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'Ugly Betty' Bites: Willy brings it yet again

Oct 10, 2008, 11:57 AM | by Tanner Stransky

Categories: 'Ugly Betty'

Last night, Ugly Betty took rather strange turn into murder mystery territory, with Betty (America Ferrera) interrogating most of the Mode staff about where they were when Christina (Ashley Jensen) was pushed down the stairs at the end of the previous episode. That's a new one -- Betty solving crimes! The whole conceit made for a rather somber night in terms of sound bites. The second half of the episode was so heavy -- with Alexis (Rebecca Romijn) being carted off to jail for the crime -- that it yielded nary a good line. But never fear! I scraped together the best quips of the evening and have them here for your enjoyment, and naturally, Willy (Vanessa Williams) again delivered. Take a look at the video below for the best three-- one each from Willy, Claire (Judith Light), and Amanda (Becki Newton) -- and then vote for your favorite in our poll. All the rest of the best bites are after the jump.

"Well, of course I'm worried, Marc. But when someone gives you chintz, you can do two things: A) whine about the fact that it's an upholstery fabric, or B) turn it into a fabulous bolero jacket." -- Wilhelmina, reducing the tragic situation with Christina to a simple fabric metaphor

"I did it. And now you have to interrogate me for, like, hours and hours. And I do not break easy. I am totally easy." -- Amanda, flirting with the very cute Detective Averaimo (Mark Consuelos) when he arrives to question the Mode staff about Christina's attempted murder

"Speaking of which, I've been watching a lot of cop shows lately, and that Mariska Hargitay wears some amazing pants suits. I'm just trying to keep things upbeat." -- Justin (Mark Indelicato), injecting his own brand of humor into a rather somber conversation between Betty and Ignacio (Tony Plana)

"Well, before you talk to Daniel, could you at least handcuff me?" -- Amanda, continuing her desperate flirtation with Detective Averaimo

"I do. Look, don't judge me, okay? Not that you ever really could in [gestures up and down Betty's outfit]... that." -- Amanda, taking Betty down a notch

"Seriously, I don't know why you're making such a big deal out of this. Is it a crime to purchase things you can't pay for? No." -- Amanda, during a conversation with an Indian call center about her 15 maxed-out credit cards

"I peered around the corner, but it wasn't a woman. Well, it was Marc." -- Amanda

"God, you people jump to conclusions. And you... you think someone with your skin tone would be a little more sensitive to prejudice." -- Marc (Michael Urie), taking Betty down a notch

"You might think I lick Willy's boots because I like it -- and I do, a little, they're fancy -- but there's a reason I put myself through it. You're not the only who wants to get ahead in the magazine world. I have dreams too." -- Marc, simultaneously being funny and serious about his role in Willy's world


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Dee Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 09:04 AM EST

I was away on vacation and really hoping that the real Betty TV Watch would be back. I don't want to post a response to these stupid sound bites, but I guess I need to keep posting so EW knows we all want the TV Watch back.

Matt Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 07:26 PM EST

That was one of the most impressive pieces of work I have ever seen and I've been fortunate enough to catch most of the dramas with phenomenal writing staffs; LOST, Grey's Anatomy, Life On Mars, CSI, Desperate Housewives, Pushing Daises, Criminal Minds, Private Practice, and Dirty Sexy Money. You always expect great things from Ugly Betty and you're always surprised when they exceed your expectations. Great show!!!

laila Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 09:05 PM EST

okay i love ugly betty but i like to hear another view of it so can i get a recap on this and the other shows liek the office i like???

Carmen Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 11:04 AM EST

I am just going to Television Without Pity for my recaps and skipping this Popwatch summary from now on. My visits to EW.com have gone way down this fall. If EW can't give loyal readers a full recap, don't bother. This blurb is insulting.

polly17 Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 10:09 AM EST

Again?!! NO reCAPS?!!
why on earth would EW gives recaps for THE HILLS...?!!! and no tv watch for UB?!!

Ben Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 09:18 AM EST

Not a very good episode. Alexis being rushed off the show because of Rebecca Romjin's obvious pregnancy was handled very stupidly. No way does Alexis push Christina by mistaking her for Willie. Bad bad writing. That thing about Alexis being DJ's dad was too predictable. I even came up with that plotline myself for that Ugly Betty idea contest a while back. (where is my paycheck, ABC?)

TR Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 01:55 AM EST

If Wilhemina was in charge of EW, she would have fired whoever decided to stop doing an Ugly Betty recap, right after she insulted their mother, and had Mark punch them in the face.

For shame EW, for shame...

edi Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 01:38 AM EST

oh come on, ew - a tv watch for grey's and antm... but nada for ugly betty??? PLEASE FIX THIS ASAP. the ugly betty recaps were the highlight of my life last season! no joke. and i don't lead a miserable life, either. tanner stransky is hilarious - and the sound bites just don't cut it!

seon Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:36 PM EST

wheres the recap

Bettyfan Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 06:41 PM EST

Bring back the tv watch and recap!!! These soundbites just aren't enough. Does anyone miss Henry or Gio?? Looks like Gio will be coming back for one more episode. I like the fact that the writers have Betty "on her own" but I miss the romance part of it a bit too. Can't wait to see more of the new love interest. Let's hope that there will be chemistry between the two characters.

Jess Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 05:39 PM EST

What the hell? I want a recap!

Also, did you see Gio's coming back? I'm so excited.

