Derailed (Ugly Betty)

"**Derailed**"
"Derailed"
Ugly Betty episode
	Lucy Liu as Grace Chinn
Episode no.	Season 1; Episode 16
Directed by	Jim Hayman
Written by	Cameron Litvack
Production code	116
Original air date	February 15, 2007
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"Derailed" is the 16th episode from the dramedy series Ugly Betty, which aired on February 15, 2007. It was written by Cameron Litvack and directed by Jim Hayman.

Plot

A blizzard in New York City risks derailing Christina's plans to create a designer gown for a high-profile celebrity. Betty and Walter finally go their separate ways, but Betty's way to Henry's heart is stopped at the tracks by his visiting girlfriend, Charlie. Claire is suspected by Betty in Fey's death. Santos returns to prove to Justin that he can be a father. Daniel and Alexis become co-EICs at MODE, a move that makes Wilhelmina furious and suspicious.

Awards

Rebecca Romijn submitted this episode for consideration in the category of "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series" on her behalf for the 2007 Emmy Awards. Lucy Liu also chose this episode for submission in consideration of her work in the category of "Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series".^[1]

Contest

This episode was a tie-in with a contest in which Ashley Jensen's character, Christina, must come up a designer outfit that was created by viewers at home. The winning design was unveiled in this episode.^[2] On February 8, 2007 Ricardo Rodriguez of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was announced as the winner.^[3]

Also starring

Judith Light (Claire Meade)
Christopher Gorham (Henry)
Kevin Alejandro (Santos)
Jayma Mays (Charlie)

Guest stars

Lucy Liu (Grace Chin)
Jerry O'Connell (Joel)

References

^ "2007 Emmys CONFIRMED Episode Submissions". The Envelope Forum, Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
^ From The Futon Critic 01-14-07
^ From The Futon Critic 02-08-07

[EMMY07-1] "2007 Emmys CONFIRMED Episode Submissions". The Envelope Forum, Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2007-06-18.

[2] From The Futon Critic 01-14-07

[3] From The Futon Critic 02-08-07

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v t e Ugly Betty episodes
Season 1	"Pilot" "The Box and the Bunny" "Queens for a Day" "Fey's Sleigh Ride" "The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe" "Trust, Lust, and Must" "After Hours" "Four Thanksgivings and a Funeral" "Lose the Boss" "Fake Plastic Snow" "Sofia's Choice" "In or Out" "Derailed" "Icing on the Cake" "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" "Punch Out" "Petra-Gate" "Secretaries' Day" "A Tree Grows in Guadalajara"
Season 2	"How Betty Got Her Grieve Back" "Something Wicked This Way Comes" "A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding" "Giving Up the Ghost" "Zero Worship" "Odor in the Court" "A Thousand Words Before Friday" "Twenty Four Candles" "Burning Questions" "The Kids Are Alright" "Jump"
Season 3	"The Manahattan Project" "Betty Suarez Land" "Granny Pants" "Ugly Berry" "Crush'd" "When Betty Met YETI" "Bad Amanda" "Dressed for Success" "The Born Identity" "Curveball"
Season 4	"Backseat Betty" "Level (7) with Me" "The Bahamas Triangle" "Be-Shure" "The Passion of the Betty" "Smokin' Hot" "Fire and Nice" "All the World's a Stage" "Million Dollar Smile" "London Calling" "The Past Presents the Future" "Hello Goodbye"