The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Overview
At Grant High, Amy and her friends grapple with the complexities of teenage life, striving to carve out their identities amid the chaos. Their journey is filled with romantic entanglements, hidden truths, and the inevitable drama that comes with adolescence. As they face accusations and navigate a web of gossip and misunderstandings, each day brings new challenges, ensuring that excitement and tension are always just around the corner. The show captures the trials and tribulations of growing up in a world where secrets and scandals abound.
Episodes
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1
Falling in Love
After having her first sexual experience with Ricky Underwood at band camp, Amy Juergens learns that she is pregnant. As she navigates the challenges ...
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2
You Are My Everything
Lauren and Madison unintentionally expose Ricky's connection to Amy at school. At the same time, Grace struggles with the decision to either forgive J...
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3
I Feel Sick
Ben can't shake his feelings for Amy, leading to a meaningful first kiss between them. Meanwhile, Amy confides in Ashley about her unexpected pregnanc...
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4
Caught
Ben’s neediness starts to frustrate Amy, who is already having a tough time managing her family situation. At the same time, Jack turns to Adrian fo...
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5
What Have You Done to Me?
Amy considers the possibility of placing her unborn child for adoption. At the same time, Ashley and Amy work together to convince their father to sta...
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6
Love for Sale
Amy reveals to her mother, Anne, that she is expecting a baby. However, when Amy doesn't show up at school, speculation begins to swirl, leading some ...
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7
Absent
Ricky grapples with the fallout from his choices. At the same time, Grace faces challenges in her relationship with Tom, while Ben and Amy find their ...
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8
Your Cheatin' Heart
Amy and Ashley's grandmother comes for a visit. Meanwhile, Adrian is eager to showcase her growing friendship with Grace.
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9
Slice of Life
George develops a close friendship with Amy and Ashley. Meanwhile, Tom decides to hire a "companion" for the evening, while Lauren finds herself in a ...
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10
Back to School Special
As Amy returns to school for the first time, she navigates the challenges of settling in again. Meanwhile, Cindy Lee motivates Adrian to build a conne...
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11
Just Say No
Adrian's father contacts the authorities when she vanishes from school. Meanwhile, the school discovers Ricky's appointments with Dr. Fields, Grace fa...
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12
The Secret Wedding of the American Teenager
With the help of their close friends, Ben and Amy tie the knot in a private ceremony. At the same time, Tom starts to embrace his newfound freedom aft...
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13
Baked Nevada
Ben and Amy's parents discover the news about the wedding, prompting a short reunion between George and Anne. At the same time, Adrian's father is det...
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14
The Father and the Son
Ricky's dad visits, bringing along some parenting tips for him.
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15
That's Enough of That
Amy is given the chance to learn the gender of her baby. At the same time, Jack is doing community service and thinks he witnesses Bob breaking his pa...
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16
Chocolate Cake
Amy and Ricky explore the idea of adoption as a viable choice. At the same time, a colleague of George expresses a desire to adopt Amy’s baby.
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17
Unforgiven
Ben and Amy face a challenging moment when Ben expresses his need for some distance, leaving Amy feeling both hurt and angry. In an attempt to show he...
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18
Making Up Is Hard To Do
Ashley puts in a lot of effort to reunite Amy and Ben, hoping to rekindle their romance. Meanwhile, Rick is determined to undermine the adoption proce...
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19
Money for Nothing, Chicks for Free
Adrian decides it’s time for a change and experiments with her appearance. Meanwhile, Jack continues to showcase his caring nature by organizing a f...
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20
Maybe Baby
Amy turns to her friends for support as she navigates her decisions regarding the baby.
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21
Whoomp! (There It Is)
With Amy's due date approaching, Grace and Adrian make plans to host a baby shower in her honor. During the preparations for the celebration, Jack and...
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22
One Night at Band Camp
As Amy goes into labor, she and Ricky reflect on their first encounter at band camp, recalling how Ricky won her over and led them to their intimate m...
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23
And Unto Us, a Child Is Born
After welcoming her baby, Amy struggles to find her footing in her new role as a mother. On the other hand, Ricky embraces fatherhood and develops a f...
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1
The Big One
Amy navigates the challenges of being a mother, while Anne grapples with her unexpected pregnancy. Meanwhile, as Jack and Grace's bond deepens, a deva...
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2
What's Done Is Done
Grace is grappling with the aftermath of recent events, while Ben finds himself contemplating his role in Amy's new chapter.
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3
Par for the Course
As Grace starts to distance herself from those around her, Ricky feels compelled to step in and offer his support.
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4
Ciao
Amy struggles to manage her busy life as she juggles school and caring for her baby. Meanwhile, Ben starts contemplating how he wants to spend his sum...
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5
Born Free
Amy informs her mother about her plans to travel to Italy with Ben, while Ashley shares the news of Anne and David's engagement. Grace reveals to Tom ...
