Season 4

The Secret Life of the American Teenager

Season 4

Jun 13, 2011 24 episodes

Episodes

When One Door Closes...

Episode 1

When One Door Closes...

Jun 13, 2011 60 min

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.

...Another One Opens

Episode 2

...Another One Opens

Jun 20, 2011 60 min

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

When Opportunity Knocks

Episode 3

When Opportunity Knocks

Jun 27, 2011 60 min

Grace goes away on a medical mission, while Peter suspects the worst.

One Foot Out the Door

Episode 4

One Foot Out the Door

Jul 04, 2011 60 min

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.

Hole in the Wall

Episode 5

Hole in the Wall

Jul 11, 2011 60 min

As Ben continues to examine his options, he and Adrian have a huge blowout. Adrian finally gathers the courage to take all of the baby's things out of the would-be nursery.

Don't Go in There!

Episode 6

Don't Go in There!

Jul 18, 2011 60 min

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.

Cute

Episode 7

Cute

Jul 25, 2011 60 min

With the help of Amy, Ricky tries to get in to college. Grace is having trouble fitting in to Daniel's college life.

Dancing With The Stars

Episode 8

Dancing With The Stars

Aug 01, 2011 60 min

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.

Flip Flop

Episode 9

Flip Flop

Aug 08, 2011 60 min

Adrian has a new goal in mind.

4-1-1

Episode 10

4-1-1

Aug 15, 2011 60 min

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 Games We Play

Episode 11

The Games We Play

Aug 22, 2011 60 min

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.

Pomp

Episode 12

Pomp

Aug 29, 2011 60 min

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.

And Circumstance

Episode 13

And Circumstance

Sep 05, 2011 60 min

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

Smokin' Like a Virgin

Episode 14

Smokin' Like a Virgin

Mar 26, 2012 60 min

Amy and Ricky are now engaged, but Amy starts to consider what marriage may really mean.

Defiance

Episode 15

Defiance

Apr 02, 2012 60 min

Summer school is the backdrop for another series of intrigues: Amy, Madison and Lauren argue, Henry is in the doghouse with both Ben and Alice, and someone is found to be trying pot.

They Gotta Eat

Episode 16

They Gotta Eat

Apr 09, 2012 60 min

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

Suddenly Last Summer

Episode 17

Suddenly Last Summer

Apr 16, 2012 60 min

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 Beach is Back

Episode 18

The Beach is Back

Apr 23, 2012 60 min

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 Splits

Episode 19

The Splits

Apr 30, 2012 60 min

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

Strange Familiar

Episode 20

Strange Familiar

May 07, 2012 60 min

A desperate Kathleen resorts to bribery to get Grace to talk to Jacob. Elsewhere, Dylan attempts to befriend Adrian.

Allies

Episode 21

Allies

May 14, 2012 60 min

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

The Text Best Thing

Episode 22

The Text Best Thing

May 21, 2012 60 min

Amy announces a wedding date, and the news travels quickly. Meanwhile, a rumor concerning Anne surfaces.

4SnP

Episode 23

4SnP

May 28, 2012 60 min

Amy's mistaken about why she's the focus of gossip, and Grace grows jealous of her. Elsewhere, Ashley and her mom return from traveling abroad; and Ben asks his father to let him enroll in Dylan's school.

Love Is Love

Episode 24

Love Is Love

Jun 04, 2012 60 min

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