Pretty Little Liars: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Pretty Little Liars Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
It's Alive
Jun 14, 2011
Disbelieved by police and families, the tormented quartet is sent for therapy. The chance to share at least some of their secrets proves appealing.
The Goodbye Look
Jun 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.
My Name Is Trouble
Jun 28, 2011
While having to stay apart, Hanna turns match-maker, Spencer exploits her sister’s loss, Emily forges a letter, and Aria is upset in pottery.
Blind Dates
Jul 5, 2011
Hanna helping Lucas requires Caleb’s aid, while tailing Melissa has an unexpected outcome.
The Devil You Know
Jul 12, 2011
A shocking discovery finally lays to rest the killer’s identity – until Emily unravels clues that reveal otherwise.
Never Letting Go
Jul 19, 2011
Distracted from the charity fashion show by parental and personal factors, the teen quartet is unprepared for the final display.
Surface Tension
Jul 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.
Save the Date
Aug 2, 2011
Emily’s swimming prospects could be sunk, along with Hanna's hopes for the future, while Spencer and Aria make a gruesome discovery.
Picture This
Aug 9, 2011
Spencer is suspicious of what Jason is hiding in his outhouse, while Caleb learns who is after him.
Touched by an 'A'-ngel
Aug 16, 2011
Aria is warned to be wary of Jason, while over-eager Mona encourages Hanna to try bonding with Kate at a country club.
I Must Confess
Aug 23, 2011
The harassed foursome face the fact they need outside help, though some problems stay strictly in the family.
Over My Dead Body
Aug 30, 2011
In custody after a testing day, three of the girls count the cost of the tasks ‘A’ set them to save a life.
The First Secret
Oct 19, 2011
The Halloween before Alison vanished shows her controlling nature, and reveals other manipulative souls were also active.
Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares
Jan 2, 2012
The fractured foursome endure their legal punishment plus the pain of shunning loved ones. But changes are coming.
A Hot Piece of 'A'
Jan 9, 2012
Hanna unwillingly allows Caleb’s involvement, while a crisis helpline call alerts Emily to a new suspect, and a birthday surprise goes badly.
Let the Water Hold Me Down
Jan 16, 2012
Hanna fears a vengeful visitor, Aria arranges to encounter Ezra, Spencer turns investigator, and Emily worries a renewed relationship is under threat.
Blond Leading the Blind
Jan 23, 2012
To protect them, Caleb and Toby are misled by Hanna and Spencer, while Aria goes out with Holden, hoping to see Ezra.
The Naked Truth
Feb 6, 2012
Supervised school workshops to foster honesty result in far more disclosures and discoveries outside the classrooms than within.
CTRL:A
Feb 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.
Breaking the Code
Feb 20, 2012
Mona is messaged by ‘A’ again, Ezra is tempted to leave, and Spencer wants answers from Melissa, but gets distracted.
Father Knows Best
Feb 27, 2012
Daughter and dad bonding is awkward, while Ashley hopes to help Hanna by involving Detective Wilden.
Eye of the Beholder
Mar 5, 2012
Jenna’s return brings conflict, Aria agrees to a risky meeting, while a bag of Alison’s possessions seems like old news.
If These Dolls Could Talk
Mar 12, 2012
A creepy ‘hospital’ visited by Alison holds a sinister surprise, while Caleb goes along with a sting unwillingly.
unmAsked
Mar 19, 2012
An uncomfortable close encounter with their nemesis awaits at least one of the tormented quartet, and a death is promised.