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The Best Episodes of Ugly Betty Season 3

Every episode of Ugly Betty Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ugly Betty Season 3!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 1 - The Manhattan Project
    7.4/10(258 votes)

    #1 - The Manhattan Project

    S3:E1

    Betty must make a life-altering decision about what to do with her life. Meanwhile, Ignacio lands a job at a fast food restaurant while Wilhelmina forces Daniel to make changes in his life.

    Directors:Michael Spiller, Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writers:Joel Fields, Silvio Horta

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  2. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 2 - Filing for the Enemy
    7.7/10(214 votes)

    #2 - Filing for the Enemy

    S3:E2

    Wilhelmina, getting ready for her first issue as editor, offers Betty a job as her assistant. Meanwhile, Daniel learns he will have to undergo a custody battle if he wants to keep Daniel Jr. in the U.S. Later, Hilda's romance with Coach Diaz continues to heat up.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Joel Fields

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  3. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 3 - Crimes of Fashion
    7.8/10(210 votes)

    #3 - Crimes of Fashion

    S3:E3

    A tragic accident leaves the Mode staff stunned and Betty must find out what really happened when a detective comes looking for answers. Meanwhile, Ignacio learns about Hilda and Coach Diaz.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Henry Alonso Myers

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  4. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 4 - Betty Suarez Land
    7.5/10(207 votes)

    #4 - Betty Suarez Land

    S3:E4

    Gio returns to town, forcing Betty to attempt to make amends. However, Gio resists her attempts to make things right. Meanwhile, Daniel must cope with shocking family news.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Chris Black

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  5. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 5 - Granny Pants
    7.4/10(229 votes)

    #5 - Granny Pants

    S3:E5

    Kimmie Keegan goes to Betty for help in finding a job. Meanwhile, Daniel decides to try a matchmaking service and gets a shocking "perfect" match. Elsewhere, Justin tries out for a Broadway musical.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Sheila R. Lawrence

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  6. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 6 - Ugly Berry
    7.5/10(216 votes)

    #6 - Ugly Berry

    S3:E6

    Betty finds herself competing with Kimmie who finally shows her true colors, and new citizen Ignacio prepares to vote for the first time.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:Bill Wrubel

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  7. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 7 - Crush'd
    7.7/10(200 votes)

    #7 - Crush'd

    S3:E7

    Betty wants to be noticed by her cute neighbor, Jesse, by coming home later each night. Meanwhile, Amanda unexpectedly moves in with Betty after having nowhere else to go. Elsewhere, Marc and Cliff mull over the idea of moving in together.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writers:Tracy Poust, Jon Kinnally

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  8. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 8 - Tornado Girl
    7.2/10(187 votes)

    #8 - Tornado Girl

    S3:E8

    Betty needs Daniel's help to prevent a PR nightmare for the magazine. The problem is, he's unreachable at a company retreat.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 9 - When Betty Met YETI
    7.4/10(210 votes)

    #9 - When Betty Met YETI

    S3:E9

    Competition gets fierce when Betty and Marc both apply to YETI, the Young Editors Training Program that could be their ticket out of assistant-land.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 10 - Bad Amanda
    7.6/10(191 votes)

    #10 - Bad Amanda

    S3:E10

    Amanda and Betty are forced to work together for an article called "How I Blew Ten Grand Without Spending a Dime."

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Chris Black

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  11. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 11 - Dress for Success
    7.6/10(198 votes)

    #11 - Dress for Success

    S3:E11

    Betty juggles work and family without much success as she struggles to impress her idol, Jodie Papadakis (guest star Bernadette Peters), the editor running YETI.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 12 - Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
    7.2/10(188 votes)

    #12 - Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

    S3:E12

    Betty finds herself stuck between work and home life as she tries her best to appease both Hilda; Daniel, Molly, Connor and Wilhelmina.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writers:Silvio Horta, Henry Alonso Myers

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  13. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 13 - Kissed Off
    7.1/10(174 votes)

    #13 - Kissed Off

    S3:E13

    Betty comes up with a solution to deal with her personal problems but she has her sexy neighbor Jesse who keeps her distracted from her goals. Daniel does his best to cover his tracks as Connor is adamant on unveiling Molly's admirer.