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6
The Summer of Our Discontent
Amy decides against letting Ben visit to say farewell to her and John for the summer, instead permitting Ricky to take John to his new apartment. As t...
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7
Summertime
As everyone gathers back after summer break, George shares an important revelation with Anne.
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8
A New Kind of Green
Adrian tries to bring George and Anne back together, but her motivations are rooted in her own self-interest.
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9
Hot Nuts
Adrian and Amy's arguments intensify, prompting Ricky to step in and mediate the situation.
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10
Knocked Up, Who's There?
Amy works hard to capture Ben's interest, while Grace manages to catch Adrian's eye with her charm.
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11
Cramped
Amy feels envious when Ashley receives her own space in the garage. Meanwhile, Ricky is intent on winning Adrian back, but she insists that she has mo...
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12
Be My, Be My Baby
George offers Ricky and Ben some valuable guidance. Meanwhile, Ricky and Adrienne attend couples therapy, where Adrienne opens up about a deeply perso...
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13
You Don't Know What You've Got
The majority of the group skips out on their classes and finds themselves being chased by the new school counselor. Meanwhile, Amy and Anne embark on ...
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14
Til It's Gone
Anne runs into a former lover, sparking a connection that catches Amy's eye, leading her to develop a crush on his son.
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15
Loved & Lost
Tensions are high among the relationships, as Ben and Amy navigate their own issues while Adrian and Ricky, along with Grace and Jack, also face strug...
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16
Just Say Me
At school, Grace promotes her self-empowerment initiative, "Just Say Me," encouraging girls to prioritize self-love over physical relationships with b...
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17
The Second Time Around
Amy goes out on a date with Jimmy. Meanwhile, Ashley convinces George to visit Anne to try and revive their romance, while Griffin sends his cousin Gr...
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18
Let's Try That Again
Amy becomes worried that Jimmy's distant attitude stems from her poor kissing skills, prompting Ricky to step in and help her practice, which turns ou...
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19
The Rhythm of Life
George and Ruben learn that Ricky and Amy have shared a kiss. At the mother-daughter dance, gossip spreads quickly as Anne, Ashley, Grace, Amy, and Ad...
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20
Mistakes Were Made
Amy stops by to find out why Jimmy hasn’t reached out to her. Meanwhile, Adrian opens up to Ricky about something that's been weighing on her mind.
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21
Choices
Ricky makes an effort to locate his biological mother and confront her about the traumatic experiences of his childhood. Meanwhile, George seeks to up...
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22
Good Girls and Boys
Ricky, Ben, Amy, and Adrian come together to resolve their conflicts.
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23
I Got You, Babe
As Amy and Ricky clash over their parental rights regarding John, a chaotic custody dispute arises. Adrian, still harboring resentment towards Ricky f...
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24
Ben There, Done That
Mimsy returns, and a wedding is held.
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1
Do Over
Ben doubts Adrian's claim of being pregnant and behaves unusually. Meanwhile, Jack learns that his family is relocating and considers the possibility ...
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2
Accentuate the Positive
Amy has been accepted into a music program in New York City, but she worries that the distance makes it impractical to relocate. Meanwhile, Jack faces...
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3
Get Out of Town
Ben is determined to keep his secret from Amy and distance himself from Adrian, but the situation becomes more complex when his dad shares the news of...
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4
Goodbye, Amy Juergens
Once Amy heads to New York, Ricky temporarily takes up residence in her home to look after John. This arrangement doesn't sit well with Anne and Georg...
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5
Which Way Did She Go?
Rumors are swirling around the school, with band geeks claiming that Amy is expecting again. Ricky is infuriated by these false allegations and firmly...
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6
She Went That A'Way
At the clinic, Adrian encounters Ricky's mom and opens up about her fears of being a teenage parent. After their conversation, she changes her mind an...
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7
New York, New York
After wrestling with his thoughts, Ben makes the decision to head to New York to inform Amy about the baby before she finds out from someone else. Mea...
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8
The Sounds of Silence
For three days, Amy has been avoiding all phone calls, leaving Ben feeling anxious and frustrated, which makes Grace think she might have a shot at re...
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9
Chicken Little
As Grace sets out to help Griffin find a girlfriend, Ashley finds herself torn between her feelings for both Grant and Ricky.
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10
My Girlfriends Back
Ricky travels to New York to see Amy. At the same time, Ben accompanies Adrian to her sonogram appointment. Jack struggles with the decision of allowi...
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11
Lady Liberty
Ben and Adrian are contemplating getting engaged, but both find themselves considering Ricky and Amy as they weigh their options. Meanwhile, Amy's par...
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12
Sweet and Sour
Amy reaches out to Ricky, expressing her frustration that everyone, including her parents, has overlooked her birthday. At the same time, Adrian faces...
