IT'S GRADUATION NIGHT FOR GRANT HIGH SCHOOL AND A LIFE CHANGING NIGHT FOR RICKY AND AMY, ON THE SUMMER FINALE OF "THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER," MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (August 31, 2011) - It's graduation day and Ricky has some important duties to attend to while the rest of the students get ready for a party they will never forget, on the summer finale of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," premiering on Monday, September 5 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT).

In the one-hour episode, "And Circumstance," Amy starts to unravel Ricky's proposal plans, but no one will give her any information. In the meantime, Ricky grows increasingly nervous about preparing his valedictorian speech, which is full of heartache as well as surprises. Once graduation has commenced, the Grant High students embark on what is to be the night of their lives. Just as the party is in full swing, Grace is stunned to see Daniel's ex-girlfriend, while Lauren refuses to hook up with Jesse. In the end, two unannounced visitors arrive, delivering one final wish for Adrian.

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 "And Circumstance," the guest stars include Anne Ramsay, Beverley Mitchell, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Paola Turbay, Mark Curry, Renee Olstead, Camille Winbush, Allen Evangelista, Amy Rider, Grant Harvey, Brando Eaton, L.Scott Caldwell, Tricia O'Kelley, Austin Stowell, Andrew McFarlane, Sinqua Walls, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Kristopher Higgins, De'Vaughn Nixon, Ana Lucasey, Christian Serratos, Jake Thomas, Valerie Tian, Tom Virtue, Brian George, Johnny Dark, Julien Dean LaCroix, Luke Zimmerman and Christopher Michael.. Special guest star includes Josie Bissett.

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