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Daniel Meade is a fictional character portrayed by Eric Mabius in the TV series Ugly Betty.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 35 years old.
They appear in all 85 aired episodes and have accumulated 12381 positive votes.
The character of Daniel Meade is mainly associated with Betty Suarez, Claire Meade and Bradford Meade.

Daniel Meade

by Eric Mabius

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    Pilot

    episode S1.E1 september 2006
    Revolves around an unattractive secretary at a fashion magazine. Based on the Colombian telenovela "Betty La Fea."
  • 7.7
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    The Box and the Bunny

    episode S1.E2 october 2006
    Betty loses a book, which is the complete new edition of the magazine and is containing un-retouched photos of a popular actress. She has to find the book before the photos get out to the rest of the press. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina plots to use the snafu to bring Daniel down and Bradford Meade secretively inquires about Fey Sommers' final effects.
  • 7.7
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    Queens for a Day

    episode S1.E3 october 2006
    Betty uses her Queens connections to lure Vincent Bianchi, a famous photographer, to shoot for the magazine. When Bianchi insists that Betty meet him at a posh restaurant, she gets a makeover. But things don't quite turn out as planned. In the mean time, Bradford tries to get his hands on the car Fey Sommers' died in and Wilhelmina primps for a big date.
  • 7.8
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    Fey's Sleigh Ride

    episode S1.E4 october 2006
    After Mode is forced to abandon its big Christmas photo shoot because another magazine has copied the idea, Betty forms an uneasy alliance with Marc and Amanda. The three fear they may have leaked the idea to someone at the rival mag. Meanwhile, Daniel and Wilhelmina reluctantly work together to come up with a new photo spread as Mode's deadline looms, and Betty's nephew, Justin, is oblivious to the turmoil as he spends a day at the magazine for a class project.
  • 7.7
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    The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe

    episode S1.E5 october 2006
    It's Halloween and Betty is in for a series of frightful experiences, ranging from showing up dressed for the Mode costume contest . . . only to learn there isn't one, to dealing with her growing attraction to Henry, while a jealous Walter fumes -- and, worst of all, tracking down a watch Daniel left at one of his many girlfriends' apartments (he just can't remember which one). Meanwhile, Daniel pays a visit to his mom in rehab, and Wilhelmina is horrified to learn that she can't fit into a designer gown
  • 7.6
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    Trust, Lust and Must

    episode S1.E6 november 2006
    Ignacio Suarez is in a desperate situation as his secrets can't stay disclosed. Wilhelmina offers financial help but Betty is hesitating whether to accept it. Daniel meets a fascinating woman in the elevator. He's totally unaware that she's about to get a leading role in the company. Wilhelmina's daughter, Nico, fights to attract her mother's attention.
  • 7.5
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    After Hours

    episode S1.E7 november 2006
    Sofia Reyes spreads herself in Daniel's office to prove her power. But, instead of paying attention to him Sofia is interested in Betty's opinions and ideas. Fearing that his assistant is not challenged enough by her job, Daniel sends Betty off to write a review about a hotel where she is supposed to stay at over the weekend. Actually, Betty has planned to spend the weekend with Walter in Atlantic City, but now has to cancel this trip. When, Walter pays her a surprise visit at the hotel, Betty is at first very relieved to see him. But, when Betty continues her review observations of the hotel, Walter is not very helpful. Meanwhile, at MODE, Daniel, who is still interested in Sofia, continues to try to get her attention, but Sofia seems to be very resistant to his charms. And, Wilhelmina has a meeting with an important client, but has to dress up for this meeting in very unusual clothes for her and as it turns out she has to do much more to please him.. At home, Hilda still tries to get the money together the family needs for a lawyer. Being very desperate, she asks Santos, who gives her the money, but in exchange wants to see his and Hilda's son Justin.
  • 7.7
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    Four Thanksgivings and a Funeral

    episode S1.E8 november 2006
    To his dismay, Daniel must attend his family's Thanksgiving gathering at the Country Club. Meanwhile, Amanda and Marc create their own gathering at Mode and there is also a dinner at Betty's house where Santos, Justin's father, is in attendance. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina also hosts a Thanksgiving dinner as well but her feast doesn't look as good as it does in magazine pictures.
  • 7.9
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    Lose the Boss?

