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The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008)
Popularity 34.6
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Amy and her friends at Grant High learn to define themselves while they navigate the perilous waters of contemporary adolescence. Between their love triangles, secrets, drama, accusations, gossip, confusion, and scandalous rumors, there's never a dull moment.
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Shailene WoodleyAmy Juergens
Megan ParkGrace Bowman
Daren KagasoffRicky Underwood
Ken BaumannBen Boykewich
Greg FinleyJack Pappas
Francia RaísaAdrian Lee
Steve SchirripaLeo Boykewich
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Season 1
23 episodes · First aired 2008-07-01 · ★ 10.0 Everyone at Grant High School has something to hide. Amy Juergens, viewed as a "good girl" and a band geek, is pregnant and does not know how to break the news to her parents. Cheerleader Grace Bowman struggle to keep her vow of chastity she made to her parents, Ricky Underwood hides his skeletons in the closet and even Amy's parents conceal the truth behind their shaky marriage.
E01
Falling in Love
2008-07-01 · 60 min
After losing her virginity to Ricky Underwood at band camp, Amy Juergens discovers that she's pregnant. As Amy contends with her family life, and struggles to come to terms with her pregnancy, she seeks solace from her friends, Lauren and Madison. Meanwhile, Grace Bowman, the most popular girl at school, promises abstinence to her parents.
E02
You Are My Everything
2008-07-08 · 60 min
Lauren and Madison accidentally reveal Ricky's involvement with Amy to the school. Meanwhile, Grace is torn between forgiving Jack and moving on, and Amy experiences her first bouts of morning sickness.
E03
I Feel Sick
2008-07-15 · 60 min
Ben continues to pine after Amy, which results in them sharing their first kiss. Later, Amy shares the news of her pregnancy with Ashley—leaving their parents in the dark. Elsewhere, Adrian believes that Ricky is just using her for sex.
E04
Caught
2008-07-22 · 60 min
Ben's clingy behaviour begins to annoy Amy, who is also struggling to cope with her family life. Meanwhile, Jack seeks comfort from Adrian after his plans to see Grace fall to pieces.
E05
What Have You Done to Me?
2008-07-29 · 60 min
Amy contemplates adoption for her unborn child. Meanwhile, Ashley and Amy attempt to persuade their father to not leave town, and Jack and Adrian grow closer.
E06
Love for Sale
2008-08-05 · 60 min
Amy shares the news of her pregnancy with her mother, Anne. Later, Amy's absence from school sparks a rumour that she's having an abortion.
E07
Absent
2008-08-12 · 60 min
Ricky wrestles with the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, Grace experiences difficulties with Tom, and Ben and Amy's relationship begins to sour.
E08
Your Cheatin' Heart
2008-08-19 · 60 min
Amy and Ashley's grandmother visits. Elsewhere, Adrian flaunts her budding friendship with Grace.
E09
Slice of Life
2008-08-26 · 60 min
George bonds with Amy and Ashley. Elsewhere, Tom hires a "friend" for the night, and Lauren is caught kissing Ricky.
E10
Back to School Special
2008-09-02 · 60 min
Amy faces her first day back at school, while Cindy Lee encourages Adrian to foster a relationship with her father.
E11
Just Say No
2008-09-09 · 60 min
Adrian's father calls the police after she disappears from school. Elsewhere, the school learns of Ricky's visits to Dr. Fields, Grace is pressured into wearing her purity ring, and Ben and Amy consider having sex.
E12
The Secret Wedding of the American Teenager
2009-01-05 · 60 min
Assisted by their friends, Ben and Amy marry in secret. Meanwhile, Tom asserts his independence after meeting a new girl.
E13
Baked Nevada
2009-01-12 · 60 min
The parents of Ben and Amy learn of the wedding, and the news leads to a brief reunion by George and Anne. Meanwhile, Adrian's father is bent on finding out who created the fake ID's.
E14
The Father and the Son
2009-01-19 · 60 min
Ricky's father comes to town with some advice for him on how to be a parent.
E15
That's Enough of That
2009-01-26 · 60 min
Amy has the opportunity to find out the sex of her unborn child. Meanwhile, Jack does community service and believes that he sees Bob violate his parole.
E16
Chocolate Cake
2009-02-02 · 60 min
Amy and Ricky consider adoption as a possible option. Meanwhile, George's co-worker shows interest in adopting Amy's baby.
