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Released: September 22, 2009
Season 3 Aired: 2008-09 Television Season
Discs: 6
Total Episode Running Time: 946 Minutes
Rated: TV-PG DLSV (Bonus Material Not Rated)

'Ugly Betty' Series Synopsis

For every girl out there who has felt moments of self-consciousness, this is the show for you! When a publishing giant hands over his business to his womanizing son, he searches for and hires the one woman in New York his son would never sleep with to be his assistant.

Betty is a sweet and intelligent woman, but she stands out like a tacky suit in the world of high fashion.

Season 3 finds Betty moving up in the world as she leaves her home in Queens and moves to a apartment in New York City after earning a slot at YETI (the prestigious Young Editors Training Institute). Will she ever be able to fit into this new world?

Disc Breakdown

Disc One

• "The Manhattan Project"
• "Filing for the Enemy"
• "Crimes of Fashion"
• "Betty Suarez Land"

Disc Two

• "Granny Pants"
• "Ugly Berry"
• "Crush'd"
• "Tornado Girl"

Disc Three

• "When Betty Met YETI"
• "Bad Amanda"
• "Dress for Success"
• "Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown"

Disc Four

• "Kissed Off"
• "The Courtship of Betty's Father"
• "There's No Place Like Mode"
• "Things Fall Apart"

Disc Five

• "Sugar Daddy"
• "A Mother of a Problem"
• "The Sex Issue"
• "Rabbit Test"

Disc Six

• "The Born Identity"
• "In The Stars"
• "Curveball"
• "The Fall Issue"

Bonus Features

• Coming Home to New York City — Ugly Betty moves from sunny Hollywood to chic New York City! There’s energy and excitement in the air as exclusive time-lapse photography records the ground-up recreation of Betty’s sets at legendary Silvercup Studios, and as cast and crews talk about their new adventure. Fans can take part in the show’s first momentous first day in Manhattan, from wardrobe fittings with Patricia Field right up until the director calls "action."

• Look Who Keeps Popping Up — Besties Michael and Becki host hilarious pop-up video commentary that runs through an episode.
• Betty Bloops and Alternate Takes — The writers and cast of Ugly Betty share their favorite unaired moments!
• Deleted Scenes — Every Betty fan’s dream come true – a collection of informative, never-before-seen moments from the show reveal additional story arcs, character development and fun tidbits.

Impressive Guest Stars

Some of season three's guest stars included: Christine Baranski as Victoria Hartley, Bernadette Peters as Jodie, Ralph Macchio as Archie Rodriguez, Sarah Lafleur as Molly, Daniel Eric Gold as Matt, Grant Bowler as Connor Owens, Rachel Dratch as Penny and Mindy Meadows, J Rachel Maddow as herself, Joy Behar as herself, Elisabeth Hasselbeck as herself, Billie Jean King as herself and Alec Mapa as Suzuki St. Pierre.

Is 'Ugly Betty' Worth Your Hard-Earned Cash

After coming off what some feel was a lackluster sophomore season, the third season of Ugly Betty seemed to have finally found its footing. With the series in a major ratings slump, I think much of the season lived under the threat of cancellation, forcing the writers to pen (and the actors deliver) each episode as if it were its last -- making for a stellar year for everyone at Mode. If you've been a faithful follower of the series, adding the third season is a must. Be sure to pass it around to your friends and family so everyone can have a much-needed dose of Betty.