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The Worst Episodes of Ugly Betty

Every episode of Ugly Betty ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Ugly Betty!

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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Kissed Off" is the worst rated episode of "Ugly Betty". It scored 7/10 based on 161 votes. Directed by Rose Troche and written by N/A, it aired on 2/5/2009. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tornado Girl".

  • Kissed Off
    7.0/10161 votes
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    #1 - 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

  • Tornado Girl
    7.1/10175 votes
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    #2 - 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

  • The Courtship of Betty's Father
    7.1/10160 votes
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    #3 - 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

  • A Mother of a Problem
    7.1/10157 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • Grin and Bear It
    7.2/10228 votes
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    #5 - Grin and Bear It

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2007

    Betty gets into trouble in her writing class when she submits a pre-written MODE story written by a woman who survived a bear attack (hence the title). Alexis returns to work, still with memory loss and having no idea how to act like a girl. Daniel receives a threat from their top advertiser who is against transsexuals and wants Daniel to fire his own sister. Amanda, still trying to figure out who her real father is, learns a shocking secret about Wilhelmina's past.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Veronica West, Sarah Kucserka

  • A Thousand Words by Friday
    7.2/10220 votes
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    #6 - A Thousand Words by Friday

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/24/2008

    Betty is assigned to interview a novelist. Amanda and Marc may have uncovered who Amanda's biological father is. Daniel unknowingly dates Wilhelmina's sister.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Henry Alonso Myers, Sheila R. Lawrence

  • Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
    7.2/10177 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • Rabbit Test
    7.2/10150 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • Twenty-Four Candles
    7.3/10205 votes
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    #9 - Twenty-Four Candles

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 4/24/2008

    Betty plans to spend her 24th birthday accompanied by Henry, but Charlie's sudden appearance jeopardizes her plans. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina plots against Renee and Daniel's relationship by hinting at secrets from a hidden past in her sister's life.

    Director: Michael Spiller

    Writer: Veronica West

  • Betty's Baby Bump
    7.3/10198 votes
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    #10 - Betty's Baby Bump

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 5/8/2008

    Betty decides to patch things up with Charlie by throwing her an unforgettable baby shower. Meanwhile, Hilda decides to confront Justin's teacher after learning that he is failing gym class and Christina learns who the father of Wilhelmina's baby really is.

    Director: Linda Mendoza

    Writer: N/A

  • The Manhattan Project
    7.3/10241 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • When Betty Met YETI
    7.3/10196 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • Blue On Blue
    7.3/10178 votes
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    #13 - Blue On Blue

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2009

    Betty tries to get a scoop with Gucci's new designer, Evan York, through Hilda's customer, Sammy. Marc tries to stop her by getting Amanda and Matt to stage a showdown at Ignacio's restaurant. Daniel goes to a bereavement group and meets Natalie who shows him an interesting night. Wilhelmina flies to Bermuda to try and find Connor.

    Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

    Writer: Abraham Higginbotham

  • Betty's Wait Problem
    7.4/10214 votes
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    #14 - Betty's Wait Problem

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2007

    Even though Henry is kind of back in her life, Betty finds herself annoyed and yet intrigued by the new sandwich guy, Giovanni. Meanwhile, everyone at Mode prepare for the Meades' Black and White Ball. Wilhelmina tries to get her wedding back on track. Amanda prepares to make her first appearance as Fey Sommers' birth child and fugitive Claire Meade invites herself to Wilhelmina's wedding.

    Director: Tricia Brock

    Writer: Jon Kinnally, Tracy Poust

  • A League of Their Own
    7.4/10215 votes
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    #15 - A League of Their Own

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2007

    Betty tries internet dating and she gets asked out; Marc attracts the attention of a photographer that Marc doesn't see as attractive; Wilhelmina tries to prove to the skeptical Daniel and Alexis that she can be part of the Meade family; Hilda is unaware that Justin has become a changed teen when he starts hanging with the wrong crowd and skips school.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence

  • Zero Worship
    7.4/10240 votes
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    #16 - Zero Worship

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2008

    When Justin and his classmates visit Mode, Betty is bothered by the message the magazine is sending across to the kids and encourages Daniel to use ordinary women as models during fashion week. Meanwhile, Amanda visits a psychic for news about her biological father and Wilhelmina gets an unprecedented turnout in her latest plan for absolute power.

    Director: Ron Underwood

    Writer: N/A

  • Granny Pants
    7.4/10217 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • Sugar Daddy
    7.4/10166 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • The Sex Issue
    7.4/10163 votes
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    #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

  • The Born Identity
    7.4/10155 votes
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    #20 - 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
    7.4/10157 votes
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    #21 - 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

  • Smokin' Hot
    7.4/10169 votes
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    #22 - Smokin' Hot

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/10/2010

    Daniel helps Betty to cover a low-priority show. Betty discovers a new designer, Marisa, and decides to promote her however she faces stiff competition from Marc. Amanda struggles to persuade Marc or Betty to vouch for her to Wilhemina about her clothing line. Tyler tries to find Claire in New York.

    Director: John Scott

    Writer: N/A

  • Fire and Nice
    7.4/10159 votes
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    #23 - Fire and Nice

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/10/2010

    To speed along the investigation into her house fire, Betty is pressured to date an annoying fireman. Wilhemina tries to prove to Don, an old flame from her past, that she's just "Wanda from the block" instead of an uber-bitch, and Amanda draws closer to Tyler, convincing Claire to hire him as an in-house model at Mode. Meanwhile, Hilda meets Bobby's parents for the first time.

    Director: John Terlesky

    Writer: Erika Johnson

  • After Hours
    7.5/10292 votes
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    #24 - After Hours

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2006

    Betty takes a break from her escalating family troubles when she's assigned to review a posh new hotel. Meanwhile, Daniel is dismayed when Sofia Reyes and her team take up residence in the Mode conference room, and Wilhelmina goes a little bit country to woo a mega rich Texan to advertise his stores in Mode.

    Director: James Hayman

    Writer: Dailyn Rodriguez

  • Swag
    7.5/10313 votes
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    #25 - Swag

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/2007

    Christina's swag lottery, with the Mode closet clothes and accessories, creates a feeding frenzy among the office fashionistas, while Betty wears herself out helping Daniel who had his credit card cut off, because of a $20,000 expense report that Betty filled and who was rejected, making it impossible for him to wine and dine an important Japanese designer, Oshi.

    Director: Tamra Davis

    Writer: James D. Parriott