Show summary:
An ABC Family original series, The Secret Life of the American Teenager centers on the topic of teen pregnancy.
Band geek Amy discovers that she's pregnant after a one-night stand with Ricky Underwood, the school's player. Meanwhile, devout Christian cheerleader Grace promises abstinence to her parents.
Amy worries she might be pregnant for a second time. Meanwhile, Ben tries to impress Dylan's parents; Grace doesn't know how to process her father's recently unearthed secret; and George is puzzled by Anne and Nora's ...
Amy worries she might be pregnant for a second time. Meanwhile, Ben tries to impress Dylan's parents; Grace doesn't know how to process her father's recently unearthed secret; and George is puzzled by Anne and Nora's ...
The fathers of Amy, Lauren and Madison set up a dinner for their daughters, hoping the girls can settle their differences. Meanwhile, Leo has a discussion with Dylan's parents; Ricky and Nora try to bond over dinner; ...
Amy's summer plans prioritize going to school over getting a job. Elsewhere, Ben's and Dylan's parents won't allow them to be together.
Amy tells Ricky that she wants a long engagement. Meanwhile, Ben begins pursuing Dylan, a wild girl with some equally troublesome friends; and Grace and Adrian decide to become roommates during summer-school session.
Grace helps Jack with his graduation speech; Ben and Adrian go out to celebrate; Ricky's graduation speech features a surprise for Amy.
Jack tries to reconnect with Grace while working on a project for school. Elsewhere, George notices that Anne and Nora have been bonding.
Amy hopes that Ricky will ask her to marry him, but Ricky has his own plans
A voicemail message causes tension for Amy and Ricky. Elsewhere, Grace plays matchmaker for Adrian by introducing her to a pal of Daniel's
Adrian has a change of heart about Ben and instead focuses her energy on somebody else.
As the senior dance approaches, Jack is desperate to find a date while Amy pressures Ricky to invite her to accompany him.
Grace adjusts to dating a college man. Meanwhile, Amy tries to help Ricky get accepted into college.
Kathleen's interview at a college takes an unexpected turn. Elsewhere, Ricky pulls a prank on Grace.
Adrian and Ben have a blowup when she packs up the nursery.
George puts conditions on Ashley's return home. Meanwhile, Amy fears her son is ill
Grace returns to town with a secret. Meanwhile, Ben shuts down in front of Adrian, but he tells everyone else how he feels about her.
Ashley forges ahead with her trip. Elsewhere, Betty reaches out to Adrian and attempts to get her to talk about her emotional state.
Adrian becomes despondent and refuses to leave her home. Meanwhile, Amy decides to move.
Everything changes for everyone...including Amy and Ricky.
Amy gets mad when Ricky lets Jack use his apartment; Adrian is getting nervous about the baby.
Adrian and Ben both have second thoughts about their upcoming wedding; George continues meddling in his daughters lives.
Quarreling continues among the kids, despite the festive baby shower being held for Adrian
Ben jeopardizes his friendship with Amy when he comes to Adrian's defense
Grace helps Adrian shop for a wedding dress and asks Amy to assist with Adrian's baby shower. Meanwhile, Ricky grows frustrated with Amy's hesitancy to move their relationship forward; and Grace meets Grant's parents ...
Amy prepares to move into Ricky's apartment, but Ricky has doubts about taking this step in their relationship
Ashley gets a study buddy to help her succeed with homeschooling. Elsewhere, George asks out Nora, unaware that she's already seeing someone else.
George is lonely without Anne and shows interest in Ricky's mom; Lauren finds out something about her parents.
Ashley continues with her home schooling, and Ben proposes.
Ben contemplates asking Adrian to marry him. Elsewhere, Amy meets Ricky's birth mother, who thinks Amy resembles her; Grant professes his love for Grace; and Madison begins going out with her older boss.
Ricky's birth mom unexpectedly reenters his life. Meanwhile, Amy wants her relationship with Ricky to progress; Ben and Adrian learn the sex of their baby; and Ashley conveys her desire to be homeschooled to her new g...
