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Ugly Betty Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2006 - 2007
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Sep 28, 200642 mins
An unattractive young woman named Betty Suarez receives a job at Mode magazine after the owner of Meade Publications, Bradford Meade, catches his son, Daniel, in flagrante delicto with an assistant. Daniel has assumed the role of editor-in-chief at Mode.
Episode 2
The Box and the Bunny
Thu, Oct 5, 200644 mins
Betty loses a book, which is the complete new edition of the magazine and is containing un-retouched photos of a popular actress. She has to find the book before the photos get out to the rest of the press. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina plots to use the snafu to bring Daniel down.
Episode 3
Queens for a Day
Thu, Oct 12, 200644 mins
Betty uses her Queens connections to lure Vincent Bianchi, a famous photographer, to shoot for the magazine. When Bianchi insists that Betty meet him at a posh restaurant, she also gets a makeover. But things don't quite turn out as planned.
Episode 4
Fey's Sleigh Ride
Thu, Oct 19, 200644 mins
After Mode is forced to abandon its big Christmas photo shoot because another magazine has copied the idea, Betty forms an uneasy alliance with Marc and Amanda. Meanwhile, the three fear they may have leaked the idea to someone at the rival mag.
Episode 5
The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe
Thu, Oct 26, 200644 mins
It's Halloween and Betty is in for a series of frightful experiences, ranging from showing up dressed for the Mode costume contest only to learn there isn't one, to dealing with her growing attraction to Henry, while a jealous Walter fumes.
Episode 6
Trust, Lust and Must
Thu, Nov 2, 200643 mins
Ignacio Suarez is in a desperate situation as his secrets can't stay disclosed. Wilhelmina offers financial help but Betty is hesitating whether to accept it. Daniel meets a fascinating woman in the elevator. He's totally unaware that she's about to get a leading role in the company.
Episode 7
After Hours
Thu, Nov 9, 200643 mins
Sofia Reyes spreads herself in Daniel's office to prove her power. But, instead of paying attention to him Sofia is interested in Betty's opinions and ideas. Daniel sends Betty off to write a review about a hotel where she is supposed to stay at over the weekend.
Episode 8
Four Thanksgivings and a Funeral
Thu, Nov 16, 200660 mins
To his dismay, Daniel must attend his family's Thanksgiving gathering at the Country Club. Meanwhile, Amanda and Marc create their own gathering at Mode and there is also a dinner at Betty's house where Santos, Justin's father, is in attendance.
Episode 9
Lose the Boss?
Thu, Nov 23, 200660 mins
The day after Thanksgiving is no holiday for Betty, who struggles to pull together a last-minute Mode photo shoot with a famous couple and their baby. Daniel suffers from the after effects of drinking whilst getting over Sofia and ends up spending the holiday.
Episode 10
Fake Plastic Snow
Thu, Nov 30, 200660 mins
It's Christmas at Mode as Betty questions her relationship with Walter and her feelings for Henry the accountant. Daniel, on the other hand, is sure of his love for Sofia.
Episode 11
Swag
Thu, Jan 4, 200744 mins
Christina's swag lottery, with the Mode closet clothes and accessories, creates a feeding frenzy among the office fashionistas, while Betty wears herself out helping Daniel who had his credit card cut off, because of a $20,000 expense report that Betty filled.
Episode 12
Sofia's Choice
Thu, Jan 11, 200760 mins
Sophia Reyes rules Daniel Meade's heart masterfully, getting him to propose to her and winning favor with his parents. Meanwhile as Betty's new boss, Sophia orders her to replace a lead article in her new feminist magazine by one on the social experiences of her.
Episode 13
In or Out
Thu, Jan 18, 200743 mins
Wilhelmina, with Mark as her right hand, plans who's to stay and who'll be kicked out when she once takes over Daniel's position. Daniel returns to the office after 14 days licking wounds. Meanwhile, He immediately rehires Betty as assistant.
Episode 14
I'm Coming Out
Thu, Feb 1, 200744 mins
Betty has her job cut out preparing for Mode's huge New York City's Fashion Week event. Marc and Amanda can't delay getting their hands on something everybody desires, Christina wishes to create her mark in the design world and Daniel calls for Hilda to help her sister.
Episode 15
Brothers
Thu, Feb 8, 200760 mins
Alexis' shocking announcement causes great commotion at both Mode and the Meade home. Betty tries to maintain the peace and order at Mode, she is about to face her own personal turmoil when Henry asks her out on a date and Walter tells her he's got a big surprise in store.
Episode 16
Derailed
Thu, Feb 15, 200744 mins
Daniel's father tells him the only lawyer who can save him from the murder charge his crazy wife actually confessed is now blossomed Grace 'the' Chin, who is most vindictive because Daniel ignored her and other unattractive girls at college.
Episode 17
Icing on the Cake
Thu, Mar 15, 200744 mins
Daniel keeps secret from Alexis the fact that he is the one who hired Grace to defend their father, something which Wilhelmina uses to bring the siblings apart. When invited by Henry to Charlie's birthday party, a desperate Betty asks Dr. Farkas, her orthodontist, to be her date.
Episode 18
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Thu, Mar 22, 200744 mins
Betty is in for some wild drama when Marc's mother, Jean Weiner, stops by Mode, given that the latter doesn't seem to know that her son is gay and Betty acts as his girlfriend to help him keep his secret. Daniel and Alexis are forced to work together.
Episode 19
Punch Out
Thu, Apr 19, 200744 mins
Daniel tells Betty to quit stalking him when she tries to protect him from unauthorized biographer Quincy Combs. Later, Daniel is appalled when he is told his latest bedmate was underage - by her mother.
Episode 20
Petra-Gate
Thu, Apr 26, 200744 mins
Petra's mother threatens to have Daniel arrested for sex with a minor unless Petra is put on Mode's cover, but Alexis refuses to allow it unless Daniel resigns.
Episode 21
Secretaries Day
Thu, May 3, 200743 mins
At a medieval-themed restaurant where Mode assistants celebrate Secretaries' -- er, Administrative Assistants' Day, Henry battles to defend Betty's honor (which leaves girlfriend Charlie less than thrilled). Betty convinces Daniel that he has a sex addiction and needs help.
Episode 22
A Tree Grows in Guadalajara
Thu, May 10, 200760 mins
When Ignacio is forced to leave the U.S. to apply for legal immigration, his daughters and Justin accompany him to Mexico, where Betty becomes obsessed with finding her mother's mother. Daniel and Alexis fight over using Jordan Dunn as their featured real-world adventurer.
Episode 23
East Side Story
Thu, May 17, 200760 mins
Justin is thrilled with the boy playing Tony in the school play falls mysteriously ill and he is promoted from understudy. Santos finds trouble when he stops at a store to buy Justin a good-luck present. Alexis finds an unpleasant surprise.
