007
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 How Betty Got Her Grieve Back Mytharc Sep 27, 2007
- E2 Family/Affair Core Oct 4, 2007
- E3 Betty's Wait Problem Core Oct 11, 2007
- E4 Grin and Bear It Core Oct 18, 2007
- E5 A League of Their Own Core Oct 25, 2007
- E6 Something Wicked This Way Comes Core Nov 1, 2007
- E7 A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding Core Nov 8, 2007
- E8 I See Me, I.C.U. Core Nov 15, 2007
- E9 Giving Up the Ghost Core Nov 22, 2007
- E10 Bananas for Betty Core Dec 6, 2007
- E11 Zero Worship Core Jan 10, 2008
- E12 Odor in the Court Core Jan 17, 2008
- E13 A Thousand Words by Friday Core Jan 24, 2008
- E14 Twenty-Four Candles Core Apr 24, 2008
- E15 Burning Questions Core May 1, 2008
- E16 Betty's Baby Bump Core May 8, 2008
- E17 The Kids Are Alright Mytharc May 15, 2008
- E18 Jump Mytharc May 22, 2008
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Manhattan Project Mytharc Sep 25, 2008
- E2 Filing for the Enemy Core Oct 2, 2008
- E3 Crimes of Fashion Core Oct 9, 2008
- E4 Betty Suarez Land Core Oct 16, 2008
- E5 Granny Pants Core Oct 23, 2008
- E6 Ugly Berry Core Oct 30, 2008
- E7 Crush'd Core Nov 6, 2008
- E8 Tornado Girl Core Nov 13, 2008
- E9 When Betty Met YETI Core Nov 20, 2008
- E10 Bad Amanda Core Dec 4, 2008
- E11 Dress for Success Core Jan 8, 2009
- E12 Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Core Jan 22, 2009
- E13 Kissed Off Core Feb 5, 2009
- E14 The Courtship of Betty's Father Mytharc Feb 12, 2009
- E15 There's No Place Like Mode Core Feb 19, 2009
- E16 Things Fall Apart Mytharc Feb 26, 2009
- E17 Sugar Daddy Core Mar 5, 2009
- E18 A Mother of a Problem Core Mar 12, 2009
- E19 The Sex Issue Core Mar 19, 2009
- E20 Rabbit Test Core Apr 30, 2009
- E21 The Born Identity Core May 7, 2009
- E22 In the Stars Core May 14, 2009
- E23 Curveball Mytharc May 21, 2009
- E24 The Fall Issue Mytharc May 21, 2009
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 The Butterfly Effect (1) Mytharc Oct 16, 2009
- E2 The Butterfly Effect (2) Core Oct 16, 2009
- E3 Blue On Blue Mytharc Oct 23, 2009
- E4 The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob Core Oct 30, 2009
- E5 Plus None Core Nov 6, 2009
- E6 Backseat Betty Core Nov 13, 2009
- E7 Level (7) with Me Core Nov 27, 2009
- E8 The Bahamas Triangle Core Dec 4, 2009
- E9 Be-Shure Core Dec 11, 2009
- E10 The Passion of the Betty Core Jan 6, 2010
- E11 Back in Her Place Core Jan 13, 2010
- E12 Blackout! Core Jan 20, 2010
- E13 Chica and the Man Core Feb 3, 2010
- E14 Smokin' Hot Core Feb 10, 2010
- E15 Fire and Nice Core Mar 10, 2010
- E16 All The World's A Stage Core Mar 17, 2010
- E17 Million Dollar Smile Mytharc Mar 24, 2010
- E18 London Calling Core Mar 31, 2010
- E19 The Past Presents the Future Mytharc Apr 7, 2010
- E20 Hello Goodbye Mytharc Apr 14, 2010
Frequently asked questions
Is Ugly Betty based on a book?
No, it's based on a Colombian telenovela called Yo soy Betty, la fea.
Where does the show take place?
The show is set in New York City, primarily at Mode magazine.
What genre is Ugly Betty?
It's a comedy-drama with elements of satire and romance.
Who created Ugly Betty?
Silvio Horta developed the series, adapting it from Fernando Gaitán's original format.
Is the show about real people?
No, the characters and plotlines are fictional, though inspired by everyday themes.
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