EPISODE

5. The Lyin', the Watch, and the Wardrobe

It's Halloween and Betty is in for a series of frightful experiences, ranging from showing up dressed for the Mode costume contest until she learns that there isn't one, to dealing with her growing attraction to Henry, and tracking down a watch Daniel left at one of his many girlfriends' apartments, but can't remember which one. Meanwhile, Daniel pays a visit to his mom in rehab, and Wilhelmina is horrified to learn that she can't fit into a designer gown.

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On Halloween, Betty arrives at work in costume after being misled by a prank email from Marc. Daniel asks her to retrieve his expensive watch, which he left at a former girlfriend’s apartment but cannot identify. Betty eventually discovers that Amanda has the watch and confronts her. Amanda admits that she has feelings for Daniel but knows they will never be reciprocated and gives the watch back.

Meanwhile, Betty develops an interest in Henry from accounting, which creates tension with her boyfriend Walter. After a confrontation between the two men, Betty decides to continue her relationship with Walter, although their future remains uncertain.

Daniel visits his mother Claire at a rehabilitation clinic and learns new details about Bradford’s long-term affair with Fey Sommers. Claire reveals that she and Fey confronted Bradford shortly before Fey’s death. Daniel later confronts his father, who expresses regret but denies responsibility for the events.

Wilhelmina struggles with public criticism for dating a younger man and works with Christina to maintain her image. She continues her secret communication with the mysterious woman connected to Fey’s disappearance.

The episode ends with Betty confronting Ignacio about inconsistencies in his identity documents. He admits that he entered the United States illegally, leaving Betty shocked by the revelation.

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