Ep 3. I Feel Sick
- TV14
- July 15, 2008
- 40 min
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7.5 (43)
The Secret Life Of The American Teenager season 1 episode 3, titled "I Feel Sick," follows the story of Amy Juergens, a 15-year-old high school student who finds out she's pregnant. In this episode, Amy continues to keep her pregnancy a secret from her friends and family, adding to the stress and anxiety she's already feeling.
Amy feels sick throughout the episode, which is a common symptom of the first trimester of pregnancy. Her mother, Anne, notices that something is wrong and takes her to the doctor. Amy initially tries to lie and say she has the flu, but eventually tells her mother the truth about her pregnancy.
Meanwhile, Amy's friends are dealing with their own issues. Grace, who is popular and well-liked, feels guilty for having premarital sex with her boyfriend, Jack. She confides in her youth group leader, Reverend Stone, but he tells her she needs to confess her sins to her father and ask for forgiveness. Grace struggles with this, especially since her father is a doctor who performs abortions.
Adrian, another friend of Amy's, is also dealing with the aftermath of having sex for the first time. She starts to feel like she made a mistake and worries about becoming pregnant. She confides in her stepsister, who tells her that it's normal to feel that way.
Ricky, a student at Amy's school who has a reputation for being a player, tries to get closer to Amy and convince her to have sex with him. However, when she tells him she's pregnant, he's shocked and doesn't know how to react.
As Amy's pregnancy becomes more real, she starts to realize the impact it will have on her life. She worries about how she will finish high school, and how having a baby will change her relationship with her boyfriend, Ben. Her parents also have different reactions to the news, with her father being supportive and her mother suggesting she consider adoption.
Overall, "I Feel Sick" is an emotional episode that portrays the struggles of teenage pregnancy and the impact it has on the lives of those involved. It highlights the importance of open communication and support during difficult times.