E17
Unforgiven
2009-02-09 · 60 min
Ben and Amy's relationship hits a rough patch when Ben tells her that he needs some space. Amy is angry and sad at his decison and decides to give him a ring that she gets from Ashley in order to prove to him that she accepts him for who he is and loves him. Ashley and her argue and Ashley accuses her of wanting to give up the baby so that she can keep Ben. Ben has doubts about his relationship with Amy and thinks that she still has feelings for Ricky. Jack and Shawna argee to see each other. Lauren and Madison stand by Amy and Alice and Henry stand by Ben. Adrian and Grace argue over Ricky and get into a catfight, but become closer to each other as a result. Elsewhere, Grace's parents apologize to each other and Anne and George interview people who are interested in adopting Amy's baby,but George makes them leave before Anne gets a chance to talk to them because they want a closed adoption rather than an open adoption. Meanwhile, Ricky apologizes to Amy for him accidentally breaking up her and Ben. He talks to her about Ben and the baby, Amy gets upset, and Ben, Adrian, and Grace catch Ricky and Amy hugging. George's gay co-workers come by and talk to George and Anne about them wanting to adopt Amy's baby, and Amy agrees. Ricky tells Jack that he is through with both of Adrian and Grace for good and wants to be with Amy. Amy tries to pay Ben a visit but Ben's father intervenes."
E18
Making Up Is Hard To Do
2009-02-16 · 60 min
Ashley tries his best to get Amy and Ben back together again, whilst Rick tries to sabotage the adoption process.
E19
Money for Nothing, Chicks for Free
2009-02-23 · 60 min
Adrian wants to mix things up a bit and tries to change her look, Jack is still bringing out his thoughtful side by raising money, and Anne might soon be off the unemployment list.
E20
Maybe Baby
2009-03-02 · 60 min
Amy gets help from her friends on what to do about the baby.
E21
Whoomp! (There It Is)
2009-03-09 · 60 min
As Amy's due date inches nearer, Grace and Adrian decide to throw a baby shower for her. While preparing for the party, Jack and Grace have a moment where they reconnect.
E22
One Night at Band Camp
2009-03-16 · 60 min
Amy goes into labor and she and Ricky keep looking back to when they first met at band camp and how Ricky charmed her into having sex with him. Tom tries to get Jack and Grace together again, and Adrian discovers she still cares for Ricky.
E23
And Unto Us, a Child Is Born
2009-03-23 · 60 min
Amy has trouble adjusting to life as a mom as she gives birth to her baby. Meanwhile, Ricky likes fatherhood and becomes friends with Ben; and Anne is surprised when George and Ashley decide to move out.
Season 2
24 episodes · First aired 2009-06-22 · ★ 10.0
E01
The Big One
2009-06-22 · 60 min
Amy copes with the rigors of motherhood while Anne adjusts to the news that she is pregnant. Elsewhere, a tragedy takes place just as Jack and Grace's relationship intensifies.
E02
What's Done Is Done
2009-06-29 · 60 min
Grace is struggling with what has happened, whilst Ben wonders what part he plays in Amy's new life.
E03
Par for the Course
2009-07-06 · 60 min
When Grace begins to pull away from everyone, Ricky takes it upon himself to try to help her out.
E04
Ciao
2009-07-13 · 60 min
Amy is having trouble copy with her hectic lifestyle now that she has school and a baby to look after. Ben begins to decide how he will be spending his summer break.
E05
Born Free
2009-07-20 · 60 min
Amy tells her mother that she will go to Italy with Ben, while Ashley delivers the message that Anne and David are engaged. Grace tells Tom and Adrian that George told her that he lied about the vasectomy, and the secret flies around the school, only to arrive at Amy, who asks Ashley if George told the truth. Meanwhile, when Ricky asks Leo for a raise, Leo gives Ricky the apartment above the butchershop and the raise, and David asks Anne to move into their own home.
E06
The Summer of Our Discontent
2009-07-27 · 60 min
Amy refuses to let Ben come over to say goodbye to her and John for the summer, but instead allows Ricky to take John to his new appartment. Marc Molina, the school guidance counselor, resigns at the end of the school year, while Anne starts pushing the divorce after she decides to accept David's marriage proposal. At the same time, Ashley reaches a breaking point urging George to tell Anne that the baby is his and Grace gets accepted into a medical school for the summer. Upon packing, Ben confronts Leo about Betty, but Leo reassures Ben that he trusts her. Meanwhile, Ricky is at Amy's house picking up John for the night, and Ben comes over to say goodbye to Amy. Ricky walks in on Ben and Amy kissing, but Ben gets angry and leaves.
E07
Summertime
2009-08-03 · 60 min
Everyone has returned from summer vacation, and George tells Anne a big revelation.
E08
A New Kind of Green
2009-08-10 · 60 min
Adrian makes an attempt to get George and Anne reconciled, but only for her own selfish reasons.
E09
Hot Nuts
2009-08-17 · 60 min
Adrian and Amy's fighting escalates and Ricky intervenes.
E10
Knocked Up, Who's There?
2009-08-24 · 60 min
Amy attempts to keep Ben's attention. Meanwhile, Grace makes an impression on Adrian.
