Ugly Betty

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 28, 2006
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 169 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 142 out of 169
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 169
  3. Negative: 20 out of 169
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  1. carlos28200
    Sep 29, 2011
    10
    i only like this series because is originally colombian, viva colombia hpta
  2. JosephE
    Oct 20, 2006
    9
    Refreshing comedy!
  3. BoomieS
    Oct 2, 2006
    10
    The best new show on television, hands down.
  4. MaigualidaD
    Oct 3, 2006
    10
    I think its really giid..and funny!
  5. christined
    Sep 30, 2006
    9
    Refreshing and funny.. tired of reality and cop shows... Betty is an underdog with a brain worth hooting for!!
  6. someonewithabrainunlikeyoupeople
    Nov 1, 2007
    0
    This show sucks and is not funny at all even though it is supposed to be a comedy/drama how did they win an emmy???
  7. LisaP
    Jan 8, 2007
    10
    LOVE this show. TiVo it every week, and watch each episode multiple times, especially the ones with Henry in them. Love him! Hope Betty ditches Walter for Henry and soon, before some gorgeous woman snatches Henry away!
  8. RichR.
    May 3, 2008
    2
    Not funny at all. more stupidly cute than anything. may have worked a little better in 1968.
  9. JoeB
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    The BEST new show of the season.
  10. adrianc
    Oct 13, 2006
    10
    inner beauty, short easy to understand humor, & in love of America Ferrara's work
  11. JMad
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    Love the show and never miss it. Very funny.
  12. MaureenC
    Oct 20, 2006
    9
    Love it!
  13. timg
    Oct 20, 2006
    0
    A show whose premise is that the ugly and the poor really are the wisest ones. (and, of couse, only they have hearts of gold) and the weathy and attractive are either evil and manipulative or feckless in some other way.
  14. DavidT
    Dec 2, 2006
    10
    I really enjoy watching this show, I record it every Thurs on my DVr.
  15. RobertM
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    Having seen the first episode, I have to say that this will one reason to stay home on Thursday night. This show is definitely a keeper!
  16. SadeB
    Oct 9, 2006
    10
    It has a good moral
  17. MaureenC
    Oct 9, 2006
    9
    Love it!
  18. jn
    Sep 29, 2006
    0
    Wow, the critics have never been more wrong. Every character is a stereotype of either the fashion world or something straight out of Princess Diaries kind of crap. It's not funny and hardly charming. Each step is more predictable than the previous one. This just wasn't good at all.
  19. Brianne
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    Finally! A show that the common person can relate to.
  20. ValentinC
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    Finally, a comedy with heart and hope. I just hope they would make Betty more secure and more confident and not much of that fake clumpsiness.
  21. RulG
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    Its been a long time since ABC has had a show as funny and with a good script, as Ugly Betty. I have seen the original columbian version and enjoyed it very much. I love the way it has been Americanized to fit our society. I believe many americans and many viewing audiences will tune in each weak and will find within themselves many charecteristics that many lack in our society, love, Its been a long time since ABC has had a show as funny and with a good script, as Ugly Betty. I have seen the original columbian version and enjoyed it very much. I love the way it has been Americanized to fit our society. I believe many americans and many viewing audiences will tune in each weak and will find within themselves many charecteristics that many lack in our society, love, compassion, humility and forgiveness. All I have to say is for the other networks, "watch out", because ABC is back!… Expand
  22. DarioB
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    Excellent
  23. G.Orozco
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    Excellent, very funy and very weel done'
  24. JoeP
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    Enjoyed it. Great.
  25. SigridM
    Sep 30, 2006
    1
    I totally disagree with the critics! This show was stolen from Devil Wears Prada and it lacks all the class and humor of that movie.
  26. GabrielS
    Jan 16, 2007
    0
    The show is full of the dumbest cliches and why does every punchline has to be flooded with sound effects or music guided comedy? Or characterization is horrendous. Where did these "actors" get their personas? from watching even worse soap operas on spanish television?
