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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!

Betty Suarez is smart, tough and tenacious, but also sensitive and loving. She hopes these skills will help her to get a job within the...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:ABC
Episodes
24
Avg. Rating
7.4
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S3
S4
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E3
7.3
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7.7

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Manhattan Project" is the best rated episode of "Ugly Betty" season 3. It scored 7.3/10 based on 243 votes. Directed by Victor Nelli Jr., Michael Spiller and written by Silvio Horta, Joel Fields, it aired on 9/25/2008. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Filing for the Enemy".

  • The Manhattan Project
    7.3/10(243)

    #1 - The Manhattan Project

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 9/25/2008

    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.

    Director: Victor Nelli Jr., Michael Spiller

    Writer: Silvio Horta, Joel Fields

  • Filing for the Enemy
    7.7/10(201)

    #2 - Filing for the Enemy

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 10/2/2008

    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

  • Crimes of Fashion
    7.7/10(198)

    #3 - Crimes of Fashion

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 10/9/2008

    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.

    Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

    Writer: Henry Alonso Myers

  • Betty Suarez Land
    7.5/10(194)

    #4 - Betty Suarez Land

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 10/16/2008

    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

  • Granny Pants
    7.3/10(218)

    #5 - Granny Pants

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 10/23/2008

    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

  • Ugly Berry
    7.4/10(204)

    #6 - Ugly Berry

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 10/30/2008

    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

  • Crush'd
    7.6/10(189)

    #7 - Crush'd

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 11/6/2008

    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.

    Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

    Writer: Jon Kinnally, Tracy Poust

  • Tornado Girl
    7.1/10(176)

    #8 - Tornado Girl

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 11/13/2008

    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: N/A

  • When Betty Met YETI
    7.3/10(197)

    #9 - When Betty Met YETI

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 11/20/2008

    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.

    Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

    Writer: N/A

  • Bad Amanda
    7.6/10(180)

    #10 - Bad Amanda

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 12/4/2008

    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

  • Dress for Success
    7.5/10(187)

    #11 - Dress for Success

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 1/8/2009

    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: N/A

  • Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
    7.2/10(178)

    #12 - Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 1/22/2009

    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

    Writer: Henry Alonso Myers, Silvio Horta

  • Kissed Off
    7.0/10(162)

    #13 - Kissed Off

    Season 3 Episode 13

    Aired 2/5/2009

    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: N/A

  • The Courtship of Betty's Father
    7.1/10(161)

    #14 - The Courtship of Betty's Father

    Season 3 Episode 14

    Aired 2/12/2009

    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: N/A

  • There's No Place Like Mode
    7.6/10(181)

    #15 - There's No Place Like Mode

    Season 3 Episode 15

    Aired 2/19/2009

    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

  • Things Fall Apart
    7.7/10(184)

    #16 - Things Fall Apart

    Season 3 Episode 16

    Aired 2/26/2009

    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

  • Sugar Daddy
    7.4/10(167)

    #17 - Sugar Daddy

    Season 3 Episode 17

    Aired 3/5/2009

    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: N/A

  • A Mother of a Problem
    7.1/10(158)

    #18 - A Mother of a Problem

    Season 3 Episode 18

    Aired 3/12/2009

    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

  • The Sex Issue
    7.3/10(162)

    #19 - The Sex Issue

    Season 3 Episode 19

    Aired 3/19/2009

    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.

    Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

    Writer: N/A

  • Rabbit Test
    7.1/10(151)

    #20 - Rabbit Test

    Season 3 Episode 20

    Aired 4/30/2009

    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

  • The Born Identity
    7.4/10(155)

    #21 - The Born Identity

    Season 3 Episode 21

    Aired 5/7/2009

    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: N/A

  • In the Stars
    7.4/10(158)

    #22 - In the Stars

    Season 3 Episode 22

    Aired 5/14/2009

    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

  • Curveball
    7.5/10(175)

    #23 - Curveball

    Season 3 Episode 23

    Aired 5/21/2009

    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.

    Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

    Writer: Jon Kinnally, Tracy Poust

  • The Fall Issue
    8.0/10(190)

    #24 - The Fall Issue

    Season 3 Episode 24

    Aired 5/21/2009

    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