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The Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 3

Every episode of Pretty Little Liars Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 3!

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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 3 Episode 12 - The Lady Killer
    8.9/10(1338 votes)

    S3:E12

    As the town becomes a media circus in the run-up to the new trial, the girls are betrayed by someone close to them.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writer:I. Marlene King

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  2. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 13 - This Is a Dark Ride
    8.9/10(1477 votes)

    S3:E13

    Unexpected Halloween party guests pop up at every turn and The Rosewood Halloween Ghost Train becomes one killer party.

    Directors:Arthur Anderson, Tim Hunter
    Writer:Joseph Dougherty

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  3. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 24 - A dAngerous gAme
    8.6/10(1159 votes)

    S3:E24

    A turncoat’s betrayal is nothing compared to the deadly trap the liars are lured into hoping to see the face of their nemesis.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:I. Marlene King

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  4. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 16 - Misery Loves Company
    8.4/10(978 votes)

    S3:E16

    Ailing Aria has reason to be afraid, while Spencer’s romantic gesture results in an unpleasant surprise.

    Director:I. Marlene King
    Writers:Jonell Lennon, I. Marlene King

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  5. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 23 - I'm Your Puppet
    8.2/10(859 votes)

    S3:E23

    Some secrets of Mona's asylum stay come to light, a corpse must be faced, and a lost child tracked down.

    Director:Oliver Goldstick
    Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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  6. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 1 - It Happened That Night
    8.1/10(1277 votes)

    S3:E1

    Approaching the second anniversary of Alison's disappearance, a shocking event rocks Rosewood.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writer:I. Marlene King

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  7. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 2 - Blood Is the New Black
    8.0/10(953 votes)

    S3:E2

    One of Aria's past indiscretions is fodder for a new "A." and Emily recalls a crucial event from the night she lost her memory.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Oliver Goldstick

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  8. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 3 - Kingdom of the Blind
    8.0/10(903 votes)

    S3:E3

    Spencer asks questions, but stumbles upon a larger secret, while Aria agrees to be Jenna's accompanist.

    Director:Chad Lowe
    Writer:Joseph Dougherty

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  9. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 7 - Crazy
    8.0/10(889 votes)

    S3:E7

    Hanna is worried that Detective Bryce is trying to frame her and the others turn to a very unlikely person for help.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Andy Reaser

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  10. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 17 - Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Inferno
    8.0/10(851 votes)

    S3:E17

    Distracted Spencer’s anger is let-loose on Ezra, hurting Aria. Emily and Hanna each end up at the police station.

    Director:Michael Grossman
    Writer:Maya Goldsmith

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  11. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 19 - What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted
    8.0/10(857 votes)

    S3:E19

    Spencer’s misbehaviour causes concern, Hanna engineers an encounter Caleb is resisting, Emily’s detective work turns dangerous.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writers:Oliver Goldstick, Francesca Rollins

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  12. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 21 - Out of Sight, Out of Mind
    8.0/10(826 votes)

    S3:E21

    Death stalks someone close to Spencer, while Hanna has evidence to ditch, and Aria finds baby-sitting awkward.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writer:Jonell Lennon

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  13. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 14 - She's Better Now
    7.9/10(917 votes)

    S3:E14

    To the girls' dismay, Mona is headed back to Rosewood High. Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer take very different views of the "new" Mona.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Oliver Goldstick

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  14. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 15 - Mona-Mania!
    7.9/10(862 votes)

    S3:E15

    A battle of the brains stresses Spencer, Aria learns of reasons to suspect her father of foul play, Hanna confronts Lucas, and Emily gets a fright in the woods.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Bryan M. Holdman

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  15. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 20 - Hot Water
    7.9/10(823 votes)

    S3:E20

    Det. Wilden seeks to silence those who know his secret, the heat is on for Spencer after reengaging with Wren, and Ezra’s mother tries a new angle of attack.

    Director:Chad Lowe
    Writer:Andy Reaser

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  16. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 9 - The Kahn Game
    7.8/10(898 votes)

    S3:E9

    After Spencer turns in desperation to Cece for help with her college application, she and Aria may find some answers at the Kahn brothers' party.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Lijah J. Barasz

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  17. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 11 - Single Fright Female
    7.8/10(876 votes)

    S3:E11

    Paige's past comes back to haunt Emily. Aria gets a surprise from Ezra's past.

    Directors:Patrick R. Norris, Joanna Kerns
    Writers:Maya Goldsmith, Oliver Goldstick

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  18. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 18 - Dead to Me
    7.8/10(840 votes)

    S3:E18

    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
    Writers:Joseph Dougherty, Lijah J. Barasz

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  19. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 4 - Birds of a Feather
    7.7/10(896 votes)

    S3:E4

    Visiting Mona is driving a wedge between Hanna and Caleb and Hanna is forced to weigh up how honest to be with him.

    Director:Roger Kumble
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 5 - That Girl Is Poison
    7.7/10(901 votes)

    S3:E5

    Jenna throws a party to die for and the Liars are suspicious when Garrett is let out of prison to visit his mother.

    Director:Chad Lowe
    Writer:Bryan M. Holdman

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  21. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 8 - Stolen Kisses
    7.7/10(909 votes)

    S3:E8

    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

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  22. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 10 - What Lies Beneath
    7.7/10(861 votes)

    S3:E10

    A cabin may hold the key to Maya's secrets so Hanna and Emily do some snooping.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Jonell Lennon

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  23. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 22 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
    7.7/10(800 votes)

    S3:E22

    Spencer’s mental state deteriorates while her friends fret. A reappearance proves miraculous and ominous.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writer:Joseph Dougherty

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  24. Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episode 6 - The Remains of the 'A'
    7.6/10(880 votes)

    S3:E6

    A new clue could lead the girls down the wrong path. Emily remembers something new from the other night but the recollection suggests a very surprising suspect.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Maya Goldsmith

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Lady Killer" is the best rated episode of "Pretty Little Liars" season 3. It scored 8.9/10 based on 1338 votes. Directed by Ron Lagomarsino and written by I. Marlene King, it aired on 8/28/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "This Is a Dark Ride".