ABC Family Brings Back Two Originals

BURBANK: The Secret Life of the American Teenager has been renewed for a third season by ABC Family, while Make It or Break It has received a second-season pickup. 

Last week’s mid-season premiere of The Secret Life of the American Teenager was ABC Family’s most-watched telecast of all time in viewers 12 to 34, females 12 to 34, teens and female teens. The show follows the relationships between families and friends and how they deal with issues such as teen pregnancy and motherhood. Its currently airing Monday nights at 8 p.m. on ABC Family. 

For Make It or Break It, last week’s mid-season premiere drew in series highs in total viewers, adults 18 to 49, women 18 to 49, viewers 12 to 34, females 12 to 34, teens and female teens. The series is set against the background of competitive gymnastics. Make It or Break It follows The Secret Life of the American Teenagers on Mondays in a 9 p.m. slot. 

“We’re thrilled to announce both The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Make It or Break It will be coming back this summer for new seasons,” said Paul Lee, the president of ABC Family. “Both returned last week to record numbers—our Millennial audience is just so passionate about these shows and has responded to both of these dramas in such a big way.”