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The Best Episodes of The Secret Life of the American Teenager Season 1

Every episode of The Secret Life of the American Teenager Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Secret Life of the American Teenager Season 1!

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.

Genres:DramaComedy
Network:ABC Family

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" season 1 is "Falling in Love", rated 6.7/10 from 221 user votes. It was directed by Ron Underwood and written by Brenda Hampton. "Falling in Love" aired on 7/1/2008 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "You Are My Everything".

  • Falling in Love
    6.7/10 221 votes

    #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

  • You Are My Everything
    6.7/10 117 votes

    #2 - 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

  • I Feel Sick
    7.7/10 111 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Caught
    7.2/10 107 votes

    #4 - 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

  • What Have You Done to Me?
    7.1/10 101 votes

    #5 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Love for Sale
    7.3/10 99 votes

    #6 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Absent
    7.1/10 91 votes

    #7 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Your Cheatin' Heart
    7.1/10 90 votes

    #8 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Slice of Life
    7.2/10 88 votes

    #9 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Back to School Special
    7.5/10 90 votes

    #10 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Just Say No
    6.9/10 76 votes

    #11 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Secret Wedding of the American Teenager
    7.6/10 90 votes

    #12 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baked Nevada
    6.9/10 79 votes

    #13 - 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

  • The Father and the Son
    6.9/10 71 votes

    #14 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • That's Enough of That
    7.5/10 75 votes

    #15 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chocolate Cake
    7.2/10 75 votes

    #16 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Unforgiven
    7.3/10 68 votes

    #17 - 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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Making Up Is Hard To Do
    7.3/10 62 votes

    #18 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Money for Nothing, Chicks for Free
    6.9/10 66 votes

    #19 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Maybe Baby
    6.8/10 62 votes

    #20 - Maybe Baby

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/2/2009

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Whoomp! (There It Is)
    7.0/10 60 votes

    #21 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One Night at Band Camp
    7.2/10 75 votes

    #22 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • And Unto Us, a Child Is Born
    7.5/10 66 votes

    #23 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A