The Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 7
Every episode of Pretty Little Liars Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 7!
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 disappearance of their queen bee, Alison. One year later, they begin receiving messages from someone using the name "A" who threatens to expose their secrets — including long-hidden ones they thought only Alison knew.
Season 7 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Pretty Little Liars" season 7 is "Tick-Tock, Bitches", rated 7.7/10 from 791 user votes. It was directed by Ron Lagomarsino and written by I. Marlene King. "Tick-Tock, Bitches" aired on 6/21/2016 and is rated 0.8 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Bedlam".
7.7/10 791 votes#1 - Tick-Tock, Bitches
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2016
After Hanna’s shocking abduction by “Uber A,” the PLLs and company desperately race against the clock to save one of their own. The only way to do this is by handing over evidence of Charlotte’s real murderer to “Uber A.” In order to do so, the girls must decide what blatant lines they are willing to cross that they have never breached before; and once they cross that line, there is no turning back.
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
Writer: I. Marlene King
6.9/10 635 votes#2 - Bedlam
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2016
With the fallout of Hanna’s abduction still weighing heavily on the PLLs, the Liars begin to grow suspicious of Elliott Rollins as Ali’s condition worsens. Tensions rise between Liam, Aria and Ezra as they work on the book together. Spencer and Caleb are on edge, as neither of them want to talk about the awkward elephant in the room. Meanwhile, Emily receives a disturbing phone call and tries to find a way to see Ali.
Director: Tawnia McKiernan
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
7.9/10 668 votes#3 - The Talented Mr. Rollins
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2016
Still reeling from the trauma of Hanna's abduction and dark fate, the Liars must shift their focus to another one of their own. In order to protect Alison from Uber A's threats, the PLLs snap into action at a chance to rescue her from the hospital. However, in doing so, they make a deadly mistake that changes everything.
Director: Zetna Fuentes
Writer: Jonell Lennon
8.0/10 675 votes#4 - Hit and Run, Run, Run
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2016
The PLLs desperately attempt to cover up their secret, and in turn, end up straining their relationships with their respective bed buddies by keeping them in the dark. While the aftermath of Haleb’s kiss weighs on Spaleb’s relationship, Spencer copes in ways she might later regret. Mona intervenes with the cover-up plan, for better or worse.
Director: Michael Goi
Writer: Maya Goldsmith
7.2/10 587 votes#5 - Along Comes Mary
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2016
Jenna returns to Rosewood and befriends another one of the Liars’ enemies, making her the PLL’s number one suspect for Uber A. In order to leave the psychiatric hospital, Ali must be released into the care of a relative, leaving her under the suspicious watch of Mary Drake. Spencer enlists Hanna’s help to search for Caleb as he’s missing in action. Aria and Emily stumble upon a secret apartment they hope will lead them to more answers.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: Bryan M. Holdman
7.6/10 581 votes#6 - Wanted: Dead or Alive
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 8/2/2016
The Rosewood P.D. begins to unravel the Liars’ cover-up, which leads them to question Rollins’ death altogether. Hanna deals with an inward battle on whether or not to tell the cops the truth, while Ezria struggles with an awkwardness in their relationship. Jenna reveals part of her plot and a new partner she is in cahoots with. Ali learns that the Liars gave her up as Charlotte’s killer in order to free Hanna, which does not go over well. Meanwhile, someone is murdered for playing with the wrong team.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Writer: Lijah J. Barasz
7.5/10 570 votes#7 - Original G'A'ngsters
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 8/9/2016
Jason returns to town to stop Ali from getting too close to Mary. The girls learn something new about Mary and Mrs. DiLaurentis that leads them to a storm cellar full of clues. Ezra gets a call about someone in his past that could change his course. Noel Kahn grows more and more suspicious and rises to the top of the list of suspects for Uber A.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Kateland Brown
7.1/10 595 votes#8 - Exes and OMGs
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 8/16/2016
Emily goes up for a position as the Rosewood High swim coach, only to learn that her ex-girlfriend Paige is also up for the job. Hanna is visited by Mrs. Grunwald after she has a vision that the PLLs are in danger. The girls track down the doctor who delivered Mary’s baby in order to get answers. Ali decides to go back to work to help bring some normalcy to her life again.
Director: Kimberly McCullough
Writer: Charles Grant Craig
7.6/10 570 votes#9 - The Wrath of Kahn
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 8/23/2016
One of the PLLs goes rogue to prove that Noel Kahn is Uber A, while the others try to find evidence to back her theory and worry about her emotional state. Emily unexpectedly turns to Paige for comfort in her time of need, which causes tension in her other relationships. Jason and Aria team up to look into Mary’s past and what she might be hiding.
