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
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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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