with a great message underneath all the backstabbing, lying, egotistical models, plotting, and everything else that makes Ugly Betty a truly great show. It also lets people know that it is okay to be who you are and that you don't have to conform to everyone else's opinions or thoughts on you.

The First Season of the show runs the gamut from evil, vindictive and power hungry creative directors plotting with a secret someone to take back control of the Mode magazine. Run currently by Daniel Meade who's late night out short of being fired on a daily basis with his sleeping with just anyone that comes in his office or within his sights. Until Betty Suarez walks into his life as his new assistant that doesnt fit the model, slim and at your whim mode that he's used to. She's actually very good at her job and manages to get Daniel to change (well in some ways at least). All the while dealing with his brother Alex's "death" (you've gotta see that one coming).

Meanwhile Betty is trying to juggle all the things going on with her family at home. Her father's immigration problems, her sister's job crisis and her nephew Justin. Who would fit in perfectly at Mode as he knows all about fashion, musicals and everything else that Betty is pretty clueless about. She's also seeing Walter who she thinks is the one but isnt quite sure on that even though he "wuvs" her very, very much.

Her sister Hilda is dealing with ex coming back into her life and doing what he did best in the past not showing up. But things get a bit better on that road for her as she still struggles to find her own way and niche in life.

I also love the show because of Marc the gay assitant and Amanda well for being herself. It's great to have that in the show and helps draw more folks to a show that might not watch Ugly Betty otherwise and besides. The way they play off of each other is just another added bonus to watch throughout the season.

The season ender "East Side Story" ends on a shocking and traumatic cliffhanger for the Suarez family as a tragedy rocks Hilda, Betty, and Justin. Suffice to say the first season of Ugly Betty is off the hook and is only a slight peek into what i'm sure will be an equally great 2nd Season of a bright and upcoming show.

An excellent show with all the things listed plus a message in it as well. Be who you are and have fun with it no matter what.

Ignore the 2 posts that say this isn't good. They either didn't actually watch this or have no sense of humor. I have waited and waited for a good comedy to come along. I can't remember the last time I found a comedy that I felt was worth even a half an hour of my time - it's been years - literally.

I came across Betty by accident and was in love right away. It can be very silly, but it manages to do it in a clever and sometimes endearing way. There's just enough drama to make you care about the characters. The stories are fresh and funny and if you watch it alone you will be chomping at the bit for someone to talk to when it ends.

My mom, who is nearly 70 watches it, my younger sister who has very different tastes to me watches it and my husband, who at first was resistant, got hooked after one episode.

There are characters and plots to appeal to everyone.

Take it all with a very good natured grain of salt. It's meant to be campy fun. If you try to view each little piece under a microscope and determine how realistic you think it is then you're better off watching the History Channel or the Discovery Channel. This is living fiction and you should give yourself over to it and fully enjoy it. You'll be amazed how quickly the hour passes.

All of the actors are excellent in their roles, with the possible exception of Rebecca Romein, who does a very good job, but not as good as the rest of the cast, in my opinion. The characters of Marc, Amanada and Justin often steal the scenes and sometimes the show.

If you are the type of person who can enjoy a clever campy show mixed with a bit of drama and the occasional dash of pathos then Ugly Betty is a dream come true.

I really love this, along with the other seasons I purchased. I’ve been looking for Ugly Betty complete seasons and I finally found them. Brings back so many memories watching it with my two sisters. Thank you to all Amazon staff who helped bring this to me during this pandemic. And to everyone else working for Amazon. Thank you!!!!!!

I absolutely LOVE this show! i wish it was still on the air. The writing and the cast are so amazing. I love the whole "stay true to yourself" theme. I love that in a world of drama and where people think that looks are everything, this wonderful young woman lets her inner beauty shine no matter how much pressure she gets from everyone she works with to try to compete with the glamazons and be like everyone else. She is constantly told that in order to fit in with the world she works in, she must change to be and look just like them, but through each episode you notice that she is the one who has the positive affect on those around her and changes them for the better instead. I love the special features that come with this box set too. It is amazing to see how they make New York come to life and how they designed the set, wardrobe, etc. The blooper reel is hilarious too. I wish the cast interview was longer, but the short interview of the cast and crew is still great.

Best show ever. Funny, gripping suspense, unexpected outcomes, ethical message, very good character development. The plots speak to reality so well you will feel excited, uncomfortable and engaged!

I liked Ugly Betty as well this time as when it was on tv years ago.
However, my internet has been off and I just now got it back.
I made 2 more orders recently (Charlotte Church).
Did they go through? Thank you. i hope this is all understandable.

the message of ugly betty is amazing and I love America Ferra a lot and she's very inspiring through out this show even if it got a LITTLE bit weird towards the end, I love it :)

I was unable to catch the series premiere when Ugly Betty debuted, so I opted not to even watch it on television. I am glad I picked up the Season 1 DVD though, because this show is hilarious. I was able to watch the shows obsessively and without commercials until I got to the end of the season. I was watching 4 episodes a night because I am hooked. I can't wait for season 2 to start. Betty is so adorable, the the people she works with are a scream. It's a little over the top and implausible at times, which is what makes it so funny. I am especially enjoying her potential new romance. Its nice that a tv show will address things that are kind of sensitive and off topic with humor and heart. I totally recommend it.