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The Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars

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

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Based on the Pretty Little Liars series of young adult novels by Sara Shepard, the series follows the lives of four girls — Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily — whose clique falls apart after the

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    Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Episode 14 - Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares

    S2:E14

    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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  2. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 23 - I'm Your Puppet
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #2 - I'm Your Puppet

    S3:E23

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

    Director:Oliver Goldstick
    Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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  3. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 24 - A dAngerous gAme
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #3 - A dAngerous gAme

    S3:E24

    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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  4. Pretty Little Liars Season 4 Episode 17 - Bite Your Tongue
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Bite Your Tongue

    S4:E17

    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
    Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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  5. Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Episode 11 - I Must Confess
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #5 - I Must Confess

    S2:E11

    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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  6. Pretty Little Liars Season 4 Episode 19 - Shadow Play
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Shadow Play

    S4:E19

    This special black-and-white episode gives a nod to 1940s-era film noir as Spencer's numerous sleepless nights with the help of prescription pills start to take a toll on her.

    Director:Joseph Dougherty
    Writer:Joseph Dougherty

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  7. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 10 - Keep Your Friends Close
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Keep Your Friends Close

    S1:E10

    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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  8. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 21 - Monsters in the End
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Monsters in the End

    S1:E21

    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
    Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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  9. Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Episode 25 - unmAsked
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #9 - unmAsked

    S2:E25

    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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  10. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 11 - Single Fright Female
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Single Fright Female

    S3:E11

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

    Directors:Joanna Kerns, Patrick R. Norris
    Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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  11. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 20 - Hot Water
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Hot Water

    S3:E20

    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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  12. Pretty Little Liars Season 4 Episode 16 - Close Encounters
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Close Encounters

    S4:E16

    Shana tells Emily that she has a message from Ali, but can Emily and the girls trust Shana? Shana ups the stakes and says that Ali wants to meet Emily, but only Emily.

    Director:Arthur Anderson
    Writer:Jonell Lennon

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  13. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 19 - A Person of Interest
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #13 - A Person of Interest

    S1:E19

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

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  14. Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Episode 5 - The Devil You Know
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #14 - The Devil You Know

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Michael Grossman
    Writer:Maya Goldsmith

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  15. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 8 - Stolen Kisses
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Stolen Kisses

    S3:E8

    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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  16. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 17 - Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Inferno
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Inferno

    S3:E17

    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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  17. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 19 - What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #17 - What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted

    S3:E19

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

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writers:Francesca Rollins, Oliver Goldstick

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  18. Pretty Little Liars Season 4 Episode 3 - Cat's Cradle
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Cat's Cradle

    S4:E3

    Hanna worries that her mother is keeping a dangerous secret and is determined to protect her at all costs, which leads to an uncomfortable meeting with Detective Holbrook.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Joseph Dougherty

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  19. Pretty Little Liars Season 4 Episode 21 - She's Come Undone
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #19 - She's Come Undone

    S4:E21

    The Liars are concerned for Aria as they watch her crumble after learning shocking news about Ezra. Not knowing what is true or who to trust, Aria goes looking for answers.

    Director:Chad Lowe
    Writer:Jonell Lennon

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  20. Pretty Little Liars Season 4 Episode 23 - Unbridled
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Unbridled

    S4:E23

    Spencer is reeling about the memories from her 'lost summer', Aria is nursing a broken heart, Emily struggles with Paige's betrayal and Hanna attempts to get back into dating.

    Director:Oliver Goldstick
    Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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  21. Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Episode 6 - Never Letting Go
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Never Letting Go

    S2:E6

    Distracted from the charity fashion show by parental and personal factors, the teen quartet is unprepared for the final display.

    Director:J. Miller Tobin
    Writer:Bryan M. Holdman

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  22. Pretty Little Liars Season 4 Episode 12 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't

    S4:E12

    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
    Writers:I. Marlene King, Bryan M. Holdman

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  23. Pretty Little Liars Season 4 Episode 24 - A Is for Answers
    8.1/10(6 votes)

    #23 - A Is for Answers

    S4:E24

    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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  24. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 5 - Reality Bites Me
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Reality Bites Me

    S1:E5

    Trying to ignore 'A' backfired for the girls, and now they must pay the penalty. They must also deal with typical teenage drama - the boy kind.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Bryan M. Holdman

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  25. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 11 - Moments Later
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Moments Later

    S1:E11

    Moments after Hanna is hit by a car, the girls' world is turned upside down. 'A' is no longer content to play a game of cat and mouse, and things take a far more precarious turn.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Joseph Dougherty

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Best Episodes Summary

"Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares" is the best rated episode of "Pretty Little Liars". It scored 8.7/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Norman Buckley and written by Joseph Dougherty, it aired on 1/2/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "I'm Your Puppet".