BEN AND ADRIAN HAVE A PREGNANCY SCARE THAT TAKES THEM TO THE HOSPITAL ON AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF "THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER," PREMIERING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 23, AT 8:00PM ET/PT

Burbank, CA (August 18, 2010) - With only a few days remaining until Amy returns home, Ricky cannot seem to remain faithful to her. And if the tension wasn't thick enough already, Adrian has an unfortunate pregnancy scare that takes her to the emergency room. With their emotions running high, Ben and Adrian have a huge fight, leaving Adrian in tears. Once Ben realizes how much Adrian and their unborn baby mean to him, he delivers a heartfelt apology with a special gift. And haven't spent so much time dealing with his son's problems, Ben's dad has become unsure of his own marriage to Betty. Meanwhile, Jack and Madison are forbidden to see each other, and Jack tries to prevent Grace from seeing Grant on "Sweet and Sour," an all-new episode of the hit ABC FAMILY drama series, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," airing Monday, August 23, (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT).

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. Nick Zano, Paola Turbay, Renee Olstead, Camille Winbush, Brando Eaton, Grant Harvey, William R. Moses, Michelle Krusiec, Dawnn Lewis, Shoshana Bush, Kristopher Higgins, Luke Zimmerman and Ernie Hudson also guest star. Created and executive-produced by Brenda Hampton ("7th Heaven").

Part of the Disney/ABC Television Group, ABC Family is distributed in over 98 million homes. ABC Family features programming reflecting today's families, entertaining and connecting with adults through relatable programming about today's relationships - told with a mix of diversity, dysfunction, passion, humor and heart. ABC Family's programming is a combination of network defining original series and original movies, quality acquired series and blockbuster theatricals. ABC Family is also the destination for annual Holiday events with "13 Nights of Halloween" and "25 Days of Christmas!" ABC Family. A New Kind of Family.