Best. Gay. Week. Ever. (May 16, 2008)

ON TELEVISION

Ugly Betty Season Finale

Next Thursday ABC airs the last episode of Ugly Betty's truly inspired second season. Even though the show has taken a beating in the ratings lately, from my perspective it really only found its stride this year.

That's partly because Betty is wisely focusing on some of its fantastic supporting characters — which means lots and lots of screen time for Marc St. James (Michael Urie) and Amanda (Becki Newton).

All photos this page credit: Karen Neal/ABC

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In the season finale, Mode employees will compete in a softball tourney against Elle Magazine. Fashion industry cameos abound, but the highlight for me is Naomi Campbell's turn at bat. Now that is one scary sight. I hope the catcher is wearing his headgear.

Also, things begin to heat up between Eddie Cibrian's character and Hilda (Ana Ortiz). It's not clear yet if Cibrian will be back for season three of Betty, but I sure hope so.

Why is this guy not yet a major star?