United Colors of Benetton 012 Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 04:50 PM EST

Could you please stop with this sad thing you're doing and go back to giving us a full recap? First writers' strike and now you guys?! Tsk.Tsk.Tsk.

Delon Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 04:43 PM EST

You have to bring the TV Watch back!

Graziela Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 04:06 PM EST

Please, please, please bring back the recap. I mean, are the people @ EW not reading all of our posts??? Can they not see we want our RECAPS?!?!?!?!?

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Belle Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 02:27 PM EST

OOPS!! VELMA!!! Thanks phredd! I know this is not Tanner's fault persay but it still sucks.

LizzBlizz Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 01:50 PM EST

Dude, seriously, EW? No TV Watch?

*shakes head*

Rahul Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 01:35 PM EST

Hey, I was the credit card call center guy! I never thought I'd hear my name on network TV.

phredd! Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 01:34 PM EST

OOPS - . . . THEIR recap . . .

phredd! Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 01:33 PM EST

I also miss the UB TV Watch (and Private Practice as well which had another great episode this week). At least I know I can rely on AfterElton.com to come through with there weekly recap. Check it out! Also, not to be nitpicky, but it's VELMA on Scooby-Doo, not Thelma. And Amanda is most certainly the Daphne of the group.

To Belle Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 01:14 PM EST

While I also miss the TV Watch, I don't think Tanner decides whether or not to do a TV Watch, so don't get mad at him because we don't have one anymore.

krissy Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:55 PM EST

Did anyone notice Betty's tote bag that had a picture of a woman on it (Mona Lisa maybe?)wearing red glasses. Too funny.

Krissy Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:53 PM EST

Please bring back TV Watch!!! The sound bites are not enough. I want the whole recap. Listen to the people!

Belle Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:52 PM EST

Okay….I LIED!! I will complain about NO TV WATCH FOR UGLY BETTY!! You lied to us Tanner how you “loved this show” how you “missed this show during the writer’s strike” YOU LIED TO US because now we get this crap every week! THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS I WANT MY FULL RECAP BACK NOW THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS THIS SUCKS
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Belle Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:46 PM EST

OKAY!!! (BIG DEEP BREATH), I am NOT going to b*tch about no TV Watch for UGLY BETTY. I have done this for the last friggin two flippin weeks! But I will talk about the episode since Tanner will not!!! Is it me, or does Betty now seem like Thelma from Scooby Doo? She got the red glasses, almost the hair and solving cases now (Claire was poisoned by Fey Summers, Alexis threw Christina’s down the stairs). I mean even Mark was wearing an ascot just like Fred would do. Ugly Betty is turning into Scooby Doo. Now, how in the hell can this stupid lame ass “sound bite” forget about Alexis telling Claire that Daniel is not the father of DJ but she is!! Hel-lo? Some friggin soundbite!!

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There is a song called "Breathe" by Anna Nalick. I don't know if its the one on the episode as I got called away and missed the ending.

Just jack Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:39 PM EST

This thing is tacky. I need a full recap. I missed the first 20 minutes last night!

Stoney Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:32 PM EST

I appreciate you guys giving us SOMETHING but Bites doesn't cut it when this show deserves a meal!

Please bring back the TV Watch!

coco Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:28 PM EST

I'm hating on the TV stupid bites!!!
If all you are going to give us is this you might as well just write the word CRAP and post it. That way you don't waste your time writting something that people hates....
TV WATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EW, you are losing bloggers!

Houstonian Jen in DC Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:28 PM EST

Bring back the TV Watch!!

c.e. Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:15 PM EST

does anybody know the name or artist of the song they played at the end of the episode. I think it's called Breathe but can't fing this version on itunes.

Lynny Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:14 PM EST

I almost squealed with joy when Amanda did ......that. This season is missing some of that kind of fun. I pretty much fast forward through anything Daniel.

jaime Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:07 PM EST

This is BULLSHIT. . .episode 3 and still no tv watch!


Im not posting anything or voting...what do we need to do to get a TV WATCH>?

Does it cost more money, do you guys have to hire someone, r u guys too busy, is the economy affecting you guys as well>?

I thought you guys read our comments i guess ya'll dont...

dma69 Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:52 AM EST

Enough with the stupid Betty Bites. We need the whole entree of TV Watch. EW, are you listening??????????????

needbettyrecap Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:51 AM EST

PLEASE

Disappointed in DC Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:42 AM EST

Why won't you bring back the TV Watch. The Betty Bites just aren't enough. I'm through with the UB Pop Watch.

Gretchen Weiners Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:41 AM EST

I haven't been mad about the lack TV Watch for Betty yet, but now I am! That episode was fantastic! Hello... Alexis is DJ's father and you're not even going to talk about it??

Chad Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:30 AM EST

This recap stinks I want popwatch The Amanda retelling of the night story with betty eating the sandwhich was hysterical

BHud Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:17 AM EST

I didnt want to post anything cuase Im appalled at the clear lack of notice EW gives to these comments.; Why should I even comment then, if no one is going to hear...but I think that no one should comment until Betty gets her TV Watch back.. and Im not playing

TK Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:15 AM EST

I guess EW doesn't read nor appreciate our comments. WE DONT LIKE POP WATCH FOR UGLY BETTY!!!

Queen Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:07 AM EST

Oh geez. I guess I'll have to stop reading these little quips until ew comes to its senses and gives betty a full tv watch as it deserves.

arahsae Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:01 AM EST

Are you serious, EW? Again with the stupid bites column instead of a TV Watch? Thanks for nothing.


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