Each week, sweet Betty Suarez successfully navigates the “shark-infested” world of Mode magazine. Unfortunately, her TV show hasn’t been as lucky with the TV ratings. It was barely renewed last season and it looks very likely to be cancelled this time around.
What can you do? Remember, the ideal scenario for ABC is for many millions of people to watch the show on their television sets, while it’s being broadcast. Unfortunately, ratings are put together based on a sampling of viewers. If you’re a “Nielsen household,” your viewership is being directly counted. If not, it’s really not.
However, if you like Ugly Betty and want to see it continue, there are a few things you can do to help.
- If you’re a Nielsen family, watch the show whenever it’s on. If not, watch it on TV or watch at ABC.com or purchase episodes on iTunes so your viewing will be directly counted. Encourage others to watch the show. You might know a Nielsen family and not be aware of it.
- Talk about the show with others; at school, at work, online, or wherever. Creating a buzz about a show that you’re invested in gets other people interested or might help bring former viewers back.
- Sign the petition below and encourage others to do the same.
- Write to the network. Be respectful. Everyone responds better to courtesy. Tell them how much you enjoy the show, that you’ve signed the petition, and that you want to see it continue. You can use this form or, even better, write via “snail-mail” to: Mr. Stephen McPherson, Chairman, ABC, 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91521, RE: Ugly Betty
- Take note of the products that are advertised during the show. Write the advertisers and tell them that you appreciate their sponsoring the show and that you buy their products (if you do).
To ABC, ABC Studios, Reveille, Silent H Productions, Ventanarosa:
We, the undersigned, enjoy watching Ugly Bettyon the ABC network. It’s a great show that successfully merges comedy with drama each week. We have watched the characters for several years and want to continue to see them grow and change.
Please find a way to keep Ugly Betty on the air. We are devoted viewers who will continue to watch the program, encourage others to do the same, and will support the series’ advertisers as well. Please keep it going, either on ABC or, if necessary, on another Disney-owned channel.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Country: michisn 2025-02-11 14:09:35
the ending of season 4 when betty went to london for work for bristish magzine then she walked around london then she saw daniel and perk right up walk around in lodon saw him and
tal;k him then when they boned. and as betty walked away then daniel offer betty a dinner she said yes then walk way and blushes then walk back to her job . then daniel look at her with big face in the distance is haley comes in the picture then haley aka . my charther. and we went back to mode we live happliy ever after.
Country: United States2022-08-07 03:36:56
We need season 5 for Ugly Betty. After some research, I see many viewers disappointed that the show has no ending episode. 2022 is a year of poor tv show captions, people have been turned off shows due to biased news and shows, Ugly Betty is a refreshing out of the common drugs, war, racism, and other so common tv issues that people are now bored. Bring back Ugly Betty who has already gained a large number of fans and achieve gaining a new generation of fans, which is a guarantee.
Country: United States Of America2016-12-05 11:32:05
Please put it back on it taught me to be strong and that dont worry about what people say to you and dont worry about the people you work with make the best out of it and avoid the bad situations. Me and my little sister loved this tv show it made me laugh cry confused and interestedin betty's life if it wasnt for betty i still be crying bout people calling me fat and ugly i still be crying over some dude and still would be crying over my dead grandaddies nat anymore because of that show it saved my whole life it mostly taught me that no matter how you dress no matter how you look no matter how weird dirty or messy you are you can still be both professional and yourself and thats the best lesson i can learn from especially if im in school
Country: United States2016-08-08 07:19:03
Great, happy, family show, please bring back season 5.
Country: uk2016-06-14 06:42:25
Please bring back ugly Betty n is such a good show. First we lost once upon a time then sleepy hollow even Dallas so pls don't let this show be another American casualty thankyou
Country: usa2016-02-24 22:43:55
I wanna see season 5!!!!!!!!!
Country: Fl2015-10-14 22:37:59
I really enjoyed this show Ugly Betty and I wish that it could be brought back.
Country: US2014-12-17 21:37:49
I really enjoyed watching Ugly Betty that I would drive with my boyfriend at the time to his parent's house to watch it together as a family. I enjoyed every cast members, the story lines, Betty's lovelife and the fashion/magazine industry.
We watched it from the time it aired and was completely hooked. Now seeing it on Netflix make me sad that it ended so abruptly. Truthfully, I ended up doing a marathon of it.
Since it's been years since the last episode was on air, I do believe that the show can potentially do well again for reasons that dome shows don't offer. For example, Betty has such a great family support that people thirst for. No matter what arguments they get into each other, they have a loving father who is so loving and gracious, and fills your home with great looking homemade meals. They then sit together and eat as a family, which makes you want to pull up a chair to eat with them. It's great to see family values shown on TV.
Then, you've got opportunities of working in a high fashion magazine industry that, which can definitely bring high insecurities, but Betty shows that you can overcome your fears through hard work, dedication and confidence. As a result, she lands in many great job opportunities.
I would hope that I, along with other people here will be able to convince the network, directors and etc. to put the show back on.
Country: united states2014-11-09 20:01:48
i would really like to see what happens at the end of ugly betty and i dont think the ending for season 4 satisfies the viewers.. i love this show very much and im kind of upset that i didnt get to see if betty and daniel ever end up together.. i hope you take this into consideration and at least make another ugly betty episode or season to answer all of the viewers questions. Thankyou
Country: United States2014-10-23 00:55:31
I was completely devastated when ugly betty was canceled. A major factor was due to ABC changing their time slot, which is when they lost a lot of viewers. I was in college at the time and it was hard for me to keep up with the changes. I can only imagine how that tripped up other viewers as well. I don't believe the show was given a fair shot. Ugly Betty was a very inspiring show that gave the average woman confidence to be themselves. It encourages women to work hard and push through any adversities they may face. Ever since the show has been cancelled I binge watch the series every year or so. I know it seems a bit much but I love every single minute of it!
