AMY MENTORS NEW STUDENT KATHY AND RICKY STARTS HIS FIRST DAY OF COLLEGE AND RUNS INTO AN OLD FRIEND ON AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF "THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER," MONDAY, JULY 16 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (July 10, 2012) - Amy mentors new student Kathy, and Ricky and Adrian start their first day of college, on an all new episode of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," premiering Monday, July 16 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT).

In the one hour episode, "Past History," Ricky tries to convince Amy that they should come clean with their family and friends that they're not really married, but Amy doesn't see a good reason to let everyone in on their secret since everyone is so happy. Ethan has his eye on the new freshman girl, Kathy, who also happens to be Amy's pregnant mentee. On his first day of college Ricky runs into Clementine, an old friend from foster care, who is now a gorgeous co-ed attending the same college, along with his old pals Adrian and Jack. George promises Kathleen that he's in their relationship for the long haul. Meanwhile, Ben finds out he might be off the hook with the police for the school fire, but he's not off the hook with Leo.

The series cast includes Shailene Woodley, Ken Baumann, Greg Finley, Daren Kagasoff, Megan Park, Francia Raisa, Michael Grant, Cierra Ramirez with Steve Schirripa. In "Past History," the guest stars include Anne Ramsay, Renee Olstead, Camille Winbush, Amy Rider, L. Scott Caldwell, Grant Harvey, Ana Lucasey, Christian Serratos, Katelyn Tarver, Marlene Forte, John Lacy, Marielle Jaffe, Christopher Michael, special guest stars include Mark Derwin and Josie Bissett.

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