Ugly Betty (2006)

Wannabe writer Betty Suarez is a plain girl from Queens, who is smart, hardworking and savvy but lacks a fashionable sense of style. When publishing mogul Bradford Meade puts his son Daniel in charge of Mode magazine, he hires Betty to be Daniel's new assistant -- mostly because he knows that she may be the only woman in Manhattan with whom the younger man won't sleep.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after Ugly Betty

• Trophy Wife (2013) — Same feel: feel-good, optimistic
• Reba (2001)
• George Lopez (2002)
• Ally McBeal (1997) — Two steps away in the credits
• Melissa & Joey (2010) — Same feel: feel-good, cheerful
• Just Shoot Me! (1997) — Two steps away in the credits