The Secret Life of the American Teenager
The Secret Life of the American Teenager

The Secret Life of the American Teenager

2008 5 Seasons 121 Episodes ⭐ 6.8 Drama Comedy

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Falling in Love

After losing her virginity to Ricky Underwood at band camp, Amy Juergens discovers that she's pregnant. As Amy contends

EP 2

You Are My Everything

Lauren and Madison accidentally reveal Ricky's involvement with Amy to the school. Meanwhile, Grace is torn between forg

EP 3

I Feel Sick

Ben continues to pine after Amy, which results in them sharing their first kiss. Later, Amy shares the news of her pregn

EP 4

Caught

Ben's clingy behaviour begins to annoy Amy, who is also struggling to cope with her family life. Meanwhile, Jack seeks c

EP 5

What Have You Done to Me?

Amy contemplates adoption for her unborn child. Meanwhile, Ashley and Amy attempt to persuade their father to not leave

EP 6

Love for Sale

Amy shares the news of her pregnancy with her mother, Anne. Later, Amy's absence from school sparks a rumour that she's

EP 7

Absent

Ricky wrestles with the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, Grace experiences difficulties with Tom, and Ben and Amy

EP 8

Your Cheatin' Heart

Amy and Ashley's grandmother visits. Elsewhere, Adrian flaunts her budding friendship with Grace.

EP 9

Slice of Life

George bonds with Amy and Ashley. Elsewhere, Tom hires a "friend" for the night, and Lauren is caught kissing Ricky.

EP 10

Back to School Special

Amy faces her first day back at school, while Cindy Lee encourages Adrian to foster a relationship with her father.

EP 11

Just Say No

Adrian's father calls the police after she disappears from school. Elsewhere, the school learns of Ricky's visits to Dr.

EP 12

The Secret Wedding of the American Teenager

Assisted by their friends, Ben and Amy marry in secret. Meanwhile, Tom asserts his independence after meeting a new girl

EP 13

Baked Nevada

The parents of Ben and Amy learn of the wedding, and the news leads to a brief reunion by George and Anne. Meanwhile, Ad

EP 14

The Father and the Son

Ricky's father comes to town with some advice for him on how to be a parent.

EP 15

That's Enough of That

Amy has the opportunity to find out the sex of her unborn child. Meanwhile, Jack does community service and believes tha

EP 16

Chocolate Cake

Amy and Ricky consider adoption as a possible option. Meanwhile, George's co-worker shows interest in adopting Amy's bab

EP 17

Unforgiven

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 d

EP 18

Making Up Is Hard To Do

Ashley tries his best to get Amy and Ben back together again, whilst Rick tries to sabotage the adoption process.

EP 19

Money for Nothing, Chicks for Free

Adrian wants to mix things up a bit and tries to change her look, Jack is still bringing out his thoughtful side by rais

EP 20

Maybe Baby

Amy gets help from her friends on what to do about the baby.

EP 21

Whoomp! (There It Is)

As Amy's due date inches nearer, Grace and Adrian decide to throw a baby shower for her. While preparing for the party,

EP 22

One Night at Band Camp

Amy goes into labor and she and Ricky keep looking back to when they first met at band camp and how Ricky charmed her in

EP 23

And Unto Us, a Child Is Born

Amy has trouble adjusting to life as a mom as she gives birth to her baby. Meanwhile, Ricky likes fatherhood and becomes

EP 1

The Big One

Amy copes with the rigors of motherhood while Anne adjusts to the news that she is pregnant. Elsewhere, a tragedy takes

EP 2

What's Done Is Done

Grace is struggling with what has happened, whilst Ben wonders what part he plays in Amy's new life.

EP 3

Par for the Course

When Grace begins to pull away from everyone, Ricky takes it upon himself to try to help her out.

EP 4

Ciao

Amy is having trouble copy with her hectic lifestyle now that she has school and a baby to look after. Ben begins to dec

EP 5

Born Free

Amy tells her mother that she will go to Italy with Ben, while Ashley delivers the message that Anne and David are engag

EP 6

The Summer of Our Discontent

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

EP 7

Summertime

Everyone has returned from summer vacation, and George tells Anne a big revelation.