    episode S1.E9 november 2006
    The day after Thanksgiving is no holiday for Betty, who struggles to pull together a last-minute Mode photo shoot with a famous couple and their baby. Meanwhile, Daniel suffers from the after effects of drinking whilst getting over Sofia and ends up spending the holiday with Betty's family and Wilhemina and Marc get 'lost' in Queens!
  • 7.8
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    Fake Plastic Snow

    episode S1.E10 november 2006
    It's Christmas at Mode as Betty questions her relationship with Walter and her feelings for Henry the accountant. Daniel, on the other hand, is sure of his love for Sofia.
  • 7.5
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    Swag

    episode S1.E11 january 2007
    The assistants whip themselves into a frenzy over who will get the swag when Christina announces she is going to clean out the magazine's closet.
  • 8
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    Sofia's Choice

    episode S1.E12 january 2007
    Sophia Reyes rules Daniel Meade's heart masterfully, getting him to propose to her and winning favor with his parents. Meanwhile as Betty's new boss, Sophia orders her to replace a lead article in her new feminist magazine by one on the social experiences of her, common ugly bird, working in Daniel's fancy fashion magazine, so she goes back there interviewing everybody. Betty finds out that Sophia not only continues to enjoy the services of Hunter, who is actually exotic dancer, but also hired him to play her fiance. Betty deduces Sophia seduced Daniel maliciously, but is too late to tell him before Sophia announces on national TV she only wanted to prove the validity of her book's 60 days plan to hook up any man. She turns his proposal down, which totally destroys his spirit. Meanhile Texan lover Ted LeBeau renders Wilhelmina romantic enough to turn a cold shoulder to her shady boss, until his wife wants him back as father of their children. Betty's dad Ignacio finds he can't get out of the demands of mean Immigration official Constance Grady, who will get him deported even after 30 years of total integration unless he satisfies her.
  • 7.8
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    In or Out

    episode S1.E13 january 2007
    Wilhelmina, with Mark as her right hand, plans who's to stay and who'll be kicked out when she once takes over Daniel's position. Daniel returns to the office after 14 days licking wounds. He immediately rehires Betty as assistant. Hilda has success in delivering her father's cakes and chooses to start a new business without telling him about it before taking in orders.
  • 8
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    I'm Coming Out

    episode S1.E14 february 2007
    Betty has her job cut out preparing for Mode's huge New York City's Fashion Week event. Marc and Amanda can't delay getting their hands on something everybody desires, Christina wishes to create her mark in the design world and Daniel calls for Hilda to help her sister. Alexis makes her entrance!
  • 7.9
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    Brothers

    episode S1.E15 february 2007
    Alexis' shocking announcement causes great commotion at both Mode and the Meade home. Betty tries to maintain the peace and order at Mode, however, she is about to face her own personal turmoil when Henry asks her out on a date and Walter tells her he's got a big surprise in store - he has been offered a promotion in Maryland. Meanwhile, Whilhelmina plots her next move to conquer Mode and Justin gets sent home from school for fighting.
  • 7.8
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    Derailed

    episode S1.E16 february 2007
    Daniel reconnects with New York City's top lawyer Grace Chin, which he once stood up for a date in college. Betty befriends Charlie, an out-of-towner she meets at the Mode cafeteria but later discovers to be Henry's girlfriend.
  • 7.6
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    Icing on the Cake

    episode S1.E17 march 2007
    Daniel keeps secret from Alexis the fact that he is the one who hired Grace to defend their father, something which Wilhelmina uses to bring the siblings apart. Meanwhile, when invited by Henry to Charlie's birthday party, a desperate Betty asks Dr. Farkas, her orthodontist, to be her date. Finally, Amanda catches the eye of an unusual designer who claims that she is his muse.
  • 8.1
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    Don't Ask, Don't Tell

    episode S1.E18 march 2007
    Betty is in for some wild drama when Marc's mother, Jean Weiner, stops by Mode, given that the latter doesn't seem to know that her son is gay and Betty acts as his girlfriend to help him keep his secret. Meanwhile, Daniel and Alexis are forced to work together when Claire names them both co-editors-in-chief.
  • 7.6
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    Punch Out

    episode S1.E19 april 2007
    Daniel tells Betty to quit stalking him when she tries to protect him from unauthorized biographer Quincy Combs. Later, Daniel is appalled when he is told his latest bedmate was underage - by her mother.
  • 7.7
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    Petra-Gate

    episode S1.E20 april 2007
    Petra's mother threatens to have Daniel arrested for sex with a minor unless Petra is put on Mode's cover, but Alexis refuses to allow it unless Daniel resigns.
  • 7.8
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    Secretaries Day