  27. TammyM
    Jan 6, 2007
    9
    America Ferrara really sparkles in this show--sometimes in more ways than one. UB's cute, keeps a good pace and mix/parallel of storylines, and never makes the mistake of pretending to be more serious than it is (*cough* Prada *cough*).
  28. Natalie0
    Oct 8, 2007
    5
    Its good until Betty tries to fix everything and make people check their morals. Would do better as a 30min show.
  29. hayleyt
    Feb 18, 2007
    10
    i watch it every week and america ferrera is amazing and perfect for the role of betty.
  30. glennl
    Feb 9, 2007
    9
    feast to the eyes and tugs my heart
  31. babist
    May 9, 2007
    10
    cool!
  32. Donna
    Sep 30, 2007
    9
    Entertaining and funny.
  33. AngelaM.
    Feb 2, 2008
    10
    I love ugly Betty!
  34. SamuelB
    Jan 7, 2009
    10
    My favorite tv show ever. Amanda is comedy bliss and is the best character to ever walk our tv. It is caring and heart warming and deserves the best rating.
  35. cynthiac
    Oct 10, 2006
    9
    is very funny and something different.....
  36. MartaA
    Nov 12, 2006
    10
    The best show on TV right now! Every single character is played with such flawless delight. I've even rearranged my work schedule so I will not miss another episode again! Two hUGE thumbs up!
  37. KnutG
    Oct 13, 2006
    9
    What a sweet treat for even the most critical viewer. Let's drop all pretense after a hard day's work and watch Betty face trouble - and then win every time. Lovely, lovely lovely!
  38. RobertoP
    Oct 17, 2006
    9
    great !
  39. DavidB
    Dec 2, 2006
    10
    Awesome show..love it.
  40. ArtM
    Dec 4, 2006
    9
    Does exactly what it sets out ot do - entertain. One of the best collections of supporting cast members on TV today.
  41. KellyF
    Oct 26, 2006
    9
    This show is just fun...it is a nice break to watch something that is meant to be fun and actually accomplishes it's goal.
  42. ErikS
    Oct 31, 2006
    9
    Delightful. My quibbles would be that Betty really isn't ugly, just "TV ugly", and they should ditch the whole mysterious woman "Desperate Housewives"-like mystery element. Otherwise, very endearing, and I'm hooked. Just wish it was on at a different time, but I usually watch it online.
  43. Leah
    Oct 30, 2006
    0
    The televised equivalent of poking a stick in one's eye, this show is only good for those requiring a preaching-to on the virtues of the cosmetically unattractive---and a reminder that attractive souls are evil, spiteful, petty, or manipulative. Worth running screaming in the opposite direction of.
  44. LaeJ
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    I love this show, America Ferrara is great and very funny. Also, people have to remember this is the same premise that was used on the spanish version, which was done long before Prada.
  45. JoseM
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    wonderful ,funny and touching at the same time.America Ferrara is perfect.She deserves an Emmy and a Golden globe
  46. LindaL
    Oct 9, 2006
    4
    First episode was fresh and fun, but by the second episode it felt like watching "Groundhog Day" only with a "Devil Wears Prada" theme. If Betty wises up, she won't be "ugly" anymore. So I guess she'll stay clueless and pretty soon the show will only be entertaining to 9-year-olds.
  47. Mike
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    Ugly Betty is Awsome. I love this show finally an ABC show where the main charcter is likeable. Susan and Merideth are not likeable at all. America Ferrera deserves an emmy nomination but the win should go to Marcia Cross this year.
  48. JayB
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    Lovely new show!
  49. MariaH
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    I saw the previous and I think this program will be a hit!!
  50. CarlinhosB
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    Oh my god, I jsut watched the pilot, and I LOVED IT, all I can say is that this will become a hit. It's already the best reviewed new show. Just funny, I can't describe it.
