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Falling In Love
July 7, 2008
After losing her virginity to Ricky Underwood at band camp, Amy Juergens discovers that she is pregnant. As Amy contends with her family life, and struggles to come to terms with her pregnancy, she seeks solace from her friends, Lauren and Madison. Meanwhile, Grace Bowman, the most popular girl at school, promises abstinence to her parents.

You Are My Everything
July 8, 2008
Lauren and Madison accidentally reveal Ricky's involvement with Amy to the school. Meanwhile, Grace is torn between forgiving Jack and moving on with her life, and Amy experiences her first bouts of morning sickness.

I Feel Sick
July 15, 2008
Ben continues to pine after Amy, which results in them sharing their first kiss. Also, Amy shares the news of her pregnancy with Ashley - leaving their parents in the dark. Elsewhere, Adrian believes that Ricky is just using her for sex.

Caught
July 22, 2008
Grace hands in her pompoms after she's caught on tape defending herself against two drunken men. Meanwhile, Amy finds Ben's clingy behaviour very irksome.

What Have You Done to Me?
July 29, 2008
Ben proposes to Amy after learning of her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Amy contemplates having an abortion, and George leaves home and moves in with Cindy Lee - Adrian's mother.

Love For Sale
August 5, 2008
Amy shares the news of her pregnancy with her mother. Later, Amy's absence from school sparks a rumour that she's having an abortion.

Absent
August 12, 2008
Ricky wrestles with the repercussions of sleeping with Amy. Meanwhile, Amy considers moving in with her grandmother, Mimsy.

Your Cheatin' Heart
August 18, 2008
Amy and Ashley's grandmother visits. Elsewhere, Adrian flaunts her budding friendship with Grace.

Slice of Life
August 26, 2008
George bonds with Amy and Ashley. Elsewhere, Tom hires a "friend" for the night, and Lauren is caught kissing Ricky.

Back to School Special
September 2, 2008
Amy faces her first day back at school, while Cindy Lee encourages Adrian to foster a relationship with her father.

Just Say No
September 9, 2008
Adrian's father calls the police after she disappears from school. Elsewhere, the school learns of Ricky's visits to Dr. Fields, Grace is pressured into wearing her purity ring, and Ben and Amy consider having sex.

The Secret Wedding of the American Teenager
January 5, 2009
Assisted by their friends, Ben and Amy marry in secret. Meanwhile, Tom asserts his independence after meeting a new girl.

Baked Nevada
January 12, 2009
Anne and George are reunited after Amy and Ben's parents find out they got married, and Adrian's dad tries to get to the bottom of where the fake IDs came from.

The Father and the Son
January 19, 2009
Ricky's father comes to town with some advice for him on how to be a parent.

That's Enough of That
January 26, 2009
Amy has the opportunity to find out the sex of her unborn child. Meanwhile, Jack does community service and believes that he sees Bob violate his parole.

Chocolate Cake
February 2, 2009
Amy and Ricky consider adoption as a possible option. Meanwhile, George's co-worker shows interest in adopting Amy's baby.

Unforgiven
February 9, 2009
Amy and Ben struggle to get along when Ben tells her he wants some time to himself. Anne and George start looking for suitable adoption parents.

Making Up Is Hard to Do
February 16, 2009
Ashley tries her best to get Amy and Ben back together again, while Ricky tries to sabotage the adoption process.

Money For Nothing, Chicks For Free
February 23, 2009
Adrian wants to mix things up a bit and tries to change her look, Jack is still bringing out his thoughtful side by raising money, and Anne might soon be off the unemployment list.

Maybe Baby
March 2, 2009
Amy gets help from her friends on what to do about the baby.

Whoomp! (There It Is)
March 9, 2009
Adrian and Grace have trouble getting everything together for Amy's baby shower. Adrian is distracted waiting for her brother to call, resulting in her forgetting to invite anyone to the shower. Meanwhile on her way to the shower Amy goes into labor.

One Night At Band Camp
March 16, 2009
While waiting for her baby to be born, Amy flashes back to when she met Ricky at band camp.

And Unto Us, a Child is Born
March 23, 2009
Both friends and family come for the birth of Amy's baby, and Amy has some difficulties with becoming a mother. Ashley and George move out of the house.