Anne shares important news with her family; Ben tours Dylan's school and must decide if he wants to transfer.
Episodes
Episode 23, Season 4
- 2012-05-28
- 4SnP
Episode 22, Season 4
- 2012-05-21
- The Text Best Thing
Episode 21, Season 4
- 2012-05-14
- Allies
Episode 20, Season 4
- 2012-05-07
- Strange Familiar
Episode 19, Season 4
- 2012-04-30
- The Splits
Episode 18, Season 4
- 2012-04-23
- The Beach Is Back
Episode 16, Season 4
- 2012-04-09
- They Gotta Eat
Not knowing all that went on between them, Amy, Lauren and Madison’s dads arrange a dinner for their daughters in hopes they can work out their disagreements.
Episode 17, Season 4
- 2012-04-16
- Suddenly This Summer
George is convinced Anne has feelings for someone close to him, and Grace is anxious for her mother’s return.
Episode 15, Season 4
- 2012-04-02
- Defiance
Amy decides to go to summer school instead of work, while Dylan and Ben, after getting caught by their parents, are forbidden from seeing each other.
Episode 14, Season 4
- 2012-03-26
- Smokin' Like a Virgin
Episode 13, Season 4
- 2011-09-05
- And Circumstance
In the Secret Life of the American Teenager summer finale, Grant High School holds its graduation ceremonies, and seniors Ricky and Jack prepare to make speeches. At a raucous graduation party, Jack tries to win Grace's heart back, while Adrian schemes to get Ricky into bed again. At graduation, Ricky gets down on one knee to propose to Amy ... but will she accept? Read the full recap here.
Episode 12, Season 4
- 2011-08-29
- Pomp
Amy begs Ricky to go to a party on graduation night, not knowing he has other plans in mind for the two of them. As Ricky’s end of high school draws near, he’s faced with a big responsibility — class valedictorian — but will he accept the honor? Meanwhile, Adrian’s relationship heats up with a former flame’s brother, but she still has her eye on Ricky and won’t give up on him so easily. Read the full recap here.
Episode 11, Season 4
- 2011-08-22
- The Games We Play
Amy is obsessed with trying to get Ricky to propose and becomes much more attentive to his every need to show how she’d be a great wife. Ricky is well aware of her plan and decides to enjoy every pampered moment, as he has a little plan of his own. Meanwhile, Adrian is upset that Dante never called after their date and ends up meeting his handsome brother. And Jack is desperate to find a date to accompany him to all the senior festivities, but will he be able to convince Madison or Grace to join him? Read the full recap here.
Episode 10, Season 4
- 2011-08-15
- 4-1-1
Ricky grows increasingly upset with Amy for going through his phone, and Amy feels guilty, only to later find out it seems that everyone does it. Unable to trust each other, Ricky decides he needs a little space and time away from Amy, but finds a former foster “brother” at his door needing his help. Meanwhile, even though she believes her plan to get Ricky back is working, Adrian decides to go on a date with Dante (Bow Wow), who is a friend of Grace’s boyfriend. Although she wants to start dating again, her ulterior motive is to make Ricky jealous and choose her over the mother of his child. Read the full recap here.
Episode 9, Season 4
- 2011-08-08
- Flip Flop
Adrian is convinced she wants to have another baby, until she begins to weigh her options. Quickly, she discovers it is not Ben she wants, but Ricky, in turn asking Ben to move out and end their marriage – but will Ben go along with the plan? Knowing what Adrian is after, Amy cannot help but feel threatened and begins to doubt Ricky’s ability to stay faithful. Meanwhile, Nora decides to rent a room from George to try and get back on her feet. Read the full recap here.
Episode 8, Season 4
- 2011-08-01
- Dancing with the Stars
Amy encourages a reluctant Ricky to take her to the senior dance while Adrian convinces Ben to take her as his date as well – but whom will Jack go with? After Ben was witness to Nora’s relapse, Leo shares some news about his mother he would have never expected. Meanwhile, Amy discovers what Adrian is up to and begs Ricky to tell Ben before he lets temptation win and do something that could change their lives forever. Read the full recap here.
Episode 7, Season 4
- 2011-07-25
- Cute
Ricky confides in Amy why he was denied entrance to his college of choice. This infuriates Amy, who is determined to try and make it right. She ignores Ricky’s pleas to leave it alone and takes matters into her own hands, but can she really help? Meanwhile, Ben is unaware of Adrian’s secret plan, and while Grace tries to tell him what she knows, her efforts lead Ben to believe Adrian’s seeing another man. Read the full recap here.