  51. MarcD.
    Sep 29, 2006
    9
    Loved it! It was pretty darned similar to "The Devil Wears Prada", but I think it's more authentic because Anne Hathaway was never all that frumpy before her big "makeover." Betty is an awesome lead character, and I think Eric Mabius as her boss finally has a role which will allow him to shine. Perhaps Gina Gershon is a little over the top, but the rest of the cast is great. Loved it! It was pretty darned similar to "The Devil Wears Prada", but I think it's more authentic because Anne Hathaway was never all that frumpy before her big "makeover." Betty is an awesome lead character, and I think Eric Mabius as her boss finally has a role which will allow him to shine. Perhaps Gina Gershon is a little over the top, but the rest of the cast is great. Didn't think I'd like this show, but I was wrong big time. So far, it's my favorite new show of the season.… Expand
  52. margaret
    Sep 29, 2006
    0
    WOW- at a time when anti-bullying and increased youth aggression are becoming buzzwords in parent magazines and school meetings- here we have a new show that promotes taunting, teasing, and "sizing up" based on how a person looks. Even worse -all that done by adults. Appalling. This is not entertainment. I urge viewers to question what they are laughing at!
  53. JoeB
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    The BEST new show of the season.
  54. Barbara
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    Very touching and very funny at the same time--geat fun watching it !!!
  55. JennE
    Jan 12, 2007
    10
    I just found this show on ABC.com. I LOVE it! I'm watching all the back episodes, one per night. What will I do when I get to the present ones?!?! This is a terrific, fun show!
  56. [Anonymous]
    Jan 18, 2007
    2
    Most overrated show of the last year. Unrelatable characters and cookie cutter plots throw this in the gutter. Just because shes ugly doesnt make her realistic of relatable.
  57. DesertTripper
    Oct 2, 2007
    10
    Fantastic cast, great video effects and segues, and the good and bad people play their parts SO well. And almost every episode has an unexpected twist. Loved the one where they went to Mexico. Plus, Betty's not really all that "ugly!" I only wish that, like the Latin American telenovelas the show often parodies, it was on every day instead of once a week.
  58. darrettr
    Jan 4, 2007
    1
    I just think it one of best shows I watch in years. It is also on of the few shows that I seen at night thank you for your time Darrett.
  59. DavidM
    Feb 11, 2007
    10
    OK, so the show may be cliché and full of "stereo-types", but this show entertains me to no end. To me, it's funny! Isn't a dramady suppose to entertain and make one smile? Hats off to America Ferrerra who emodies Betty so well.
  60. M.Hamilton
    Feb 12, 2007
    1
    The extremely poor man's "Devil Wears Prada". I expected much more from this series and was very disappointed. Didn't deserve the Golden Globe and America Ferrera does not add anything special.
  61. pingun
    Feb 17, 2007
    10
    it promotes u to think!! such a great drama!
  62. ray
    Mar 23, 2007
    10
    The best new show of the season and one of the best I've seen in a long time. It's hilarious.
  63. HogarthH
    Apr 27, 2007
    10
    The only network show I will drop everything to sit down and enjoy. Funny, touching, and above all glorious to look at - especially in HD. Entertainment, pure and simple.
  64. M.Hamilton
    Jul 24, 2007
    0
    The extremely poor man's "Devil Wears Prada". I expected much more from this series and was very disappointed. Didn't deserve the Golden Globe and America Ferrera does not add anything special.
  65. MargaretS.
    Oct 24, 2008
    10
    This show is wonderful. It has more charm & laugh w/o all the crazy sex you see on other shows anymore. I love it I hope they don't take it off the air. Like all the other fun-loving shows
  66. MaahemM.
    Oct 5, 2009
    10
    A fresh, always funny and smart show that has a heart no other show has today.
  67. CotyC
    Oct 11, 2006
    9
    Ugly Betty is a well produced and cast show. A great attempt to introduce the original novela
  68. NidiaV
    Nov 13, 2006
    10
    Full hour of laughing and learning a life lesson through Betty's eyes...I can wait for Thursday night to watch " Betty Suarez"
  69. MisterR
    Nov 2, 2006
    3
    Formulaic, predictable, dumb "office-intrigue" storyline, one-dimensional characters. Betty herself is wonderful, and very well-played by America Ferrara, but the scripts let her down. Ugly Betty absolutely does not live up to its hype.
