ABC has given a back-nine pickup to the freshman dramedy "Ugly Betty," bringing the total order for the show to 22 episodes. While the show in its subsequent airings has slipped a bit from its stellar premiere, "Betty" still ranks as a solid second to CBS' "Survivor" in the 8 p.m. Thursday slot among total viewers and adults 18-49 (4.6 rating/13 share), delivering ABC's best numbers in the hour with scripted programming in 13 years. "In just three weeks, 'Ugly Betty' has given us an impressive foothold leading into the 'Grey's Anatomy' hour on Thursday night," ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson said.

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