The Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 5

Aria watches over Ezra at the hospital, while Alison and the others set a trap for "A."

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: I. Marlene King

Emily, Spencer and Hanna try to adjust to the new normal; Kenneth searches for Jessica.

Director: Joanna Kerns

Writer: Oliver Goldstick

Alison struggles with the death of her mother, as the Liars try to navigate through her new lie.

Director: Chad Lowe

Writer: Joseph Dougherty

Alison attempts to regain her position as leader of the gang upon her return to Rosewood High.

Director: Janice Cooke

Writer: Maya Goldsmith

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

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: I. Marlene King

The girls look out for Alison's safety after she is spooked by a recent Rosewood "accident.''

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Jonell Lennon

Aria searches for information on a patient; Spencer borrows Ezra's spy equipment.

Director: Joshua Butler

Writer: Bryan M. Holdman

Hanna is pushed down a dark path after Alison moves in; Aria fails in her duties as maid of honor.

Director: Bethany Rooney

Writer: Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

Hanna's drinking gets out of control; Emily looks for information linking Alison to Noel.

Director: Chad Lowe

Writer: Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

The Liars try to prevent Alison from sending an innocent man to jail; Hanna seeks a normal life.

Director: Arlene Sanford

Writer: Lijah J. Barasz

Melissa reveals her knowledge of Alison's disappearance to Spencer; Emily seeks Ezra's help.

Director: Larry Reibman

Writer: Joseph Dougherty

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

A Halloween-themed ode to viewers features interviews with cast and crew, fan questions and visits from dearly departed characters.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

The girls are not feeling merry at Christmas because Spencer's murder charge looms over them. Things improve though after they see an opportunity to gather evidence to clear her name.

Director: I. Marlene King

Writer: I. Marlene King, Kyle Bown

The Liars try to prove that Alison was involved in Mona's death; Aria worries about her future.

Director: Chad Lowe

Writer: Joseph Dougherty, Lijah J. Barasz

Spencer and Toby are at odds while Emily and Aria struggle with situations that are out of their control.

Director: Zetna Fuentes

Writer: Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

Secrets abound for Aria, Hanna and Spencer while Emily tries to let go of Paige.

Director: Michael Grossman

Writer: Bryan M. Holdman

Hanna refuses to let "A" frame her for Mona's murder; Spencer's actions put Toby in a bind.

Director: Tripp Reed

Writer: Jonell Lennon

Mona's friend comes to town to pay her respects.

Director: Joseph Dougherty

Writer: Joseph Dougherty

Aria hopes Andrew can be her tutor; Spencer helps Jonny with a new project.

Director: Nzingha Stewart

Writer: Lijah J. Barasz

Hanna enters a beauty contest and turns to Emily for help; Aria asks Andrew to keep an eye on Mike.

Director: Melanie Mayron

Writer: Oliver Goldstick, Francesca Rollins

The girls scramble for evidence as Alison considers a deal. Spencer has a night out on the town in London.

Director: Arlene Sanford

Writer: Maya Goldsmith

Ali considers a plea deal, but it incriminates someone else, so the girls try to help her and Mike, as well as themselves. Elsewhere, Spencer unwinds while on a night out in London

Director: Arthur Anderson

Writer: Jonell Lennon

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

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