Product Details

• Actors: America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Tony Plana, Vanessa Williams, Ana Ortiz
• Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: French, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 4
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: ABC Studios
• DVD Release Date: August 17, 2010
• Run Time: 860 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B003F3NDOE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,807 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Some TV series end too soon, leaving us panting for more, while others overstay their welcome, leaving a bad taste (and possibly a jumped shark or two) in their wake. Fortunately, ABC's Ugly Betty has done neither, bowing out just right with this fourth and final season (with 20 episodes, plus bonus material, on four discs) chronicling the adventures of young Betty Suarez (America Ferrera) as she navigates the world of high fashion in New York.

When the third season concluded, one wondered if the show would continue to spotlight Betty's cutesy, quirky ways, including a fashion sense so extreme it could scare a blind person, and thus risk becoming redundant--or would we see her blossom into some version of grown-up normality? As it turns out, the answer is a bit of both. Betty is still well-meaning but often tactless and klutzy, someone who's adored by her family, pursued by boyfriends old and new, and, because she's honest and agenda-free, resented by her covetous, conniving colleagues at Mode, the magazine that employs her. But the character became steadily more confident and assertive through the years; she's an editor now, and by the end of season 4 she has made some major moves in her personal and professional lives. Other changes, though more superficial, are also more dramatic, including an extreme (and permanent) fashion makeover in the second episode and (warning: spoiler alert) the removal of her braces toward the end of the season.

The people responsible for the show knew the end was coming, so while various story lines come and go in the course of this final season (as do guests stars like Shakira and Brooklyn Decker), most of the major characters' fates are resolved by the end, including the power struggle between Claire (Judith Light) and Wilhelmina (Vanessa Williams); the future of Mode and its editor, Daniel (Eric Mabius); the dispositions of Betty's "frenemies" Amanda (Becki Newton) and Marc (Michael Urie); the romantic lives of Betty's family members; and more. As before, virtually every aspect of Ugly Betty--the sets, the props, the lighting, the clothes (of course), even the writing--is almost cartoonishly bright and colorful, sometimes quite beautifully so. And if you've never watched it before, fear not, as the "starter kit" bonus feature sorts it all out on the first disc. --Sam Graham

Product Description

You’ve come a long way, Betty! See how the heartwarming and hilarious journey ends for Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner America Ferrera in the Fourth And Final Season of ABC’s Ugly Betty.

After years of hard work in the world of high fashion, Betty is finally getting her just desserts. Watch as television’s favorite “ugly duckling” blossoms, both professionally and personally, yet never loses the unique spirit that makes her so special, and discover what is to become of all your favorite faces at MODE.

Complete your Ugly Betty collection with the show’s most inspiring and surprising season ever. Relive all 20 episodes of the Final Season – uninterrupted – and enjoy never-before seen bonus features, available only on DVD. It’s a must-have for every Ugly Betty fan!

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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Not out yet but looking forward to it!! April 16, 2010

By E. Bumgarner

Format:DVD

So, this week I had to say goodbye to a very good friend. Ugly Betty, we (ALL your fans) will REALLY miss you. I definitely plan on buying all the seasons, maybe starting from the first one and working my way through it again. My one hope is that if enough people buy these seasons the ABC execs or some other station will bring back Ugly Betty. (Hey, it happened to Family Guy!!) This was a very good show that never failed to make me laugh or get drawn into the characters dilemmas. And how will I survive without Mark and Amanda, the best sidekicks ever?!?!? What a great set of characters and great actors to portray them. Not to mention the fantastic writers of the show who brought it all together! If you are looking for a show that guys and girls can get into, this is your pick. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!

28 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Betty Goes Bye-Bye April 9, 2010

By etc. reviews

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

It was Thursday night in September. The weather was nice, not too cold, not too warm. TV on the other hand, well, at that point its Thursday line-up had a lot to be desired. So I turned on Wheel of Fortune to see if the woman who was up $10,000 would hit the bankrupt slot or guess that the answer was "Granny's Homemade Apple Pie." Usually I would flip through the channels during commercial breaks, but like I said there was nothing else on. And then I saw a commercial that caught my attention. Popping up on the screen of my television was a 20-some odd girl with big blue braces, red glasses, and frizzy hair. "Ugly Betty! The world premiere at 8/7 central!" the narrator declared. And I decided to watch. 9 months 11 months later I found myself purchasing Ugly Betty - The Complete First Season and then 14 months later I purchased Ugly Betty: The Complete Second Season and then a year and a half later I purchased Ugly Betty: Season 3 and then I found myself watching season season 4.

