Ep 23. East Side Story

Betty Suarez has been working hard as an assistant at the fashion magazine Mode, and in season 1 of the show, she's experienced a lot of ups and downs. In episode 23, titled "East Side Story," Betty faces some tough challenges as she tries to navigate both her personal and professional life.

To start, Betty's father Ignacio has a heart attack and is rushed to the hospital. Betty rushes to his side and tries to balance taking care of him with her work at Mode. She's also still struggling with her crush on her boss Daniel Meade, who has a complicated relationship with his ex-girlfriend Sofia.

Meanwhile, the magazine is preparing for their annual benefit, which is being hosted at a fancy hotel on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Betty is excited to attend, but she's worried about fitting in with the high society crowd. She's also feeling a bit left out of the event planning process, as most of her colleagues are focused on impressing their wealthy guests.

As the benefit approaches, tensions start to rise at Mode. Betty discovers that one of the models wearing a custom dress has been replaced with a socialite who can barely walk in heels. Daniel is distracted by Sofia, who has shown up at the event with her new boyfriend. And Wilhelmina, the magazine's scheming Creative Director, is up to her usual tricks and causing drama behind the scenes.

Despite all the chaos, Betty tries to stay focused and do her job. She helps a young designer named Marisol, who is working on a new line of affordable clothing. She also has a heart-to-heart with her friend Christina, who encourages her to be herself and not try to fit into a world she doesn't belong in.

As the benefit gets underway, Betty throws herself into her work, making sure everything runs smoothly. But when disaster strikes, she's forced to step up and take charge to save the day.

Overall, "East Side Story" is a dramatic and emotional episode that showcases Betty's strengths as both a friend and a professional. It's a fitting end to an exciting first season of Ugly Betty.