The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Secret Life of the American Teenager Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Big One
Jun 22, 2009
Amy copes with the rigors of motherhood while Anne adjusts to the news that she is pregnant. Elsewhere, a tragedy takes place just as Jack and Grace's relationship intensifies.
What's Done Is Done
Jun 29, 2009
Grace is struggling with what has happened, whilst Ben wonders what part he plays in Amy's new life.
Par for the Course
Jul 6, 2009
When Grace begins to pull away from everyone, Ricky takes it upon himself to try to help her out.
Ciao
Jul 13, 2009
Amy is having trouble copy with her hectic lifestyle now that she has school and a baby to look after. Ben begins to decide how he will be spending his summer break.
Born Free
Jul 20, 2009
Amy tells her mother that she will go to Italy with Ben, while Ashley delivers the message that Anne and David are engaged. Grace tells Tom and Adrian that George told her that he
The Summer of Our Discontent
Jul 27, 2009
Amy refuses to let Ben come over to say goodbye to her and John for the summer, but instead allows Ricky to take John to his new appartment. Marc Molina, the school guidance counse
Summertime
Aug 3, 2009
Everyone has returned from summer vacation, and George tells Anne a big revelation.
A New Kind of Green
Aug 10, 2009
Adrian makes an attempt to get George and Anne reconciled, but only for her own selfish reasons.
Knocked Up, Who's There?
Aug 24, 2009
Amy attempts to keep Ben's attention. Meanwhile, Grace makes an impression on Adrian.
Cramped
Aug 31, 2009
Amy is jealous when Ashley gets her own room in the garage, while Ricky pursues Adrian but she claims to have moved on.
Be My, Be My Baby
Sep 8, 2009
George gives Ricky and Ben some much needed advice. Ricky and Adrienne go to couples therapy and Adrienne shares a very personal story explaining why she wants commitment so badly.
You Don't Know What You've Got
Jan 4, 2010
Most of the gang ditch classes and are pursued by the new school counselor; Amy and Anne take a mother/daughter vacation.
Til It's Gone
Jan 11, 2010
Anne encounters an old flame causing Amy to be attracted to his son.
Loved & Lost
Jan 18, 2010
Relationships are on edge, with Ben and Amy dealing with their own relationship drama, as well as Adrian and Ricky and Grace and Jack.
Just Say Me
Jan 25, 2010
Grace's love of self-love comes out at school in the form of a campaign called "Just Say Me". Which has girls all across school abandoning sex with guys in favor of a more personal
The Second Time Around
Feb 1, 2010
Amy goes on a date with Jimmy. Meanwhile, Ashley pursuades George to vist Anne to rekindle their relationship, and Griffin sends his cousin Grant to get to know Ashley. Ben visits
Let's Try That Again
Feb 8, 2010
Amy fears that Jimmy's standoffish behavior is a result of her bad kissing, so Ricky offers to help her practice, which ends up being a bad idea. Elsewhere, Adrian's parents are pl
The Rhythm of Life
Feb 15, 2010
George and Ruben finds out that Ricky and Amy kissed. While at the mother daughter dance, rumors fly around fast, as Anne, Ashley, Grace, Amy, and Adrian discuss each other's perso
Mistakes Were Made
Feb 22, 2010
Amy visits Jimmy to learn why he never called her; Adrian makes a confession to Ricky.
Choices
Mar 1, 2010
Ricky takes time to track down his biological mother and confront her about his abusive childhood. Elsewhere, George wants to modernize his look by getting a makeover. Things are s
Good Girls and Boys
Mar 8, 2010
Ricky, Ben, Amy and Adrian attempt to work out differences.
I Got You, Babe
Mar 15, 2010
A messy custody battle ensues as Amy and Ricky continue to disagree over their rights as John's parents. Still angry with Ricky for breaking up with her, Adrian sides with Amy and