ABC Family will air an all-day The Secret Life Of The American Teenager marathon March 18 ahead of the season premiere at 8 PM. The network said in October that it wasn’t renewing the series beyond the current season, which is set for a final 12 episodes. The drama from 7th Heaven creator Brenda Hampton was the breakout hit that put ABC Family on the scripted map when it premiered in June 2008, helping to launch several of the network’s next generation of series and making a star out of lead Shailene Woodley, who went on to land the co-lead opposite George Clooney in The Descendants, a role that earned her an Independent Spirit Award and Golden Globe nomination last year. Season 5 of the show premiered in June when 11 episode ran.
‘Secret Life Of The American Teenager’s Final Run Starts March 18
It’s Official: ‘Secret Life Of The American Teenager’ To End After 5 Seasons
Related: ABC Family’s ‘Secret Life Of The American Teenager’ To End Run After Fifth Season
We reported yesterday that the fifth season of ABC Family’s The Secret Life Of The American Teenager will be its last. That was confirmed today. Here’s the release:
Burbank, CA (October 10, 2012) – “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” will premiere its final season in March 2013, closing out five seasons of the groundbreaking drama. The exciting final season will include a proposal and a wedding. Fans will also see Amy, Ricky, Ben, Adrian, Grace and Jack make plans for their lives after Grant High School. Will Amy and Ricky stay together in the end?
ABC Family’s ‘Secret Life Of The American Teenager’ To End Run After Fifth Season

EXCLUSIVE: The current fifth season of ABC Family‘s The Secret Life Of The American Teenager will be the series’ last. The drama from 7th Heaven creator Brenda Hampton was the breakout hit … Read More »

