ANNE GIVES BIRTH AND RELATIONSHIPS ARE PUT TO THE TEST, ON THE MID-SEASON FINALE OF "THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER" MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, AT 8:00PM ET/PT

Anson Williams ("Happy Days") Directs This Episode

Burbank, CA (August 31, 2009) � Grace and Jack hit a roadblock in their relationship, Amy & Ben try to work on theirs and Adrian and Ricky decide to go to counseling. Meanwhile, Anne goes into labor and may not make it to the hospital in time, on the mid-season finale of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," Monday, September 7, (8:00 � 9:00 PM ET/PT). The network will air a special "Secret Life" marathon (nine episodes) leading up to the premiere, Monday, September 7, from 11:00 AM ET/PT � 8:00 PM ET/PT.

In the mid-season finale, "Be My, Be My Baby," relationships are put to the test when Grace and Jack make some difficult decisions about their relationship, Amy and Ben try to improve theirs, Adrian and Ricky decide to pursue counseling and it's revealed that Grace's mom, Kathleen, is dating a younger man. Meanwhile, as George and Ashley pack their bags to move back into the Juergens' home, Anne goes into labor and may not make it to the hospital in time!

The series cast includes Shailene Woodley, Molly Ringwald, Mark Derwin, India Eisley, Ken Baumann, Daren Kagasoff, Francia Raisa, Megan Park and Greg Finley. Alice Hirson, Phillip Anthony-Rodriguez, Paola Turbay, Ben Weber, Allen Evangelista, Amy Rider, Luke Zimmerman and Steve Schirripa also guest star. Special guest stars include Jennifer Coolidge, Brando Eaton, Reid Scott, Ernie Hudson and Josie Bissett. Created and executive produced by Brenda Hampton ("7th Heaven").

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