Ugly Betty (2006 TV Series) - Season 1 - Episode 5

Season 1 (23 episodes, 2006–2007) introduces Betty as she starts at Mode after publishing mogul Bradford Meade appoints his son Daniel as editor‑in‑chief and hires Betty specifically because she’s “the only woman in Manhattan” he won’t sleep with. Betty clashes with scheming creative director Wilhelmina Slater, sharp‑tongued assistant Marc St. James, and receptionist Amanda Tanen, while helping Daniel mature into his role. Alongside workplace farce, Betty balances her close‑knit family—sister Hilda, nephew Justin, and father Ignacio—and deals with personal milestones like her quinceañera, all while proving her worth in a world obsessed with looks.