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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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 28, 2006
- E2 The Box and the Bunny Oct 5, 2006
- E3 Queens for a Day Oct 12, 2006
- E4 Fey's Sleigh Ride Oct 19, 2006
- E5 The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe Oct 26, 2006
- E6 Trust, Lust, and Must Nov 2, 2006
- E7 After Hours Nov 9, 2006
- E8 Four Thanksgivings and a Funeral Nov 16, 2006
- E9 Lose the Boss Nov 23, 2006
- E10 Fake Plastic Snow Nov 30, 2006
- E11 Swag Jan 4, 2007
- E12 Sofia's Choice Jan 11, 2007
- E13 In or Out Jan 18, 2007
- E14 I'm Coming Out Feb 1, 2007
- E15 Brothers Feb 8, 2007
- E16 Derailed Feb 15, 2007
- E17 Icing on the Cake Mar 15, 2007
- E18 Don't Ask, Don't Tell Mar 22, 2007
- E19 Punch Out Apr 19, 2007
- E20 Petra-Gate Apr 26, 2007
- E21 Secretaries' Day May 3, 2007
- E22 A Tree Grows in Guadalajara May 10, 2007
- E23 East Side Story May 17, 2007
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 How Betty Got Her Grieve Back Sep 27, 2007
- E2 Family/Affair Oct 4, 2007
- E3 Betty's Wait Problem Oct 11, 2007
- E4 Grin and Bear It Oct 18, 2007
- E5 A League of Their Own Oct 25, 2007
- E6 Something Wicked This Way Comes Nov 1, 2007
- E7 A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding Nov 8, 2007
- E8 I See Me, I.C.U. Nov 15, 2007
- E9 Giving Up the Ghost Nov 22, 2007
- E10 Bananas for Betty Dec 6, 2007
- E11 Zero Worship Jan 10, 2008
- E12 Odor in the Court Jan 17, 2008
- E13 A Thousand Words by Friday Jan 24, 2008
- E14 Twenty-Four Candles Apr 24, 2008
- E15 Burning Questions May 1, 2008
- E16 Betty's Baby Bump May 8, 2008
- E17 The Kids Are Alright May 15, 2008
- E18 Jump May 22, 2008
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Manhattan Project Sep 25, 2008
- E2 Filing for the Enemy Oct 2, 2008
- E3 Crimes of Fashion Oct 9, 2008
- E4 Betty Suarez Land Oct 16, 2008
- E5 Granny Pants Oct 23, 2008
- E6 Ugly Berry Oct 30, 2008
- E7 Crush'd Nov 6, 2008
- E8 Tornado Girl Nov 13, 2008
- E9 When Betty Met YETI Nov 20, 2008
- E10 Bad Amanda Dec 4, 2008
- E11 Dress for Success Jan 8, 2009
- E12 Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Jan 22, 2009
- E13 Kissed Off Feb 5, 2009
- E14 The Courtship of Betty's Father Feb 12, 2009
- E15 There's No Place Like Mode Feb 19, 2009
- E16 Things Fall Apart Feb 26, 2009
- E17 Sugar Daddy Mar 5, 2009
- E18 A Mother of a Problem Mar 12, 2009
- E19 The Sex Issue Mar 19, 2009
- E20 Rabbit Test Apr 30, 2009
- E21 The Born Identity May 7, 2009
- E22 In the Stars May 14, 2009
- E23 Curveball May 21, 2009
- E24 The Fall Issue May 21, 2009
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 The Butterfly Effect (1) Oct 16, 2009
- E2 The Butterfly Effect (2) Oct 16, 2009
- E3 Blue On Blue Oct 23, 2009
- E4 The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob Oct 30, 2009
- E5 Plus None Nov 6, 2009
- E6 Backseat Betty Nov 13, 2009
- E7 Level (7) with Me Nov 27, 2009
- E8 The Bahamas Triangle Dec 4, 2009
- E9 Be-Shure Dec 11, 2009
- E10 The Passion of the Betty Jan 6, 2010
- E11 Back in Her Place Jan 13, 2010
- E12 Blackout! Jan 20, 2010
- E13 Chica and the Man Feb 3, 2010
- E14 Smokin' Hot Feb 10, 2010
- E15 Fire and Nice Mar 10, 2010
- E16 All The World's A Stage Mar 17, 2010
- E17 Million Dollar Smile Mar 24, 2010
- E18 London Calling Mar 31, 2010
- E19 The Past Presents the Future Apr 7, 2010
- E20 Hello Goodbye 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.