And it wasn't too long before I found myself reading on Wikipedia that the brilliant, award-winning show was cancelled by ABC. Once again, ABC cancelled a great show. At least we got four seasons out of this one. But before I continue I just have to put this out there, SPOILER ALERT! In season 4 we open up with Betty getting her braces removed, but of course it was just a dream. We see her getting her new job has a junior-editor. We see her getting back together with Matt (with whom she broke up with in the season 3 finale). And as we go on further into the season seeing her house burn down. I wouldn't be able to tell you how the series ends. The reason for this is simply because, even after owning the DVD for two months, I cannot watch the series finale, and see this great show end....

But, spoilers aside, I own the DVD* and am able to tell you about it. The DVD comes in a small, average DVD package with a sleeve over it. This annoys me a little, because the past DVD releases came in large sandwich-style packaging which I liked. The past releases also had more discs, even season 2's little amount of episodes(18 because of the WGA Strike) came in a five disc set, whereas this 20-episode, final season comes in a small 4-disc set with 5 episodes crammed on each disc.

The special features include commentary with Marc Indelicato and Micheal Urie on one episode (not the finale), the featurette "Betty Goes Bahamas," "Mode After Hours" webisodes, bloopers, and deleted scenes.

All-in-all, "Betty" was a great show and will always deserve 5 stars, sandwich packaging or not. I recommend this release for any "Betty" fan who wants to get Ugly one last time.

*The information about the DVD was published on October 28th, 2010, months after I purchased and received the DVD Read more ›

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Anything But Ugly August 7, 2010

By W. Schultz

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

Where Do I Begin? Yes, Like "love story" I love love love "Ugly Betty"! Now I am not to taken by many tv shows, most I find annoying or Silly or dreadful....When a freind suggested I watch "Ugly" 4 years ago I thought "sure"..ok.....I did Like Vanessa Williams but hardly thought that be enough to make me enjoy the show.
Well, I was wrong....
I had the show on in the background (as most of my Tv watching) and by 15 mintues I was dead center in front of the Tv and was laughing and crying and Loving every single of this show. That Love Affair would go on to the end, and While I could pin point a few "flaws" in some plots I never lost my love for "Betty". I am still bitter that ABC moved it around and alas the show ended sooner than it Should Have.
Anyway here in all it's glory is Season 4, maybe the best season since the first. While I am said the only show I really loved won't be back in the fall, I am very happy that I had 4 wonderful years.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Betty la bonita December 28, 2010

By Daryl B

Format:DVD

I regret that I've only gotten around to seeing the last season of Ugly Betty just now. I've been a fan of the show since I saw the first episode and during the last season I was quite busy with work and wasn't able to enjoy the final season of one of my favorite TV shows of recent years. While bigger shows (that I also enjoyed such as Lost and 24) may have gotten bigger fanfare in their exits from the small screen, I think Betty's final bow was as poignant and touching as any finale I've seen.

I was saddened to hear that the show was ending but perhaps it was the right time for the show. The last season ended on a high note. They tied up some loose ends, allowed us to see some of Betty's old flames (Henry and Gio) and allowed Hilda to finally find true love (with CSI Miami's Adam Rodriquez). Rather than rely on huge stars to pepper the final season (like Shakira, who was in an episode) they instead gave us the things that we've come to love about Ugly Betty---the great Wilomena one liners, the crazy antics of Marc and Amanda, the dedication of the Suarez family and the true spirit of Betty. What most of us loved about Betty was her determination to succeed and her belief in her dreams; something I think most of us can relate to. While along there way there was lots of outlandish comic soap opera-esque moments, there were also scenes and storylines that were well done and life affirming. The storyline with Justin and his coming out were very sweet and sent a positive message to gay teenagers who may be struggling with the same questions and worries in their own lives. And the Suarez clan's support and love for their gay teenager is an example as well to family members who find that they have a gay teen or family member.... One of the most memomorable scenes of the final 4 or 5 episodes has Justin coming out to his family by dancing with his boyfriend at his mom's wedding. Its a subtle, lovely scene that is one of the best of the entire series. It was also great to see a show that gave voice to the latin community and presented latinos in the limelight for a change.

I'll miss the wicked schemes of Wilomena, portrayed to a tee by the talented Vanessa Williams, Marc and Amanda's unyielding catty remarks and the charm of America Ferrera, for whom without the series would have never been a success. Her turn as Betty was someone who we could all identify with and root for and her gradual transformation revealed the beauty of the woman inside. Betty never gave up on her goals or herself and made the choices that were right for her, a positive role model for young women. She may have become more aware of fashion but she never abandoned who she truly was.

I'll definitely add this final season to my dvd collection. I'm glad we got to know Betty.....and I'm glad that at the end of the show, they dropped the "ugly" from the title as the final scene faded to black. Betty may not have been a fashionista to begin with but she was beautiful on the inside. Highly recommended! Read more ›