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.
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.
A voicemail message causes tension for Amy and Ricky. Elsewhere, Grace plays matchmaker for Adrian by introducing her to a pal of Daniel's
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.
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 and Ben both have second thoughts about their upcoming wedding; George continues meddling in his daughters lives.
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 (Do...
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.
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 guid...
Summary: 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 emerge...
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: Ricky and Adrian don't speak to each other; at a custody hearing for John, Amy makes an important decision
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: 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 is jealous when she realizes Ben is going on a summer trip, while she has to continue working and going to school.
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.