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The Secret Life of the American Teenager

The Secret Life of the American Teenager

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The Secret Life of the American Teenager

"Expect the Unexpected"

2008- 2013

5 Seasons

121 Episodes

6.8(136 votes)

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Drama

Comedy

Overview

Amy and her friends at Grant High learn to define themselves while they navigate the perilous waters of contemporary adolescence. Between their love triangles, secrets, drama, accusations, gossip, confusion, and scandalous rumors, there's never a dull moment.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley

Amy Juergens

Megan Park

Megan Park

Grace Bowman

Daren Kagasoff

Daren Kagasoff

Ricky Underwood

Ken Baumann

Ken Baumann

Ben Boykewich

Greg Finley

Greg Finley

Jack Pappas

Francia Raísa

Francia Raísa

Adrian Lee

Steve Schirripa

Steve Schirripa

Leo Boykewich

Creative team

Created by: Brenda Hampton
Produced by: Brenda Hampton

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