ADRIAN RETURNS TO SCHOOL AND RICKY FINDS HIMSELF IN A DIFFICULT SITUATION, ON "THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER," PREMIERING ON MONDAY, JULY 18 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Beverley Mitchell ("7th Heaven") Guest Stars

Burbank, CA (July 11, 2011) - Adrian returns to school to try to win back Ben and piece together the rest of her high school year, while Ricky finds himself in a predicament with a former flame, on "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," premiering on Monday, July 18 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT).

In "Don't Go in There," Ricky's hopes of attending a local college in order to stay close to home with Amy and John are shattered when the admissions counselor turns out to be a former flame - who gives him quite the unexpected ultimatum. Meanwhile, Adrian has decided to return to school, unbeknownst to Ben, who has moved out. As the stares and whispers surround her, Adrian stays strong until she confronts Ben with an emotional breakdown that could turn her secret plan into a successful one. And Grace gets upset with Jack when his dad reveals to her mom that her boyfriend is in college.

The series cast includes Shailene Woodley, Ken Baumann, Mark Derwin, India Eisley, Greg Finley, Daren Kagasoff, Megan Park, Francia Raisa with Steve Schirripa and Molly Ringwald. In "Don't Go In There," the guest stars include Anne Ramsay, Beverley Mitchell, Camille Winbush, Allen Evangelista, Amy Rider, Grant Harvey, Sinqua Walls, Tom Virtue, Scott Klace, Luke Zimmerman, Annie Tedesco and Kelly Thiebaud. Special guest star includes Josie Bissett.

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