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13
Up All Night
As Grant and Grace continue to develop, Amy and Ricky navigate their feelings to determine whether they should become a couple.
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14
Rules of Engagement
Ashley attempts to convince Ricky to sleep with her, but Amy confronts her about it. Anne begins to doubt George's true feelings about marriage, sugge...
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15
Who Do You Trust
After noticing Ricky chatting with an ex, Amy insists that he get tested for STDs. Meanwhile, Ben and Adrian find out the gender of their baby. As Amy...
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16
Mirrors
As Jesse prepares for college, he reflects on the future of his relationship with Lauren and makes some important choices. Meanwhile, Madison finds he...
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17
Guess Who's Not Coming To Dinner
Ricky discovers that his mother is in a relationship with a woman. Meanwhile, Ashley struggles with her homeschooling experience, facing some challeng...
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18
Another Proposal
With Ben's proposal to Adrian hanging in the air, both Amy and Ricky sense the pressure mounting, prompting Amy to propose that they elevate their own...
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19
Deeper and Deeper
Ashley begins her journey with home-schooling. Meanwhile, Ben and Adrian search for a new place to call home. Grace finds herself anxious about her fu...
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20
Moving In and Out
Amy's decision to move in with Ricky doesn't sit well with anyone, including Ricky himself. Leo pushes Ricky to consider his college options, while An...
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21
Young at Heart
Grace and Adrian head out to find the perfect wedding dress, while Amy finds herself reluctantly roped into organizing a baby shower for Adrian. Meanw...
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22
Loose Lips
The whole town is buzzing with excitement about Adrian's upcoming baby shower.
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23
Round II
Adrian throws a baby shower, inviting Lauren, Madison, Amy, and Grace to celebrate. Meanwhile, Ricky learns that Leo is struggling to cope with stress...
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24
It's Not Over Till It's Over
Adrian decides to return to school just a week after the baby is born to keep his graduation plans on track. Meanwhile, both Adrian and Ben have their...
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25
To Be...
Amy feels frustrated when she discovers that Ricky isn't the type of person who would ever settle down, especially after noticing that Jack has a key ...
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26
…or Not To Be
Adrian and Ben get ready to welcome their daughter into the world. When Adrian starts feeling some pain, they assume labor is starting and follow thei...
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1
When One Door Opens
Adrian is consumed by depression, isolating herself at home, while Ben grapples with the aftermath of their loss. He’s back in school but is overwhe...
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2
Another One Closes
Betty offers her unique form of solace to help Adrian cope with his grief. Meanwhile, Ashley makes the decision to embark on her cross-country road tr...
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3
When Opportunity Knocks
Grace departs for a medical mission, leaving Peter with a nagging feeling of dread. As he grapples with his worries, he fears that something terrible ...
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4
One Foot Out the Door
When John faces a medical crisis, Ricky and Amy rush him to the emergency room. Meanwhile, Grace encounters a new guy named Daniel, sparking her inter...
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5
Hole in the Wall
While Ben weighs his choices, tensions flare between him and Adrian, leading to a massive argument. In a moment of strength, Adrian decides to remove ...
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6
Don't Go in There!
Adrian stands up for Ben when a group of students starts accusing him of being responsible for their daughter's death. Meanwhile, Kathleen prepares fo...
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7
Cute
Ricky, with Amy’s assistance, works on his college application process. Meanwhile, Grace struggles to find her place in Daniel's world at college, f...
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8
Dancing With The Stars
Senior prom has arrived, and Amy is frustrated that Ricky is reluctant to attend, so she pushes him to take her. Meanwhile, Adrian and Ben are a coupl...
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9
Flip Flop
Adrian has a new goal in mind.
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10
4-1-1
Nora discovers a new apartment, while Ricky is surprised by a visitor who’s facing legal troubles after sending explicit photos of his girlfriend. M...
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11
The Games We Play
Adrian meets the brother of one of Daniel's friends, and there's an undeniable chemistry between them. Meanwhile, Amy is eagerly anticipating a marria...
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12
Pomp
In a dramatic mid-season finale, a marriage faces turbulence as the wife embarks on her college journey and decides to file for divorce—not from Adr...
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13
And Circumstance
On graduation day, Ricky and Jack each have important messages to share. Meanwhile, a divorce lawyer captures compromising images during the ceremony,...
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14
Smokin' Like a Virgin
Amy and Ricky are officially engaged, but as the excitement settles in, Amy begins to reflect on the true implications of marriage.
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15
Defiance
At summer school, tensions run high as Amy, Madison, and Lauren find themselves in a heated dispute. Meanwhile, Henry faces the wrath of both Ben and ...
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16
They Gotta Eat
Kathleen faces a tough choice about whether to let a boy from the countryside live with them instead of sending him off to boarding school.
