UGLY BETTY: IN OR OUT (TV)
Summary
One in this comedy-drama series about Betty Suarez, a young Queens woman trying to make it in the fashion industry despite her unglamorous appearance.
In this episode, the aftermath of Sofia's public break-up with Daniel proves dramatic for many. Betty now works at Burrito King while Hilda deals with being out of a job due to a "Herbalux nightmare." Meanwhile, Wilhelmina and the masked lady prepare for their takeover of Mode. Wilhelmina goes so far as to decide who will stay and who will go once she is named editor-in-chief, particularly wondering whether to keep Christina. At the same time, Daniel licks his wounds, holed up and depressed in his now-messy apartment. Betty discovers him when she arrives at his address -- thinking he's in Rio -- to stock his fridge. Daniel is surprised to learn that Betty quit her job with Sofia, wondering if she wishes to have her assistant job back at Mode -- working alongside Amanda. Finally, Daniel is able to return to society, shocked at the prevalence of MYW covers around the city.
Back at Mode, he is determined to avoid Sofia while struggling to get back into the swing of things. Betty is determined to help Daniel get his confidence back by finding him a new woman. However, she continues to have problems at work herself; as Amanda feels she's being upstaged by Betty, Amanda has begun a campaign to belittle Betty, even getting her a "junior" desk. Meanwhile, Hilda starts selling Grandma Suarez's cupcakes at a local diner, though her plan doesn't go as well as she had hoped. Eventually, Betty sets Daniel up with model Gisele Bundchen. Meanwhile, Marc convinces Amanda to help push Daniel out and join Wilhelmina's "team." Amanda goes so far as to secretly cancel his date with Gisele. He narrowly escapes public humiliation when Betty comes to his rescue. The two enjoy a night together of pizza, deep talks, and Sonny and Cher-inspired karaoke.
Elsewhere, Wilhelmina dangles a plum in front of Christina: the chance to make her designs part of the upcoming Fashion Week show. Ultimately, Christina takes the bait, despite the price. Back at the office, Amanda admits defeat to Betty and takes her old job back. Finally, the masked women is unmasked: It's Alex Meade, now remade into Alexis! Includes commercials.
Details
- NETWORK: ABC
- DATE: January 18, 2007 8:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:59:59
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T:90422
- GENRE: Comedy; Drama
- SUBJECT HEADING: Comedy; Drama; LGBT Collection - Comedy; Hispanic Americans
- SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series, 2006-2010
- COMMERCIALS:
- TV - Commercials - "Catch and Release" motion picture
- TV - Commercials - "Dreamgirls" motion picture
- TV - Commercials - "Freedom Writers" motion picture
- TV - Commercials - "Norbit" motion picture
- TV - Commercials - Citi bank cards
- TV - Commercials - Ebay auction website
- TV - Commercials - H&R Block tax prep software
- TV - Commercials - Hewlett Packard printers
- TV - Commercials - Humira arthritis medicine
- TV - Commercials - Jergens lotion
- TV - Commercials - Lean Cuisine diet meals
- TV - Commercials - Lunesta sleep aid
- TV - Commercials - Make a Wish foundation
- TV - Commercials - NutriPals children's snack bars
- TV - Commercials - Olive Garden restaurants
- TV - Commercials - Partnership for Prescription Assistance
- TV - Commercials - Pizza Hut pizza
- TV - Commercials - Plavix heart medicine
- TV - Commercials - Singulair asthma medication
- TV - Commercials - Slim Fast bars
- TV - Commercials - Sprint wireless network
- TV - Commercials - Take Pride in America campaign
- TV - Commercials - Target stores
- TV - Commercials - The Foundation for a Better Life
- TV - Commercials - The Will Rogers Institute for exercise
- TV - Commercials - TurboTax tax website
- TV - Commercials - Van de Kamp's frozen fish sticks
- TV - Commercials - Wish Bone salad spray
- TV - Promos - "Brothers and Sisters"
- TV - Promos - "Desperate Housewives"
- TV - Promos - "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
- TV - Promos - "George Lopez"
- TV - Promos - "Grey's Anatomy"
- TV - Promos - "Men in Trees"
- TV - Promos - "Supernanny"
CREDITS
- Silvio Horta … Executive Producer, Developed by
- Ben Silverman … Executive Producer
- Salma Hayek … Executive Producer
- Jose Tamez … Executive Producer
- James Hayman … Executive Producer
- Marco Pennette … Executive Producer
- Sheila Lawrence … Co-Executive Producer
- Oliver Goldstick … Co-Executive Producer
- Teri Weinberg … Co-Executive Producer
- Alice West … Co-Executive Producer
- Gabrielle Stanton … Supervising Producer
- Harry Werksman … Supervising Producer
- Henry Alonso Myers … Supervising Producer
- Cameron Litvack … Co-Producer
- Jack Philbrick … Co-Producer
- Jeremy Beim … Associate Producer
- Donald Todd … Consulting Producer
- Michael Spiller … Director
- Myra Jo Martino … Writer
- Fernando Gaitan … Based on the series "Betty La Fea" created by
- Jeff Beal … Music by
- America Ferrera … Cast, Betty Suarez
- Eric Mabius … Cast, Daniel Meade
- Alan Dale … Cast, Bradford Meade
- Tony Plana … Cast, Ignacio Suarez
- Ana Ortiz … Cast, Hilda Suarez
- Ashley Jensen … Cast, Christina McKinney
- Becki Newton … Cast, Amanda Tanen
- Mark Indelicato … Cast, Justin Suarez
- Rebecca Romijn … Cast, Alexis Meade
- Vanessa Williams … Cast, Wilhelmina Slater
- Michael Urie … Cast, Marc St. James
- Kathy Griffin … Cast, Fashion TV Anchor
- Stelio Savante … Cast, Steve
- Shelly Desai … Cast, Jorge
- Robert Thorne … Cast, Maitre d'
- Josh Kelly … Cast, Busboy
- Hope Shapiro … Cast, Bald Woman on TV
- Ralph P. Martin … Cast, Large Italian Singing Man
- Sonny Bono
- Gisele Bundchen
- Cher