    episode S1.E21 may 2007
    At a medieval-themed restaurant where Mode assistants celebrate Secretaries' -- er, Administrative Assistants' Day, Henry battles to defend Betty's honor (which leaves girlfriend Charlie less than thrilled). Betty convinces Daniel that he has a sex addiction and needs help.
  • 7.6
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    A Tree Grows in Guadalajara

    episode S1.E22 may 2007
    When Ignacio is forced to leave the U.S. to apply for legal immigration, his daughters and Justin accompany him to Mexico, where Betty becomes obsessed with finding her mother's mother. At Mode, Daniel and Alexis fight over using Jordan Dunn as their featured real-world adventurer, as she was once Alex' girlfriend.
  • 8.6
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    East Side Story

    episode S1.E23 may 2007
    The season-end cliffhanger: Justin is thrilled with the boy playing Tony in the school play falls mysteriously ill and he is promoted from understudy. Santos finds trouble when he stops at a store to buy Justin a good-luck present. Alexis finds an unpleasant surprise when she takes their father's car to rush Daniel to the hospital for an overdose.
  • 7.7
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    How Betty Got Her Grieve Back

    episode S2.E1 september 2007
    After so many sad events in Betty's life, she can't seem to get her life into perspective. She denies that she is wrecked by the fact that Henry is leaving. Amanda on the other hand is shocked after discovering who her real mother is. Of course, Wilhelmina is right around the corner arranging to take advantage of everything going on around her.
  • 7.5
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    Family/Affair

    episode S2.E2 october 2007
    Daniel and Alexis remain in the hospital following their car accident. Betty must break into Wilhelmina's apartment to get 'The Book' for Daniel to review. Betty and Christina are almost caught in the apartment when Wilhelmina and her bodyguard come home for lunchtime tryst. When Wilhelmina discovers that Betty knows she offers Betty help in getting Ignacio home in return for Betty's silence. Meanwhile, Hilda and Justin deal with Santos death and Mark and Amanda deal with Halston, Amanada's legacy.
  • 7.4
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    Betty's Wait Problem

    episode S2.E3 october 2007
    Betty tries to avoid thinking about her problems with boyfriend Henry and focuses on helping Daniel in the annual Mode benefit event but suddenly encounters the new sandwich cart employee, Gio, who both fascinates her and challenges her to follow her dreams. Henry has to face ex-girlfriend Charlie after finding shocking news about her pregnancy. Wilhelmina finds new ways to drag Alexis back to her side. Ignacio is in Mexico facing a deadly threat from his past while Marc and Amanda plan new ways to publicly promote Amanda as Fey Sommer's daughter.
  • 7.3
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    Grin and Bear It

    episode S2.E4 october 2007
    A prospective major advertiser threatens to leave Mode unless Daniel fires his transgender sister, Alexis. Meanwhile, Betty reads another writer's story in her creative writing class and things spin out of control. Justin goes through a rebellious stage, failing an algebra test and making out with girls.
  • 7.4
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    A League of Their Own

    episode S2.E5 october 2007
    Betty tries Internet dating but Henry gets jealous and shows up at the bowling alley. Meanwhile Alexis' memory returns when she and Daniel have dinner with Bradford and Wilhelmina. Back in Queens, Hilda joins the widow set until Justin gets arrested. While in Manhattan Marc has to choose between chunky and hunky when he gets dates with a buff underwear model and the film buff photographer who's shooting him.
  • 7.7
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    Something Wicked This Way Comes

    episode S2.E6 november 2007
    Daniel happens to attend the musical Wicked where Henry and Betty are having a date, as he brings a date of his own, a potential advertiser for his magazine. Betty tries to hide the fact that she is dating Henry by pretending that Gio is her boyfriend. Justin finds out about his mother Hilda's new unconventional job. Marc and new boyfriend, Cliff, have to face problems of their own.
  • 8
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    A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding

    episode S2.E7 november 2007
    Ignacio is slated to become a citizen but Betty may not attend the ceremony because she and her Dad have fallen out over Betty's dating Henry. Meanwhile Daniel tries to stop his father's wedding after discovering that Wilhelmina has been cheating with her bodyguard. Wilhelmina is worried that her maid of honor Posh Spice might steal her spotlight. Marc and new boyfriend, Cliff, have problems of their own.
  • 7.7
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    I See Me, I.C.U.