  70. blaker
    Oct 12, 2006
    10
    Such a great show, so funny
  71. HobiD
    Nov 3, 2006
    10
    Super funny! One of the best TV shows to watch this season. Including real issues of today's America makes the show even more fun to watch!
  72. MelM
    Oct 15, 2006
    8
    Consistently entertaining, with appealing characters, this series is filmed with the quality of a feature film.
  73. rebeccas
    Nov 9, 2006
    10
    Love it Love it Love it. Ugly Betty..Written Great. Great sory.
  74. StephenH
    Dec 16, 2006
    9
    I'm really surprised by how much I enjoy this show, and I hope it lasts at least a few seasons. ABC has really been doing a good job getting shows like LOST and Ugly Betty to us.
  75. Tulip
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    Ugly Betty is a Beauty! Each week it gets better and better . Great casting and good story lines. I
  76. Sharon
    Dec 9, 2006
    9
    Betty is sweet, funny, well written and adorable. I never miss it..
  77. MikeG
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    I`ve had the oportunity to watch the pilot and I´ve seen the first 6 minutes of the 2nd episode, and i got to say that i found it really fresh and well build, I hope the nest episodes get as great as the first one. Can´t wait to see it on thursday.
  78. LuisG
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    well i have to say america ferrera is a frontrunner for my new fav. show UGLY BETTY plays likes its precedessor yo soy betty la fea quite well ... charming , lively and very grounded with the fact that ugly is the new beutifull... the rest of the case needs some work a lil bit to way over the top for me... i will wait for next weeks episode anxiously... a def. winner...
  79. CarlW
    Sep 28, 2006
    9
    Every new season too many shows claim to be great, grounbreaking, and must see. Usually what we see is the same old crap. Not so with Ugly Betty. This show may be derivative, (think Desparate Housewives, Bridget Jones, and The Devil Wears Prada all blended together), but at least it's influenced by good stuff and probably the most entertaining of all the new shows so far. Extra Every new season too many shows claim to be great, grounbreaking, and must see. Usually what we see is the same old crap. Not so with Ugly Betty. This show may be derivative, (think Desparate Housewives, Bridget Jones, and The Devil Wears Prada all blended together), but at least it's influenced by good stuff and probably the most entertaining of all the new shows so far. Extra points for an ethnicly diverse cast. I hope America Ferrera get the praise she deserves.… Expand
  80. AnabelG
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    excellent so funny its sweet
  81. MarioC
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    I like it a lot. Watch it !!!
  82. LilyA
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    Its so funny!!! I loved it!!
  83. JanieD
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    Loved it!!! Funny. Laugh through out the show.
  84. jackw
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    the best show this season, very funny and wonderful, I am definitely a fan
  85. Kennyb
    Nov 24, 2007
    10
    Great show. Hilarious, great kitschy fun!
  86. seand
    Jan 16, 2007
    10
    the best comedy and fun drama i ever watch with the familly, we really enjoy all this new tv show. no matter how the critics are is a diffrent show.
  87. MariaÅ
    Jan 18, 2007
    10
    Sweden is here to give ten points! The Show is great and the best, i love Betty and i also love the great actress America Ferrera! I don´t miss the show Ugly Betty on Chanel 5, Swedish TV! I guess Sweden are two episodes behind USA tv!
  88. AngelaM.
    Aug 28, 2007
    10
    I love ugly Betty!
  89. bethh
    Sep 24, 2007
    6
    Cute, but not great.
  90. ArthurW
    Nov 29, 2009
    9
    One of the best programs of the current day, consistently jaw dropping and full of charm showing the dog eat dog world and prejudice of the fashion world. It's one of the only shows i can say entertains me through each plot twist- something shows like gossip girl personally doesn't achieve for me. I think one of the main goals of the show is to present old cleches in a new light One of the best programs of the current day, consistently jaw dropping and full of charm showing the dog eat dog world and prejudice of the fashion world. It's one of the only shows i can say entertains me through each plot twist- something shows like gossip girl personally doesn't achieve for me. I think one of the main goals of the show is to present old cleches in a new light showing they are not all one dimensional stereotypes. A witty must see.… Expand
  91. ConsueloC
    Nov 14, 2006
    10
    Ugly Betty is a great TV show program. I LOVE IT. Great direction, perform, casting and history.