Episode 6, Season 4
- 2011-07-18
- Don’t Go in There
Ricky’s hopes of attending a local college in order to stay close to home with Amy and John are shattered when the admissions counselor turns out to be a former flame – who gives him quite the unexpected ultimatum. Meanwhile, Adrian has decided to return to school, unbeknownst to Ben, who has moved out. As the stares and whispers surround her, Adrian stays strong until she confronts Ben with an emotional breakdown that could turn her secret plan into a successful one. And Grace gets upset with Jack when his dad reveals to her mom that her boyfriend is in college. Read the full recap here.
Episode 5, Season 4
- 2011-07-11
- Hole in the Wall
Adrian insists she is feeling much better and decides to make a clean start by donating all the items in the baby’s room to the church nursery, thinking it will please Ben. Although her intentions were good, Ben is infuriated when he discovers the empty room and cannot hold his rage toward Adrian any longer. After an emotional blow up, Adrian is left crushed once again, while Ben’s grief threatens to lead him down a dangerous path. Meanwhile, Jack walks in on Grace and her new boyfriend Daniel kissing, and Jack reveals that he’s not over her, making Grace wonder if she still has feelings for Jack. And Amy is upset that Adrian called Ricky – but he blows it off as if it didn’t mean anything, but did it? Read the full recap here.
Episode 4, Season 4
- 2011-07-04
- One Foot Out the Door
Amy becomes increasingly upset when Ricky insists John is not sick. Despite his feelings, Ricky agrees to take John to the hospital, where he makes the mistake of calling Amy his wife. As her emotions lean toward excitement, Ricky becomes withdrawn, causing their fight to escalate. With their arguing starting to affect their son, the two must re-examine if living together is the right thing to do. Meanwhile, Ben continues to look for a way out of his marriage, and Adrian may have just given him one. In a test to see if Ben still loves her, Adrian tells him she wants to go to cosmetology school in New York. Ben tells her to go, leaving Adrian to think of taking desperate measures to keep the marriage intact. Read the full recap here.
Episode 3, Season 4
- 2011-06-27
- When Opportunity Knocks
Grace goes away on a medical mission trip, but Griffin's boyfriend Peter suspects that she may not have been faithful to Grant while she was gone. Bunny substitutes for Camille in Leo's office, with interesting results. Ben explores his feelings for Adrian. Read the full recap here.
Episode 2, Season 4
- 2011-06-20
- Another One Closes
Betty applies her own brand of comfort for Adrian's mourning. Ashley decides to go ahead with her cross-country road trip. Read the full recap here.
Episode 1, Season 4
- 2011-06-13
- When One Door Opens
Adrian is in a deep depression, refusing to leave the house, while Ben struggles to keep it all together after losing their baby. Ben has returned to school, but is devastated and angry about the situation. Ben asks Amy to visit Adrian at home to help her through this difficult time. Meanwhile, Amy feels a little guilty for being so happy in her own life – she’s in love with Ricky and their relationship seems to be growing stronger by the day. Ricky insists they shouldn’t feel guilty and invites Amy and John to move in with him. Read the full recap here.
Episode 26, Season 3
- 2011-06-06
- Or Not To Be
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. Read the full recap here.
Episode 25, Season 3
- 2011-05-30
- To Be...
Adrian and Ben are settled into their condo as Mr. and Mrs. Boykewich. Katelyn, the guidance counselor, and Grace plan a little celebration at the school to welcome the newlyweds. Adrian loves all the attention, which upsets Amy. Ricky invites Amy to a romantic night away to show her how much he truly loves her. As Adrian and Ben are trying to fall asleep in their new condo, she feels something odd and calls the doctor. Read the full recap here.
Episode 24, Season 3
- 2011-05-30
- It's Not Over Till It's Over
Adrian and Ben prepare for their wedding, with each putting on a brave face for the other. Independently, however, Adrian confides to Tom, and Ben to Amy, that each is nervous about impending parenthood and is having second thoughts about getting married so quickly. Meanwhile, Ricky and Amy discuss Ben and Adrian's doubts, but agree not to say anything and let them move forward with the wedding. Read the full recap here.
Episode 23, Season 3
- 2011-05-23
- Round II
Adrian hosts a baby shower. Lauren, Madison, Amy, and Grace all attend. Ricky finds out that Leo is having problems with stress. Read the full recap here.
Episode 22, Season 3
- 2011-05-16
- Loose Lips
Adrian humiliates Amy at school by lining up all of Ricky's ex-lovers in the school hallway. Ben attempts to defend Adrian, but doing so hurts his friendship with Amy. A huge fight breaks out and relationships change forever. Read the full recap here.
