10.0/101 votes#1 - Bless Me, Father, for I Have Sinned
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/6/2007
Grace and her team investigate the murder of a manager of a sleazy local motel. The investigation eventually leads to a maid, who claims the victim was trying to rape her. Complications arise when a local priest offers her the right of sanctuary. Meanwhile, Grace begins to accept Earl's presence in her life.
Director: Dean White
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
8.9/106 votes#2 - Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/2/2012
The fractured foursome endure their legal punishment plus the pain of shunning loved ones. But changes are coming.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
8.7/103 votes#3 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 3/5/2013
Spencer’s mental state deteriorates while her friends fret. A reappearance proves miraculous and ominous.
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
8.4/105 votes#4 - Cat's Cradle
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2013
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
8.3/105 votes#5 - Stolen Kisses
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 7/31/2012
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
8.2/106 votes#6 - Moments Later
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/3/2011
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
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
8.1/104 votes#7 - Dead to Me
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 2/5/2013
Emily’s memories get muddled in therapy, Caleb’s boyhood things intrigue Hanna, Ezra’s brother brings trouble, and Spencer gets bitter.
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
8.0/103 votes#8 - Shadow Play
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 2/11/2014
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
7.7/106 votes#9 - CTRL: A
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 2/13/2012
Caleb’s laptop leads to trouble, Aria learns what Holden has held back, and a man who had information for Alison demands money.
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
7.4/108 votes#10 - Can You Hear Me Now
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2010
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.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
7.4/106 votes#11 - Someone to Watch Over Me
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/7/2011
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.
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
7.3/105 votes#12 - The Goodbye Look
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/21/2011
Emily gets a lifeline, Aria faces Mr Fitz’s farewell, Hanna confronts her father, and Spencer is troubled by Toby’s treatment, Melissa’s lies, plus Alison’s brother.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
7.2/106 votes#13 - The New Normal
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/14/2011
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?
Director: Michael Grossman
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
7.0/105 votes#14 - Eye of the Beholder
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 3/5/2012
Jenna’s return brings conflict, Aria agrees to a risky meeting, while a bag of Alison’s possessions seems like old news.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
7.0/101 votes#15 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2013
After opting to stay in Ravenswood to help out new pal Miranda, Caleb begins to rethink his decision, especially after he meets Miranda's cold and unwelcoming uncle Raymond. Caleb also has some unpleasant interactions with local resident Luke, who is struggling to deal with a recent family tragedy and its ensuing scandal, which has also swept up his twin sister Olivia.
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
7.0/101 votes#16 - Death and the Maiden
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2013
Caleb struggles in the aftermath of what happened at the Ravenswood Homecoming Parade. Remy begins to draw troubling parallels between recent events and painful chapters in Ravenswood history. Luke bristles at Caleb’s presence, especially around Remy. And Miranda can’t quite grasp her new reality. Meanwhile, Luke tries to make Olivia face some hard truths about their parents. And Caleb comes face to face with the last person he ever expected to see.
Director: Rob Hardy
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
6.9/108 votes#17 - Please Do Talk About Me When I'm Gone
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2010
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.
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
6.9/105 votes#18 - Grave New World
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 10/22/2013
Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer crash the Ravenswood Founders Day Celebration after a clue in "A"'s new lair suggests that Ali may indeed be alive.
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
6.9/104 votes#19 - 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
6.8/105 votes#20 - Kingdom of the Blind
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/19/2012
Spencer asks questions, but stumbles upon a larger secret, while Aria agrees to be Jenna's accompanist.
Director: Chad Lowe
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
6.8/106 votes#21 - This is a Dark Ride
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 10/23/2012
Unexpected Halloween party guests pop up at every turn and The Rosewood Halloween Ghost Train becomes one killer party.
Director: Arthur Anderson
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
6.8/105 votes#22 - Face Time
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/2/2013
Holbrook's partner, Lt Tanner, comes to town, intensifying their investigation into the Liars and their possible connection to Wilden's death.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
6.5/104 votes#23 - Songs of Innocence
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2015
The girls may have gotten out of the Dollhouse but what happened to them during their time of captivity has lasting effects. With worried loved ones watching over them, the PLLs are home and trying to heal, with not much success. Even with suspected tormentor Andrew in custody, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer fear they are far from safe. Meanwhile, Alison must deal with her past indiscretions and her notoriety around Rosewood.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
6.5/102 votes#24 - Of Late I Think Of Rosewood
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 1/12/2016
After years of tormenting and numerous shocking revelations, Torn between their old habits and their new lives, the events in Rosewood compel the Liars to join forces once again, as relationships are put to the test and secrets are revealed. Having matured over the past few years, these are not the same girls who left Rosewood. As new lies emerge – how will they push forward without going back?
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
6.4/104 votes#25 - Surface Tension
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/26/2011
Reaction to a dug-up item raises Spencer’s suspicions, an awkward dinner is disturbed at Aria’s, while Emily finds rooming with Hanna a pain.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
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"Bless Me, Father, for I Have Sinned" is the best rated episode written by Joseph Dougherty. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Dean White. It aired on 8/6/2007 and is rated 1.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares".