A Mother of a Problem

Season 3, Episode 18, Aired
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Betty comes face to face with Matt's mother. Wilhelmina devises a way to make money fast whilst Daniel deals with Molly. The Suarez family attempt to set Hilda and Archie up on a date.
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  • That woman is so up herself!

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    By amazing_race, Feb 26, 2010 Report Abuse
    This wasn't one of the better episodes of the season, but it was still quite interesting. The idea of Betty meeting Matt's mom was a good one, in my opinion, but I absolutely hated that woman.

    The episode seemed a little too long for me, and in my opinion, it focused too much on the events with the mother, which could've been squeezed into just half an episode, or perhaps less.

    I also thought that the humour levels were down on the last few weeks, and I didn't laugh much during the episode.

    I don't recommend this episode, and it's not as interesting as any other ones this season, but still, it's worthwhile.moreless

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  • Ugly Betty still continues to provide high quality entertainment and this episode is no exception.

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    By hrgaffney, Mar 19, 2009 Report Abuse
    Ugly Betty still continues to provide high quality entertainment and this episode is no exception. Betty meets Matt's mother, Victoria, who is every bit the unpleasant snob you expect her to be. Matt comes good though and Betty is more than capable of looking after herself. There were also some great comedic moments with Wilhelmina and Marc (one of my favourite characters!) when they try to raise money to help keep Mode going by selling off some of her possessions and economising on snacks (almonds and soda water instead of champagne and caviar). There was also a brilliant moment when Suzuki St. Pierre spilled the beans on this on fashion TV. Great stuff!moreless

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  • Season 3, Episode 18.

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    By Wanted23, Mar 13, 2009 Report Abuse
    Betty comes face to face with Matt's mother. - Amazing storyline. I liked it. I haven't seen must of Ugly Betty this season. I liked the whole mushroom cap thing, and Matt was awesome for taking the blame for it. Cute couple.

    Wilhelmina devises a way to make money fast whilst Daniel deals with Molly. -- I liked the Wilhelmina storyline. I liked when she was showing off that she had an afternoon champagne and caviar and then she got almonds and Seltzer. LOL!

    The Suarez family attempt to set Hilda and Archie up on a date. -- Hilda is hot! I loved her during the dinner!

    Good episode overall! :)moreless

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    • International Air Dates: Norway: May 20, 2009 on TVNorge Sweden: October 6, 2009 on Kanal 5 Australia: February 23, 2010 on 7TWO The Netherlands: March 30, 2010 on Net5 Latin America: June 16, 2010 on Sony Entertainment Television (a.k.a. Canal Sony) Edit

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    • Claire: So, did you wow Victoria Hartley with your take on torture? Betty: No. Not quite. She changed the topic. Claire: Oh, that old trick. Betty: And then she told me I was completely wrong for her son. Claire: Ooh, she's really playing by the rich bitch handbook. Edit
    • Marc: I just don't want our budget snacks to set off another one of your … episodes. Wilhelmina: I swear Marc, if you took a picture of me on your cell phone I will kill you … and eat you. But, I've arrived at a better place and Daniel helped me get there. Marc: The Boy Blunder? How? Edit
    • Archie: Your eyes have a story they wish to tell and I have my whole life. And I listen well. Hilda: That's a Justin Timberlake song! Edit

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    • Marc: The Boy Blunder? This is a parody of the Boy Wonder, a male who achieves success at an early age and is the name given to Robin, Batman's sidekick. Edit

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