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Ugly Betty

2006 – 2010Show4 seasons85 episodesTV-PG

ComedyDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic757.6Rotten Tomatoes97%85%

A romantic, hopeful comedy series about family and show business, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

4 seasons · 85 episodes · best: S4E20 "Hello Goodbye" 9.1

Episodes

7.8
7.6
7.5
7.9

Story

Ugly is the new beautiful.

Wannabe writer Betty Suarez is a plain girl from Queens, who is smart, hardworking and savvy but lacks a fashionable sense of style. When publishing mogul Bradford Meade puts his son Daniel in charge of Mode magazine, he hires Betty to be Daniel's new assistant -- mostly because he knows that she may be the only woman in Manhattan with whom the younger man won't sleep.

Feels like

  • Fashion Industry Satire
  • Charming Underdog Story
  • Vibrant Visual Aesthetic
  • Heartfelt Family Dynamics
  • Witty Workplace Comedy
  • Cultural Clash Narrative
  • Empowering Character Arc
  • Lighthearted Drama
  • Iconic Ensemble Cast

Cast

24 of 453 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Victor Nelli, Jr., James Hayman, John Terlesky
Written by
Silvio Horta, Sheila R. Lawrence, Henry Alonso Myers
Produced by
James Bigwood

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 28, 2006 · April 14, 2010 · Ended

First aired
September 28, 2006
Last aired
April 14, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 85 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Eccentric Fashion Designer, Construction Catcalls, Macho Latino +9

  • Eccentric Fashion Designer
  • Construction Catcalls
  • Macho Latino
  • Christmas Episode
  • Poor Communication Kills
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Bizarre Gambling Winnings
  • You Said You Couldn't Dance
  • Stock Sound Effects
  • Ship Sinking
  • Dream Sequence
  • Coming-Out Story

12 of 170 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ugly Betty?"

Questions about Ugly Betty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ugly Betty?

Hulu

In the United States, Ugly Betty streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 67 other countries.

Is Ugly Betty worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Ugly Betty okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Ugly Betty?

61 h

About 61 hours: 85 episodes in 4 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2010.

Will Ugly Betty make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Ugly Betty good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Ugly Betty use?

Eccentric Fashion DesignerConstruction CatcallsMacho LatinoChristmas EpisodePoor Communication KillsTeen PregnancyBizarre Gambling WinningsYou Said You Couldn't DanceStock Sound EffectsShip SinkingDream SequenceComing-Out Storyand 158 more

TV Tropes lists 170 tropes for it, including Eccentric Fashion Designer, Construction Catcalls, and Macho Latino.