The BEST episodes of Ugly Betty season 3

Every episode of Ugly Betty season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ugly Betty season 3!

Smart but wholesome Betty embraces her unique appearance and independent attitude in the cutthroat world of New York fashion. It's amazing how Betty can stay true to herself, no matter how much drama the fashionistas throw her way. With the help of her proud yet far-from-glamorous family from Queens, Betty will continue to have big dreams and deal with any obstacle in her own unique style.

Last Updated: 11/19/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
Bad Amanda
star
7.93
210 votes

#1 - Bad Amanda

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2008

Amanda and Betty are forced to work together for an article called "How I Blew Ten Grand Without Spending a Dime."

Directors: John Putch
Writer: Chris Black
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The Fall Issue
star
7.90
239 votes

#2 - The Fall Issue

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/21/2009

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.

Directors: Tom Verica
Writer: Silvio Horta
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Sugar Daddy
star
7.76
233 votes

#3 - Sugar Daddy

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/5/2009

The Suarez family attempt to buy their rented house from their landlord. Ignacio goes head to head with Frankie Burrata, a celebrity chef. While everyone in Mode comes to deal with their shock.

Directors: David Warren
Writer: Brian Tanen
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There's No Place Like Mode
star
7.65
268 votes

#4 - There's No Place Like Mode

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2009

Fashion Week hits town which causes problems for the staff at Mode. Betty has to split her time between working on her Yeti assignment and working with a new designer. Elsewhere, Wilhelmina has lost her way because of Connor and there's a new person working at Mode.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Crush'd
star
7.65
293 votes

#5 - Crush'd

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2008

Betty wants to be noticed by her cute neighbor, Jesse, by coming home later each night. Meanwhile, Amanda unexpectedly moves in with Betty after having nowhere else to go. Elsewhere, Marc and Cliff mull over the idea of moving in together.

Directors: Victor Nelli Jr.
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Dress for Success
star
7.60
292 votes

#6 - Dress for Success

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/2009

Betty juggles work and family without much success as she struggles to impress her idol, Jodie Papadakis (guest star Bernadette Peters), the editor running YETI.

Directors: Matt Shakman
Writer: Cara DiPaolo
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A Mother of a Problem
star
7.51
202 votes

#7 - A Mother of a Problem

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/12/2009

Betty meets Matt's mother, but the meeting turns into a disaster. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina comes up with a way to solve the company's cash problem; Daniel deals with his relationship with Molly; and the Suarez's work together to set Hilda up with Archie.

Directors: Matthew Diamond
Writer: Bill Wrubel
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When Betty Met YETI
star
7.47
271 votes

#8 - When Betty Met YETI

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2008

Competition gets fierce when Betty and Marc both apply to YETI, the Young Editors Training Program that could be their ticket out of assistant-land.

Directors: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Brian Tanen
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Tornado Girl
star
7.44
228 votes

#9 - Tornado Girl

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2008

Betty needs Daniel's help to prevent a PR nightmare for the magazine. The problem is, he's unreachable at a company retreat.

Directors: John Terlesky
Writer: Peter Elkoff
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In the Stars
star
7.42
212 votes

#10 - In the Stars

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/14/2009

Betty, Matt and Marc come together in order to succeded in their final YETI project, a photo session with singer, Adele. Love is in the air for one lucky couple as proposals are made. Claire and Wilhelmina continue to argue.

Directors: Paul Holahan
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Ugly Berry
star
7.36
263 votes

#11 - Ugly Berry

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2008

Betty finds herself competing with Kimmie who finally shows her true colors, and new citizen Ignacio prepares to vote for the first time.

Directors: Ron Underwood
Writer: Bill Wrubel
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Betty Suarez Land
star
7.31
233 votes

#12 - Betty Suarez Land

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2008

Gio returns to town, forcing Betty to attempt to make amends. However, Gio resists her attempts to make things right. Meanwhile, Daniel must cope with shocking family news.

Directors: Michael Spiller
Writer: Chris Black
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The Courtship of Betty's Father
star
7.23
324 votes

#13 - The Courtship of Betty's Father

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/12/2009

It's Claire's 60th birthday and Betty makes her a video which reveals some unintentional footage of Mrs Meade. Also, Daniel and Wilhelmina are finding it hard having someone new in their lives.

Directors: John Terlesky
Writer: Peter Elkoff
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Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
star
7.22
315 votes

#14 - Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2009

Betty finds herself stuck between work and home life as she tries her best to appease both Hilda; Daniel, Molly, Connor and Wilhelmina.

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Things Fall Apart
star
7.19
269 votes

#15 - Things Fall Apart

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/26/2009

Betty and Marc team up together to analyse Mode's budget. Matt continues with his pursuit to win Betty while she deals with some startling news on Facebook by a former flame

Directors: Tom Verica
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Kissed Off
star
7.16
350 votes

#16 - Kissed Off

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/5/2009

Betty comes up with a solution to deal with her personal problems but she has her sexy neighbor Jesse who keeps her distracted from her goals. Daniel does his best to cover his tracks as Connor is adamant on unveiling Molly's admirer.

Directors: Rose Troche
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Curveball
star
7.15
294 votes

#17 - Curveball

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/21/2009

Just as Betty agrees to move in with Matt, Henry pays a visit to NYC, forcing Betty to admit she still has feelings for her former fiancé.

Directors: Victor Nelli Jr.
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Filing for the Enemy
star
7.13
297 votes

#18 - Filing for the Enemy

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2008

Wilhelmina, getting ready for her first issue as editor, offers Betty a job as her assistant. Meanwhile, Daniel learns he will have to undergo a custody battle if he wants to keep Daniel Jr. in the U.S. Later, Hilda's romance with Coach Diaz continues to heat up.

Directors: Michael Spiller
Writer: Joel Fields
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The Sex Issue
star
7.08
261 votes

#19 - The Sex Issue

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/19/2009

Daniel and Wilhelmina make Mode's issue based on sex to spice things up. Matt is hesitant to take the next step with Betty. Marc and Amanda provide Betty with a makeover.

Directors: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Cara DiPaolo
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Crimes of Fashion
star
7.04
244 votes

#20 - Crimes of Fashion

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2008

A tragic accident leaves the Mode staff stunned and Betty must find out what really happened when a detective comes looking for answers. Meanwhile, Ignacio learns about Hilda and Coach Diaz.

Directors: Victor Nelli Jr.
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Granny Pants
star
7.00
239 votes

#21 - Granny Pants

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2008

Kimmie Keegan goes to Betty for help in finding a job. Meanwhile, Daniel decides to try a matchmaking service and gets a shocking "perfect" match. Elsewhere, Justin tries out for a Broadway musical.

Directors: Fred Savage
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The Born Identity
star
6.92
263 votes

#22 - The Born Identity

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/7/2009

Baby William is the unlikely hold up in Mode receiving the money it needs to save the company, whilst Hilda is asked to help with a political campaign.

Directors: John Terlesky
Writer: Steven Ross
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The Manhattan Project
star
6.90
331 votes

#23 - The Manhattan Project

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2008

Betty must make a life-altering decision about what to do with her life. Meanwhile, Ignacio lands a job at a fast food restaurant while Wilhelmina forces Daniel to make changes in his life.

Directors: Victor Nelli Jr.
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Rabbit Test
star
6.85
258 votes

#24 - Rabbit Test

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/2009

Daniel hatches up an idea to boost the Mode's financial situation after discovering that Betty and her family have been invited to the home of Matt's obscenely wealthy father, for an Easter egg hunt. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina discovers a reason to become suspicious of her son's DNA.

Directors: Richard Heus
Writer: Chris Black
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