  92. saray
    Nov 21, 2006
    10
    It is fun and actually accomplishes it's goal. Each week it gets better and better. I makes me take care of the every day problems... good job abc
  93. KayJ
    Dec 25, 2006
    10
    ABC has a real hit on their hands. I can't wait for Thursdays now. The most entertaining and refreshing show on TV. Thanks ABC.
  94. GrantMoriarty
    Sep 18, 2010
    9
    This show works well as an hour of light, enjoyable television. The acting is great, from America pulling off the character of Betty Suarez like no one else could, to Vanessa Williams excellent portrayal of the 'baddie' Wilhelmina Vivian Slater. A joy to watch, laughs come easily, and it's touching at all the right bits. Excellent, a television show with a real message!
  95. waichingliu81
    Feb 27, 2011
    10
    It started off strong but after the first season, it had a mixture of good and bad writing in it. the lack inconsistency in terms of character development was evident throughout. season 2 began well, but by the middle of it and onwards descended into a silly, childish farce with an irritating love triangle involving the main protagonist. it was my most disliked season out of the 4. seasonIt started off strong but after the first season, it had a mixture of good and bad writing in it. the lack inconsistency in terms of character development was evident throughout. season 2 began well, but by the middle of it and onwards descended into a silly, childish farce with an irritating love triangle involving the main protagonist. it was my most disliked season out of the 4. season 3 was disliked by many, but i enjoyed it a lot; probably more-so for the developing friendship between Betty, Amanda and Marc. season 4 i thought was ok at best; first half didn't impress me very much, second half was a slight improvement. however, the laughs, humour were absent throughout that final season. where was Marc and Amanda? compared to my other favourite shows that i like, this isn't my absolute favourite, due to the sloppy writing, inconsistent levels of writing and for it not being utterly funny. which it wasn't. ugly Betty was great at highlighting social, moral, cultural issues as a show, but in terms of the story lines, writing, sadly it just didn't hit the mark. the series ended a little dissapointingly for me; nonetheless, i would be lying if i said the series didn't make me think, question things about appearances and looks. because it did. in all, ugly Betty will live on in memory in fans hearts- great performances by the cast members throughout; if only the show was handled a bit better than it was by the writers, producers, this would've lasted a few more seasons, and perhaps we'd get a better conclusion to the series too.… Expand
  96. cinderella
    Mar 27, 2011
    5
    Entertaining at times, but the show is so predictable and cheeky. I have to *face palm* every time the writers use some cliche, ridiculous and over-used scene in the show. Plus the conflicts are often unimaginative, overworked and juvenile. Sometimes I laugh, other times I shake my head in agony and turn it off. I also can't handle Betty's naivete and social intelligence; her character isEntertaining at times, but the show is so predictable and cheeky. I have to *face palm* every time the writers use some cliche, ridiculous and over-used scene in the show. Plus the conflicts are often unimaginative, overworked and juvenile. Sometimes I laugh, other times I shake my head in agony and turn it off. I also can't handle Betty's naivete and social intelligence; her character is one of many that's shallow and inconsistent. I'm watching season 4 on Netflix. I don't want to finish it, but I feel like I've already put this much time into (which I'll never get back), so why not finish and say I watched the whole God-awful thing. But it is sorta funny sometimes.… Expand
  97. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 3, 2022
    2
    Truest example of "did not age well. It's cinematography is dreadful and despite being framed as a comedy it's humorless. There is nothing remotely exciting about it.

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best TV Season of 2006
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#20 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
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#42 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    70
    Ugly Betty has high spirits, camp, couture, charm and heart.
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  2. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    100
    This juicy comedy-drama recaptures the fun of Desperate Housewives in its first season.
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  3. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    88
    The driving force behind the show's appeal is Ferrera, who gives a pitch-perfect, killer performance in the opening episodes.
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