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. 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.
  2. carlos28200
    Sep 29, 2011
    10
    i only like this series because is originally colombian, viva colombia hpta
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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!
  6. 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
  7. MaahemM.
    Oct 5, 2009
    10
    A fresh, always funny and smart show that has a heart no other show has today.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. RichR.
    May 3, 2008
    2
    Not funny at all. more stupidly cute than anything. may have worked a little better in 1968.
  11. AngelaM.
    Feb 2, 2008
    10
    I love ugly Betty!
  12. Kennyb
    Nov 24, 2007
    10
    Great show. Hilarious, great kitschy fun!
  13. 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???
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Donna
    Sep 30, 2007
    9
    Entertaining and funny.
  17. bethh
    Sep 24, 2007
    6
    Cute, but not great.
  18. AngelaM.
    Aug 28, 2007
    10
    I love ugly Betty!
  19. 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.
  20. babist
    May 9, 2007
    10
    cool!
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. hayleyt
    Feb 18, 2007
    10
    i watch it every week and america ferrera is amazing and perfect for the role of betty.
  24. pingun
    Feb 17, 2007
    10
    it promotes u to think!! such a great drama!
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. glennl
    Feb 9, 2007
    9
    feast to the eyes and tugs my heart
  28. [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.
  29. 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!
  30. 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.
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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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