Ugly Betty's Season Premier

If you haven't been watching the Thursday night ABC hit "Ugly Betty", then either you have a social life as outrageous as all of its characters. Or you, like big brother/sister Alex, are in a coma.

What a fantastic start to season 2. Wilhelmina gets punched in the face, Amanda thinks Bradford Meade may be her dad, Justin gets to intern at MODE, and yes, as painful as it sounds, Santos died. But the real juicy part to this new season was Henry's return. I personally hope the Henry/Betty sage gets draw out for at least another year. It's going to take at least that long to know if the crazy little hussy, Charlie, is actually pregnant.

My dedication to Ugly Betty came with the realization that I AM UGLY BETTY.

America Ferrer's performance as the multi-tasking, super admin-assistant to the Editor-and-Chief of one of New York's top fashion magazines is a feather in the hat for all girls who have dynamic skills, great work ethic and are totally dedicated to making a difference in the world. The saddest part about Betty is that she is an incredibly beautiful girl, just not polished. That's not a minor detail in the world of fashion.

Betty finds herself being the bridge to most of the madness in her building. Most of which bares a hazy contrast to Latin soap opera's (Telenovelas).

These characters may be a bit over the top. But if you watch Ugly Betty you will recognize the characters personalities are those of people you know personally.

Bradford Meade (Alan Dale) - A business mogul who is more concerned with his company and social status than his family.

Claire Meade (Judith Light) - Neglected wife of Bradford who finds the comfort of a bottle of hooch more relaxing than the reality of the mess that is her real life.

Daniel Meade (Eric Mabius) - Playboy son and potential heir to the Meade fortune. He has learned impulse control, compassion and how to be a friend all due to Betty's influence.