All Episodes of The Secret Life of the American Teenager
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Season 1
6.7/10221 votesLoading...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
6.8/10118 votesLoading...You Are My Everything
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Brenda Hampton
7.7/10112 votesLoading...I Feel Sick
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2008
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.
Director: Ron Underwood
Writer: Brenda Hampton
7.2/10108 votesLoading...Caught
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/22/2008
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Brenda Hampton
7.1/10102 votesLoading...What Have You Done to Me?
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2008
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.
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7.3/1099 votesLoading...Love for Sale
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2008
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.
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7.1/1091 votesLoading...Absent
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/12/2008
Ricky wrestles with the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, Grace experiences difficulties with Tom, and Ben and Amy's relationship begins to sour.
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7.1/1090 votesLoading...Your Cheatin' Heart
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/19/2008
Amy and Ashley's grandmother visits. Elsewhere, Adrian flaunts her budding friendship with Grace.
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7.2/1088 votesLoading...Slice of Life
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/26/2008
George bonds with Amy and Ashley. Elsewhere, Tom hires a "friend" for the night, and Lauren is caught kissing Ricky.
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7.5/1090 votesLoading...Back to School Special
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/2/2008
Amy faces her first day back at school, while Cindy Lee encourages Adrian to foster a relationship with her father.
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6.9/1076 votesLoading...Just Say No
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/9/2008
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.
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7.6/1090 votesLoading...The Secret Wedding of the American Teenager
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/5/2009
Assisted by their friends, Ben and Amy marry in secret. Meanwhile, Tom asserts his independence after meeting a new girl.
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6.9/1079 votesLoading...Baked Nevada
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/12/2009
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.
Director: Anson Williams
Writer: N/A
6.9/1071 votesLoading...The Father and the Son
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/19/2009
Ricky's father comes to town with some advice for him on how to be a parent.
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7.5/1075 votesLoading...That's Enough of That
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/26/2009
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.
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7.2/1075 votesLoading...Chocolate Cake
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/2/2009
Amy and Ricky consider adoption as a possible option. Meanwhile, George's co-worker shows interest in adopting Amy's baby.
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7.3/1068 votesLoading...Unforgiven
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/9/2009
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."
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7.3/1062 votesLoading...Making Up Is Hard To Do
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/16/2009
Ashley tries his best to get Amy and Ben back together again, whilst Rick tries to sabotage the adoption process.
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6.9/1066 votesLoading...Money for Nothing, Chicks for Free
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/23/2009
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.
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6.8/1062 votesLoading...Maybe Baby
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/2/2009
Amy gets help from her friends on what to do about the baby.
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7.0/1060 votesLoading...Whoomp! (There It Is)
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/9/2009
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.
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7.2/1075 votesLoading...One Night at Band Camp
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/16/2009
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.
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7.5/1066 votesLoading...And Unto Us, a Child Is Born
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/23/2009
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.
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