    episode S2.E8 november 2007
    Wilhelmina plots her next moves in the wake of the Meade-Slater nuptials.
  • 7.7
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    Giving up the Ghost

    episode S2.E9 november 2007
    When the entire memory of Mode's computer network is erased, the staff scramble to remake the issue before the deadline.
  • 7.6
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    Bananas for Betty

    episode S2.E10 december 2007
    Unable to decide who their father left in charge of the Meade Empire, Daniel and Alexis settle the matter with a paint ball fight inside MODE offices. Trying to spice her love life, Betty drags Henry into a double date with romantic assertive Gio and her very outgoing sister, Hilda, at a lively reggaeton club. Wilhelmina faces financial problems in new launched Slater Magazine and tries to improve her public image ending in a total media disaster as she ran over Betty White by mistake. Amanda and Nick finally settle their differences.
  • 7.4
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    Zero Worship

    episode S2.E11 january 2008
    Daniel struggles to deal with Alex running Meade Publications following their paint-ball showdown, while Betty campaigns for healthier models for this year's fashion week show.
  • 7.7
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    Odor in the Court

    episode S2.E12 january 2008
    While the whole Meade family is involved in Claire's trial on Fey Sommer's murder, Betty comes upon a perfume that makes her go hyper-mode and drives both Henry and Gio crazy about her. After violently breaking into Gio's deli and ending in a hospital, Betty and her family discover the deadly truth about the mysterious perfume. Amanda has a moral dilemma regarding the past of her late mother and Wilhelmina, with the help of Marc, will try the impossible to make Christina agree to join her in her mischievous plans.
  • 7.2
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    A Thousand Words by Friday

    episode S2.E13 january 2008
    Encouraged by both Gio and Henry, Betty accepts her first writing assignment and ends up researching picking up artist techniques. Daniel is fascinated with a new woman, Renee, who is more related to him than he is aware. Amanda continues her search for her father. Claire is determined to start a new magazine against the will of her children. Henry tells Betty how he feels about Gio and Betty has to make a decision about it.
  • 7.3
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    Twenty-Four Candles

    episode S2.E14 april 2008
    Betty has romantic dreams about how she'll spend her 24th birthday but when Charlie, Henry's pregnant ex-girlfriend, shows up, bent on regaining Henry's attention those plans seem fated to go awry. While Betty tries to make the best of her complicated romantic situation, Ignacio, Hilda and Justin would like nothing more than to see Betty enjoy another happy birthday with family. Even Gio intends to make Betty's birthday a happy one in his own way. Who will win out? The fates, family, or friends?
  • 7.6
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    Burning Questions

    episode S2.E15 may 2008
    Increasingly delusional, Renee thinks Betty is in love with Daniel.
  • 7.3
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    Betty's Baby Bump

    episode S2.E16 may 2008
    Henry's pregnant ex-girlfriend Charlie continues to disrupt Betty and Henry's remaining time together. Betty decides to once more try and befriend her by throwing her a baby shower. Back in Queens, Hilda must meet with Justin's PE teacher who's threatening to fail Justin for non-participation. In the aftermath of his breakup with Renee, Daniel's womanizing gets out of control. He agrees to see a therapist but when the therapist turns out to be a beautiful woman...
  • 7.7
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    The Kids Are Alright

    episode S2.E17 may 2008
    Still missing Henry, Betty fights her attraction to Gio.
  • 7.9
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    Jump

    episode S2.E18 may 2008
    When Gio makes Betty a romantic offer, Henry shows up with a proposal of his own. Meanwhile Daniel must confront the results of an earlier dalliance. Back in Queens, Hilda continues her romance with Justin's coach but must decide how to proceed when she learns something upsetting.
  • 7.4
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    The Manhattan Project

    episode S3.E1 september 2008
    Not knowing whether to pick Henry or Gio, Betty decides to go on a vacation of her own.
  • 7.7
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    Filing for the Enemy

    episode S3.E2 october 2008
    Wilhelmina offers Betty a job at Mode as her assistant.
  • 7.7
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    Crimes of Fashion

    episode S3.E3 october 2008
    Detective Averaimo arrives to question the staff of Mode about who pushed Christina down the stairs. When asked where Daniel was the previous night, she tells Daniel had told her to tell everyone that he would be working late. Later Daniel is charged with murder and since Betty figures it is her fault, she tries to solve the case by herself. Wilhelmina finds that publicity of the incident is good for her.
  • 7.5
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    Betty Suarez Land

    episode S3.E4 october 2008
    Betty is pleased to meet Gio after his return from his self-discovery trip in Rome only to find out he is very upset after their breakup. She tries to make it up to him while also helping her boss, Daniel, deal with very shocking family news concerning his son, Daniel Jr. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina tries to make a bargain with Alexis and Hilda Suarez has to face a very though decision in her love life.
  • 7.4
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    Granny Pants