Episode 21, Season 3
- 2011-05-09
- Young at Heart
Grace accompanies Adrian shopping for wedding dresses and helps find something that works with her growing baby bump. Amy reluctantly agrees to co-host a baby shower with Grace for Adrian, since they threw one for her. Ricky is becoming increasingly impatient with Amy, as she continues to hold him at bay in taking their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, Grant and Grace set up a meeting of the parents, and Grace is surprised to learn that Grant's parents are a May/December romance. Dominic Chianese guest stars as Grant's father, Vic, with Shawnee Smith as Grant's mother, Carrie. Read the full recap here.
Episode 20, Season 3
- 2011-05-02
- Moving In and Out
Amy's announcement that she is moving in with Ricky upsets the rest of her family, while Adrian starts to feel a little insecure about her future with Ben. Read the full recap here.
Episode 19, Season 3
- 2011-04-25
- Deeper and Deeper
Ricky is still reeling from Amy asking him to marry her; he doesn't even want to think about getting married until they've both graduated from high school. Amy seems happy because, although he didn't say yes, he also didn't say no - and their relationship seems to be stronger than ever. Meanwhile, Adrian and Ben are shopping for condos, but they can't quite agree on one they like. Adrian and Amy end up sharing some advice about the respective men in their lives and how to get what they want from them. Grace tells her mother she plans on sleeping over at Grant's, while George thinks that he and Ashley both need a friend. George finds a fellow homeschooled study buddy for Ashley, and asks Nora out on a date. But their "date" is interrupted when they run into her girlfriend at the restaurant. Read the full recap here.
Episode 18, Season 3
- 2011-04-18
- Another Proposal
Amy is upset and a little jealous that Adrian and Ben are getting married. George is feeling lonely without Anne, so he visits Ricky and ends up meeting Nora, whom he finds attractive. Adrian is in full wedding planning mode and driving everyone crazy - including Ben, who wants the marriage, but not a big wedding. While Amy and Ashley are away visiting Anne for the weekend, Amy is fixated on the wedding and thinks that she and Ricky should be the ones getting married, not Adrian and Ben. Meanwhile, Ricky tries to convince Ben not to marry Adrian, to take the pressure off himself. But Amy rushes back home to surprise Ricky with a question of her own. Read the full recap here.
Episode 17, Season 3
- 2011-04-11
- Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner
Ricky convinces his birth mom, Nora, to move in with his foster parents, who lay out some ground rules for their home. Amy helps convince Ricky that he should introduce their son, John, to Nora, but when he finds out a shocking revelation about his mother, he might change his mind. Ashley struggles with home schooling, and George is trying to figure out how to be a good father to his teenage girls. Ben and Adrian realize their true love for each other, and their parents discuss the possibility of their children getting married. Ben plans a romantic evening and asks Adrian a very important question. Read the full recap here.
Episode 16, Season 3
- 2011-04-04
- Mirrors
When Amy makes a surprise visit to Ricky's one morning, she meets his birth mother, Nora, for the first time, and Ben considers getting serious with Adrian. Read the full recap here.
Episode 15, Season 3
- 2011-03-28
- Who Do You Trust
In the season opener, summer vacation is over and everyone is back at school and dealing with relationships that are becoming increasingly complicated. Amy has decided she would like to take her relationship to the next level with Ricky. Ricky, meanwhile, returns to his apartment after an anxious day at the clinic to find his birth mom out of prison and looking for a place to stay. Adrian and Ben are excited and anxious to find out if they’re having a boy or a girl. Beverley Mitchell (7th Heaven) guest stars as the new guidance counselor, Katelyn O’Malley, and one of her first visits is from Ashley, who decides she wants to be home schooled. Read the full recap here.
Episode 13, Season 3
- 2010-12-02
- Up All Night
Episode 12, Season 3
- 2010-08-23
- Sweet and Sour
Episode 11, Season 3
- 2010-08-16
- Lady Liberty
Episode 10, Season 3
- 2010-08-09
- My Girlfriend's Back
Episode 9, Season 3
- 2010-08-02
- Chicken Little
Episode 8, Season 3
- 2010-07-26
- The Sounds of Silence
Episode 7, Season 3
- 2010-07-19
- New York, New York
Episode 6, Season 3
- 2010-07-12
- She Went That A'way
Episode 5, Season 3
- 2010-07-05
- Which Way Did She Go?
Episode 4, Season 3
- 2010-06-28
- Goodbye, Amy Juergens
Episode 3, Season 3
- 2010-06-21
- Get Out of Town
Episode 2, Season 3
- 2010-06-14
- Accentuate the Positive
Episode 1, Season 3
- 2010-06-07
- Do Over
Episode 14, Season 3
- 2010-09-06
- Rules of Engagement






