Three Episodes of Ugly Betty to Air Saturday December 30th on ABC  12/28/06

DANIEL IS DISMAYED WHEN SOFIA AND HER TEAM MOVE INTO THE MODE OFFICES, WILHELMINA WOOS A BIG ACCOUNT, AND BETTY TAKES A BREAK, ON ABC'S "UGLY BETTY"

"After Hours" - Betty takes a break from her escalating family troubles when she's assigned to review a posh new hotel. Meanwhile, Daniel is dismayed when Sofia Reyes (guest star Salma Hayek) and her team take up residence in the Mode conference room, and Wilhelmina goes a little bit country to woo a mega rich Texan (guest star Brett Cullen) to advertise his stores in Mode, on "Ugly Betty," SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 11/9/06)

Guest starring are Salma Hayek as Sofia Reyes, Brett Cullen as Ted and Kevin Alejandro as Santos. Recurring guest stars are Michael Urie as Marc and Kevin Sussman as Walter.

"After Hours" was written by Dailyn Rodriguez and directed by James Hayman.

Second Hour: 

IT'S A HOLIDAY, BUT THERE'S NO REST FOR ANYONE THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, ON ABC'S "UGLY BETTY"

"Lose the Boss?" - The day after Thanksgiving is no holiday for Betty, who struggles to pull together a last-minute Mode photo shoot with a famous couple and their baby, while a dejected Daniel recuperates from a hangover -- and Sofia Reyes' rejection -- at the Suarez house. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina and Marc go to greet the celebs at the airport and find themselves stranded in a dicey part of town with no money, and Bradford Meade takes a little trip of his own, on "Ugly Betty," SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 11/23/06)

Guest starring are Salma Hayek as Sofia Reyes, Kevin Alejandro as Santos, Stelio Savante as Steve, Sal Landi as Mr. Green, Bob Clendenin as Bruno and Elizabeth Penn Payne as the masked woman. Recurring guest stars are Michael Urie as Marc and Kevin Sussman as Walter.

"Lose the Boss?" was written by Oliver Goldstick and directed by Ken Whittingham.

Third Hour:

A HOLIDAY PARTY AT MODE PUTS EVERYONE IN THE GIVING SPIRIT, ON ABC'S "UGLY BETTY"

"Fake Plastic Snow" -- It's Christmastime at Mode, as Betty questions her relationship with Walter and her feelings for Henry, the accountant. Daniel, on the other hand, is sure of his love for Sofia (Salma Hayek), despite her doubt, and Marc frantically tries to win over Wilhelmina in fear of losing his life. Meanwhile Amanda vies for Betty's position as Daniel's new assistant by planning and executing a perfect Mode holiday party that fills the office with Styrofoam snow and holiday wishes, on "Ugly Betty," SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 11/30/06)

"Ugly Betty" stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Alan Dale as Bradford Meade, Tony Plana as Ignacio, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Ashley Jensen as Christina, Becki Newton as Amanda, Mark Indelicato as Justin and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater.

Guest Cast: Salma Hayek as Sofia, Kevin Sussman as Walter, Michael Urie as Marc, Ava Gaudet as Gina Gambarro, Christopher Gorham as Henry and Mini Anden as Aerin.

"Fake Plastic Snow" was written by Veronica Becker and Sarah Kucserka, and directed by Jim Hayman.

"Ugly Betty" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio via SAP.

Ugly Betty carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.