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The Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars

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Every episode of Pretty Little Liars ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars!

Based on the Pretty Little Liars series of young adult novels by Sara Shepard, the series follows the lives of four girls — Spencer, Hanna,...
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  • I'm a Good Girl, I Am
    9.2/10(1,806)
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    #1 - I'm a Good Girl, I Am

    Season 5 Episode 25

    Aired 3/17/2015

    The prosecution calls a surprise witness in Alison's trial; the girls hunt for last-minute evidence.

    Director: Oliver Goldstick

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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  • Now You See Me, Now You Don't
    8.9/10(1,277)
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    #2 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't

    Season 4 Episode 12

    Aired 8/27/2013

    An intriguing riddle from "A" has the Liars hitting the road and heading to Ravenswood, where they are surrounded by some familiar faces.

    Director: Norman Buckley

    Writer: I. Marlene King, Bryan M. Holdman

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  • A is for Answers
    8.9/10(1,224)
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    #3 - A is for Answers

    Season 4 Episode 24

    Aired 3/18/2014

    After years of questions and mystery surrounding the night Alison DiLaurentis disappeared, The Liars finally learn what really happened to her that September night.

    Director: I. Marlene King

    Writer: I. Marlene King

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  • Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares
    8.7/10(10)
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    #4 - Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares

    Season 2 Episode 14

    Aired 1/2/2012

    The fractured foursome endure their legal punishment plus the pain of shunning loved ones. But changes are coming.

    Director: Norman Buckley

    Writer: Joseph Dougherty

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  • Taking This One to the Grave
    8.7/10(1,096)
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    #5 - Taking This One to the Grave

    Season 5 Episode 12

    Aired 8/26/2014

    Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer feel trapped and search desperately for a way out of a bad situation.

    Director: Ron Lagomarsino

    Writer: I. Marlene King

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  • I'm Your Puppet
    8.6/10(6)
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    #6 - I'm Your Puppet

    Season 3 Episode 23

    Aired 3/12/2013

    Some secrets of Mona’s asylum stay come to light, a corpse must be faced, and a lost child tracked down.

    Director: Oliver Goldstick

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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  • Miss Me x 100
    8.6/10(944)
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    #7 - Miss Me x 100

    Season 5 Episode 5

    Aired 7/8/2014

    Alison returns to Rosewood High and attempts to repair the damage she inflicted years earlier.

    Director: Norman Buckley

    Writer: I. Marlene King

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  • A dAngerous gAme
    8.5/10(6)
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    #8 - A dAngerous gAme

    Season 3 Episode 24

    Aired 3/19/2013

    A turncoat’s betrayal is nothing compared to the deadly trap the liars are lured into hoping to see the face of their nemesis.

    Director: Patrick R. Norris

    Writer: I. Marlene King

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  • Grave New World
    8.5/10(1,097)
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    #9 - Grave New World

    Season 4 Episode 13

    Aired 10/22/2013

    Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer crash the Ravenswood Founders Day Celebration after a clue in "A"'s new lair suggests that Ali may indeed be alive.

    Director: Ron Lagomarsino

    Writer: Joseph Dougherty, Oliver Goldstick, I. Marlene King

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  • I Must Confess
    8.4/10(9)
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    #10 - I Must Confess

    Season 2 Episode 11

    Aired 8/23/2011

    The harassed foursome face the fact they need outside help, though some problems stay strictly in the family.

    Director: Norman Buckley

    Writer: Oliver Goldstick

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  • Free Fall
    8.4/10(777)
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    #11 - Free Fall

    Season 4 Episode 20

    Aired 2/18/2014

    Spencer is determined to finally tell Aria what she has found out about Ezra, but Emily and Hanna are worried about what it could do to their friend.

    Director: Melanie Mayron

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith

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  • The Melody Lingers On
    8.4/10(787)
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    #12 - The Melody Lingers On

    Season 5 Episode 24

    Aired 3/10/2015

    Testimony at Alison's trial reveals a plethora of lies; Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Caleb follow a string of clues in hope of uncovering information that will clear Hanna.

