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The Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 1

Every episode of Pretty Little Liars Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 22 - For Whom the Bell Tolls
    8.4/10(1206 votes)

    S1:E22

    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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  2. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 10 - Keep Your Friends Close
    8.2/10(1258 votes)

    S1:E10

    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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  3. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 21 - Monsters in the End
    8.1/10(1064 votes)

    S1:E21

    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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  4. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 6 - There's No Place Like Homecoming
    8.0/10(1287 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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  5. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 13 - Know Your Frenemies
    8.0/10(1269 votes)

    S1:E13

    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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  6. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 19 - A Person of Interest
    8.0/10(1094 votes)

    S1:E19

    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, Jonell Lennon, I. Marlene King

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  7. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 9 - The Perfect Storm
    7.9/10(1216 votes)

    S1:E9

    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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  8. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 20 - Someone to Watch Over Me
    7.9/10(1050 votes)

    S1:E20

    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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  9. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 11 - Moments Later
    7.8/10(1150 votes)

    S1:E11

    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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  10. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 18 - The Badass Seed
    7.8/10(1074 votes)

    S1:E18

    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, Oliver Goldstick, Francesca Rollins

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  11. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 14 - Careful What U Wish 4
    7.7/10(1096 votes)

    S1:E14

    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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  12. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 15 - If at First You Don't Succeed, Lie, Lie Again
    7.7/10(1099 votes)

    S1:E15

    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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  13. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 16 - Je Suis une Amie
    7.7/10(1069 votes)

    S1:E16

    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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  14. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 17 - The New Normal
    7.7/10(1059 votes)

    S1:E17

    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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  15. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(2500 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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  16. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 4 - Can You Hear Me Now
    7.6/10(1315 votes)

    S1:E4

    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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  17. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 12 - Salt Meets Wound
    7.6/10(1115 votes)

    S1:E12

    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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  18. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 2 - The Jenna Thing
    7.5/10(1574 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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  19. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 3 - To Kill a Mocking Girl
    7.5/10(1402 votes)

    S1:E3

    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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  20. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 5 - Reality Bites Me
    7.5/10(1278 votes)

    S1:E5

    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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  21. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 7 - The Homecoming Hangover
    7.5/10(1212 votes)

    S1:E7

    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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  22. Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 8 - Please, Do Talk About Me When I'm Gone
    7.5/10(1183 votes)

    S1:E8

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"For Whom the Bell Tolls" is the best rated episode of "Pretty Little Liars" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 1206 votes. Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Maya Goldsmith, I. Marlene King, it aired on 3/21/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Keep Your Friends Close".