The WORST episodes of The Secret Life of the American Teenager

Every episode of The Secret Life of the American Teenager ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Secret Life of the American Teenager!

After an unplanned teenage pregnancy, Amy Juergens must adjust to her new set of circumstances, as she deals with parents, siblings, peers and others.

Last Updated: 3/3/2024Network: ABC FamilyStatus: Ended
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Maybe Baby
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6.40
90 votes

#1 - Maybe Baby

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/2/2009

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

That's Enough of That
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6.45
128 votes

#2 - 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.

Absent
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6.48
189 votes

#3 - 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.

The Father and the Son
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6.49
128 votes

#4 - 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.

Your Cheatin' Heart
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6.53
129 votes

#5 - 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.

And Unto Us, A Child Is Born
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6.55
98 votes

#6 - 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.

Property Not For Sale
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6.63
87 votes

#7 - Property Not For Sale

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/13/2012

Ben and Amy have a candid discussion about their relationship.

Baked Nevada
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6.69
158 votes

#8 - 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.

Slice of Life
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6.70
158 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.

One Night at Band Camp
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6.76
123 votes

#10 - 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.

The Secret Wedding of the American Teenager
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6.77
134 votes

#11 - 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.

Chocolate Cake
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6.78
147 votes

#12 - 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.

Cute
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6.80
110 votes

#13 - 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.

Thank You And Goodbye
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6.91
69 votes

#14 - Thank You And Goodbye

Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/3/2013

High school graduation is finally here, prompting everyone to reminisce about how much their lives have changed over the past few years. Amy's relationships with Ricky and Ben weigh heavily on her mind, while Grace contemplates Jack's place in her life. Meanwhile, Adrian is ecstatic when an unexpected visitor knocks on her door.

What Have You Done to Me?
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6.94
195 votes

#15 - 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.

First and Last
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6.95
66 votes

#16 - First and Last

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/6/2013

Amy and Ricky announce they will get married the day after Amy graduates from high school, but everyone is skeptical that the wedding will actually happen. Grace and Jack announce their engagement, but it's soon clear that Grace is having second thoughts about her decision. George and Kathleen are distracted from their secret plans when their mothers arrive for unexpected visits, but they eventually include their families in a special surprise. Meanwhile, Ethan is jealous when Kathy agrees to help Brian prepare for the spelling bee.

Just Say No
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6.98
181 votes

#17 - 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.

All My Sisters With Me
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7.03
68 votes

#18 - All My Sisters With Me

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/13/2013

Amy, Adrian and Grace struggle to reconcile their pending marriages with their individual dreams. Anne begins to feel like an outsider in her own family but soon finds an unexpected ally in Kathleen. Kathy and Ethan get into a fight after Ethan questions the status of their relationship. Leo worries about Ben's obsession with Amy. Meanwhile, Chloe reconnects with someone from her past.

Making Up Is Hard To Do
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7.04
98 votes

#19 - 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.

Holy Rollers
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7.05
62 votes

#20 - Holy Rollers

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/23/2012

Grace persuades her friends to attend church, but her plan doesn't come together as she expected.

Interference
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7.05
61 votes

#21 - 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.

Shotgun
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7.06
109 votes

#22 - Shotgun

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2012

Amy and Ricky return home with big news. Meanwhile, Grace continues to shut out Adrian; Leo discusses the fire with Dylan's parents; and Anne learns how serious things are between Ashley and Toby.

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You Are My Everything
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7.06
258 votes

#23 - 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.

Directors: Keith Truesdell
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Fraid So
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7.08
59 votes

#24 - Fraid So

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/15/2013

George and Reverend Stone insist that Jack see a therapist, but it's Adrian's advice that ultimately persuades him to go. Ricky feels Amy's absence as he juggles taking care of John with his work and school responsibilities. Cathy is stunned when she learns that her ex-boyfriend wants to see their baby. Amy realizes that she doesn't want to lose Ricky. Meanwhile, Leo secures an important business account.

Caught
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7.09
196 votes

#25 - 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.

Directors: Keith Truesdell
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