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: 9/1/2026Network: ABC FamilyStatus: Ended
And Unto Us, A Child Is Born
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5.50
56 votes

#1 - 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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Maybe Baby
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5.50
56 votes

#2 - 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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5.70
84 votes

#3 - 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.

The Father and the Son
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6.00
84 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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6.00
84 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.

Absent
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6.20
140 votes

#6 - 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.

One Night at Band Camp
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6.30
84 votes

#7 - 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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6.30
84 votes

#8 - 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.

Baked Nevada
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6.30
112 votes

#9 - 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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6.30
112 votes

#10 - 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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Property Not For Sale
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6.50
56 votes

#11 - Property Not For Sale

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

Ben and Amy have a candid discussion about their relationship.

Making Up Is Hard To Do
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6.50
56 votes

#12 - 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.

Chocolate Cake
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6.50
112 votes

#13 - 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.

What Have You Done to Me?
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6.60
140 votes

#14 - 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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Cute
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6.70
84 votes

#15 - 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.

Just Say No
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6.80
140 votes

#16 - 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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You Are My Everything
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6.90
196 votes

#17 - 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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Lies and Byes
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7.00
56 votes

#18 - Lies and Byes

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2012

Amy and Ricky's family and friends want to host a wedding reception for them, but Amy and Ricky are hesitant to accept their offer. Meanwhile, Ashley's parents find out she ran off to culinary school overseas; and Ruben advises Ben to get a lawyer.

Falling In Love
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7.00
168 votes

#19 - 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.

Directors: Ron Underwood
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Caught
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7.00
140 votes

#20 - 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
Love For Sale
star
7.00
112 votes

#21 - 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.

Unforgiven
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7.00
112 votes

#22 - 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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…or Not To Be
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7.00
28 votes

#23 - …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.

Up All Night
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7.00
28 votes

#24 - Up All Night

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/30/2010

As Grant and Grace grow, Amy and Ricky try to find out if they should be a couple.

Suddenly Last Summer
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7.00
56 votes

#25 - Suddenly Last Summer

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/16/2012

Amy is increasingly short with everyone in her life, including Ricky, leaving him wondering what is going on with her, but he is not prepared when she reveals that she might be pregnant again. Ben, determined to get permission from Dylan's parents to see her, makes another attempt to win them over, but it doesn't turn out quite like he hoped when he ends up sharing too much information about his family. Grace is unsure how to react to her mother's shocking news about the secret her father kept from everyone and turns to Jack for support. And, Anne's evening with Nora raises questions for George.