AMY AND RICKY FIND THEMSELVES ON DIFFERENT PATHS IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER," AIRING MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (March 25, 2013) - The future weighs heavily on everyone's mind in an all-new episode of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," airing Monday, April 8, 2013 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT) on ABC Family.

In "Shiny and New," Amy and Ricky's relationship grows increasingly strained when Amy decides she wants to tour a college in New York. Leo questions Ricky about his friendship with Clementine. Jack goes to extreme lengths to protect himself with potentially devastating consequences. Adrian is not happy when Omar goes on a business trip without her, especially when she learns that Amy is on the same flight. George's need to distance himself from Anne leads him down a new career path. Meanwhile, Cierra offers to tutor Ethan in math but his pride keeps him from accepting her help.

"The Secret Life of the American Teenager" stars Shailene Woodley, Ken Baumann, Greg Finley, Daren Kagasoff, Megan Park, Francia Raisa, Michael Grant, Cierra Ramirez with Steve Schirripa. In "Shiny and New," special guest stars include Mark Derwin and Josie Bissett.

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