Ugly Betty Spoilers: 2/1/07

Congratulations, Ugly Betty! You are a critical darling. You are an award winner, busting out of the gate in your premiere season, surpassing all reasonable expectations for your little show. Your star, America Ferrara, who fearlessly plays one of the least attractive lead characters in TV history (The ugliest lead character? It's probably a tie between Roseanne and Alf), has won the Best Actress Golden Globe and is adored by the masses. Why is this notable? Because the keys to Ugly Betty's success fly directly in the face of typical Hollywood conventions.

Basing a prime time series on a Colombian telenovela would normally be a laughable concept. Ugly Betty did it. It's patently insane to purposely make your lead character ugly. (And not your usual TV David Schwimmer-Megan Mullally kind of ugly, but ugly ugly. Fugly ugly.) Yet, Ugly Betty did it. Casting Vanessa Williams is another bold move, considering she has never been cast in anything of worth (unless you count Eraser, which I kind of do). Yet, in spite of all this, Ugly Betty has received great first year ratings, love from the critics, and even won the Best Comedy Golden Globe. Salma Hayek may be the one to thank. She spearheaded the project, adapted it, and it was her clout that allowed such an off-beat program to get made. And, she does the little things, too. A few episodes into the season, Salma was thinking, "How else can I help Ugly Betty?" She decided to cast herself in a bit part and do this:

Massive, thunderous cleavage is always a good idea. Here are some spoilers for tonight's episode, as well as next week's. They are provided, of course, by Isabelle of SpoilerFix.

Episode 1.14 - I'm Coming Out [Airing February 1]: It's Fashion Week in New York and Betty is hustling to ensure "Mode's" runway show goes off without a hitch. To Betty's dismay, Daniel offers Hilda a job helping out with the show. Wilhelmina is introduced to a new "cosmetic technique," as Christina prepares for the debut of her very own designs. Marc and Amanda resume their scheming ways in a mission to steal what will be the season's hottest fashion item. Meanwhile, Daniel is moved by his father's decision to hand over the reigns of Meade Publications, when a visit from an old friend coaxes him into his old ways. But nothing can prepare them for the frenzy that ensues when the "Mode" show is abruptly halted by a shocking revelation.

Episode 1.15 - Brothers (aka "Brothers and Friends") [Airing February 8]: The masked woman's shocking announcement leaves Mode in chaos and the dysfunctional Meades at each others' throats. Meanwhile, Betty tries to keep the peace and Wilhelmina plots her next move. Betty is in for even more turmoil in her love life, as Henry asks her out while Walter tells her he's got a big surprise in store. Back at home, Hilda is miffed when Santos gets involved after Justin is sent home from school for fighting.

-Oscar Dahl, BuddyTV Senior Writer

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