Director: Chad Lowe
Writer: Jonell Lennon
8.3/10 960 votes#10 - 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: I. Marlene King, Maya Goldsmith
7.5/10 638 votes#11 - Playtime
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 4/18/2017
Spencer focuses on learning more about her connection to Mary Drake, while Aria and Ezra figure out what their future may hold now that Nicole is back in the picture. Mona helps Hanna get her fashion career back on track, and Emily struggles to balance things between Ali and Paige now that the three of them are working at Rosewood High. Meanwhile, A.D. has a special delivery for the Liars, one that reveals the final endgame.
Director: Chad Lowe
Writer: Joseph Dougherty, Allyson Nelson
6.9/10 552 votes#12 - These Boots Were Made for Stalking
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 4/25/2017
Emily butts heads with teenager Addison, who appears to be a new version of high school Ali, and who may be connected to a familiar foe. Spencer confronts her mother about keeping family secrets. Aria confides in Holden about her relationship with Ezra, while Spencer turns to Detective Furey for help. And Jenna stirs up even more trouble when she returns to Rosewood with some insight into Noel Kahn and recent events.
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
Writer: Oliver Goldstick
7.3/10 546 votes#13 - Hold Your Piece
Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 5/2/2017
Hanna is sure Jenna is to blame for a recent professional setback and is forced to bring Caleb up to speed on current events. Aria and Emily team up to investigate Sydney for more information about Jenna and her connection to A.D. Spencer grows closer to Detective Furey, while Aria struggles with her current situation with Ezra. Hanna’s turn at the game is more intense than she bargained for and leads to shocking consequences.
Director: Marta Cunningham
Writer: Bryan M. Holdman
7.9/10 615 votes#14 - Power Play
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 5/9/2017
Ali’s turn at the game forces her to face a monumental personal decision, made even more difficult when A.D. triggers Ali to remember a forgotten trauma. Spencer has a long overdue conversation with her father about his past sins and recent whereabouts. Emily continues to navigate working at Rosewood High with both Ali and Paige, especially when Ali comes to a troubling realization about her pregnancy, and Paige makes a big decision. Aria continues to question the fate of her relationship with Ezra and bristles under A.D.’s taunts. And, in the search for Mary Drake, Hanna and Spencer run into a familiar face with a shocking secret.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Lijah J. Barasz
7.5/10 597 votes#15 - In the Eye Abides the Heart
Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 5/23/2017
After being blackmailed by A.D., one of the Liars begins to supply info to the dark side in order to protect those closest to her. Detective Furey questions how much the PLLs know about what happened to Archer Dunhill. Aria tries to issue an ultimatum to Ezra in regards to Nicole, while Emily struggles with how to support Ali. Spencer goes to elaborate lengths to meet up with Mary Drake and encounters Wren. After learning something surprising about Lucas, Hanna sets out to prove her friend is innocent and uncovers even more troubling info.
Director: Troian Bellisario
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
7.6/10 536 votes#16 - The Glove That Rocks the Cradle
Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 5/30/2017
As Detective Furey closes in on uncovering what happened to Archer Dunhill, the Liars team up to protect one of their own. Hanna continues to struggle with the idea that Lucas might be connected to A.D. even in the face of more evidence. Emily surprises Ali with a heartfelt gesture that is undone by A.D. machinations; and the Liars gain insight into where the idea for the game originated.
Director: Paula Hunziker
Writer: Maya Goldsmith
7.5/10 534 votes#17 - Driving Miss Crazy
Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 6/6/2017
With Mona making inroads in the game, Emily reluctantly teams up with her to investigate. Ashley returns to Rosewood to check on Hanna after learning some frightening information and asks Caleb what his intentions are with her daughter. Meanwhile, Spencer’s family reels from A.D.’s latest taunt, leaving Spencer more confused than ever about who to trust. Ezra notices Aria’s change in attitude and fears he may have lost her; and A.D.’s machinations cause Aria to have a terrifying nightmare.
Director: Oliver Goldstick
Writer: Francesca Rollins, Oliver Goldstick
8.2/10 606 votes#18 - Choose or Lose
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 6/13/2017
The Rosewood PD turn up the heat on the Liars, causing loved ones to try and close ranks. Aria’s recent collaboration with A.D. comes to the attention of a surprising source. A.D. presents the PLLs with a choice designed to drive a wedge between them. Meanwhile, everyone tries to find a bit of happiness before all hell breaks loose. Toby returns to Rosewood, and Aria makes a horrifying discovery.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 656 votes#19 - Farewell My Lovely
Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 6/20/2017
Convinced they know who A.D. is, the Liars gear up for a confrontation. Spencer, Hanna, and Caleb team up to investigate and discover new information about Charlotte’s death. Meanwhile, Mary Drake returns with a gift for Spencer and Alison.
Director: Joseph Dougherty
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
5.4/10 2,050 votes#20 - Til DeAth Do Us PArt
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 6/27/2017
All is revealed as the ultimate endgame comes to light.
Director: I. Marlene King
Writer: I. Marlene King, Maya Goldsmith