    episode S3.E5 october 2008
    Kimmie comes to Mode to ask for Betty's help in getting a job there. Betty reluctantly agrees to train her as a temp. She soon rises through ranks at Mode, and Betty worries that Kimmie might screw her over again, like in high school.
  • 7.5
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    Ugly Berry

    episode S3.E6 october 2008
    In an attempt to improve her career, Betty becomes project manager of a special issue involving photo model Adriana Lima and a rare berry known as the tico berry. Unfortunately, Kimmie becomes a major nuisance, trying to take over the whole thing herself.
  • 7.7
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    Crush'd

    episode S3.E7 november 2008
    Betty works overtime to get the attention of her cute neighbor.
  • 7.1
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    Tornado Girl

    episode S3.E8 november 2008
    Betty needs Daniel's help to prevent a PR nightmare for the magazine.
  • 7.4
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    When Betty Met YETI

    episode S3.E9 november 2008
    Betty and Marc both apply to YETI, the Young Editors Training Program.
  • 7.6
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    Bad Amanda

    episode S3.E10 december 2008
    Betty and Amanda team up for a Mode website article.
  • 7.6
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    Dress for Success

    episode S3.E11 january 2009
    Betty juggles work and family without much success.
  • 7.2
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    Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

    episode S3.E12 january 2009
    Betty is torn between work and home in the wake of a family crisis.
  • 7
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    Kissed Off

    episode S3.E13 february 2009
    Betty makes a personal decision to help her family and finances.
  • 7.2
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    The Courtship of Betty's Father

    episode S3.E14 february 2009
    Betty tapes a tribute for Claire Meade's birthday that's very revealing.
  • 7.6
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    There's No Place Like Mode

    episode S3.E15 february 2009
    Fashion Week brings chaos to Mode.
  • 7.7
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    Things Fall Apart

    episode S3.E16 february 2009
    Betty discovers a major problem with the Meade accounts. Daniel receives some devastating news and Wilhelmina has to make a life changing decision.
  • 7.5
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    Sugar Daddy

    episode S3.E17 march 2009
    The Suarez family are threatened by eviction and have to buy the house to be able to stay. Meanwhile, Daniel and Wilhelmina apply for a government bailout to save Mode.
  • 7.2
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    A Mother of a Problem

    episode S3.E18 march 2009
    Betty meets Matt's mother but things don't go as she expects.
  • 7.4
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    The Sex Issue

    episode S3.E19 march 2009
    Mode publishes an issue dedicated to sex for the first time, having certain impacts on Betty, Hilda, Daniel and Wilhelmina's sex lives.
  • 7.2
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    Rabbit Test

    episode S3.E20 april 2009
    The Suarez family meets Matt's billionaire dad.
  • 7.4
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    The Born Identity

    episode S3.E21 may 2009
    Baby William is kidnapped and Betty is dragged into the ensuing drama.
  • 7.5
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    In the Stars

    episode S3.E22 may 2009
    Betty teams with Matt and Marc for their all-important final YETI project.
  • 7.6
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    Curveball

    episode S3.E23 may 2009
    Betty is forced to admit that she still has feelings for Henry (Christopher Gorham); Daniel Meade is invited to appear on "The View" to talk about his stewardship of Mode.
  • 8
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    The Fall Issue

    episode S3.E24 may 2009
    The sudden death of a Mode editor leaves Betty and Marc competing for the same job. Meanwhile, Matt lets his jealousy over Henry get the best of him.
  • 7.7
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    The Butterfly Effect: Part 1

    episode S4.E1 october 2009
    Betty starts her new job as associate features editor.
  • 7.7
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    The Butterfly Effect: Part 2

    episode S4.E2 october 2009
    Betty starts her new job as associate features editor.
  • 7.3
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    Blue on Blue

    episode S4.E3 october 2009
    Betty fires on all cylinders to get a big scoop with Gucci's new designer, Evan York, with the help of Hilda's connected customer, Sammy. But Marc plots to sabotage her, enlisting a clueless Amanda and Matt in his efforts, culminating in a showdown at the restaurant where Ignacio works. Meanwhile Daniel begins to attend a bereavement group, where he meets Natalie, a sexy girl who takes him out for an interesting night on the town, and Wilhelmina flies to Bermuda when she learns Connor may be there
  • 7.7
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    The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob

    episode S4.E4 october 2009
    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 idol at Vogue magazine, Hilda gets Archie's campaign in trouble, Daniel hires a gorgeous but inept assistant, and Natalie introduces Daniel to the Community -- a group whose charismatic leader zeroes in on Daniel.
  • 7.5
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    Plus None

