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The Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 5

Every episode of Pretty Little Liars Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 5!

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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"EscApe From New York" is the best rated episode of "Pretty Little Liars" season 5. It scored 8.2/10 based on 926 votes. Directed by Norman Buckley and written by I. Marlene King, it aired on 6/10/2014. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Whirly Girly".

  • EscApe From New York
    8.2/10926 votes

    #1 - EscApe From New York

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 6/10/2014

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

    Director: Norman Buckley

    Writer: I. Marlene King

  • Whirly Girly
    7.9/10724 votes

    #2 - Whirly Girly

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 6/17/2014

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

    Director: Joanna Kerns

    Writer: Oliver Goldstick

  • Surfing the Aftershocks
    7.4/10671 votes

    #3 - Surfing the Aftershocks

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 6/24/2014

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

    Director: Chad Lowe

    Writer: Joseph Dougherty

  • Thrown From the Ride
    7.3/10666 votes

    #4 - Thrown From the Ride

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2014

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

    Director: Janice Cooke

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith

  • Miss Me x 100
    8.6/10938 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Run, Ali, Run
    7.6/10663 votes

    #6 - Run, Ali, Run

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2014

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

    Director: Norman Buckley

    Writer: Jonell Lennon

  • The Silence of E. Lamb
    7.5/10643 votes

    #7 - The Silence of E. Lamb

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 7/22/2014

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

    Director: Joshua Butler

    Writer: Bryan M. Holdman

  • Scream for Me
    7.5/10636 votes

    #8 - Scream for Me

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 7/29/2014

    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

  • March of Crimes
    7.7/10641 votes

    #9 - March of Crimes

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 8/5/2014

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

    Director: Chad Lowe

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

  • A Dark Ali
    7.8/10634 votes

    #10 - A Dark Ali

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2014

    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

  • No One Here Can Love or Understand Me
    7.5/10655 votes

    #11 - No One Here Can Love or Understand Me

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 8/19/2014

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

    Director: Larry Reibman

    Writer: Joseph Dougherty

  • Taking This One to the Grave
    8.8/101,086 votes

    #12 - 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

  • We Love You to DeAth
    7.8/10819 votes

    #13 - We Love You to DeAth

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 10/21/2014

    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

  • How the 'A' Stole Christmas
    7.8/10662 votes

    #14 - How the 'A' Stole Christmas

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 12/9/2014

    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

  • Through a Glass, Darkly
    7.4/10642 votes

    #15 - Through a Glass, Darkly

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 1/6/2015

    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

  • Fresh Meat
    7.3/10626 votes

    #16 - Fresh Meat

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 1/13/2015

    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

  • Over a Barrel
    7.6/10625 votes

    #17 - Over a Barrel

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 1/20/2015

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

    Director: Michael Grossman

    Writer: Bryan M. Holdman

  • The Bin of Sin
    7.1/10637 votes

    #18 - The Bin of Sin

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 1/27/2015

    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

  • Oh, What Hard Luck Stories They All Hand Me
    7.4/10629 votes

    #19 - Oh, What Hard Luck Stories They All Hand Me

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 2/3/2015

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

    Director: Joseph Dougherty

    Writer: Joseph Dougherty

  • Out, Damned Spot
    7.8/10653 votes

    #20 - Out, Damned Spot

    Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 2/10/2015

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

    Director: Nzingha Stewart

    Writer: Lijah J. Barasz

  • Pretty Isn't the Point
    7.5/10624 votes

    #21 - Pretty Isn't the Point

    Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 2/17/2015

    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

  • Bloody Hell
    7.8/10614 votes

    #22 - Bloody Hell

    Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 2/24/2015

    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

  • To Plea or Not to Plea
    7.8/10641 votes

    #23 - To Plea or Not to Plea

    Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 3/3/2015

    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

  • The Melody Lingers On
    8.4/10781 votes

    #24 - 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

  • I'm a Good Girl, I Am
    9.2/101,793 votes

    #25 - 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