EP 8

A New Kind of Green

Adrian makes an attempt to get George and Anne reconciled, but only for her own selfish reasons.

EP 9

Hot Nuts

Adrian and Amy's fighting escalates and Ricky intervenes.

EP 10

Knocked Up, Who's There?

Amy attempts to keep Ben's attention. Meanwhile, Grace makes an impression on Adrian.

EP 11

Cramped

Amy is jealous when Ashley gets her own room in the garage, while Ricky pursues Adrian but she claims to have moved on.

EP 12

Be My, Be My Baby

George gives Ricky and Ben some much needed advice. Ricky and Adrienne go to couples therapy and Adrienne shares a very

EP 13

You Don't Know What You've Got

Most of the gang ditch classes and are pursued by the new school counselor; Amy and Anne take a mother/daughter vacation

EP 14

Til It's Gone

Anne encounters an old flame causing Amy to be attracted to his son.

EP 15

Loved & Lost

Relationships are on edge, with Ben and Amy dealing with their own relationship drama, as well as Adrian and Ricky and G

EP 16

Just Say Me

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

EP 17

The Second Time Around

Amy goes on a date with Jimmy. Meanwhile, Ashley pursuades George to vist Anne to rekindle their relationship, and Griff

EP 18

Let's Try That Again

Amy fears that Jimmy's standoffish behavior is a result of her bad kissing, so Ricky offers to help her practice, which

EP 19

The Rhythm of Life

George and Ruben finds out that Ricky and Amy kissed. While at the mother daughter dance, rumors fly around fast, as Ann

EP 20

Mistakes Were Made

Amy visits Jimmy to learn why he never called her; Adrian makes a confession to Ricky.

EP 21

Choices

Ricky takes time to track down his biological mother and confront her about his abusive childhood. Elsewhere, George wan

EP 22

Good Girls and Boys

Ricky, Ben, Amy and Adrian attempt to work out differences.

EP 23

I Got You, Babe

A messy custody battle ensues as Amy and Ricky continue to disagree over their rights as John's parents. Still angry wit

EP 24

Ben There, Done That

Mimsy returns, and a wedding is held.

EP 1

Do Over

Ben thinks Adrian is lying about being pregnant and doesn't act like himself. Elsewhere, Jack finds out his family is mo

EP 2

Accentuate the Positive

Amy is received into a music program in New York City but, she concerns it's too far away to actually be able to move. I

EP 3

Get Out of Town

Ben decides to try his hardest to keep his secret from Amy and cut himself off from Adrian, but things become complicate

EP 4

Goodbye, Amy Juergens

After Amy leaves for New York, Ricky moves into her house temporarily to take care of John, which doesn't please Anne an

EP 5

Which Way Did She Go?

Band geeks are spreading rumors through the school that Amy is pregnant again. Ricky is especially furious with these ru

EP 6

She Went That A'Way

Adrian meets Ricky's mom at the clinic and admits to her that she does not want to be a teenage mother but after talking

EP 7

New York, New York

After agonizing over the situation for far too long, Ben travels to New York so he can tell Amy about the baby before sh

EP 8

The Sounds of Silence

Amy has not been taking anyone's phone calls for three days, and Ben is not handling it well, leading Grace to believe t

EP 9

Chicken Little

While, Grace tries to find a boyfriend for Griffin, Ashley now has feelings for both Grant and Ricky.

EP 10

My Girlfriends Back

Ricky goes to visit Amy in New York. Meanwhile, Ben goes with Adrian to a sonogram appointment. Jack is torn between let

EP 11

Lady Liberty

Ben and Adrian are thinking about engagement but both have Ricky and Amy in mind when making their decisions while Amy's

EP 12

Sweet and Sour

Amy calls Ricky to let him know she's angry that everybody, including her parents, have forgotten her birthday. Meanwhil

EP 13

Up All Night

As Grant and Grace grow, Amy and Ricky try to find out if they should be a couple.