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 14 - The Courtship of Betty's Father
    7.2/10(172 votes)

    #14 - The Courtship of Betty's Father

    S3:E14

    It's Claire's 60th birthday and Betty makes her a video which reveals some unintentional footage of Mrs Meade. Also, Daniel and Wilhelmina are finding it hard having someone new in their lives.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 15 - There's No Place Like Mode
    7.6/10(192 votes)

    #15 - There's No Place Like Mode

    S3:E15

    Fashion Week hits town which causes problems for the staff at Mode. Betty has to split her time between working on her Yeti assignment and working with a new designer. Elsewhere, Wilhelmina has lost her way because of Connor and there's a new person working at Mode.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Sheila R. Lawrence

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  16. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 16 - Things Fall Apart
    7.8/10(196 votes)

    #16 - Things Fall Apart

    S3:E16

    Betty and Marc team up together to analyse Mode's budget. Matt continues with his pursuit to win Betty while she deals with some startling news on Facebook by a former flame

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Henry Alonso Myers

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  17. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 17 - Sugar Daddy
    7.5/10(176 votes)

    #17 - Sugar Daddy

    S3:E17

    The Suarez family attempt to buy their rented house from their landlord. Ignacio goes head to head with Frankie Burrata, a celebrity chef. While everyone in Mode comes to deal with their shock.

    Director:David Warren
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 18 - A Mother of a Problem
    7.2/10(167 votes)

    #18 - A Mother of a Problem

    S3:E18

    Betty meets Matt's mother, but the meeting turns into a disaster. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina comes up with a way to solve the company's cash problem; Daniel deals with his relationship with Molly; and the Suarez's work together to set Hilda up with Archie.

    Director:Matthew Diamond
    Writer:Bill Wrubel

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  19. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 19 - The Sex Issue
    7.4/10(172 votes)

    #19 - The Sex Issue

    S3:E19

    Daniel and Wilhelmina make Mode's issue based on sex to spice things up. Matt is hesitant to take the next step with Betty. Marc and Amanda provide Betty with a makeover.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 20 - Rabbit Test
    7.2/10(159 votes)

    #20 - Rabbit Test

    S3:E20

    Daniel hatches up an idea to boost the Mode's financial situation after discovering that Betty and her family have been invited to the home of Matt's obscenely wealthy father, for an Easter egg hunt. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina discovers a reason to become suspicious of her son's DNA.

    Director:Richard Heus
    Writer:Chris Black

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  21. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 21 - The Born Identity
    7.5/10(165 votes)

    #21 - The Born Identity

    S3:E21

    Baby William is the unlikely hold up in Mode receiving the money it needs to save the company, whilst Hilda is asked to help with a political campaign.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 22 - In the Stars
    7.5/10(168 votes)

    #22 - In the Stars

    S3:E22

    Betty, Matt and Marc come together in order to succeded in their final YETI project, a photo session with singer, Adele. Love is in the air for one lucky couple as proposals are made. Claire and Wilhelmina continue to argue.

    Director:Paul Holahan
    Writer:Sheila R. Lawrence

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  23. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 23 - Curveball
    7.6/10(186 votes)

    #23 - Curveball

    S3:E23

    Just as Betty agrees to move in with Matt, Henry pays a visit to NYC, forcing Betty to admit she still has feelings for her former fiancé.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writers:Tracy Poust, Jon Kinnally

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  24. Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 24 - The Fall Issue
    8.1/10(201 votes)

    #24 - The Fall Issue

    S3:E24

    The sudden death of a Mode editor leaves Betty and Marc competing for the same job. Meanwhile, Matt lets his jealousy over Henry get the best of him.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Silvio Horta

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Manhattan Project" is the best rated episode of "Ugly Betty" season 3. It scored 7.4/10 based on 258 votes. Directed by Michael Spiller, Victor Nelli, Jr. and written by Joel Fields, Silvio Horta, it aired on 9/25/2008. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Filing for the Enemy".