Episode
The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Absent
Overview
Ricky wrestles with the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, Grace experiences difficulties with Tom, and Ben and Amy's relationship begins to sour.
Details
- Series
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 2008-08-12
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Absent is Episode 7 in Season 1 of The Secret Life of the American Teenager. It aired on 2008-08-12. The runtime is 60 min.
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