The Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 1

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7.7/10(2400 votes)
#1 - Pilot
S1:E16/8/2010
A year after their friend disappears, four girls receive mysterious messages from 'A'.
Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King
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Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King
7.6/10(1480 votes)
#2 - The Jenna Thing
S1:E26/15/2010
The circumstances surrounding Alison's disappearance continue to haunt Aria, Emily, Spencer and Hanna as questions arise about the night she went missing.
Director:Liz Friedlander
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King
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Director:Liz Friedlander
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King
7.5/10(1321 votes)
#3 - To Kill a Mocking Girl
S1:E36/22/2010
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?
Director:Elodie Keene
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick
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Director:Elodie Keene
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick
7.6/10(1230 votes)
#4 - Can You Hear Me Now
S1:E46/29/2010
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
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Joseph Dougherty
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Director:Norman Buckley
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Joseph Dougherty
7.6/10(1199 votes)
#5 - Reality Bites Me
S1:E57/6/2010
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.
Director:Wendey Stanzler
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Bryan M. Holdman
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Director:Wendey Stanzler
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Bryan M. Holdman
8.1/10(1216 votes)
#6 - There's No Place Like Homecoming
S1:E67/13/2010
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.
Director:Norman Buckley
Writer:Maya Goldsmith
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Director:Norman Buckley
Writer:Maya Goldsmith

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7.5/10(1138 votes)
#7 - The Homecoming Hangover
S1:E77/20/2010
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.
Director:Chris Grismer
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Tamar Laddy
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Director:Chris Grismer
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Tamar Laddy
7.6/10(1113 votes)
#8 - Please, Do Talk About Me When I'm Gone
S1:E87/27/2010
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
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Joseph Dougherty
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Director:Arlene Sanford
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Joseph Dougherty
8.0/10(1144 votes)
#9 - The Perfect Storm
S1:E98/3/2010
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.
Director:Jamie Babbit
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick
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Director:Jamie Babbit
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick
8.2/10(1190 votes)
#10 - Keep Your Friends Close
S1:E108/10/2010
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.
Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writer:I. Marlene King
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Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writer:I. Marlene King
7.9/10(1087 votes)
#11 - Moments Later
S1:E111/3/2011
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
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Joseph Dougherty
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Director:Norman Buckley
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Joseph Dougherty
7.6/10(1050 votes)
#12 - Salt Meets Wound
S1:E121/10/2011
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.
Director:Norman Buckley
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick
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Director:Norman Buckley
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick
8.0/10(1210 votes)
#13 - Know Your Frenemies
S1:E131/17/2011
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.
Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King
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Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King
7.7/10(1035 votes)
#14 - Careful What U Wish 4
S1:E141/24/2011
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.
Director:Norman Buckley
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Tamar Laddy
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Director:Norman Buckley
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Tamar Laddy
7.8/10(1040 votes)
#15 - If at First You Don't Succeed, Lie, Lie Again
S1:E151/31/2011
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.
Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writer:Maya Goldsmith
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Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writer:Maya Goldsmith
7.7/10(1011 votes)
#16 - Je Suis une Amie
S1:E162/7/2011
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.
Director:Chris Grismer
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Bryan M. Holdman
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Director:Chris Grismer
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Bryan M. Holdman
7.7/10(1001 votes)
#17 - The New Normal
S1:E172/14/2011
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
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Joseph Dougherty
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Director:Michael Grossman
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Joseph Dougherty
7.8/10(1017 votes)
#18 - The Badass Seed
S1:E182/21/2011
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?
Director:Paul Lazarus
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Francesca Rollins, Oliver Goldstick
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Director:Paul Lazarus
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Francesca Rollins, Oliver Goldstick
8.1/10(1042 votes)
#19 - A Person of Interest
S1:E192/28/2011
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?
Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King, Jonell Lennon
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Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King, Jonell Lennon
7.9/10(999 votes)
#20 - Someone to Watch Over Me
S1:E203/7/2011
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
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Joseph Dougherty
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Director:Arlene Sanford
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Joseph Dougherty
8.1/10(1018 votes)
#21 - Monsters in the End
S1:E213/14/2011
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.
Director:Chris Grismer
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick
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Director:Chris Grismer
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick
8.4/10(1151 votes)
#22 - For Whom the Bell Tolls
S1:E223/21/2011
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.
Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King
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Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
Writers:Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King