Bad Amanda

"Bad Amanda"
Ugly Betty episode
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 10
Directed byJohn Putch
Written byChris Black
Production code310
Original air dateDecember 4, 2008 (2008-12-04)
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"Bad Amanda"[1] is the tenth episode in the third season, the 51st episode overall, of the American dramedy series Ugly Betty, which aired on December 4, 2008. The episode was written by Chris Black and directed by John Putch.

Plot

Amanda and Betty are forced to work together for an article called "How I Blew Ten Grand Without Spending a Dime". However, they end up being robbed of their apartment rent, causing Amanda and Betty to fight about it. Wilhelmina continues to have a crush on Connor, and tries to avoid him at first but finally admits that she wants to spend the rest of her life with Connor. Daniel tries his best to avoid any feelings towards Molly after Claire advises him that he will be heartbroken as Connor is still Molly's fiance but when he almost kisses her, Wilhelmina grabs the tape.

Production

This episode's production number was originally listed as 311 (Season 3, episode 11), but was renumbered due to an error.[2]

Reception

In Entertainment Weekly's review, Tanner Stransky was excited to see Ashley Jensen get some screen time and called the episode "Good stuff!"[3]

Ratings

The episode scored a 5.8/9 rating overall, with a 2.6/7 in 18-49s and 8.47 million viewers (roughly up by 200,000 more viewers from the previous showing) tuning in.[4][5][6][7]

References

  1. ^ From The Futon Critic
  2. ^ From Spoiler TV (November 7, 2008)
  3. ^ "'Ugly Betty' Bites: Christina brings the funny" from EW.com (December 5, 2008)
  4. ^ "Walters special lifts ABC to win" from Variety.com (December 5, 2008)
  5. ^ "TV Ratings: Split Verdict for ABC, CBS Thursday" from zap2it.com (December 5, 2008)
  6. ^ "Ratings: My Name Is Earl, and My Numbers Are Low" from TV Guide (December 5, 2008)
  7. ^ ""TV Ratings: Barbara's special fascinates, while 'CSI' wins the night" from EW.com (December 5, 2008)". Archived from the original on December 6, 2008. Retrieved December 6, 2008.

Also starring

Guest starring

  • Toks Olagundoye as the salesgirl
  • Aaron Lazar as Claudio
  • Mercer Boffey as Luka
  • Matt Wilkas as the manager
  • Nicole Roderick as the temp
  • Kate Miller as the restaurant owner

See also