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17
Suddenly Last Summer
Amy has been snapping at everyone around her, including Ricky, who is left confused about her behavior. Things take a surprising turn when she drops t...
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18
The Beach is Back
Dylan and her friends decide to throw a surprise for Ben at school, but Grace is not thrilled about the idea of Jacob being at school with her. Meanwh...
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19
The Splits
Ben and Dylan embark on their first official date, filled with excitement and anticipation. Meanwhile, Tom finds himself in a tricky situation with th...
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20
Strange Familiar
In a moment of desperation, Kathleen decides to offer Grace a bribe to persuade her to communicate with Jacob. Meanwhile, Dylan is trying to establish...
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21
Allies
After discovering that she’s struggling in summer school, Amy turns to her dad for help. He steps in to tutor her, offering not only academic suppor...
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22
The Text Best Thing
Amy sets a date for her wedding, and the announcement spreads rapidly among their circle. At the same time, a rumor about Anne begins to circulate, cr...
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23
4SnP
Amy misinterprets the reason behind the gossip surrounding her, leading to Grace feeling envious of her. Meanwhile, Ashley and her mother come back fr...
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24
Love Is Love
In the climactic finale of season four, Anne shares important news with her family and friends. At the same time, Ben contemplates the possibility of ...
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To Begin With...
Ricky and Amy contemplate leaving everything behind to avoid the turmoil caused by Anne revealing she's gay and Ashley's unexpected return. As they co...
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Shotgun
Amy and Ricky arrive home excited to share their big announcement. At the same time, Grace remains distant from Adrian. Leo has a conversation with Dy...
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3
I Do and I Don't...
As Amy embarks on her senior year of high school, she offers support to a new student who is six months pregnant. At the same time, Ricky receives a c...
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4
Lies and Byes
Amy and Ricky's loved ones are eager to throw a wedding reception in their honor, but the couple is reluctant to accept the gesture. At the same time,...
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5
Past History
Ricky starts his college journey and bumps into a familiar face from their time in foster care. Meanwhile, Ben has put his legal issues behind him, bu...
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6
Holy Rollers
Grace encourages her friends to join her for a church service, hoping for a meaningful experience together. However, things don’t unfold quite as sh...
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7
Girlfriends
Amy is upset to find Kathy spending time with a group she disapproves of.
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8
Setting Things Straight
Amy envies Ricky's life as a college student.
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9
Property Not For Sale
Ben and Amy engage in an open and honest conversation about the state of their relationship.
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10
Regrets
Adrian and Omar contemplate the idea of becoming roommates, while Anne begins organizing the details for Amy's upcoming wedding.
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11
Half Over
While Jack is still in the hospital, Ricky has a conversation with George about the upcoming wedding.
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12
Hedy's Happy Holiday House
On Christmas Eve, Ricky and Amy are enjoying their first holiday as a family. Ricky reminisces about a childhood tradition where he and his friends fr...
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13
To Each Her Own
As Amy and Ricky move forward with their wedding preparations, Amy decides to purchase her dress from a thrift shop. Although the dress shows some sig...
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14
It's a Miracle
Ben is feeling elated as he drives Ethan to the airport, suddenly realizing that Amy might not have been his first love after all. Meanwhile, Omar res...
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15
Untying the Knot
Fueled by her frustration with George, Anne decides to halt Ricky and Amy's wedding, revealing their real marital situation to everyone. At the same t...
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16
Shiny and New
As Amy expresses her desire to visit a college in New York, tensions rise between her and Ricky. Leo confronts Ricky about his bond with Clementine. J...
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17
Fraid So
George and Reverend Stone pressure Jack to seek therapy, but it's Adrian's suggestion that finally convinces him to take the step. Ricky struggles wit...
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18
Money For Nothin
Ricky seeks ways to back Amy's aspiration of attending Hudson University, even as others express doubts about their relationship. Meanwhile, Amy feels...
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19
Interference
Ethan firmly believes that algebra is irrelevant for adults, but an unexpected encounter with Danica McKellar shifts his perspective on math. Meanwhil...
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20
First and Last
Amy and Ricky reveal their plans to tie the knot the day after Amy's high school graduation, but doubts linger about whether the wedding will truly ta...
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21
All My Sisters With Me
Amy, Adrian, and Grace grapple with balancing their upcoming weddings and personal aspirations. Anne starts to sense her alienation within her family ...
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22
When Bad Things Happen to Bad People
Adrian is heartbroken over Omar's choice and directs her frustration towards Ricky and Jack. Meanwhile, Ben is determined to rekindle his romance with...
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23
Caught in a Trap
Ricky has a hunch that Amy is keeping secrets and decides to confront her about their future together. Meanwhile, Ethan receives valuable insights fro...
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24
Thank You And Goodbye
As high school graduation approaches, everyone reflects on the significant changes they've experienced over the years. Amy finds herself preoccupied w...
