Ugly Betty Episode 13 – In or Out

With Daniel suffering from a broken heart inflicted by Sofia, Betty is determined to get him back to work and over his sadness by setting him up on a date with a supermodel – solidifying their kinship in the process. In Daniel’s absence, Wilhelmina decides who will continue to work at Mode once her ambitions to be named editor-in-chief are realized. Among those who stand to lose their jobs are Christina and Amanda. Meanwhile, Hilda finds herself unemployed after Herbalux is recalled. In her quest to find work, she goes into business selling cupcakes, but quickly finds herself in over her head when she’s unable to meet the demand for the baked goods… not to mention she’s spending more than she’s making from her new venture. And in a stunning conclusion, the woman behind the mask is revealed.

Just how will Betty save Daniel this time as he continues to mope around after a so called vacation in Brazil? Daniel tries at all costs to avoid Sofia, going as far as taking 28 flights of stairs to get to his office.

Wilhelmina has another secret meeting with the mysterious woman who vows to come out of hiding in the very near future. They also meet with an ex associate of Mr. Meade, who claims he has enough information to put him in jail for a very long time. This would shift power in to the hands of Wilhelmina and the mystery woman.

Betty fixes Daniel up with super model Giselle, who eventually never shows up as Amanda, fearful of losing her job at Mode, secretly cancelled dinner organized for the high profile couple at a super chic Manhattan restaurant.

Hilda is starting to drive everyone at the Suarez residence crazy with her new business making cupcakes.

Several references about Daniels lost brother are brought up during the episode. A subject which has been seldom painful to the Meade family.

Betty then saves the day again when she replaces Giselle on Daniels date, making it look like a simple business dinner instead of Daniel getting stood up. The pair enjoy several anecdotes together.

At the very end of the episode, the mystery woman, played by Rebecca Romijn unmasks herself, which turns out none other than Daniels previously deceased brother who has gone through total reconstructive surgery. To be continued..

Ugly Betty Episode 12 – Sofia’s Choice

Just as Daniel gets the strength to pop the question to Sofia (guest star Salma Hayek), Betty discovers evidence that casts doubt on Sofia’s intentions. Meanwhile, Mode staffers are shocked to see a kinder, gentler Wilhelmina, who is being romanced big time by her wealthy Texan (Brett Cullen reprising his role as Ted), and Ignacio finds it very difficult to bond with his immigration caseworker.

Can Betty do what she has done so many times since her arrival at Mode and save the day? In the beginning of the episode we see Betty panicking, trying to get a message to Daniel just as he’s about to go on national television. Then we go to flashback mode, twenty four hours earlier.

Betty is given a writing assignment to describe her experience at Mode. A fish out of water sort of piece, swimming with the sharks. Sofia then puts on an act knowing Betty will certainly relay any information to Daniel.

In the mean time, Wilhelmina is enjoying time with Ted and has for a moment let down her barrier of evil, much to the surprise of everyone at Mode, but to the disgust of Marc, her personal assistant.

Betty, while on lunch break sees Sofia and Hunter in front of a strip club. She gives him a big wad of money, which triggers Betty’s curiosity. After digging, she finds out that Sofia and Hunter’s relationship was just a big front to a plot bigger than anyone had thought of.

We cut to the Meade mansion where Daniel and Sofia plan to have an evening with Daniel’s parents. It is there he proposes to Sofia.

Betty gets her hands on some copy Sofia had written about how to get a man to propose in 60 days. Her personal experience and one done with Daniel Meade, New York’s most notorious bachelor. This is where the episode begins, just as the couple are about to announce their proposal.

Ugly Betty Episode 11 – Swag

When Christine announces she’s getting ready to clean out "the closet," Mode’s repository of high fashion clothes and accessories, the assistants whip themselves into a frenzy over who will get the cast-off swag. But Betty is too busy to even think about this perk: A $20,000 expense report she filed for Daniel has been rejected and his credit card cut off, making it impossible for him to wine and dine an important Japanese designer, Oshi (guest star Kurando Mitsutake). Meanwhile, her dad’s HMO has suspended his insurance.

The episode goes back in time around nine months and once again problem solving for Daniel. Trouble starts when Marc gives Betty a fake expense report which was supposed to help Betty file all of Daniels wreck less spending. Wilhelmina, always searching a way to rise in power at Mode has a personal talk with Bradford Meade about Daniels excessive spending, which gives her even more evil ideas. Henry in accounting finds some holes in Betty’s report and immediately Daniels company credit card gets suspended.