Amy and Anne think that George is being unfaithful again. Meanwhile, Amy goes out with Ricky; and Grace and Grant prepare for camp
Ricky and Amy decide to explore whether they still have chemistry. Meanwhile, Grace and Grant grow closer.
With only a few days remaining until Amy returns home, Ricky cannot seem to remain faithful to her. And if the tension wasn’t thick enough already, Adrian has an unfortunate pregnancy scare that takes her to the eme...
After an altercation with Ricky, Ben is fired; Amy goes to a New York nightclub.
Ricky travels to New York City to see Amy. Meanwhile, Ben accompanies Adrian when she gets a sonogra
A confused Ashley realizes she has feelings for both Grant and Ricky. Elsewhere, Grace tries to fix up Griffin with someone.
Amy contacts Adrian and offers her support. Meanwhile, Ricky seeks assistance from Ruben; and George arranges a romantic rendezvous with Anne. Michael Imperioli guest stars as Adrian's ob-gyn.
Ben travels to New York City to visit Amy and tell her about Adrian's pregnancy. Elsewhere, Ricky gets reacquainted with his mother.
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, she has a change of heart and tells Ben that she will not go through with the abortion. When Ri...
Adrian argues with her parents over her decision about the baby; Amy meets Bristol Palin at her music program in New York.
Ricky temporarily moves into the Juergens' home to look after his son, and Anne and George take note of the bond building between Ricky and Ashley.
Amy gets support from her friends and family as she moves forward in pursuing a music program in New York City. Meanwhile, Ben doesn't let Amy in on his secret.
Amy doubts she can attend a music program in New York City; Jack looks for a place to live.
Adrian copes with major news; Ben reveals his love for Amy.
John celebrates his first birthday; Adrian has a secret.
Ricky and Adrian don't speak to each other; at a custody hearing for John, Amy makes an important decision
Ricky, Ben, Amy and Adrian attempt to work out differences.
Ricky visits a squalid Hollywood hotel in search of his mother
In the fallout from the dance, Ben realizes he misses Amy, and Ricky leaves town. Meanwhile, Jimmy consoles Amy; and Ashley starts falling for Griffin's cousin.
At the mother-daughter dance, Amy and Ashley learn their parents are getting remarried. Meanwhile, Ben realizes that he still loves Amy; and Ruben discovers that Ricky kissed Amy.
Amy seeks advice from Ricky when Jimmy doesn't call her; Anne attempts to sort out her relationship with George.
George attempts to win Anne back; Ben and Grace connect; Amy and Jimmy go on a date.
Adrian and Amy start a trend when they decide to take care of themselves and not worry about others.
Ricky and Adrian fight over money; Amy and Ben try to iron out the troubles in their relationship
Ben's Italian girlfriend comes to visit while Ricky confronts Amy about his parental rights to their son John.
Ben's female friend from Italy arrives in town, promising even more strain on his relationship with Amy. Meanwhile, Anne and Amy take off on a relaxing vacation with their babies, which upsets George and Ricky.
Amy and Ben work hard to get their relationship back on track, whilst Grace and Jack's is not so good.
Ashley gets her own room out in the garage, much to the envy of Amy. Ricky still wants to be with Adrian even though she no longer shows interest in him.
Amy tries to keep Ben's attention; Grace makes an impression on Adrian.
Amy and Adrian's quarreling begins to get out of hand, so Ricky steps in to mediate.
Adrian pushes George and Anne together to suit her personal needs.
Summer vacations come to an end, and George reveals something to Anne.
Amy is jealous when she realizes Ben is going on a summer trip, while she has to continue working and going to school.
Grace reveals a secret; Amy wishes to accompany Ben on his trip.
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.
When Grace begins to pull away from everyone, Ricky takes it upon himself to try to help her out.
Grace is plagued with guilt. Meanwhile, Ben tries to figure out where he fits in Amy's life.
Anne adjusts to the news that she's pregnant while Amy copes with the demands of new motherhood. Elsewhere, as Jack and Grace's relationship intensifies and a tragedy strikes.[8]