Ep 21. Secretaries Day

In the 21st episode of Ugly Betty's first season titled Secretaries Day, Betty and Marc are asked to throw the Mode Magazine Secretary's Day bash. While Betty is excited about the event, Marc can't wait for the day to be over. As Betty begins to plan the event, she realizes that everyone at Mode Magazine has a different opinion of what the perfect Secretary's Day celebration should look like. Betty tries to come up with a plan that will satisfy everyone but fails to do so.

Meanwhile, Daniel is having a tough time with his new position as an editor in chief and asks Wilhelmina for her help in getting back on track. Wilhelmina agrees to help him out, but only if he agrees to fire Betty. Daniel is reluctant to do so and tries to find a way around it.

In the midst of all this chaos, Betty discovers a secret about Christina. She decides to investigate the matter and soon finds herself in a compromising situation. She must decide whether to reveal Christina's secret or keep it to herself.

As the day progresses, Betty manages to throw a decent Secretary's Day bash. However, things take a turn when the cocktail waitress gets drunk and starts making a scene. Betty steps in to handle the situation but ends up disqualifying herself from the Secretary of the Year award.

In the end, Daniel learns the truth about Wilhelmina's plan to have Betty fired and fires her instead. Betty is devastated to learn that she was the reason for Wilhelmina's dismissal but decides to focus on the positive aspects of the day instead. Christina thanks Betty for keeping her secret and the two embrace, putting their differences aside.

Overall, Secretaries Day is a chaotic yet entertaining episode that focuses on the importance of being true to oneself. Betty's struggles with trying to please others while staying true to herself are relatable and endearing. The episode also explores the depths of Wilhelmina's deviousness and the lengths she will go to get what she wants.