    Director: Roger Kumble

    Writer: Joseph Dougherty

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  • Monsters in the End
    8.3/10(9)
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    #13 - Monsters in the End

    Season 1 Episode 21

    Aired 3/14/2011

    Rosewood's Founders Festival sets the stage for more secrets. Everyone has something to hide - whether it is a secret romance, or revealing a true identity and true intentions.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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  • UnmAsked
    8.3/10(9)
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    #14 - UnmAsked

    Season 2 Episode 25

    Aired 3/19/2012

    An uncomfortable close encounter with their nemesis awaits at least one of the tormented quartet, and a death is promised.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: I. Marlene King

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  • Single Fright Female
    8.3/10(8)
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    #15 - Single Fright Female

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 8/21/2012

    Paige's past comes back to haunt Emily. Aria gets a surprise from Ezra's past.

    Director: Patrick R. Norris, Joanna Kerns

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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  • Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Inferno
    8.3/10(6)
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    #16 - Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Inferno

    Season 3 Episode 17

    Aired 1/29/2013

    Distracted Spencer’s anger is let-loose on Ezra, hurting Aria. Emily and Hanna each end up at the police station.

    Director: Michael Grossman

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith

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  • Hot Water
    8.3/10(6)
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    #17 - Hot Water

    Season 3 Episode 20

    Aired 2/19/2013

    Det. Wilden seeks to silence those who know his secret, the heat is on for Spencer after reengaging with Wren, and Ezra’s mother tries a new angle of attack.

    Director: Chad Lowe

    Writer: Andy Reaser

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  • The DArkest Knight
    8.3/10(972)
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    #18 - The DArkest Knight

    Season 7 Episode 10

    Aired 8/30/2016

    The Liars face off with their enemies in a chaotic fight that ends fatally. One of the PLLs learns a secret about her past that changes everything while another Liar discovers something about her future that could alter her course forever.

    Director: Arlene Sanford

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King

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  • Keep Your Friends Close
    8.2/10(11)
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    #19 - Keep Your Friends Close

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 8/10/2010

    The discovery of a new piece of evidence about Alison's disappearance brings the FBI to town, and the last thing the girls want to do is go 'glamping' for a birthday party.

    Director: Ron Lagomarsino

    Writer: I. Marlene King

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  • A Person of Interest
    8.2/10(9)
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    #20 - A Person of Interest

    Season 1 Episode 19

    Aired 2/28/2011

    After a shocking revelation from the police, the spotlight is turned on four little liars who look to be crying wolf. But with everything pointing to Ian, how could the girls be wrong?

    Director: Ron Lagomarsino

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King, Jonell Lennon

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  • The Devil You Know
    8.2/10(8)
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    #21 - The Devil You Know

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 7/12/2011

    A shocking discovery finally lays to rest the killer’s identity – until Emily unravels clues that reveal otherwise.

    Director: Michael Grossman

    Writer: N/A

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  • Stolen Kisses
    8.2/10(8)
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    #22 - Stolen Kisses

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 7/31/2012

    Spencer asks Caleb for help. Aria learns about Ezra's past. Emily is worried about how Paige will be affected by everything "A" has done to her.

    Director: Zetna Fuentes

    Writer: Joseph Dougherty

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  • What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted?
    8.2/10(7)
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    #23 - What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted?

    Season 3 Episode 19

    Aired 2/12/2013

    Spencer’s misbehaviour causes concern, Hanna engineers an encounter Caleb is resisting, Emily’s detective work turns dangerous.

    Director: Ron Lagomarsino

    Writer: Oliver Goldstick, Francesca Rollins

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  • A is for A-L-I-V-E
    8.2/10(1,211)
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    #24 - A is for A-L-I-V-E

    Season 4 Episode 1

    Aired 6/11/2013

    The girls are reunited when they each begin receiving threatening messages from someone named "A," suggesting Alison is actually alive - and watching them.

    Director: I. Marlene King

    Writer: I. Marlene King

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  • Bite Your Tongue
    8.2/10(739)
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    #25 - Bite Your Tongue

    Season 4 Episode 17

    Aired 1/28/2014

    Hanna's interest in crime novels helps her to come up with a plan to figure out whose body is in Ali's grave. Spencer is working overtime to decipher the stories in Ali's diary.

    Director: Arlene Sanford

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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Best Episodes Summary

"I'm a Good Girl, I Am" is the best rated episode of "Pretty Little Liars". It scored 9.2/10 based on 1806 votes. Directed by Oliver Goldstick and written by Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick, it aired on 3/17/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Now You See Me, Now You Don't".