MTV is giving fans another reason to tune in to hit comedy series AWKWARD, when Kris Polaha (LIFE UNEXPECTED, RINGER) guest-stars in a two episode arc, starting on Thursday, August 9 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.In the first of the two all-new episodes, Polaha plays Ben, a blast from Lacey’s past, who shows up to attend Aunt Ally’s (guest-star Barret Swatek) wedding. Lacey is excited to see her old friend but not everyone feels the same way. Will Ben’s arrival wreak havoc for the Hamilton family? Meanwhile, Jenna is finally clear on her feelings for Jake, but is determined to not let a man from her mother’s past, an out of control bridezilla, and a scheming Sadie, ruin everything.