    episode S4.E5 november 2009
    Matt asks someone else to be his "plus one" at Wilhemina's fund-raiser for Tibetan orphans, and Daniel hires his new BFF Natalie as his assistant, making Betty feel obsolete. Amanda keeps a secret from Betty, and Daniel discovers that his mother, Claire, has history with Cal Hartley. Meanwhile we learn the truth behind Nico's dire straits.
  • 7.9
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    Backseat Betty

    episode S4.E6 november 2009
    Marc helps Justin to fit in high school by telling him to become friends with some mean girls. Daniel is lured into a trap by Bennett. Wilhemina tries to come up with money to help Nico out of trouble.
  • 7.6
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    Level (7) with Me

    episode S4.E7 november 2009
    Daniel lets the leaders from the Community of the Phoenix call the shots at Mode, and Bennett's promises to reunite Daniel with his dead wife prompt Betty to action. She schemes with Claire on breaking through to him with an ingenious plan and finds unlikely allies in Matt and Amanda. Meanwhile, Wilhemina has let herself go, wearing sweats and garden clogs in public, prompting a tabloid feeding frenzy and spurring Marc to dig deeper into Nico's mystery.
  • 8.3
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    The Bahamas Triangle

    episode S4.E8 december 2009
    In the steamy Bahamas, the love triangle between Betty, Matt and Amanda explodes, and romantic pairings abound. Things should be dreamy at the Atlantis resort, where even Shakira is staying, but Betty has a nightmarish photo shoot after Willie learns her nemesis, Penelope Graybridge, snagged a coveted job, and, even more importantly, discovers Connor is very much alive. Marc frets that there is no one on the island for him, but then meets the uber-hot Troy, and back home, Hilda draws closer to her old love, Bobby,
  • 8.1
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    Be-Shure

    episode S4.E9 december 2009
    Against the backdrop of Ignacio's multi-culti holiday dinner that he prepares for his new flame Jean, who is Jewish, Betty and Hilda have pregnancy scares. Worse, they purchase their Be-Shure instant pregnancy tests from the local pharmacy -- where Jean works and Ignacio is shopping. Meanwhile, Hartley installs Willie's replacement, a clueless Hollywood mogul, Denise Ludwig, whose claim to fame is a tacky movie, but Marc has a plan to get Willie back -- if only Daniel will agree. And Claire gets Amanda's help and tracks down Tyler, the son she long ago gave up for adoption.
  • 7.5
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    The Passion of the Betty

    episode S4.E10 january 2010
    When Betty becomes concerned that she and Matt are spending too much time together, she tries to give him something else to be passionate about -- a surprise gallery showing of his art work -- with unintended results. Meanwhile, Marc is horrified that his one-night stand, Troy, is falling for him, since Marc was Troy's "first," Hilda grapples with whether or not to tell Bobby that he's the father of her unborn child, and Cal Hartley hires a Hollywood powerhouse, Denise Ludwig, to replace Wilhemina.
  • 7.5
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    Back in Her Place

    episode S4.E11 january 2010
    A battered but unbowed Betty recounts her worst week ever to Mr. Z as the show flashes back to her horrible last few days. Frustrated over the frivolous assignments Wilhemina gives her at Mode, and inspired by Audrey Hepburn's memoir, Betty creates her own blog about amazing charitable ventures that inspire her. However, as her hobby enriches her, her job is nearly killing her, since Wilhemina tortures Betty with beauty experiments for future stories. Meanwhile, Daniel fears Marc is sabotaging him -- and he is; Bobby treats a hormonal Hilda to some pampering during "Hilda Week," which goes awry, and Wilhelmina makes a long-term commitment to the incarcerated Connor.
  • 8.1
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    Blackout!

    episode S4.E12 january 2010
    Betty tries to be neighborly by planning a karaoke party in her apartment building, but before the big day, her building is robbed, and it's partly her fault. Marc is distraught since he lost something irreplaceable in the theft. Meanwhile, Daniel and Wilhelmina are back to being at each other's throats, so Amanda tricks them into attending couples counseling with Dr. Sparks, and Ignacio refuses to accept Bobby in Hilda's life. Then a citywide blackout ups the ante for everyone.
  • 7.9
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    Chica and the Man

    episode S4.E13 february 2010
    Wilhemina is furious when she discovers she has a drag queen impersonator - Wilhediva Hater. Meanwhile Betty receives an award for her blog, which causes tension between her and Daniel. When she vents online, her fans in blogosphere escalate the feud, and the press hounds Daniel. Amanda rehires Helen, but Willie orders Amanda to fire her -- which Amanda just can't bring herself to do. And Marc runs his own photo shoot with a famous director and actress.
  • 7.5
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    Smokin' Hot

