The Secret Life of the American Teenager

10 Best Episodes of The Secret Life of the American Teenager - Season 2

Amy and her friends at Grant High learn to define themselves while they navigate the perilous waters of contemporary adolescence. Between their love triangles, secrets, drama, accusations, gossip, confusion, and scandalous rumors, there's never a dull moment.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 24, 2023.

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The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E6

#15 - The Summer of Our Discontent (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Amy refuses to let Ben come over to say goodbye to her and John for the summer, but instead allows Ricky to take John to his new appartment. Marc Molina, the school guidance counselor, resigns at the end of the school year, while Anne starts pushing the divorce after she decides to accept David's marriage proposal. At the same time, Ashley reaches a breaking point urging George to tell Anne that the baby is his and Grace gets accepted into a medical school for the summer. Upon packing, Ben confronts Leo about Betty, but Leo reassures Ben that he trusts her. Meanwhile, Ricky is at Amy's house picking up John for the night, and Ben comes over to say goodbye to Amy. Ricky walks in on Ben and Amy kissing, but Ben gets angry and leaves.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 37 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E8

#14 - A New Kind of Green (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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Adrian makes an attempt to get George and Anne reconciled, but only for her own selfish reasons.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 33 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E13

#13 - You Don't Know What You've Got (Season 2 - Episode 13)

Most of the gang ditch classes and are pursued by the new school counselor; Amy and Anne take a mother/daughter vacation.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 26 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E23

#12 - I Got You, Babe (Season 2 - Episode 23)

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A messy custody battle ensues as Amy and Ricky continue to disagree over their rights as John's parents. Still angry with Ricky for breaking up with her, Adrian sides with Amy and encourages several of their friends to do the same. Elsewhere, George grows more frustrated with Anne's refusal to get re-married right away. Ben and Grace get closer, and Ashley feels ready to make some changes in her life.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 33 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E19

#11 - The Rhythm of Life (Season 2 - Episode 19)

George and Ruben finds out that Ricky and Amy kissed. While at the mother daughter dance, rumors fly around fast, as Anne, Ashley, Grace, Amy, and Adrian discuss each other's personal relationships with each other. Ben tells Henry and Alice that the reason why he broke up with Amy is because if he did hve sex with her, he was afraid that he would get her pregnant. He also tells Leo that he wants to get back with Amy. Meanwhile, at the mother daughter dance, rumors fly around that George and Anne will get married again. Elsewhere, Adrian asks Ben if he needs company and Ricky sends Adrian a text message saying that he loves her.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 32 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E3

#10 - Par for the Course (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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When Grace begins to pull away from everyone, Ricky takes it upon himself to try to help her out.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 34 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E18

#9 - Let's Try That Again (Season 2 - Episode 18)

Amy fears that Jimmy's standoffish behavior is a result of her bad kissing, so Ricky offers to help her practice, which ends up being a bad idea. Elsewhere, Adrian's parents are planning a quiet, low-key wedding at home, and Ricky is hesitant to introduce everyone to his foster parents. A mother-daughter dance is being planned at school, but most of the students have strained relationships with their moms at the moment. Lastly, Ben must decide whether to continue pursuing Grace, and Anne suggests therapy as a final attempt for her and George to keep their family together.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 32 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E20

#8 - Mistakes Were Made (Season 2 - Episode 20)

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Amy visits Jimmy to learn why he never called her; Adrian makes a confession to Ricky.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 30 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E12

#7 - Be My, Be My Baby (Season 2 - Episode 12)

George gives Ricky and Ben some much needed advice. Ricky and Adrienne go to couples therapy and Adrienne shares a very personal story explaining why she wants commitment so badly. Grace continues to argue with her mom over dating so soon and decides she isn't ready for a serious relationship herself. When Anne goes into labor they come to the conclusion that they won't make it to the hospital in time so George, Amy, and Ashley are forced to deliver the baby at home. Adrienne and Ricky spend the night together and Ricky finally says the words Adrienne has been waiting to hear. Meanwhile, back at the Jeurgens household George comes to a shocking discovery about the baby.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 31 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E2

#6 - What's Done Is Done (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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Grace is struggling with what has happened, whilst Ben wonders what part he plays in Amy's new life.

The episode was rated 8.25 from 36 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E16

#5 - Just Say Me (Season 2 - Episode 16)

Grace's love of self-love comes out at school in the form of a campaign called "Just Say Me". Which has girls all across school abandoning sex with guys in favor of a more personal activity that has the same end result. Meanwhile, Adrian's own campaign of trying to be Amy's friend bears fruit when Amy invites her over for a visit.

The episode was rated 8.26 from 31 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E7

#4 - Summertime (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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Everyone has returned from summer vacation, and George tells Anne a big revelation.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 36 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E24

#3 - Ben There, Done That (Season 2 - Episode 24)

Mimsy returns, and a wedding is held.

The episode was rated 8.32 from 34 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E11

#2 - Cramped (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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Amy is jealous when Ashley gets her own room in the garage, while Ricky pursues Adrian but she claims to have moved on.

The episode was rated 8.35 from 31 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S2E1

#1 - The Big One (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Amy copes with the rigors of motherhood while Anne adjusts to the news that she is pregnant. Elsewhere, a tragedy takes place just as Jack and Grace's relationship intensifies.

The episode was rated 8.57 from 44 votes.

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