10.0/101 votesLoading...#1 - Falling in Love
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2008
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.
Director: Ron Underwood
Writer: Brenda Hampton
7.9/1054 votesLoading...#2 - Cute
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/25/2011
With the help of Amy, Ricky tries to get in to college. Grace is having trouble fitting in to Daniel's college life.
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7.9/1057 votesLoading...#3 - Hedy's Happy Holiday House
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 11/19/2012
t's Christmas Eve and Ricky and Amy are celebrating their first holiday together as a family. Ricky talks about an old tradition he had as a kid of sneaking into a toy shop with his fellow foster care friends every Christmas Eve. Ricky, Amy & John decide to continue the tradition and sneak their way into Hedy's and are amazed by the holiday fun inside. Ethan, dressed as Santa to surprise John, brings a very pregnant Kathy with him to join in on the fun. Meanwhile, Grace stays by Jack's side at the hospital hoping for a miracle while he's still in a coma since the beating. But, everyone is in for a holiday surprise when Kathy suddenly goes into labor.
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7.8/1077 votesLoading...#4 - The Big One
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/22/2009
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.
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7.8/1047 votesLoading...#5 - Hole in the Wall
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/11/2011
As Ben continues to examine his options, he and Adrian have a huge blowout. Adrian finally gathers the courage to take all of the baby's things out of the would-be nursery.
Director: N/A
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7.7/1046 votesLoading...#6 - Don't Go in There!
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/18/2011
Adrian comes to Ben's defense as a bunch of students begin to blame him for their daughter's death. Kathleen has an interview at a college. Grace gets pranked by Ricky.
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7.7/10115 votesLoading...#7 - And Circumstance
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 9/5/2011
It's graduation day - and both Ricky and Jack have something to say. A divorce attorney obtains incriminating photos at the graduation ceremonies.
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7.6/1048 votesLoading...#8 - You Don't Know What You've Got
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/4/2010
Most of the gang ditch classes and are pursued by the new school counselor; Amy and Anne take a mother/daughter vacation.
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7.6/1069 votesLoading...#9 - …or Not To Be
Season 3 Episode 26 - Aired 6/6/2011
Adrian and Ben prepare for the imminent arrival of their daughter. When Adrian experiences discomfort, the couple - believing she is about to go into labor - are instructed by their doctor to leave for the hospital. Ben and Adrian agree not to call anyone until they know more, but as word spreads she is in the hospital, family and friends gather there to share the joyous occasion. But the couple learn some devastating news that will change their lives forever and will need those closest to them for support.
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7.6/1044 votesLoading...#10 - Flip Flop
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 8/8/2011
Adrian has a new goal in mind.
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7.6/1044 votesLoading...#11 - 4-1-1
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/15/2011
Nora finds a new place to live, Ricky has an unexpected visitor who has run into legal problems after texting nude photos of his girlfriend, and Grace plays matchmaker
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7.5/1066 votesLoading...#12 - When One Door Opens
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/13/2011
Adrian is in a deep depression, refusing to leave the house, while Ben struggles to keep it all together after losing their baby. Ben has returned to school, but is devastated and angry about the situation. Ben asks Amy to visit Adrian at home to help her through this difficult time. Meanwhile, Amy feels a little guilty for being so happy in her own life – she’s in love with Ricky and their relationship seems to be growing stronger by the day. Ricky insists they shouldn’t feel guilty and invites Amy and John to move in with him.
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7.5/1041 votesLoading...#13 - One Foot Out the Door
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/4/2011
There's an emergency with John resulting in Ricky & Amy taking him to the ER. Grace meets a new guy named Daniel. Adrian wants Ben to tell her how he really feels.
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7.5/1055 votesLoading...#14 - To Begin With...
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 6/11/2012
Ricky and Amy decide to run off together to escape all the drama at home with Anne's recent announcement that she's gay and Ashley's return home. But, will they decide to say 'I Do'? Meanwhile, Ben struggles with the knowledge that he may have contributed to burning down Dylan's school. And, now that Adrian is done with summer school and graduated, she's looking forward to college and Grace makes some difficult decisions about her relationships.
Director: N/A
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7.5/1049 votesLoading...#15 - It's a Miracle
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 3/25/2013
Ben is in a euphoric mood, while driving Ethan to the airport he has an epiphany that Amy may not have been his first love. Omar leaves his student teaching job and proposes to Adrian. Ethan pleads with Kathy's parents to let her return home with him. Ricky confides in Dr. Fields about Amy's lack of enthusiasm towards their marriage - and Amy confides in Dr. Fields that she has other hopes and dreams. Meanwhile, Jack is restless with his injuries and enlists Grace's help. And, George meets with David to discuss Robie's paternity.
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7.4/1042 votesLoading...#16 - Another Proposal
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/2011
Both Amy and Ricky feel under pressure now that Ben has proposed to Adrian, which causes Amy to suggest taking their relationship to the next level. Ben suggests an alternative to a big wedding to Adrian, and Lauren's mother and step-father are having problems.
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7.4/1043 votesLoading...#17 - The Games We Play
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 8/22/2011
Adrian is introduced to the brother of one of Daniel's friend, and sparks fly. Amy hopes for a proposal from Ricky -- who has a surprise of his own.
Director: N/A
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7.3/1052 votesLoading...#18 - Dancing With The Stars
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/1/2011
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. Adrian and Ben go together, and Amy finds out Adrian is trying to get pregnant. Later, after the dance Adrian tries to seduce Ben into sleeping with her so she can be prego and keep him in the marriage.
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7.3/1039 votesLoading...#19 - Pomp
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 8/29/2011
Mid-Season Finale: A marriage is on the rocks. The wife is going to college and files for divorce -- and it's not Adrian. The seniors prepare for graduation.
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7.3/1035 votesLoading...#20 - Interference
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/29/2013
Ethan is convinced no adult actually uses algebra, but a chance meeting with Danica McKellar helps him look at math in a different light. Amy's frantic search for her missing wedding bands leads her to Ben, who advises her to break-up with Ricky before it's too late. George and Kathleen's romantic dinner is interrupted by an uninvited guest. Meanwhile, Mrs. Stone confronts Grace about her relationship with Jack.
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7.3/1036 votesLoading...#21 - Caught in a Trap
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 5/27/2013
Ricky suspects that Amy is hiding something and confronts her about their future. Everyone gives Ethan some much-needed advice about his love life. Amy is furious when she learns the lengths Ben will go to in order to win her back. Jack's commitment to Grace is tested, and Henry makes an important decision about his future. Meanwhile, Chloe finally puts her past demons to rest.
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7.2/1050 votesLoading...#22 - Smokin' Like a Virgin
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 3/26/2012
Amy and Ricky are now engaged, but Amy starts to consider what marriage may really mean.
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7.1/1047 votesLoading...#23 - Ciao
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/13/2009
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.
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7.1/1052 votesLoading...#24 - The Summer of Our Discontent
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/27/2009
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.
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7.1/1043 votesLoading...#25 - Half Over
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 8/27/2012
Jack remains in the hospital; Ricky discusses the wedding with George.
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The Best Episodes of The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Every episode of The Secret Life of the American Teenager ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Secret Life of the American Teenager!
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,...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:ABC Family
Best Episodes Summary
"Falling in Love" is the best rated episode of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Ron Underwood and written by Brenda Hampton, it aired on 7/1/2008. This episode scored 2.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cute".