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Ugly Betty Season 3 Episode 16

Things Fall Apart

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Aired Wednesday 10:00 PM Feb 26, 2009 on ABC

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AIRED: 2/26/09

Betty and Marc team up together to analyse Mode's budget. Matt continues with his pursuit to win Betty while she deals with some startling news on Facebook by a former flame.

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A thrilling episode that is not to be missed!

10

By amazing_race, Feb 10, 2010

I think that this was perhaps the most interesting episode in quite a while, althoough the show has been extremely interesting all along.

A lot of storylines have major developments in this episode, and in my opinion, that will classify as a good episode. I thought that the storyline as a whole was extremely well planned and well thought out, and I really enjoyed the episode, the whole wasy through.

I do have to criticise that there was not too much good comedy within this episode, but it was still extremely worthwhile for the above reasons.

I believe that the episode is not one to be missed, as it develops very well. I really hope there is more great episodes like this one, and I highly recommend this episode!moreless
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Connor reveals his true intentions in this great revealing episode.

9.5

By hrgaffney, Mar 03, 2009

Connor reveals his true intentions in this great revealing episode. Betty finds out what he's been up to with the magazine's finances and confronts him with the information. He tries to frame her and ends up leaving the whole mess behind. Wilhelmina turns out to be loyal to Mode rather than Connor after all. I thought this episode was one of the most exciting of the season so far with so many surprising revelations and actions. All the characters had important roles to play and I think the final episodes of the season should be really good with these storylines.moreless
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We got to learn a lot about Connor, and things happen that could affect Meade and its employees for a long time.

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By lrigD, Feb 27, 2009

Like most people, I haven't been completely satisfied with the season thus far. I mean, it's good, but it wasn't great like it used to be.

Well, this episode changed that opinion. I always had a weird feeling with Connor, but I could never put my finger on it... I have to say it did come as a surprise (despite many people saying this show is predictable). I had never sought this behind Connor. He stole all the money?? I'm not sure if I understood correctly what Claire said, but that's what I got... So that is going to affect the future, that's for sure.

The fact that Connor threatened Betty, someone whom he doesn't care much about, but told Wilhelmina, tells me he really does love her... He was genuine. I'm pretty proud of Wilhelmina for making the decision she did, even though calling the police didn't work out. You go, girl! I really like her; she's mean, but she has so many softer sides. I am sad I couldn't see previous episode; I'd've loved to see the first moments with her baby (William?)

Molly's news was a big shock. I honestly didnt'expect it, and I must say I didn't quite buy it, either. It's just really sudden and it seems like a way for the writers to get some extra drama on the show. All in all, I feel this is an episode which will bring the show up to speed again. I hope the budget problem will continue over several episodes, because it's big, it's important and it's definitely not boring.moreless
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Things get exciting!

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By Aquat1cF1sh, Feb 27, 2009

After a rather mellow and uneventful season, things really get chaotic. And by that, I mean serious problems are introduced, things that I think most people will find more interesting and gripping than the humorous problems that Betty faces at YETI.

We learn a lot in this episode about Connor, and what he's really been up to for the past couple of months. Also, Wilhelmina is forced to make a tough decision, but it just makes us love her more. Betty and Matt have several typical awkward flirty moments. We also learn something big about Molly. And finally, the future of Meade doesn't seem so bright, after what happens in this episode.

Really, a lot happens in this episode. I'd say it's about time something exciting happened.moreless
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Eric Mabius	Daniel Meade
Tony Plana	Ignacio Suarez
Ana Ortiz	Hilda Suarez
Becki Newton	Amanda Tanen
Mark Indelicato	Justin Suarez
Michael Urie	Marc St. James

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Chris Northrop	Blonde Male Modie	Guest Star
Laura Heisler	Jenny	Guest Star
Bernadette Peters	Jodie Papadakis	Recurring Role
Grant Bowler	Connor Owens	Recurring Role
Sarah Lafleur	Molly	Recurring Role

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- Betty: Have you ever found out that an ex is dating someone new?
  Matt: Oh, yeah. That - that's the worst. Happened to me when Angelina started dating Brad.
  Betty: Yeah, and I got dumped for J. Lo.
  Matt: Oh, no, I'm - uh, talking about Angelina Bromberg and Brad Fletcher.
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- Molly: Is Daniel in his office? I sort of need to talk to him.
  Betty: No, he's out sick. You know how he gets, he doesn't really like people to see him-
  Marc: He's at the Amsterdam under the name of Mr. Sickington. Give my love to pasty face.
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- Amanda: What's going on in there anyway?
  Betty: It's...kind of serious, Amanda.
  Amanda: Oh my God. Is pink back? No, wait, don't tell me. I don't think I can handle it.
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- Justin: Do you know what I do when I can't get my mind off something or someone?
  Betty: What?
  Justin: I direct it into a project. Hello? You think I really care about macrame? Okay, bad example, because I love macrame, but you get the idea.
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- Marc: Betty Suarez, you saucy minx!
  Betty: What are you talking about?
  Marc: Talking about tall, dork and handsome back there, asking you out on a date.
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- International Air Dates:
  Norway: May 6, 2009 on TVNorge
  Sweden: June 9, 2009 on Kanal 5
  Australia: February 9, 2010 on 7TWO
  The Netherlands: March 16, 2010 on Net5
  Latin America: June 2, 2010 on Sony Entertainment Television (a.k.a. Canal Sony)
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- Featured Music:
  'Black Tables' by Other Lives
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- Although credited, Ashley Jensen does not appear in this episode.
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- Episode Title: Things Fall Apart
  
  This is an allusion to the 1958 Nigerian novel, Things Fall Apart about a man named Okonkwo who struggles to adapt to the British colonial rule.
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