ABC FAMILY'S HIT SERIES "THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER," RETURNS WITH ALL NEW ALL NEW EPISODES ON MONDAY, MARCH 28, AT 8:00PM ET/PT

"7th Heaven" Alums Beverley Mitchell and Mackenzie Rosman Share an On-Screen Reunion

Burbank, CA (February 24, 2011) - ABC Family's hit series, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," returns with all-new episodes beginning Monday, March 28, (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT). The network will air a special "Secret Life" marathon (nine episodes) leading up to the premiere, Monday, March 28, from 11:00 AM ET/PT - 8:00 PM ET/PT.

In the season opener, "Who Do You Trust," summer vacation is over and everyone is back at school and dealing with relationships that are becoming increasingly complicated. Amy has decided she would like to take her relationship to the next level with Ricky. Ricky, meanwhile, returns to his apartment after an anxious day at the clinic to find his birth mom out of prison and looking for a place to stay. And Adrian and Ben are excited and anxious to find out if they're having a boy or a girl. Beverley Mitchell ("7th Heaven") guest stars as the new guidance counselor, Katelyn O'Malley, and one of her first visits is from Ashley, who decides she wants to be home schooled.

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. Guest stars include Phillip Anthony-Rodriguez, Beverley Mitchell, Anne Ramsay, Paula Turbay, L. Scott Caldwell, Renee Olstead, Camille Winbush, Allen Evangelista, Amy Rider, Brando Eaton, Grant Harvey, Mackenzie Rosman, William R. Moses, Scott Klace, Ernie Grunwald, Luke Zimmerman, Austin Stowell with Kathy Kinney. Special guest stars include Jennifer Coolidge and Josie Bissett. Created and executive produced by Brenda Hampton ("7th Heaven").

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