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Ugly Betty S4E1 — The Butterfly Effect (1)
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Ugly Betty•Season 4•Episode 1

The Butterfly Effect (1)

7.6/10 · 223 votesOct 16, 200943 min

Ranked #10 of 20 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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Betty finds that everything is changing as she begins her new job as associate features editor, especially since her boss is her ex-boyfriend, Matt Hartley, who is still unhappy about their breakup. In addition, Betty's new officemate, Megan, openly resents her, while Marc is constantly

Directed byVictor Nelli, Jr., John Terlesky
Written bySheila R. Lawrence, Henry Alonso Myers
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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

Becki Newton

Becki Newton

Amanda Tanen

Michael Urie

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Marc St. James

Mark Indelicato

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Justin Suarez

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Sheila R. Lawrence

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Henry Alonso Myers

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Victor Nelli, Jr.

Victor Nelli, Jr.

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John Terlesky

John Terlesky

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Butterfly Effect (1)" is episode 1 of Ugly Betty season 4. It scored 7.6/10 from 223 votes, ranking #10 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr., John Terlesky and written by Sheila R. Lawrence, Henry Alonso Myers, it aired on October 16, 2009.

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