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Season 5 – The Secret Life of the American Teenager

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Brenda Hampton, creator of "7th Heaven" is behind the drama about the ways a teen pregnancy affects the lives of close-knit friends and family members. When Amy finds out she's pregnant after a fling at band camp, she faces a number of challenges. Her decisions have far-reaching effects on her family and friends, but Amy also learns that most teens in her school have issues they must deal with.
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Kate Feldman New York Daily News 11/06/2018
Teen pregnancy is probably never too suitable for family audiences but this series from the creator of "7th Heaven" naturally amped up the drama. Go to Full Review Kevin McFarland AV Club 09/25/2018
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Secret Life feels shallow and unpolished, and while it suggests that it wanted to be like other, more engrossing series, all it had going for it was the shock value of constantly switching and reuniting romantic pairings. Go to Full Review Morgan Baila Refinery29 03/22/2019
Secret Life was like a less interesting Degrassi. Go to Full Review Ciara Monya TV Equals 09/25/2018
It was... a terrible terrible show. Go to Full Review Leigh Raines TV Fanatic 06/03/2013
2/5
A finale that basically phoned it in was a disservice to all of the people who did stick with the show through the years. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/07/2020 Horrid! Just awful. I sat through all these terrible seasons because I like to complete things. That said, I know without doubt that I would never have done so if not for the fact that I could binge them and fast forward over the truly ridiculous parts.* I am actually proud that I waited until the fifth season to start doing that. *To be clear, every part was ridiculous. There were simply parts my stomach could take and parts it could not. What a terrible series from beginning to end. That said, every experience is an opportunity to learn. And boy was this lesson driven home. So yeah. That's my positive take on this. At least I learnt something. I may or may not get back to you on what that was but I can tell you without doubt that it was not what the writers and producers of this mess clearly wanted me to take away from this. See more 08/30/2014 It was 3 seasons too long. They just kept repeating story lines just with different characters. See more 04/02/2014 I loved this show but then it got too serious and everyone was getting pregnant lost my attention real quick See more Read all reviews
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Molly Ringwald

Anne Juergens

Shailene Woodley

Amy Juergens

Mark Derwin

George Juergens

India Eisley

Ashley Juergens

Daren Kagasoff

Ricky Underwood

Francia Raisa

Adrian Lee

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 11, 2012 To Begin With ... Amy and Ricky make a sudden departure; Anne announces that she is gay; Ben believes he may have had a part in the burning down of Dylan's school. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 18, 2012 Shotgun Amy and Ricky return home to face anxious family members; Leo speaks to Dylan's parents about the school fire; Grace shuns Adrian. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 25, 2012 I Do and I Don't Amy returns to school, where a flash mob celebrates her recent marriage to Ricky; Ben reveals his true feelings to Amy. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 9, 2012 Lies and Byes Amy and Ricky face a dilemma when their friends and family want to throw them a wedding reception; Anne and George learn that Ashley is attending cooking school in Italy. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 16, 2012 Past History Ricky runs into an old friend at college; Ben learns he is not responsible for the school fire. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 23, 2012 Holy Rollers Grace tries to convince everyone to go to church. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 30, 2012 Girlfriends Kathy is encouraged to make new friends at school, but falls in with a bad crowd; Leo learns about Ben's plans to sneak around with Dylan. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 6, 2012 Setting Things Straight Ricky's new life in college makes Amy jealous. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 13, 2012 Property Not for Sale Amy and Ben discuss the status of their relationship. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 20, 2012 Regrets Adrian and Omar think about moving in together; Anne starts to plan Amy's wedding. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 27, 2012 Half Over Jack remains in the hospital; Ricky discusses the wedding with George. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 19, 2012 Hedy's Happy Holiday House The gang sneaks into an abandoned toy warehouse on Christmas Eve; Grace stays by Jack's side at the hospital and hopes for a holiday miracle; Kathy goes into labor. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 18, 2013 To Each Her Own Amy finds what she believes to be the perfect wedding dress at a thrift store; Ethan wants to fly to Texas to talk to Kathy's parents; Anne questions Robie's paternity; George and Kathleen meet celebrity Chaz Bono. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 25, 2013 It's a Miracle Ben has an epiphany about Amy; Omar pops the question to Adrian; Ricky and Amy each share their thoughts about their lives and marriage with Dr. Fields; Jack's injuries make him restless. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 1, 2013 Untying the Knot The truth is revealed about Amy and Ricky's marital status; Jack refuses to seek help; George is encouraged to work things out with Anne; Kathy and Chloe's friendship does not sit well with Ethan. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 8, 2013 Shiny and New Amy's decision to tour a college campus in New York strains her relationship with Ricky; Jack's efforts to protect himself yield devastating consequences; George explores a new career path; Ethan rejects Cierra's offer to tutor him in math. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 15, 2013 Fraid So Jack is persuaded to see a therapist; Ricky attempts to take care of John while maintaining his school responsibilities; Cathy's former boyfriend wants to see their baby; Leo lands an important account. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 22, 2013 Money for Nothin' Ricky attempts to find a way to make Amy's dream of attending college a reality; Omar asks Adrian to move to New York; Jack thinks about suing the university; Ethan seeks the real reason for Don's arrival in town. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 29, 2013 Interference Actress Danica McKellar helps Ethan get a better grasp of algebra; Ben advises Amy to break up with Ricky; an uninvited guest disrupts George and Kathleen's romantic dinner; Grace is confronted by Mrs. Stone. Details Episode 20 Aired May 6, 2013 First and Last Amy and Ricky set a date for their wedding; Grace has second thoughts about her engagement to Jack; George and Kathleen's mothers arrive for a visit; Ethan gets jealous when Kathy helps Brian ready for a spelling bee. Details Episode 21 Aired May 13, 2013 All My Sisters With Me Amy, Adrian and Grace think about career dreams and marriage; Anne finds an ally in Kathleen; Ethan questions his relationship with Kathy; Ben's obsession with Amy worries Leo; Chloe meets someone from her past. Details Episode 22 Aired May 20, 2013 When Bad Things Happen to Bad People Omar ends his engagement to Adrian; Ben makes a shocking confession to Alice; Margaret has a conversation with Ethan about his relationship with Kathy; Clementine visits Ricky. Details Episode 23 Aired May 27, 2013 Caught in a Trap Ricky asks Amy to be honest about her true feelings; Ethan receives much-needed advice about his love life; Amy is angered by Ben's efforts to win her back; Henry makes an important decision; Chloe rids herself of past demons. Details Episode 24 Aired Jun 3, 2013 Thank You and Goodbye Amy and the high-school students recall the many changes they have experienced as graduation arrives; Grace contemplates Jack's role in her life; Adrian gets an unexpected visitor. Details

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The Secret Life of the American Teenager — Season 5

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Season Info

Director
Keith Truesdell, Gail Bradley, Anson Williams, Lindsley Parsons III
Executive Producer
Brenda Hampton
Network
Freeform
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 11, 2012