Series synopsis
Teen Mom OG is an American reality television series that premiered on MTV on December 8, 2009. It stars Maci Bookout, Catelynn Lowell, Amber Portwood and Farrah Abraham.
In 16 and Pregnant, they were moms-to-be. Now, follow Farrah, Maci, Amber, and Catelynn as they face the challenges of motherhood. Each episode interweaves these stories revealing the wide variety of challenges young mothers can face: marriage, relationships, family support, adoption, finances, graduating high school, starting college, getting a job, and the daunting and exciting step of moving out to create their own families.
Premise
In 16 and Pregnant, they were moms-to-be. Now, follow Farrah, Maci, Amber, and Catelynn as they face the challenges of motherhood. Each episode interweaves these stories revealing the wide variety of challenges young mothers can face: marriage, relationships, family support, adoption, finances, graduating high school, starting college, getting a job, and the daunting and exciting step of moving out to create their own families.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Maci Bookout as Herself
- Catelynn Lowell as Herself
- Amber Portwood as Herself
- Farrah Abraham as Herself
Guest cast
- Michael Abraham as Self
- Debra Danielsen as Self
Episodes
This series spans 10 seasons with 247 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 76 | December 1, 2009 | April 27, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 8 | December 8, 2009 | January 26, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 12 | July 20, 2010 | October 12, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 12 | July 5, 2011 | September 20, 2011 |
| Season 4 | 12 | June 12, 2012 | August 28, 2012 |
| Season 5 | 20 | March 23, 2015 | February 21, 2016 |
| Season 6 | 27 | January 4, 2016 | June 26, 2017 |
| Season 7 | 30 | November 27, 2017 | December 17, 2018 |
| Season 8 | 24 | June 10, 2019 | June 1, 2020 |
| Season 9 | 26 | January 25, 2021 | December 7, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Catching Up with 16 and Pregnant: The Girls of Teen Mom Before Maci, Farrah, Amber and Catelynn return as teenage mothers, the audience is presented with a look at the most significant moments from 16 and Pregnant. |
December 1, 2009 |
| 2 |
Check Up with Dr. Drew Dr. Drew hosts the cast of Teen Mom on-stage in front of a live studio audience. Maci, Farrah, Catelynn and Amber reflect on the struggles of their first year of motherhood, and reveal what's happened since. |
February 2, 2010 |
| 3 |
Unseen Moments Dr. Drew hosts a look at the exclusive moments we never saw with Farrah, Maci, Catelynn and Amber from the first season of Teen Mom. |
February 9, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Looking for Love Single teenage mom Farrah starts dating against her family's wishes while Maci begins planning her wedding to fiancé Ryan. Catelynn moves back home with her disapproving parents and Amber's anxiety about being a mom gets the best of her. |
December 8, 2009 |
| 2 |
How Many Chances? While teen mom Maci contemplates breaking up with her fiancé, Ryan, Farrah starts dating a new guy even though her family disapproves. Amber struggles to get her GED, and Catelynn feels distant from her daughter since the adoption. |
December 15, 2009 |
| 3 |
Fallout Catelynn's family lashes out over her choice of adoption while Amber and her fiancé Gary come to blows over their relationship. Farrah learns that dating isn't easy for a teen mom, and newly-single mom Maci struggles to balance motherhood and school when her friends leave for college. |
December 22, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Not Again Farrah calls the police on her own mother after they get in a big fight, while Amber faces a pregnancy scare that could prevent her from ever finishing high school. Maci takes her ex, Ryan, to court for child support, and Catelynn is upset to find out she has to move out of boyfriend Tyler's house and back in with her unpredictable family, an hour away from their high school. |
July 20, 2010 |
| 2 |
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Catelynn gets caught in a lie and faces losing her boyfriend Tyler, while Amber's boyfriend Gary tells her he might leave her for another girl. Farrah juggles college, a new job, and moving out of her parents' house to live on her own for the first time -- all with her daughter Sophia. Maci tries to move into a shared house with her college friends, but realizes that having a baby might get in the way. |
July 27, 2010 |
| 3 |
Valentine's Day Single mom Maci goes clubbing with her girlfriends for Valentine's Day and reconnects with an old flame, while a crying baby and unrealistic expectations ruin Amber & Gary's romantic dinner. Catelynn's fiancé Tyler struggles with guilt about the adoption when he tries to go out and have fun like a normal teenager, while Farrah reveals an emotional secret about her baby's dad. |
August 3, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Taking It Slow Maci confronts her ex, Ryan, about missing child support payments - and he lashes back at her new boyfriend. Amber has to choose between her baby's dad and her new boyfriend. Catelynn and Tyler consider moving in together while still in high school, and single mom Farrah considers making a big change. |
July 5, 2011 |
| 2 |
To Be with You Amber and Gary move in together and a fun family weekend turns sour, while Tyler's family questions his decision to move in with Catelynn. Maci considers letting her boyfriend Kyle live with her and Bentley to make ends meet - and Farrah struggles with being away from Sophia for a weekend modeling job. |
