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.
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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 Ricky...
Summary: Adrian argues with her parents over her decision about the baby; Amy meets Bristol Palin at her music program in New York.
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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.
Summary: Amy doubts she can attend a music program in New York City; Jack looks for a place to live.
Summary: Adrian copes with major news; Ben reveals his love for Amy.
Summary: John celebrates his first birthday; Adrian has a secret.
Summary: Ricky and Adrian don't speak to each other; at a custody hearing for John, Amy makes an important decision
Summary: Ricky, Ben, Amy and Adrian attempt to work out differences.
Summary: Ricky visits a squalid Hollywood hotel in search of his mother
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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.
Summary: Amy seeks advice from Ricky when Jimmy doesn't call her; Anne attempts to sort out her relationship with George.
Summary: George attempts to win Anne back; Ben and Grace connect; Amy and Jimmy go on a date.
Summary: Adrian and Amy start a trend when they decide to take care of themselves and not worry about others.
Summary: Ricky and Adrian fight over money; Amy and Ben try to iron out the troubles in their relationship
Summary: Ben's Italian girlfriend comes to visit while Ricky confronts Amy about his parental rights to their son John.
Summary: 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....
Summary: Amy and Ben work hard to get their relationship back on track, whilst Grace and Jack's is not so good.
Summary: 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.
Summary: Amy tries to keep Ben's attention; Grace makes an impression on Adrian.
Summary: Amy and Adrian's quarreling begins to get out of hand, so Ricky steps in to mediate.
Summary: Adrian pushes George and Anne together to suit her personal needs.
Summary: Summer vacations come to an end, and George reveals something to Anne.
Summary: Amy is jealous when she realizes Ben is going on a summer trip, while she has to continue working and going to school.
Summary: Grace reveals a secret; Amy wishes to accompany Ben on his trip.
Summary: 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.
Summary: When Grace begins to pull away from everyone, Ricky takes it upon himself to try to help her out.
Summary: Grace is plagued with guilt. Meanwhile, Ben tries to figure out where he fits in Amy's life.
Summary: 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]
Summary: Friends and family arrive for the birth of Amy's baby; Amy has a hard time making the transition to motherhood.
Summary: While Amy prepares for labor, she recalls the night at Band Camp with Ricky.
Summary: A possible employment opportunity opens up for Anne. Elsewhere, Adrian makes an effort to change her style, and Jack continues to help those in need by raising funds for underprivileged children.
Summary: Ricky tries to ruin the adoption. Elsewhere, Ashley goes to Ben and attempts to persuade him to go back to Amy.
Summary: Ben and Amy's relationship hits a rough patch when Ben tells her he needs some space. Elsewhere, Anne and George interview people who are interested in adopting Amy's baby.
Summary: Amy and Ricky consider adoption as a possible option. Meanwhile, George's co-worker shows interest in adopting Amy's baby.
Summary: Amy has a chance to find out the sex of the baby, and while Jack is doing his community service he spots Bob possibly violating his parole.
Summary: Ricky's father comes to town with some advice for him on how to be a parent.
Summary: Anne and George are reunited after Amy and Ben's parents find out they got married, and Adrian's dad tries to get to the bottom of where the fake IDs came from.
Summary: Assisted by their friends, Ben and Amy marry in secret. Meanwhile, Tom asserts his independence after meeting a new girl.
Summary: Adrian's father calls the police after his daughter disappears from school; Amy and Ben decide against having sex.
Summary: Amy faces her first day at a new school, while Cindy Lee encourages Adrian to foster a relationship with her father.
Summary: George spends time with Amy and Ashley. Tom orders pizza and a stripper. Lauren and Ricky are caught kissing. Adrien is upset with her birth father when he rejects to be a part of her life.
Amy's grandma "Mimsy" visits and offers to help Amy, but the family soon discovers that Mimsy has Alzheimer's. Adrian gets upset that Ricky wants to take care of his and Amy's baby, and she tells him that they are just f...
Summary: Ricky wrestles with the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, Grace experiences difficulties with Tom, and Ben and Amy's relationship begins to sour.
Summary: Amy reveals the truth to her mother; students believe Amy is terminating her pregnancy
Summary: Ben and Amy are at odds about what to do: He's thinking marriage, while she's thinking adoption. Elsewhere, Ashley and Amy plead with their dad not to leave home, Ricky uses charm to impress Grace's family, and...
Summary: Amy can't stand Ben's clingy behavior, especially in the face of her parents' increasingly strained relations with one another. Elsewhere, Ricky continues to play a part in Grace and Jack's ploy to see each ano...
Summary: Ben continues to pine after Amy, which later results in them sharing their first kiss. Amy shares the news of her pregnancy with Ashley—leaving their parents in the dark.
Summary: Grace struggles to decide whether to forgive Jack or move on. Amy experiences her first bouts of morning sickness, and a rumour that is circulating about her shocks Ben.
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 f...