EP 14

Rules of Engagement

Ashley tries to persuade Ricky to have sex with her and Amy takes a stance against her actions. Anne questions whether G

EP 15

Who Do You Trust

Amy wants Ricky to get tested for various STDs, after she sees him talking to someone he used to date. Ben and Adrian's

EP 16

Mirrors

Jesse makes some decisions about his and Lauren's relationship, now that he is headed for college. Madison becomes inter

EP 17

Guess Who's Not Coming To Dinner

Ricky finds out that his mother is dating a woman, Ashley's homeschooling isn't going very well, and Ben asks Ruben and

EP 18

Another Proposal

Both Amy and Ricky feel under pressure now that Ben has proposed to Adrian, which causes Amy to suggest taking their rel

EP 19

Deeper and Deeper

Ashley starts being home-schooled. Ben and Adrian look for a place to live. Grace worries about the future regarding her

EP 20

Moving In and Out

No one is happy about Amy's plans to move in with Ricky -- including Ricky. Leo encourages Ricky to think about college,

EP 21

Young at Heart

Grace and Adrian shop for a wedding dress, and Amy is cornered into planning a baby shower for Adrian. Grace and Grant h

EP 22

Loose Lips

The entire town is in an uproar over Adrian's impending baby shower.

EP 23

Round II

Adrian hosts a baby shower. Lauren, Madison, Amy, and Grace all attend. Ricky finds out that Leo is having problems with

EP 24

It's Not Over Till It's Over

Adrian makes plans to come back to school a week after the birth of the baby in order to stay on track for graduation. A

EP 25

To Be...

Amy is upset that Ricky is the kind of guy that could never get married, after she realizes Jack has a key to his apartm

EP 26

…or Not To Be

Adrian and Ben prepare for the imminent arrival of their daughter. When Adrian experiences discomfort, the couple - beli

EP 1

When One Door Closes...

Adrian is in a deep depression, refusing to leave the house, while Ben struggles to keep it all together after losing th

EP 2

...Another One Opens

Betty applies her own brand of comfort for Adrian's mourning. Ashley decides to go ahead with her cross-country road tri

EP 3

When Opportunity Knocks

Grace goes away on a medical mission, while Peter suspects the worst.

EP 4

One Foot Out the Door

There's an emergency with John resulting in Ricky & Amy taking him to the ER. Grace meets a new guy named Daniel. Adrian

EP 5

Hole in the Wall

As Ben continues to examine his options, he and Adrian have a huge blowout. Adrian finally gathers the courage to take a

EP 6

Don't Go in There!

Adrian comes to Ben's defense as a bunch of students begin to blame him for their daughter's death. Kathleen has an inte

EP 7

Cute

With the help of Amy, Ricky tries to get in to college. Grace is having trouble fitting in to Daniel's college life.

EP 8

Dancing With The Stars

It's time for senior prom!! Amy is mad that Ricky doesn't want to go so she pressures him into taking her to prom. Adria

EP 9

Flip Flop

Adrian has a new goal in mind.

EP 10

4-1-1

Nora finds a new place to live, Ricky has an unexpected visitor who has run into legal problems after texting nude photo

EP 11

The Games We Play

Adrian is introduced to the brother of one of Daniel's friend, and sparks fly. Amy hopes for a proposal from Ricky -- wh

EP 12

Pomp

Mid-Season Finale: A marriage is on the rocks. The wife is going to college and files for divorce -- and it's not Adrian

EP 13

And Circumstance

It's graduation day - and both Ricky and Jack have something to say. A divorce attorney obtains incriminating photos at

EP 14

Smokin' Like a Virgin

Amy and Ricky are now engaged, but Amy starts to consider what marriage may really mean.

EP 15

Defiance

Summer school is the backdrop for another series of intrigues: Amy, Madison and Lauren argue, Henry is in the doghouse w

EP 16

They Gotta Eat

Kathleen struggles with a decision whether or not to allow a boy from the country to stay with them instead of attending

EP 17

Suddenly Last Summer

Amy is increasingly short with everyone in her life, including Ricky, leaving him wondering what is going on with her, b

EP 18

The Beach is Back

Dylan and her pals surprise Ben at school, while Grace doesn't want Jacob attending school with her. Elsewhere, Kathleen

EP 19

The Splits

Ben and Dylan go on their first real date together. Elsewhere, Tom runs into problems with police.

