GIO RETURNS AND BETTY TRIES TO MAKE AMENDS, ON ABC'S "UGLY BETTY"

Freddy Rodriguez Guest Stars as Gio

"Betty Suarez Land" � Gio returns and Betty tries to make amends, but he's not having it. Meanwhile, Daniel struggles with some shocking family news, on ABC's "Ugly Betty," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Ugly Betty" stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Tony Plana as Ignacio, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Ashley Jensen as Christina, Becki Newton as Amanda, Mark Indelicato as Justin, Michael Urie as Marc, Judith Light as Claire Meade and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater. Rebecca Romijn is a recurring guest star as Alexis Meade.

Guest starring are Freddy Rodriguez as Gio, Eddie Cibrian as Coach Diaz, Alec Mapa as Suzuki St. Pierre, Julian de la Celle as Daniel Jr., Barry Bostwick as Roger Adams, Christian Hoff as D.A. Blackman, Jacques Pepin as Gerard Chainet and Nikki James as Marie Chainet.

"Betty Suarez Land" was written by Chris Black and directed by Michael Spiller.

"Ugly Betty" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio via SAP. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

This episode of "Ugly Betty" will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online.