July 12, 2011 |
| 3 |
The Last Straw Amber finds out she is being investigated by the police, and fears she will lose custody of Leah. Ryan wants to meet Maci's new boyfriend Kyle, while Farrah finds out Sophia's paternal grandmother is suing for visitation rights. Tyler's dad Butch gets out of jail and re-unites with the family. |
July 19, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Separation Anxiety Maci decides to enroll Bentley in daycare while Amber prepares to go to rehab. Catelynn and Tyler Celebrate Carly's second birthday, and Farrah has change of heart about leaving daughter Sophia behind when she moves. |
June 12, 2012 |
| 2 |
Letting Go Catelynn and Tyler have an emotional second year visit with their daughter Carly. Amber struggles with missing her daughter Leah during her first weeks of rehab as Farrah says farewell to her life in Iowa. A disagreement with Ryan disrupts Maci & Kyle's relationship. |
June 12, 2012 |
| 3 |
The Places You'll Go Catelynn and Tyler attend their high school graduation while Maci thinks about joining Ryan on his family vacation. Farrah begins setting into her new home only to have to deal with her parents' overbearing concerns. Amber learns that Gary and Leah are planning to visit her in rehab. |
June 19, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Back and Better Than Ever Cate and Tyler find out they are pregnant so Cate wants to get married. Maci struggles co-parenting with Ryan. Amber falls for Gary’s flirting, but is crushed when he goes on a family vacation with his new girlfriend and Leah. |
March 23, 2015 |
| 2 |
Back to School Cate and Tyler plan a party to reveal the gender of their baby. Maci struggles with the fact that Bentley is starting kindergarten. Gary invites Amber to be a part of Leah's first day of kindergarten. |
March 30, 2015 |
| 3 |
Old Wounds Tyler posts a video of Carly on their fan page which upsets Brandon and Teresa. Maci continues struggling to communicate with Ryan about co-parenting. Amber is extremely hurt by Gary because he won’t let Leah spend the night. |
April 6, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Put a Ring On It Amber and Gary finally settle their custody dispute over Leah. Farrah plans a move to LA, but questions her relationship with Simon. Catelynn and Tyler debate having another baby. |
January 4, 2016 |
| 2 |
Tweet Tweet Farrah's mom confronts Simon at Sophia's 7th birthday party after he posts an old mugshot of her on social media. Amber deals with the latest rumor in the media about Matt. |
January 5, 2016 |
| 3 |
Don't Panic Airing at a special day and time ahead of the VMA's, Maci and Taylor find out she's further along in her unexpected pregnancy than they thought. Matt takes Amber to his hometown where she meets one of his family members. |
January 11, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Icing on the Cake of Lies Amber loses her cool with Ryan's wife. Maci wants Ryan to complete rehab or she'll keep Bentley away. Catelynn worries about Tyler's dad Butch since he's off parole. Farrah celebrates her birthday in New York, while Amber calls off their engagement. |
November 27, 2017 |
| 2 |
This Is Gonna End Badly Amber leans on her family while she figures out what to do about Matt. Ryan completes rehab early and demands to see Bentley. Catelynn worries if she gets pregnant again she'll have postpartum depression. Farrah looks for a home in Los Angeles. |
December 4, 2017 |
| 3 |
Too Shady Farrah goes to Las Vegas for a girls trip and her ex-boyfriend Simon shows up. Catelynn and Tyler hurry to get everything ready for the launch of their children's clothing line. Maci lets Bentley see Ryan on Father's Day, while Amber kicks Matt out. |
December 4, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Walking on Eggshells Catelynn and Tyler work out their differences, Cheyenne disapproves of Cory's girlfriend, Maci is wary about speaking with Ryan, and Amber discusses her spat with Jenelle. |
June 10, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Wind Picked Up Cory and Taylor grow closer, Maci tells Bentley about Ryan's arrest, and Cheyenne doesn't think Cory understands the complexities of Ryder's genetic disorder. |
June 10, 2019 |
| 3 |
Blessings Not Baggage Catelynn gives birth to her third daughter; Cheyenne starts dating someone new and it doesn't take long for Cory to find out; Maci worries that Maverick's stutter could be a symptom of something serious. |
June 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Surviving Together In the midst of covid, Amber struggles with her long distance relationship with Dimitri when he becomes possessive. Maci puts her personal feelings aside when Bentley wants to go to therapy with Ryan. |
January 26, 2021 |
| 2 |
Just Do You Amber is shocked when Gary asks her to move onto his property. Catelynn pursues a career in microblading while Mackenzie accepts a job opportunity in Florida. Bentley starts therapy and Maci is heartbroken when she finds out he feels neglected. |
February 2, 2021 |
| 3 |
Patience is Patience When Mackenzie’s father needs to have quadruple bypass surgery, her plans to move to Florida are put on pause. Maci worries about Bentley’s performance in school while Catelynn and Tyler contemplate having another child. |
February 9, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 8, 2009 |
| Last aired | December 7, 2021 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 20:00:00 |