Episode
The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Setting Things Straight
Overview
Amy envies Ricky's life as a college student.
Details
- Series
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2012-08-06
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Setting Things Straight is Episode 8 in Season 5 of The Secret Life of the American Teenager. It aired on 2012-08-06. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 6: Holy Rollers
Grace persuades her friends to attend church, but her plan doesn't come together as she expected.
Episode 10: Regrets
Adrian and Omar think about moving in together; Anne starts to plan Amy's wedding.
Episode 5: Past History
Ricky begins college, where he reunites with an old pal from foster care. Elsewhere, Ben's legal troubles are behind him, but he still must face Leo's wrath; Ethan takes an interest in Kathy; and George makes a promise to Kathleen.
Episode 11: Half Over
Jack remains in the hospital; Ricky discusses the wedding with George.
Episode 4: Lies and Byes
Amy and Ricky's family and friends want to host a wedding reception for them, but Amy and Ricky are hesitant to accept their offer. Meanwhile, Ashley's parents find out she ran off to culinary school overseas; and Ruben advises Ben to get a lawyer.
Episode 12: Hedy's Happy Holiday House
t's Christmas Eve and Ricky and Amy are celebrating their first holiday together as a family. Ricky talks about an old tradition he had as a kid of sneaking into a toy shop with his fellow foster care friends every Christmas Eve. Ricky, Amy & John decide to continue the tradition and sneak their way into Hedy's and are amazed by the holiday fun inside. Ethan, dressed as Santa to surprise John, brings a very pregnant Kathy with him to join in on the fun. Meanwhile, Grace stays by Jack's side at the hospital hoping for a miracle while he's still in a coma since the beating. But, everyone is in for a holiday surprise when Kathy suddenly goes into labor.
Episode 3: I Do and I Don't...
Amy begins her senior year of high school and gives guidance to a new student, who's six months pregnant. Meanwhile, Ricky gets an opportunity to work for Leo full-time; Ben shares his feelings with Amy; Ricky and Amy watch a video of their wedding.
Episode 13: To Each Her Own
Amy and Ricky continue planning their wedding, so Amy buys her dress at a thrift store. The dress is a little worse for wear, but only Amy sees the potential to make it great. Meanwhile, Ricky is upset about the dress and Adrian thinks the dress reflects her feelings about getting married.
Episode 2: Shotgun
Amy and Ricky return home with big news. Meanwhile, Grace continues to shut out Adrian; Leo discusses the fire with Dylan's parents; and Anne learns how serious things are between Ashley and Toby.
Episode 14: It's a Miracle
Ben is in a euphoric mood, while driving Ethan to the airport he has an epiphany that Amy may not have been his first love. Omar leaves his student teaching job and proposes to Adrian. Ethan pleads with Kathy's parents to let her return home with him. Ricky confides in Dr. Fields about Amy's lack of enthusiasm towards their marriage - and Amy confides in Dr. Fields that she has other hopes and dreams. Meanwhile, Jack is restless with his injuries and enlists Grace's help. And, George meets with David to discuss Robie's paternity.