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Ugly Betty S4E19 — The Past Presents the Future
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Ugly Betty•Season 4•Episode 19

The Past Presents the Future

8.5/10 · 243 votesApr 7, 201043 min

Ranked #2 of 20 in Season 4•+0.7 vs season avg

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As Hilda's wedding approaches, Betty asks Daniel to be her guest, Amanda tries to set Marc up with soap opera star Spencer Cannon, Justin wonders whether he can invite Austin, Wilhelmina finds a way to get the Meade empire and Betty gets an unexpected offer

Directed byPaul Holahan
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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

Michael Urie

Marc St. James

Mark Indelicato

Mark Indelicato

Justin Suarez

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Paul Holahan

Paul Holahan

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Abraham Higginbotham

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Past Presents the Future" is episode 19 of Ugly Betty season 4. It scored 8.5/10 from 243 votes, ranking #2 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Paul Holahan, it aired on April 7, 2010.

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