The essential episodes of Pretty Little Liars
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Pretty Little Liars — each pick states its reason.
- 01
The series premiere of a drama about four estranged friends reuniting because of mysterious messages that suggest their missing friend is watching them. First up: Each girl receives a message about a personal secret she wants no one else to know. Among those secrets: a father's affair; some shoplifting charges; an attraction to a sister's fiancé; and an attraction to a female neighbor.
- 02
The police think the girls are fabricating stories when they make claims about Ian. Meanwhile, some clandestine relationships flourish, and others flounder.
- 03
A vengeful "A" punishes the girls for talking to Dr. Sullivan, whose life is in danger unless the girls obey "A" by completing a series of tasks that will bring pain to themselves and their loved ones.
- 04
Maya's murder trial gets underway, and Emily can't withstand the media attention surrounding it. "A" then extends an olive branch to the girls, who are skeptical about the sincerity of this offer; and someone close to the girls betrays them.
- 05
After receiving an intriguing riddle from "A," the girls embark on a road trip to Ravenswood, where they are surrounded by familiar faces. Later, one of the foursome disappears during a magic show; and a shocking discovery could mean war. Elsewhere, Hanna's joy over reuniting with her mother is cut short; and Toby uncovers something surprising about Wren.
- 06
Feeling trapped by Alison and "A," the PLLs turn to an unlikely person for help.
- 07
Moments after where the season five finale left off, Aria, Emily, Hanna, Spencer and Mona are trapped outside of Charles' Dollhouse with nowhere to go and must now deal with an angry tormentor. Just when the Liars thought Charles couldn't get any worse, his games take a more demented and darker turn. As the girls struggle to survive, the puzzle of Charles' story begins to come together.Meanwhile, Ezra, Caleb and Toby continue the fight to find the girls with or without Rosewood P.D.'s help.
- 08
It is prom time at Rosewood High, except for Alison, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer who have been banned due to "security" concerns. As the girls see this as the final humiliating blow to their high school careers, the girls' mothers try to make the best of a bad situation by offering a home prom in Spencer's barn. At first reluctant, the PLLs agree and try to make the best out of a bad situation. But one to never miss a formal, Charles has other plans in store to make this a night they will never forget.
- 09
After years of tormenting and numerous shocking revelations, the Liars finally uncovered the true identity of "A" in the summer finale of season six. Now, five years later, the girls have each pursued their own paths and have started adjusting to a life without "A," when something happens in Rosewood that forces them to go back to where it all started. Torn between their old habits and their new lives, the events in Rosewood compel the Liars to join forces once again, as relationships are put to the test and secrets are revealed. Having matured over the past few years, these are not the same girls who left Rosewood. As new lies emerge - how will they push forward without going back?.
- 10
With the stalker threatening to kill all of them if they don't divulge Charlotte's killer by the election, the PLLs and company, at wit's end, must boldly fight back. As Spencer and Toby work together to catch Sara Harvey, Yvonne wonders where Toby's true affections lie. Ezra finishes the last chapter of his book, finally ready to say goodbye to Nicole; Aria comforts him during this emotional time and old feelings bubble to the surface. While Caleb works intently on his plan to protect Hanna, they reflect on what could have been.
- 11
After Hanna's shocking abduction by "Uber A," the PLLs and company desperately race against the clock to save one of their own. The only way to do this is by handing over evidence of Charlotte's real murderer to "Uber A." In order to do so, the girls must decide what blatant lines they are willing to cross that they have never breached before; and once they cross that line, there is no turning back.
- 12
The ladies engage in an altercation against old foes that ends fatally. Meanwhile, one liar learns a secret about her past; and another gal makes a discovery about her future.
- 13
In the episode "Choose or Lose," the Rosewood PD turn up the heat on the Liars, causing loved ones to try and close ranks. Aria's recent collaboration with A.D. comes to the attention of a surprising source. A.D. presents the PLLs with a choice designed to drive a wedge between them. Meanwhile, everyone tries to find a bit of happiness before all hell breaks loose. Toby returns to Rosewood, and Aria makes a horrifying discovery.
- 14
The Liars gear up for a confrontation with A.D.; Spencer, Hanna and Caleb discover new information regarding Charlotte's death; Mary Drake returns with a gift for Spencer and Alison.
- 15
All is revealed as the ultimate endgame comes to light.
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