E11
Cramped
2009-08-31 · 60 min
Amy is jealous when Ashley gets her own room in the garage, while Ricky pursues Adrian but she claims to have moved on.
E12
Be My, Be My Baby
2009-09-08 · 60 min
George gives Ricky and Ben some much needed advice. Ricky and Adrienne go to couples therapy and Adrienne shares a very personal story explaining why she wants commitment so badly. Grace continues to argue with her mom over dating so soon and decides she isn't ready for a serious relationship herself. When Anne goes into labor they come to the conclusion that they won't make it to the hospital in time so George, Amy, and Ashley are forced to deliver the baby at home. Adrienne and Ricky spend the night together and Ricky finally says the words Adrienne has been waiting to hear. Meanwhile, back at the Jeurgens household George comes to a shocking discovery about the baby.
E13
You Don't Know What You've Got
2010-01-04 · 60 min
Most of the gang ditch classes and are pursued by the new school counselor; Amy and Anne take a mother/daughter vacation.
E14
Til It's Gone
2010-01-11 · 60 min
Anne encounters an old flame causing Amy to be attracted to his son.
E15
Loved & Lost
2010-01-18 · 60 min
Relationships are on edge, with Ben and Amy dealing with their own relationship drama, as well as Adrian and Ricky and Grace and Jack.
E16
Just Say Me
2010-01-25 · 60 min
Grace's love of self-love comes out at school in the form of a campaign called "Just Say Me". Which has girls all across school abandoning sex with guys in favor of a more personal activity that has the same end result.
Meanwhile, Adrian's own campaign of trying to be Amy's friend bears fruit when Amy invites her over for a visit.
E17
The Second Time Around
2010-02-01 · 60 min
Amy goes on a date with Jimmy. Meanwhile, Ashley pursuades George to vist Anne to rekindle their relationship, and Griffin sends his cousin Grant to get to know Ashley. Ben visits Grace and tells her that he wants to be friends, and as he leaves, they kiss. At the same time, Amy and Jimmy kiss. After George knocks on Anne's appartment door, Josh answers and explains Anne is with Mimsy and might come back home. While Ricky encourages Amy not to get caught up with Ben and Grace, Adrain's parents tell her they will get married, therefore causing her mom not to take the job offer in New York. Anne tells Ashely that she doesn't think it would be good for her to return home.
E18
Let's Try That Again
2010-02-08 · 60 min
Amy fears that Jimmy's standoffish behavior is a result of her bad kissing, so Ricky offers to help her practice, which ends up being a bad idea. Elsewhere, Adrian's parents are planning a quiet, low-key wedding at home, and Ricky is hesitant to introduce everyone to his foster parents. A mother-daughter dance is being planned at school, but most of the students have strained relationships with their moms at the moment. Lastly, Ben must decide whether to continue pursuing Grace, and Anne suggests therapy as a final attempt for her and George to keep their family together.
E19
The Rhythm of Life
2010-02-15 · 60 min
George and Ruben finds out that Ricky and Amy kissed. While at the mother daughter dance, rumors fly around fast, as Anne, Ashley, Grace, Amy, and Adrian discuss each other's personal relationships with each other. Ben tells Henry and Alice that the reason why he broke up with Amy is because if he did hve sex with her, he was afraid that he would get her pregnant. He also tells Leo that he wants to get back with Amy. Meanwhile, at the mother daughter dance, rumors fly around that George and Anne will get married again. Elsewhere, Adrian asks Ben if he needs company and Ricky sends Adrian a text message saying that he loves her.
E20
Mistakes Were Made
2010-02-22 · 60 min
Amy visits Jimmy to learn why he never called her; Adrian makes a confession to Ricky.
E21
Choices
2010-03-01 · 60 min
Ricky takes time to track down his biological mother and confront her about his abusive childhood. Elsewhere, George wants to modernize his look by getting a makeover. Things are still tense between Adrian and Grace, and Jack breaks up with Madison after learning something about her. Also, Amy has a meltdown after a run-in with Ben, who is still trying to decide if he really wants her back.
E22
Good Girls and Boys
2010-03-08 · 60 min
Ricky, Ben, Amy and Adrian attempt to work out differences.
E23
I Got You, Babe
2010-03-15 · 60 min
A messy custody battle ensues as Amy and Ricky continue to disagree over their rights as John's parents. Still angry with Ricky for breaking up with her, Adrian sides with Amy and encourages several of their friends to do the same. Elsewhere, George grows more frustrated with Anne's refusal to get re-married right away. Ben and Grace get closer, and Ashley feels ready to make some changes in her life.
E24
Ben There, Done That
2010-03-22 · 60 min
Mimsy returns, and a wedding is held.
