The Secret Life of the American Teenager

10 Best Episodes of The Secret Life of the American Teenager - Season 4

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 - S4E21

#15 - Allies (Season 4 - Episode 21)

Amy learns she's doing poorly in summer school, so her dad tutors her and provides her with some life advice.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 36 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E12

#14 - Pomp (Season 4 - Episode 12)

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Mid-Season Finale: A marriage is on the rocks. The wife is going to college and files for divorce -- and it's not Adrian. The seniors prepare for graduation.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 32 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E4

#13 - One Foot Out the Door (Season 4 - Episode 4)

There's an emergency with John resulting in Ricky & Amy taking him to the ER. Grace meets a new guy named Daniel. Adrian wants Ben to tell her how he really feels.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 30 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E13

#12 - And Circumstance (Season 4 - Episode 13)

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It's graduation day - and both Ricky and Jack have something to say. A divorce attorney obtains incriminating photos at the graduation ceremonies.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 34 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E11

#11 - The Games We Play (Season 4 - Episode 11)

Adrian is introduced to the brother of one of Daniel's friend, and sparks fly. Amy hopes for a proposal from Ricky -- who has a surprise of his own.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 32 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E8

#10 - Dancing With The Stars (Season 4 - Episode 8)

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It's time for senior prom!! Amy is mad that Ricky doesn't want to go so she pressures him into taking her to prom. Adrian and Ben go together, and Amy finds out Adrian is trying to get pregnant. Later, after the dance Adrian tries to seduce Ben into sleeping with her so she can be prego and keep him in the marriage.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 27 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E6

#9 - Don't Go in There! (Season 4 - Episode 6)

Adrian comes to Ben's defense as a bunch of students begin to blame him for their daughter's death. Kathleen has an interview at a college. Grace gets pranked by Ricky.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 28 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E2

#8 - Another One Closes (Season 4 - Episode 2)

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Betty applies her own brand of comfort for Adrian's mourning. Ashley decides to go ahead with her cross-country road trip.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 25 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E18

#7 - The Beach is Back (Season 4 - Episode 18)

Dylan and her pals surprise Ben at school, while Grace doesn't want Jacob attending school with her. Elsewhere, Kathleen tries to understand her late husband's secrets; and an overburdened Amy acts ornery at home with Ricky.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 37 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E10

#6 - 4-1-1 (Season 4 - Episode 10)

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Nora finds a new place to live, Ricky has an unexpected visitor who has run into legal problems after texting nude photos of his girlfriend, and Grace plays matchmaker

The episode was rated 7.91 from 32 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E1

#5 - When One Door Opens (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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 โ€“ sheโ€™s in love with Ricky and their relationship seems to be growing stronger by the day. Ricky insists they shouldnโ€™t feel guilty and invites Amy and John to move in with him.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 32 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E17

#4 - Suddenly Last Summer (Season 4 - Episode 17)

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Amy is increasingly short with everyone in her life, including Ricky, leaving him wondering what is going on with her, but he is not prepared when she reveals that she might be pregnant again. Ben, determined to get permission from Dylan's parents to see her, makes another attempt to win them over, but it doesn't turn out quite like he hoped when he ends up sharing too much information about his family. Grace is unsure how to react to her mother's shocking news about the secret her father kept from everyone and turns to Jack for support. And, Anne's evening with Nora raises questions for George.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 34 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E24

#3 - Love Is Love (Season 4 - Episode 24)

In the fourth-season finale, Anne reveals some news to her loved ones. Meanwhile, Ben considers transferring to Dylan's school.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 35 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E16

#2 - They Gotta Eat (Season 4 - Episode 16)

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Kathleen struggles with a decision whether or not to allow a boy from the country to stay with them instead of attending boarding school

The episode was rated 8.03 from 38 votes.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager - S4E19

#1 - The Splits (Season 4 - Episode 19)

Ben and Dylan go on their first real date together. Elsewhere, Tom runs into problems with police.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 38 votes.

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