Ep 9. Lose the Boss?

In Ugly Betty season 1 episode 9 titled "Lose the Boss," Betty finds herself at odds with her boss, Daniel, when he tries to take credit for her hard work at Mode. Betty's frustration with Daniel stems from his inability to appreciate her input and ideas when it comes to work. As they work on a photoshoot for the next issue of the magazine, Betty feels undervalued and underappreciated. To add to her stress, she must also deal with her father's disapproval of her job, which he sees as beneath her.

Meanwhile, Wilhelmina works to undermine Daniel's position as editor-in-chief, using his volatile personal life as ammunition. With the help of Amanda, Wilhelmina plans to push Daniel out of Mode and take his place. At the same time, Hilda is struggling with the realization that she is pregnant and must come clean to her ex-husband Santos about their child.

As Betty tries to assert herself in the workplace, she realizes that she must find a way to make her voice heard. She turns to Marc, the flamboyant assistant to Wilhelmina, for help with asserting herself at work. With Marc's help, Betty concocts a plan to prove to Daniel that she is a valuable asset to the magazine. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina's plan to oust Daniel from Mode begins to unravel when her fake tip about his personal life is revealed to be a fabrication.

As the episode reaches its conclusion, Betty finds herself at odds with Daniel once again. Despite her efforts to prove her worth, Daniel sees her as nothing more than an assistant. However, when Daniel is forced to make a difficult decision, he realizes that Betty's input may be the key to the magazine's continued success. Together, they work to ensure that the next issue of Mode is a hit, and Betty finally feels like her work is being appreciated.

Overall, "Lose the Boss" is a compelling episode that highlights the struggles of an assistant trying to make her voice heard in a fast-paced work environment. It also showcases the cut-throat nature of the fashion industry and the lengths that people will go to in order to get ahead. With strong performances from the show's talented cast and a well-written script, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the series.