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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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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Today we're revisiting our time with Betty herself, the one and only America Ferrera. From the sushi restaurant debacle that started it all to the bittersweet final days on set, Betty's iconic glasses to her lesser-known extensions, fake laughter to real tears, the trio share cherished memories and lasting legacies of the show. Next week we’re back with an all-new episode as Mark and Ana sit down with director Victor Nelli Jr. to revisit some of his favorite moments behind the camera before diving into S1E22 “A Tree Grows in Guadalajara."

Today we're revisiting our time with Betty herself, the one and only America Ferrera. From the sushi restaurant debacle that started it all to the bittersweet final days on set, Betty's iconic glasses to her lesser-known extensions, fake laughter to real tears, the trio share cherished memories and lasting legacies of the show. Next week we&rsquo;re back with an all-new episode as Mark and Ana sit down with director Victor Nelli Jr. to revisit some of his favorite moments behind the camera before diving into S1E22 &ldquo;A Tree Grows in Guadalajara."

RERUN: America Ferrera

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S1E20 Petra-Gate

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