Here is the full recap of Ugly Betty episode 4.04, The Wiener, The Bun, and the Boob.  Based on the comments in my Quick Thoughts post, you guys REALLY liked this episode.
Even though I initially thought too much was going on, it looks like that’s when the show works well – and now that I think of it, what happens on a quick-paced episode is that there isn’t time for the story to get bogged down.  The show has gotten in trouble in the past when the situation was set up, then we had 20 minutes of navel-gazing. 4.04 …read more

 Here are some quick thoughts about Ugly Betty, episode 4.04, The Wiener, The Bun, and The Boob.

I LOVE Betty’s new attitude.  I wasn’t sure if I would, but it’s not annoying or abrasive, it seems to fit her new situation.
Marc’s face when he learned he would be Betty’s assistant was hilarious.  So was Betty’s.  At the same time, Wilhelmina’s expression when she thought Marc was going to get info out of Nico was priceless.
Wilhelmina kissing Claire and Cal’s butt was very funny.  Uncomfortable, but funny.
Brooklyn Decker was used perfectly.  Beautiful, but totally hideous.  Man, that is one tall woman!
I can’t …read more

Here is the full recap for Ugly Betty episode 4.03, Blue on Blue.  Quick thoughts:

All in all, I thought this was a great episode.  Instead of alternating between comedy and drama, this one had both within the same scenes.
I like both of the new characters.  Sammy is altogether likeable (he has a touch of Gio in him).  Natalie is also quite a compelling character.  Even dressed so strangely, I couldn’t take my eyes off her.
The writers aren’t going to be able to resist hooking up Daniel and Natalie.  I’m convinced of it.  Maybe they could wait just a few …read more

Here is a little more in-depth preview of Ugly Betty episode 4.03, Blue On Blue, airing tonight on ABC at 9/8c. (Hat tip – BuddyTV).  All of this info has been floating around piecemeal, but BTV is the first place I’ve seen it all summarized in one place.
Betty is going to try to get a scoop in her new job as features editor at Mode: 
She goes all out in her pursuit of Gucci’s fresh designer, Evan York (Hamish Linklater) but she needs help.  Enter Hilda, and her well-connected customer Sammy (Adam Ferrara).
Marc, of course, is still angry with Betty …read more

Want to know what’s going on with Ugly Betty after this week’s episode 4.03, Blue on Blue?  Here are the titles and synopses for episodes 4.04 and 4.05 (hat tip SpoilerTV).
Episode 4.04 is entitled "The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob". (Heh).  The synopsis:
Betty is overwhelmed with her editorial work, so Wilhemina assigns Marc to be Betty’s temporary assistant. Betty’s story idea to cover the worst jobs in New York goes south when she has to dress up as a hot dog and do a Bollywood dance number. Meanwhile, Marc frets that he’ll never be taken seriously by his …read more

Here is the full recap of Ugly Betty episodes 4.01 and 4.02 “The Butterfly Effect”.  Since this was a two-hour episode, it pretty darned long (although sometimes I can’t help myself).
Two contradicting things stand out to me:  this was one of the better episodes of the show, putting this season on a great track, and unfortunately, the ratings weren’t that good.  This is not unexpected – I’m actually amazed that they only lost less than a million total viewers from last season’s finale considering:

It was a Friday night.
A good number of people tuned in last week, not seeing …read more

Usually, when we fans want to compliment something about an episode of Ugly Betty, we say it was “season 1 – worthy”.
But, last nights season 4 premiere, episode 4.01 (and 4.02), “The Butterfly Effect” was wonderful, yet I think saying “it was like season 1” would be an insult.
The show is growing up a little.  “The Butterfly Effect” was enjoyable for reasons all its own.  My favorites?

Betty’s transformation.  So, they aren’t handling it with a Nanny McFee subtlety, but this is television.  I loved how Betty played with her bangs the entire episode, as if she was subconsciously …read more

TV Guide Network is really embracing its new association with Ugly Betty.  As you probably know, the network will air encore presentations of first-run airings, approximately one week after the episodes air on ABC.  For instance, episode 4.01 / 2 “The Butterfly Effect” will air on ABC this Friday, October 16, and will air on TV Guide Network, the following Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23rd.
The network is promoting the heck out of this (hello?  ABC? This is how you promote a show!).  The following specials will air in anticipation of the premiere Oct 22:

“inFANity: Ugly Betty” airs …read more

TV Guide has a good write-up about the upcoming Ugly Betty season 4 premiere and it’s tie-in with the United Nations-sponsored program Nothing But Nets.
The show cross-promotes the program in a very creative way, with Betty proposing a story about it in mode, complete with a mosquito-net-clothing photo shoot.  I would imagine some kind of (real) appeal is going to be aired during or immediately after the show as well.
The show’s stars recently appeared at the UN promoting the program (and the episode) in person.
"It’s really a perfect marriage," said Judith Light. "Betty Suarez is a person who has …read more

Here is another sneak peek of the Ugly Betty season four 2-hour premiere, airing October 16th on ABC.

(Once again, sorry to you folks outside the US for the restrictions)
This one is set at the end of Betty’s awful, horrible first day.  She heads into the steam room in Mode’s gym (in case this is lost on us, the wonderful UB set department puts “STEAM” in huge letters on the doors).
Betty lies down, but her moment of peace and quiet is interrupted by Wilhelmina, who has also come for some steam.  Willi, knowing about Betty’s day, informs her that if Betty …read more