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Ugly Betty S3E1 — The Manhattan Project
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Ugly Betty•Season 3•Episode 1

The Manhattan Project

7.3/10 · 272 votesSep 25, 200843 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byMichael Spiller, Victor Nelli, Jr.
Written byJoel Fields, Silvio Horta
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America Ferrera

America Ferrera

Betty Suarez

Eric Mabius

Eric Mabius

Daniel Meade

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Wilhelmina Slater

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Ignacio Suarez

Ana Ortiz

Ana Ortiz

Hilda Suarez

Judith Light

Judith Light

Claire Meade

Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

Christina McKinney

Becki Newton

Becki Newton

Amanda Tanen

Michael Urie

Michael Urie

Marc St. James

Mark Indelicato

Mark Indelicato

Justin Suarez

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Joel Fields

Writer

Michael Spiller

Michael Spiller

Director

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Silvio Horta

Writer

Victor Nelli, Jr.

Victor Nelli, Jr.

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Manhattan Project" is episode 1 of Ugly Betty season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 272 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Spiller, Victor Nelli, Jr. and written by Joel Fields, Silvio Horta, it aired on September 25, 2008.

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