BETTY AND AMANDA TEAM UP FOR A MODENY.COM ASSIGNMENT, ON ABC'S "UGLY BETTY"

"Bad Amanda" � Betty is forced to take a page from scam-artist Amanda's book when the two, both cash-strapped, team up for a Mode website article about "How I Blew Ten Grand Without Spending a Dime" during a night on the town in NYC they'll never forget, on ABC's "Ugly Betty," THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 (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 Grant Bowler as Connor Owens, Sarah Lafleur as Molly, Toks Olagundoye as the salesgirl, Aaron Lazar as Claudio, Mercer Boffey as Luka, Matt Wilkas as the manager and Nicole Roderick as the temp.

"Bad Amanda" was written by Chris Black and directed by John Putch.

"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.