    episode S4.E14 february 2010
    Wilhemina marginalizes Betty during Fashion Week but Daniel intercedes, and she's assigned to cover a low-priority show. There, she discovers a new designer, Marisa, whom she promotes as one of the 10 Designers to Watch, but Marc steals all her thunder. Meanwhile, Amanda is impressed by Helen's sewing skills and teams up with her to start a new line, but cannot convince Marc or Betty to lobby Wilhemina on her behalf. Claire's son Tyler comes to New York to find her, and Daniel gets seduced into modeling. The fashion and the feelings are smoking hot, but the real flames are at the Suarez home, which mysteriously catches fire.
  • 7.4
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    Fire and Nice

    episode S4.E15 march 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.
  • 7.8
    /10

    All the World's a Stage

    episode S4.E16 march 2010
    Justin loves his acting class, helmed by the eccentric Lena Korvinka, and finds himself in an unexpected triangle with his new pals, Austin and Lily. When Betty drops by class, she's smitten with a cool young playwright, Zachary, whom she will profile for Mode. But she challenges her own ethics when she starts dating him. And Wilhemina is hospitalized with a perforated ulcer, and can't help her type-A personality even when bedridden, but then her roommate, Roberta, prompts an epiphany.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Million Dollar Smile

    episode S4.E17 march 2010
    Betty is thrilled to get her braces off, courtesy of her chatty new orthodontist, Dr. Frankel. But before this can happen, she gets knocked unconscious at a photo shoot of the "Million Dollar Bra" at the Guggenheim, spinning her into a dream sequence. An angelic Dr. Frankel shows her how different her life would have been had she never worn braces. She's the "pretty sister," while Hilda is homely, Ignacio is a compulsive gambler, Marc is a doting dad and Amanda is married to Daniel. But glam Betty is also mean - she's in cahoots with Wilhemina to terrify and overpower everyone at Mode.
  • 7.7
    /10

    London Calling

    episode S4.E18 march 2010
    Betty gets an assignment to cover London Fashion Week, accompanied by Amanda, and she brings Hilda along as a bachelorette party treat. She reconnects w/Christina and also runs into Gio unexpectedly. Willie joins AA to get closer to Tyler and to double-cross Claire and Daniel, and Bobby can't figure out why Justin is spending all his time with Austin -- until he can.
  • 8.5
    /10

    The Past Presents the Future

    episode S4.E19 april 2010
    As Hilda's wedding day approaches, Betty asks Daniel to be her plus-one, Ignacio invites Elena, and Amanda is set on fixing up Marc with her new client, soap opera star Spencer Cannon. Meanwhile, Justin weighs whether his own plus-one could be Austin, Betty considers unexpected offers in her personal and professional life, and Wilhelmina finds a way to fight the Meade empire by using Tyler as her pawn.
  • 9.1
    /10

    Hello Goodbye

    episode S4.E20 april 2010
    It's the end of an era, but the beginning, Betty hopes, of something wonderful. In the series finale, which also features appearances by familiar faces from the past, Betty finds it hard to tell Daniel important news about her future. When she does, his reaction surprises her, but not Claire. Justin and Bobby enthusiastically consider taking advantage of a softening real estate market by apartment-hunting in Manhattan, but Hilda's resisting even the most amazing places. Amanda grapples with the death of her dog, Halston, and Marc wonders if he'll ever have a successful relationship.

Best moments10

  • 8
    /10
    76% of the votes

    The Fall Issue

    episode S3.E24 may 2009
    The sudden death of a Mode editor leaves Betty and Marc competing for the same job. Meanwhile, Matt lets his jealousy over Henry get the best of him.
  • 7.5
    /10
    64% of the votes

    In the Stars

    episode S3.E22 may 2009
    Betty teams with Matt and Marc for their all-important final YETI project.
  • 7.6
    /10
    64% of the votes

    Curveball

    episode S3.E23 may 2009
    Betty is forced to admit that she still has feelings for Henry (Christopher Gorham); Daniel Meade is invited to appear on "The View" to talk about his stewardship of Mode.
  • 7.1
    /10
    61% of the votes

    Tornado Girl

    episode S3.E8 november 2008
    Betty needs Daniel's help to prevent a PR nightmare for the magazine.
  • 8
    /10
    61% of the votes

