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Teen Mom OG: Season 9

26 episodes Premiered Jan 25, 2021 Updated Nov 5, 2026
Previously on Teen Mom OG

Season 9 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Teen Mom OG Season 8.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season 9 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 9: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (22): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S9·E1 Mytharc

Surviving Together

Jan 26, 2021 · 42 min

In the midst of covid, Amber struggles with her long distance relationship with Dimitri when he becomes possessive. Maci puts her personal feelings aside when Bentley wants to go t

S9·E2 Core

Just Do You

Feb 2, 2021 · 42 min

Amber is shocked when Gary asks her to move onto his property. Catelynn pursues a career in microblading while Mackenzie accepts a job opportunity in Florida. Bentley starts therap

S9·E3 Core

Patience is Patience

Feb 9, 2021 · 42 min

When Mackenzie’s father needs to have quadruple bypass surgery, her plans to move to Florida are put on pause. Maci worries about Bentley’s performance in school while Catelynn and

S9·E4 Core

Lose My Mind

Feb 16, 2021 · 42 min

Maci helps Bentley decide if he should go to his brother, Jagger’s birthday since Ryan will be there. Catelynn and Tyler work on discipling Nova while Amber makes a decision about

S9·E5 Core

Orchard of Dreams

Feb 23, 2021 · 42 min

Catelynn believes she’s pregnant while Maci deals with a change in venue for Jagger’s birthday party which puts Bentley in an awkward position. Cheyenne considers buying a new hous

S9·E6 Core

Hearts on Fire

Mar 2, 2021 · 42 min

Amber deals with online trolls who criticize her weight while Catelynn receives her microblading certification and looks into opening her own studio. To raise awareness during PCOS

S9·E7 Core

In My Bubble

Mar 9, 2021 · 42 min

After discovering that a staff member at Nova’s old daycare is a sex offender, Catelynn and Tyler decide to talk to Nova about protecting herself. Mackenzie struggles starting her

S9·E9 Core

Where Do We Go From Here

Mar 23, 2021 · 42 min

Cheyenne shocks Cory with her pregnancy news. Amber struggles when her dog’s health deteriorates and Catelynn and Tyler are concerned that Nova might have a learning disability. Ma

S9·E10 Core

Half-Wounded Parent

Mar 30, 2021 · 42 min

As Maci copes with the aftermath of the shooting, Cheyenne uses her platform to discuss racial injustice. Mackenzie’s friends come to visit her in Florida and question her rekindle

S9·E11 Core

The Waiting Game

Apr 6, 2021 · 42 min

Cheyenne is nervous for the results of Zach’s genetic test that will determine whether their unborn child will have vlcad. After not going to Leah’s birthday party, Amber tries to

S9·E12 Core

Light the Way

Apr 12, 2021 · 42 min

Cheyenne has a gender reveal party and gets her genetic testing results, Ryan attends a therapy session, Catelynn gets good and bad news, and Leah keeps Amber at arm's length.

S9·E13 Core

Don't Give Up on Me

Sep 7, 2021 · 42 min

Cheyenne and Zach have a blowup after a doctor's appointment, Catelynn and Tyler take a test to determine the sex of their next child, and Mackenzie stages a health intervention fo

S9·E14 Core

A Day Late and a Dollar Short

Sep 14, 2021 · 42 min

Catelynn is wary of the new treatment Tyler wants to try for his bipolar disorder, Amber wants to go to therapy with Leah, and Cheyenne gets upset at Cory for putting work ahead of

S9·E15 Core

Agree to Disagree

Sep 21, 2021 · 42 min

Amber wants to pursue a college degree in Psychology. Mackenzie and Josh seek professional help for Broncs. Catelynn tries to understand Tyler’s ketamine treatment. Cheyenne is dev

S9·E16 Core

Flying By the Seat of Our Pants

Sep 28, 2021 · 42 min

Still hoping to reconnect with Leah, Amber sends her an emotional video message. Maci and Taylor worry that Maverick might be held back from going to kindergarten. While on vacatio

S9·E17 Core

The Innermost Inside

Oct 5, 2021 · 42 min

Catelynn takes her microblading career to the next level and starts taking on clients. Gary finally invites Amber over to see Leah. Mackenzie contemplates if Broncs should repeat P

S9·E18 Mytharc

Proceed With Caution

Oct 12, 2021 · 42 min

Maci has a panic attack when she drives by the gas station where the shooting took place. Amber reveals that she is bisexual. Catelynn finds out that her brother has a girlfriend,

S9·E19 Core

Balancing Act

Oct 19, 2021 · 42 min

Catelynn considers having Nova in the room when she gives birth; Zach decides to pursue a real estate license, but Cheyenne is concerned he will not be able to balance a newborn wi

S9·E20 Core

The Here & Now

Oct 26, 2021 · 42 min

Maci attempts to explain her PTSD to Bentley; Mackenzie and Josh get advice from a parenting coordinator; Catelynn and Tyler try to wean Vaeda off her pacifier before the new baby

S9·E21 Core

Just Be Present

Nov 2, 2021 · 42 min

Catelynn & Tyler explain Carly’s adoption to Nova. Cheyenne finds out she will likely be induced for the safety of her baby. Maci makes healthy lifestyle changes to help manage her

S9·E22 Core

Helpful Not Helpless

Nov 9, 2021 · 42 min

Mackenzie struggles to keep her blood sugar under control and lashes out at Josh. Gary reaches out to a parenting coach for advice on Leah and Amber’s relationship. Cheyenne goes i

S9·E23 Core

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Nov 16, 2021 · 42 min

Cheyenne gives birth to baby Ace while Catelynn plans a babymoon. Mackenzie’s father comes to visit, so she tries to get his health back on track. Gary wants to understand Amber’s

S9·E24 Core

Give Yourself Some Grace

Nov 23, 2021 · 42 min

Amber & Gary finally go to therapy. Maci & Taylor plan a romantic date to work on their marriage. Mackenzie’s father asks to take Jaxie to Oklahoma for the summer. Catelynn and Tyl

S9·E25 Mytharc

Reunion, Part 1

Nov 30, 2021 · 42 min

In Part 1 of the Reunion, Maci shares dating advice with Y&P’s Brianna while Cate & Ty discuss Rachel’s childhood trauma. Amber finds out information that sends her reeling while C

S9·E26 Mytharc

Reunion, Part 2

Dec 7, 2021 · 42 min

Farrah introduces a clip from the upcoming series Teen Mom: Family Reunion. Maci gets emotional discussing her journey on the show while Cheyenne gives words of wisdom to Y&P’s Kay

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