 This episode marks the end of Ugly Betty . ABC announced in January 2010 that the series ' fourth season was to be the last , following falling ratings . In a joint statement Silvio Horta and ABC Entertainment president Steve McPherson said " We 've mutually come to the difficult decision to make this Ugly Betty 's final season . " The network cut the episode order from 22 to 20 , but gave the writers enough time to create a satisfying conclusion that was to air on April 14 . On what he was set out to accomplish with the series finale , Horta said " Primarily , I wanted it to be about Betty 's journey , about Betty making it in her professional life , first and foremost , overcoming the obstacles in her past and really succeeding " . Vanessa Williams said the cancellation of Ugly Betty was " devastating " for the cast . She said " Our cast was one of those rare opportunities where we love each other . It was a real shocker , and really devastating when it all ended " . 