    Sofia's Choice

    episode S1.E12 january 2007
    Sophia Reyes rules Daniel Meade's heart masterfully, getting him to propose to her and winning favor with his parents. Meanwhile as Betty's new boss, Sophia orders her to replace a lead article in her new feminist magazine by one on the social experiences of her, common ugly bird, working in Daniel's fancy fashion magazine, so she goes back there interviewing everybody. Betty finds out that Sophia not only continues to enjoy the services of Hunter, who is actually exotic dancer, but also hired him to play her fiance. Betty deduces Sophia seduced Daniel maliciously, but is too late to tell him before Sophia announces on national TV she only wanted to prove the validity of her book's 60 days plan to hook up any man. She turns his proposal down, which totally destroys his spirit. Meanhile Texan lover Ted LeBeau renders Wilhelmina romantic enough to turn a cold shoulder to her shady boss, until his wife wants him back as father of their children. Betty's dad Ignacio finds he can't get out of the demands of mean Immigration official Constance Grady, who will get him deported even after 30 years of total integration unless he satisfies her.
  • 7.5
    /10
    48% of the votes

    Sugar Daddy

    episode S3.E17 march 2009
    The Suarez family are threatened by eviction and have to buy the house to be able to stay. Meanwhile, Daniel and Wilhelmina apply for a government bailout to save Mode.
  • 7.4
    /10
    48% of the votes

    When Betty Met YETI

    episode S3.E9 november 2008
    Betty and Marc both apply to YETI, the Young Editors Training Program.
  • 7.6
    /10
    43% of the votes

    Icing on the Cake

    episode S1.E17 march 2007
    Daniel keeps secret from Alexis the fact that he is the one who hired Grace to defend their father, something which Wilhelmina uses to bring the siblings apart. Meanwhile, when invited by Henry to Charlie's birthday party, a desperate Betty asks Dr. Farkas, her orthodontist, to be her date. Finally, Amanda catches the eye of an unusual designer who claims that she is his muse.
  • 7.5
    /10
    43% of the votes

    After Hours

    episode S1.E7 november 2006
    Sofia Reyes spreads herself in Daniel's office to prove her power. But, instead of paying attention to him Sofia is interested in Betty's opinions and ideas. Fearing that his assistant is not challenged enough by her job, Daniel sends Betty off to write a review about a hotel where she is supposed to stay at over the weekend. Actually, Betty has planned to spend the weekend with Walter in Atlantic City, but now has to cancel this trip. When, Walter pays her a surprise visit at the hotel, Betty is at first very relieved to see him. But, when Betty continues her review observations of the hotel, Walter is not very helpful. Meanwhile, at MODE, Daniel, who is still interested in Sofia, continues to try to get her attention, but Sofia seems to be very resistant to his charms. And, Wilhelmina has a meeting with an important client, but has to dress up for this meeting in very unusual clothes for her and as it turns out she has to do much more to please him.. At home, Hilda still tries to get the money together the family needs for a lawyer. Being very desperate, she asks Santos, who gives her the money, but in exchange wants to see his and Hilda's son Justin.
  • 7.4
    /10
    43% of the votes

    A League of Their Own

    episode S2.E5 october 2007
    Betty tries Internet dating but Henry gets jealous and shows up at the bowling alley. Meanwhile Alexis' memory returns when she and Daniel have dinner with Bradford and Wilhelmina. Back in Queens, Hilda joins the widow set until Justin gets arrested. While in Manhattan Marc has to choose between chunky and hunky when he gets dates with a buff underwear model and the film buff photographer who's shooting him.

Votes per episode

89
E1
121
E2
134
E3
81
E4
35
E5
11
E6
627
E7
35
E8
509
E9
43
E10
79
E11
918
E12
140
E13
22
E14
9
E15
9
E16
541
E17
38
E18
341
E19
8
E20
77
E21
5
E22
5
E23
424
E1
6
E2
14
E3
190
E4
469
E5
68
E6
117
E7
47
E8
283
E9
128
E10
106
E11
26
E12
42
E13
9
E14
71
E15
7
E16
8
E17
183
E18
53
E1
208
E2
14
E3
245
E4
12
E5
37
E6
103
E7
600
E8
506
E9
18
E10
33
E11
7
E12
32
E13
122
E14
13
E15
67
E16
453
E17
94
E18
88
E19
275
E20
12
E21
596
E22
623
E23
849
E24
63
E1
163
E2
131
E3
18
E4
19
E5
7
E6
77
E7
38
E8
5
E9
3
E10
212
E11
9
E12
32
E13
11
E14
6
E15
9
E16
43
E17
12
E18
78
E19
310
E20