Awkward is an American teen comedy-drama series created by Lauren Iungerich which aired on MTV. The show's central character is teenager Jenna Hamilton (Ashley Rickards), who struggles with her identity, especially after an accident is misconstrued as a suicide attempt. The second season began on June 28, 2012, and finished on September 20, 2012. Season 3 premiered on April 16, 2013. Season 4 premiered on April 15, 2014. A Season 4 midseason finale premiered on June 17, 2014. The second half of Season 4 aired on September 23, 2014. On October 8, 2014, MTV announced the renewal of the series for a fifth season and final season.[1] On social media, the producers and cast encouraged fans to tell MTV if they wanted the show to continue for season 6.[2] During the course of the series, 89 episodes of Awkward aired over five seasons, concluding on May 24, 2016.