Minimalist Japanese designer Oshi who had a good relationship with ex publisher Fey Sommers shows up to meet Daniel and expects a lavish night on the town. Trouble is, Daniel has no credit card and has spent all his savings, except for just under 400 dollars. Wilhelmina offers to pay for expenses and tag along, but this would only prove he cannot handle his finances, but time is running out, unless Betty can find a solution.

Meanwhile, Ignacio’s medicine is running out and as his insurance will no longer cover his expenses, Betty must also deal with this and Walter stalking her (remember, we are in flashback mode and this was the period that they broke up because he cheated on her with Gina).

Christine purposely hides the most prized possession in Mode’s closet; a Gucci bag and puts in on the side for Betty. All of a sudden everyone is her best friend, attempting to convince her to trade for something. At one point it feels like Betty will sell the bag to help pay for Daniels financial woes. Instead, she uses it to make a deal at the pharmacy, enabling Ignacio to have his medicine.

Minimalism is Oshi’s theme and with just under four hundred dollars to entertain an entire entourage, they end up at a hot dog joint in New Jersey where all ends well.

Ugly Betty – Episode 10 – Fake Plastic Snow

While everyone at Mode is celebrating Christmas, Betty is questioning her relationship with Walter and the feelings she has for Henry. Meanwhile, Daniel is sure of his love for Sofia, and Amanda, in order to get Betty’s position, is planning a perfect Mode holiday party that fills the office with Styrofoam snow and holiday wishes.

Romance tests for both Betty and Daniel can best describe this episode. Betty wakes up from a weird dream where she kisses her sushi eating friend Henry from accounting. Sofia then tells Daniel she wants true proof of his love and gives him the green light to go out with other women while she goes out of town.

Hilda and her rival neighbor Gina go at it all episode long, with different cat fights.

As Betty contemplates taking Sophia’s job offer, she is given the task of finding a suitable assistant who will protect Daniel through thick and thin. Amanda wants the position more than anyone else and agrees to help Betty organize the Christmas party to convince her.

Betty is tested when she runs in to Henry and shows signs of attraction towards him. She’s going back and forth between her life in Queens and in Manhattan. Henry and Walter being contrasting men with different qualities.

Marc begins by being overly bold to Wilhelmina as he knows a thing or two about her but quickly starts to fear for his job and his life when he eavesdrops into one of her conversations.

Daniel is tested on a couple occasions by top models showing a new line of women’s lingerie. Just when it looks like he will succumb, Amanda intervenes much to Daniels delight as he doesn’t feel the same symptoms he does when he’s with Sophia. Amanda’s actions is proof enough she’s worthy of replacing Betty.

At the Suarez residence, Walter and Betty share some moments together and the look on Betty’s face doesn’t sparkle as much as how she feels for Henry.

Ugly Betty – Episode 9 – Lose the boss?

Betty is left alone during an important photo shoot during which the photographer, Bruno, has come up with questionable concepts. Meanwhile, Daniel wants people to believe he is a family man,

The episode begins with Daniel waking up in Betty’s bed after a long bender to drown his sorrows. Feeling too sick to work, Daniel spends the day at the Suarez residence while Betty covers for him at Mode. Things get interesting when two celebrities gives Mode the exclusive rights to photograph their baby, throwing the whole company in a panic. Betty continues to cover for Daniel until she sees she has to start running things. First in order is to fire an overly obnoxious photographer, which impresses Sofia who watches in the wings.

In the mean time, Wilhelmina and Marc find trouble as they are kicked out of a taxi on their way to the airport to meet the celebrities. Many secrets are exposed and Marc sees an opportunity to cash in.

Daniel continues his day at the Suarez residence, observing many simple things which flew right by him as he was growing up.

Sofia is also a wreck, thinking about Daniel and has to decide if she joins her boyfriend Hunter for a weekend.

The photo shoot finally takes place at the Suarez house where Daniel and Sofia seem to work things out between themselves.

Betty is on Cloud Nine as Sofia offered her a job position. The Suarez residence is glowing with happiness when there is a ring at the door. Ignacio is greeted by two Immigration Officers.