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.
#1 - Property Not For Sale
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/13/2012
Ben and Amy have a candid discussion about their relationship.
#2 - Maybe Baby
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/2/2009
Amy gets help from her friends on what to do about the baby.
#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.
#4 - 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.
#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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Money For Nothin
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/22/2013
Ricky tries to find a way to support Amy's dream of going to Hudson University, despite everyone's reservations about their relationship. Amy worries about her future when her meeting with the college counselor doesn't go quite like she'd expected.
#20 - Untying the Knot
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/1/2013
Anne's anger toward George prompts her to call off Ricky and Amy's wedding, exposing the truth about their marital status to others. Meanwhile, Jack is reluctant to get the help he needs; Kathy and Chloe's newfound friendship worries Ethan.
#21 - Shiny and New
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/8/2013
Amy and Ricky's relationship grows increasingly strained when Amy decides she wants to tour a college in New York. Leo questions Ricky about his friendship with Clementine. Jack goes to extreme lengths to protect himself with potentially devastating consequences. Adrian is not happy when Omar goes on a business trip without her, especially when she learns that Amy is on the same flight. George's need to distance himself from Anne leads him down a new career path. Meanwhile, Cierra offers to tutor Ethan in math but his pride keeps him from accepting her help.
#22 - It's a Miracle
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/25/2013
Ben is in a euphoric mood, while driving Ethan to the airport he has an epiphany that Amy may not have been his first love. Omar leaves his student teaching job and proposes to Adrian. Ethan pleads with Kathy's parents to let her return home with him. Ricky confides in Dr. Fields about Amy's lack of enthusiasm towards their marriage - and Amy confides in Dr. Fields that she has other hopes and dreams. Meanwhile, Jack is restless with his injuries and enlists Grace's help. And, George meets with David to discuss Robie's paternity.
#23 - 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.
#24 - When Bad Things Happen to Bad People
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/20/2013
Adrian is devastated by Omar's decision and takes her pain out on Ricky and Jack. Ben refuses to give up on his dream of reuniting with Amy and makes a shocking confession to Alice. Ethan and Margaret have an honest conversation about his relationship with Kathy. Meanwhile, Clementine returns to town and pays Ricky a visit.
#25 - 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.