Amber Holt (Mae Whitman) is Sarah Braverman's oldest child and only daughter. She is 16.

Amber Holt's Family

• Sarah, mom
  
• Drew, brother
  

Her Challenges

Moving from Fresno to Berkeley and leaving her boyfriend Damien behind hasn't been an easy adjustment for the smart-mouthed rebel. Like most teenagers, Amber gets along with her mom one minute and they're at each other's throats the next.

Memorable Quotes from Amber Holt

About her mother and in front of her: "Do not let her scare you.

Her bark is worse than her bite."
"That bag is very 1960s. Not in a good way."

"I think I know pretty much everything there is about 14 year old boys and their needs."

Episodes Featuring Amber Holt

Episode 1: Pilot
Amber's mother Sarah moves the whole family in with grandma and grandpa Braverman. As Amber tries to adjust to her new surroundings, she and squeaky clean cousin Haddie are picked up for marijuana possession. Sarah immediately blames Amber, who swears it's not her pot. Full Episode Recap
Episode 2: Man Vs. Possum
Amber and Drew start their first day at Roosevelt High School. Just as Amber captures the attention of a cute boy in class, the principal pulls her out of the room to let her know she's going to have to repeat the 10th grade. Sarah steps in to help her daughter. Cousin Haddie admits the pot was hers. Full Episode Recap

Episode 3: The Deep End of the Pool
Amber and her mother not only have to share a room in her grandmother and grandfather's house, they also have to share a bed.

Full Episode Recap

Episode 4: Whassup
Aunt Julia overlooks Amber as a potential babysitter. This annoys Amber's mother Sarah more than it does the teen. Sarah pushes for Amber to be cousin Sydney's babysitter. But even Sarah isn't sure Amber can do the job so she spies on her daughter. And gets busted. Full Episode Recap

Episode 5: The Situation
Amber's English teacher has a new friend: her mom. While her mom and teacher get to know each other, Amber is busy rewriting a paper she stole from her mom and turned in as her own work. (Guest star Jason Ritter) Full Episode Recap

Episode 6: The Big "O"
Sarah's unsure about going on a date with Amber's high school English teacher. Amber doesn't know anything about the two being attracted to one another. (Guest star Jason Ritter) Full Episode Recap

Episode 7: What's Goin' On Down There?
Amber's engaged in studying for the SATs with Mr. Cyr. But when her mom breaks the news she's been seeing him behind her back, Amber blows off the test for a day with former boyfriend Damien. (Guest star Jason Ritter) Full Episode Recap

Episode 8: Rubber Band Ball
Amber's boyfriend is in Berkeley. But it doesn't take long for Amber to realize things aren't what they once seemed. Full Episode Recap

Episode 9: Perchance to Dream
Sarah wants Amber to explore colleges. Amber decides she shouldn't be the only college student. Full Episode Recap

Episode 10: Namaste No More
Haddie turns to Amber for advice about sex, but Amber gets an unexpected admirer in the process. Full Episode Recap

Episode 11: Solace
Amber feels guilty about betraying Haddie. She confesses what she did. Full Episode Recap

Episode 12: Team Braverman
Haddie and Amber continue to fight, but the Braverman adults are divided when the truth is revealed about Amber's night with Steve. Full Episode Recap

Episode 13: Lost and Found
The Haddie and Amber saga continues. And things with Sarah get out of hand, so Amber splits. Full Episode Recap