The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Seen it?2008 | 5 seasons | 44 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Never Have I Ever or Derry Girls, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 44 minutes, about 89 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 24 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
Not enough engagement data yet
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12008 · 23 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday- Season 22009 · 24 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 32010 · 26 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 42011 · 24 episodesNot rated yet
Season 52012 · 24 episodes · 4.0 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Brenda Hampton
- Shailene WoodleyAmy Juergens
- Megan ParkGrace Bowman
- Daren KagasoffRicky Underwood
- Ken BaumannBen Boykewich
- Greg FinleyJack Pappas
- Francia RaísaAdrian Lee
- Steve SchirripaLeo Boykewich