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The Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 1

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Every episode of Pretty Little Liars Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 1!

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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  1. 8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #1 - For Whom The Bell Tolls

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    S1:E22

    Now that Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer are in possession of the information that Alison left them, the girls decide that it's time to finally put an end to the mystery surrounding their friend.

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  2. 8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #2 - Keep Your Friends Close

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    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.

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  3. 8.1/10(1.2k votes)

    #3 - There's No Place Like Homecoming

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    S1:E6

    The homecoming decorating committee is knee-deep in balloons, and girls are jockeying for position to be the queen, while four friends from Rosewood just try to stay afloat.

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  4. 8.1/10(1.2k votes)

    #4 - Know Your Frenemies

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    S1:E13

    Relationships are in flux in Rosewood as the girls face many obstacles. As Noel steps up his pursuit of Ezra, Aria and Ezra begin to feel like there may be no way out.

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  5. 8.1/10(995 votes)

    #5 - A Person of Interest

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    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?

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  6. 8.1/10(973 votes)

    #6 - Monsters in the End

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    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.

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  8. 7.9/10(1.1k votes)

    #7 - The Perfect Storm

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    S1:E9

    A day of SAT testing is put on hold when a violent storm hits Rosewood, but the girls are stuck inside the school dealing with the drama that follows them everywhere.

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  9. 7.9/10(1.0k votes)

    #8 - Moments Later

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    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.

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  10. 7.9/10(956 votes)

    #9 - Someone to Watch Over Me

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    S1:E20

    Everyone has a secret in Rosewood and it's only a matter of time before it is revealed. Four girls know this to be especially true and are reminded of it on a daily basis.

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  11. 7.8/10(994 votes)

    #10 - If at First You Don't Succeed, Lie, Lie Again

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    S1:E15

    The girls try to resume a sense of normality in their lives, but even the simple tasks of dating and extracurricular activities meet with strife.

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  12. 7.8/10(955 votes)

    #11 - The New Normal

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    S1:E17

    What happens to one little liar when parent-teacher conferences come around and her father sits face-to-face with the love of her life?

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  13. 7.8/10(972 votes)

    #12 - The Badass Seed

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    S1:E18

    As their doubts, fears and suspicions grow, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer start to wonder what the true face of evil looks like. Is it the girl who will do anything to keep her loved ones near?

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  14. 7.7/10(993 votes)

    #13 - Careful What U Wish 4

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    S1:E14

    As the school gets ready for the dance-a-thon, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer have more on their minds than just raising money for the school trip to Washington DC.

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  15. 7.7/10(968 votes)

    #14 - Je Suis une Amie

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    S1:E16

    A crucial swim meet for the Rosewood Sharks is the setting where Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer experience a lot of turmoil. Emily and Paige go for round two as they are pitted against each other.

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  16. 7.6/10(2.3k votes)

    #15 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    A year after their friend disappears, four girls receive mysterious messages from 'A'.

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  17. 7.6/10(1.2k votes)

    #16 - Can You Hear Me Now

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    S1:E4

    Tired of being harassed by 'A', the girls decide to put a stop to the anonymous emails and text messages by blocking all unknown users. But the friends' problems are far from over.

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  18. 7.6/10(1.2k votes)

    #17 - Reality Bites Me

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    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.

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  19. 7.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #18 - Please Do Talk About Me When I'm Gone

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    S1:E8

    After much planning, the day of Alison's memorial is around the corner, and the girls are ready to say their goodbyes. But their last-minute preparations soon get derailed.

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  20. 7.6/10(1.0k votes)

    #19 - Salt Meets Wound

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    S1:E12

    Hanna's return home from the hospital should be a joyous event, but being stuck in a wheelchair and feeling haunted by 'A' makes it feel more like a Hitchcock nightmare than a proper homecoming.

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  21. 7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #20 - The Jenna Thing

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    S1:E2

    The circumstances surrounding Alison's disappearance continue to haunt Aria, Emily, Spencer and Hanna as questions arise about the night she went missing.

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  22. 7.5/10(1.3k votes)

    #21 - To Kill a Mocking Girl

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    S1:E3

    As they try to pay tribute to Alison's memory, the four friends are faced with unresolved issues. With 'A' taunting them every step of the way, can the girls forge ahead and leave the past behind?

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  23. 7.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #22 - The Homecoming Hangover

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    S1:E7

    In the aftermath of the disastrous homecoming dance, the girls try to sort out the devastation that is left behind. If the little liars don't act fast, the situation could go from bad to worse.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"For Whom The Bell Tolls" is the best rated episode of "Pretty Little Liars" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 1103 votes. Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King, it aired on 3/21/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Keep Your Friends Close".