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The Secret Life of the American Teenager

The Secret Life of the American Teenager

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20086.95 Seasons121 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Produced by Brenda Hampton
NetworksABC Family

Top Cast

Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley

Amy Juergens

Megan Park

Megan Park

Grace Bowman

Daren Kagasoff

Daren Kagasoff

Ricky Underwood

Ken Baumann

Ken Baumann

Ben Boykewich

Greg Finley

Greg Finley

Jack Pappas

Francia Raísa

Francia Raísa

Adrian Lee

Steve Schirripa

Steve Schirripa

Leo Boykewich

Themes & Keywords

pregnancyhigh schoolteenage pregnancyteen drama

About The Secret Life of the American Teenager

The Secret Life of the American Teenager is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2008 exploring themes of pregnancy, high school, teenage pregnancy, teen drama. it stars Shailene Woodley, Megan Park, Daren Kagasoff. 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.

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