The crossword solution for the term TV's '___ Betty' is UGLY. UGLY Betty is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on ABC from 2006 to 2010. It was based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, which was created by Fernando Gaitán. The series stars America Ferrera in the title role as a young woman who is made over to become more attractive and accepted in the world of high fashion. The show also features Eric Mabius, Vanessa Williams, Ana Ortiz, Tony Plana, and Judith Light.