EP 20

Strange Familiar

A desperate Kathleen resorts to bribery to get Grace to talk to Jacob. Elsewhere, Dylan attempts to befriend Adrian.

EP 21

Allies

Amy learns she's doing poorly in summer school, so her dad tutors her and provides her with some life advice.

EP 22

The Text Best Thing

Amy announces a wedding date, and the news travels quickly. Meanwhile, a rumor concerning Anne surfaces.

EP 23

4SnP

Amy's mistaken about why she's the focus of gossip, and Grace grows jealous of her. Elsewhere, Ashley and her mom return

EP 24

Love Is Love

In the fourth-season finale, Anne reveals some news to her loved ones. Meanwhile, Ben considers transferring to Dylan's

EP 1

To Begin With...

Ricky and Amy decide to run off together to escape all the drama at home with Anne's recent announcement that she's gay

EP 2

Shotgun

Amy and Ricky return home with big news. Meanwhile, Grace continues to shut out Adrian; Leo discusses the fire with Dyla

EP 3

I Do and I Don't...

Amy begins her senior year of high school and gives guidance to a new student, who's six months pregnant. Meanwhile, Ric

EP 4

Lies and Byes

Amy and Ricky's family and friends want to host a wedding reception for them, but Amy and Ricky are hesitant to accept t

EP 5

Past History

Ricky begins college, where he reunites with an old pal from foster care. Elsewhere, Ben's legal troubles are behind him

EP 6

Holy Rollers

Grace persuades her friends to attend church, but her plan doesn't come together as she expected.

EP 7

Girlfriends

Amy is displeased to see Kathy hanging out with a bad crowd.

EP 8

Setting Things Straight

Amy envies Ricky's life as a college student.

EP 9

Property Not For Sale

Ben and Amy have a candid discussion about their relationship.

EP 10

Regrets

Adrian and Omar think about moving in together; Anne starts to plan Amy's wedding.

EP 11

Half Over

Jack remains in the hospital; Ricky discusses the wedding with George.

EP 12

Hedy's Happy Holiday House

t's Christmas Eve and Ricky and Amy are celebrating their first holiday together as a family. Ricky talks about an old t

EP 13

To Each Her Own

Amy and Ricky continue planning their wedding, so Amy buys her dress at a thrift store. The dress is a little worse for

EP 14

It's a Miracle

Ben is in a euphoric mood, while driving Ethan to the airport he has an epiphany that Amy may not have been his first lo

EP 15

Untying the Knot

Anne's anger toward George prompts her to call off Ricky and Amy's wedding, exposing the truth about their marital statu

EP 16

Shiny and New

Amy and Ricky's relationship grows increasingly strained when Amy decides she wants to tour a college in New York. Leo q

EP 17

Fraid So

George and Reverend Stone insist that Jack see a therapist, but it's Adrian's advice that ultimately persuades him to go

EP 18

Money For Nothin

Ricky tries to find a way to support Amy's dream of going to Hudson University, despite everyone's reservations about th

EP 19

Interference

Ethan is convinced no adult actually uses algebra, but a chance meeting with Danica McKellar helps him look at math in a

EP 20

First and Last

Amy and Ricky announce they will get married the day after Amy graduates from high school, but everyone is skeptical tha

EP 21

All My Sisters With Me

Amy, Adrian and Grace struggle to reconcile their pending marriages with their individual dreams. Anne begins to feel li

EP 22

When Bad Things Happen to Bad People

Adrian is devastated by Omar's decision and takes her pain out on Ricky and Jack. Ben refuses to give up on his dream of

EP 23

Caught in a Trap

Ricky suspects that Amy is hiding something and confronts her about their future. Everyone gives Ethan some much-needed

EP 24

Thank You And Goodbye

High school graduation is finally here, prompting everyone to reminisce about how much their lives have changed over the

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