Ana and Mark are back for another banger, S1E20 Petra-Gate. Betty’s still mad at everyone and Mark and Ana are still kind of mad at her too, Santos does the bare minimum and Ignacio isn’t having it (even though Hilda absolutely is), Daniel almost writes himself into the Epstein Files, and Ana has something to say about a certain little blue pill. 

Ana and Mark are back for another banger, S1E20 Petra-Gate. Betty&rsquo;s still mad at everyone and Mark and Ana are still kind of mad at her too, Santos does the bare minimum and Ignacio isn&rsquo;t having it (even though Hilda absolutely is), Daniel almost writes himself into the Epstein Files, and Ana has something to say about a certain little blue pill.&nbsp;

Ugly Betty was more than just a show - it was a revolution. Bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically real, it gave us characters that shattered stereotypes and told stories that mattered, putting a working-class Latino family, the immigrant experience, and LGBTQ+ stories front and center. 

Now, Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato—aka Hilda and Justin—are sitting down to rewatch the show that changed their lives and ours. With fresh eyes and zero filter, they’re revisiting every messy moment, iconic outfit, and groundbreaking storyline, one episode at a time.

This isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It’s a love letter to the show that made being different feel like a superpower. Pull up a chair, there’s room at the table for you!

Ugly&nbsp;Betty&nbsp;was more than just a show - it was a revolution. Bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically real, it gave us characters that shattered stereotypes and told stories that mattered, putting a working-class Latino family, the immigrant experience, and LGBTQ+ stories front and center.&nbsp;
Now, Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato&mdash;aka Hilda and Justin&mdash;are sitting down to rewatch the show that changed their lives and ours. With fresh eyes and zero filter, they&rsquo;re revisiting every messy moment, iconic outfit, and groundbreaking storyline, one episode at a time.
This isn&rsquo;t just a nostalgia trip. It&rsquo;s a love letter to the show that made being different feel like a superpower.&nbsp;Pull up a chair, there&rsquo;s room at the table for you!

Viva Betty: An Ugly Betty Rewatch

S1E20 Petra-Gate

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Get your tissues out (and if you're Mark, sunglasses on) for the emotional and sensational Season 1 finale, East Side Story. Betty finally fights for Henry after what feels like years, Daniel and Alexis total a really nice car, Claire inspires a new spin-off idea, and we get not one but two (!) musical numbers from our multi-talented cast. It's a rollercoaster leading to a cliffhanger, with dazzling performances and fabulous looks all around. VIVA BETTY! 

Get your tissues out (and if you're Mark, sunglasses on) for the emotional and sensational Season 1 finale, East Side Story. Betty finally fights for Henry after what feels like years, Daniel and Alexis total a really nice car, Claire inspires a new spin-off idea, and we get not one but two (!) musical numbers from our multi-talented cast. It's a rollercoaster leading to a cliffhanger, with dazzling performances and fabulous looks all around. VIVA BETTY!&nbsp;

S1E23 East Side Story

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Things start off extra strong this week with a call from Mark’s mom Lynn, for a quick discussion of wedding looks and adapting to Hollywood. Then, the Suarez's fly first class to Mexico for S1E22 A Tree Grows in Guadalajara - an episode full of stars, flipped expectations, and a review of Hilda’s resume.

Things start off extra strong this week with a call from Mark&rsquo;s mom Lynn, for a quick discussion of wedding looks and adapting to Hollywood. Then, the Suarez's fly first class to Mexico for S1E22 A Tree Grows in Guadalajara - an episode full of stars, flipped expectations, and a review of Hilda&rsquo;s resume.

S1E22 A Tree Grows in Guadalajara

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We’re back with the Godfather of Ugly Betty, director and producer Victor Nelli. He talks about working just about every job in television from production assistant to director, earning the comedy in a scene, being a safe space for the cast - and he even scores an invite to Mark’s wedding!

We&rsquo;re back with the Godfather of Ugly Betty, director and producer Victor Nelli. He talks about working just about every job in television from production assistant to director, earning the comedy in a scene, being a safe space for the cast - and he even scores an invite to Mark&rsquo;s wedding!

Victor Nelli Jr. 

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S1E20 Petra-Gate

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