Country: U.S.A2014-10-05 22:02:53
I just discovered ugly Betty not too long ago, but I got to tell you once I started to watch it, it definitely caught my attention and reeled me in. It just kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. The more I watched it, the more it caught more of my interest. This show is such an inspiration and encouragement, I mean there is so many life lessons we can learn from this show. It thought me to be humble, love others regardless, family togetherness, professionalism, having a great heart, exceptance etc.... The list goes on. Everything that happens in this show are all real life situations that shows us to not let anything or anyone destruct us or bring us down and if things don't work out to get back up and try even harder. This show can encourage and maybe even change many people's lives. There just has to be a season five! The season finale just wasn't conclusive enough, in my opinion ugly Betty's new chapter in life was just the beginning, an all new beginning in season 5! Having a season five would probably even get more better ratings, to see ugly Betty all grown up and the whole outcome of her hard work to get to where she has gotten. Please bring our ugly Betty back! We would love to see our little girl all grown up and successful! Please bring Betty back, please bring Betty back, PLEASE BRING OUR INSPIRATIONAL BETTY BACK!!!!
Country: USA2014-08-16 10:08:42
I work nights so I can't catch Ugly Betty on tv, so I watch her on Netflix. No, that was NOT a satisfying ending to all those seasons. It could have been way better or at least a two-hour show ender. At least show some of what was meant for Daniel and Betty now. Very disappointed its cancelled. Bring it back please!!
Country: USA2014-08-09 11:43:48
Ugly Betty was full of drama and excitement, it brought me the conclusion that anyone can do anything they want if you work hard enough. I love this show and I think I can speak for others that this show is AMAZING! Please, please, please bring it back!!!
Country: United States America 2014-08-01 22:39:05
An ugly betty movie with the same characters
Country: USA2014-07-21 17:56:30
Why did yall cancel the show was really getting good I want to see if Daniel and Betty get together and start dating and get married. Please make more seasons.
Country: Us2014-07-11 04:09:12
Please bring UGLY BETTY BACK!
Country: Brasil2014-06-24 18:47:40
Ugly Betty is a great show, unfortunately got cancelled, and the show got an unworthy final. So we need at least a movie that ends the show properly.
Country: USA2014-01-02 20:56:03
Please Bring Ugly Betty Back this is my favorite TV show and I have just now come to find out that it is canceled. We need to have season 5 plus other new seasons of this show. There are a lot of new shows out now that do not add up to this show. I have watched all the episodes several times can not get enough of it and it would be even better if I could move on to the next chapter of Betty's Life as well as her career. BRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG BBBBBBBBBBBBBBEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTYYYYYYYYYYYY BBBBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKK !!!!!!!
Country: United States2013-06-19 18:38:29
i was a late fan of ugly betty but i would really appreciate it , if ugly betty was back on air . I watched it on netflix & i just couldn't get enough of watching every episode & season since the begining and when i saw i was on the very last episode it ticked me off because i wanted to keep watching more. Please bring it back.
Country: Usa2013-06-13 18:08:23
Please continue to show Ugly Betty and let there be a Season Five! I love Ugly Betty. Ive watched all four seasons on Netflix 4 times already and am just anxious for there to be a fifth season 
Country: United States 2013-03-19 13:31:00
Great show. It would be very harsh on us viewers if it were cancelled.
Country: USA2013-02-28 03:16:49
Hello, I would like to say that I really loved Ugly Betty. I watched it on Netflix and I would like this show to continue to season 5. I think alot of hispanic viewers where encouraged by her courage to make it through the fashion industry knowing that it was going to be tough for her. As a hispanic woman I know how hard it is to continue where I feel that I dont belong, but watching Ugly Betty taught me that anything is possible if you have faith in yourself and try you're hardest to fit in and to continue with you're head held up high.
Country: US2012-12-21 00:51:53
Bring back ugly betty!!
Country: U S 2012-11-09 01:05:53
I TRULY LOVED WATCHING UGLY BETTY, I FELT SO SAD I COULDN'T FIND WHAT CHANNEL TO LOOK FOR, PLEASE BRING HER BACK AND ALL THE STAFF FROM THAT SHOW, I'M SO SAD.
Country: united states2012-10-09 12:23:01
Ugly Betty was an extremely well directed and managed show. I have to say that I watched almost 3 seasons right of the bat with out rest!Ok, maybe a little rest. Ugly Betty is the perfect creation and inspiration for diverse viewers through out the world. I know it brought my family together, created harmony, and it thought us not to conform with out a fight. This show made me realize that there is nothing impossible in this world and that dreaming big is what life is all about. Reaching our family goals or career goals may not always be easy, but we must stay hopeful and we surround ourselves with the people who care for us the most. In life we have to make many tough choices. We saw Betty endure a lot of pain and struggles, but it only made her better. Ugly Betty was and is pure inspiration. The cast in the show was amazing, it was so versatile and unique. All the characters had something special and they truly grew on me. I don't find that in many shows. Ugly Betty needs to come back and have another 10+ seasons. This is a show about changing lives and it's truly unfortunate that ABC decided to pull the plug. Maybe the show was too "honest" and "real" and many viewers can't handle something like that. Best wishes to the whole production. You are all extremely talented and deserve to come back.
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