Pretty Little Liars: Season 3
Season 3 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 2.
- 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 3 Progress Shield
It Happened That Night
Jun 5, 2012
Approaching the second anniversary of Alison's disappearance, a shocking event rocks Rosewood.
Blood Is the New Black
Jun 12, 2012
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.
Kingdom of the Blind
Jun 19, 2012
Spencer asks questions, but stumbles upon a larger secret, while Aria agrees to be Jenna's accompanist.
Birds of a Feather
Jun 26, 2012
Visiting Mona is driving a wedge between Hanna and Caleb and Hanna is forced to weigh up how honest to be with him.
That Girl Is Poison
Jul 10, 2012
Jenna throws a party to die for and the Liars are suspicious when Garrett is let out of prison to visit his mother.
The Remains of the 'A'
Jul 17, 2012
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.
Crazy
Jul 24, 2012
Hanna is worried that Detective Bryce is trying to frame her and the others turn to a very unlikely person for help.
Stolen Kisses
Jul 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.
The Kahn Game
Aug 7, 2012
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.
What Lies Beneath
Aug 14, 2012
A cabin may hold the key to Maya's secrets so Hanna and Emily do some snooping.
Single Fright Female
Aug 21, 2012
Paige's past comes back to haunt Emily. Aria gets a surprise from Ezra's past.
The Lady Killer
Aug 28, 2012
As the town becomes a media circus in the run-up to the new trial, the girls are betrayed by someone close to them.
This Is a Dark Ride
Oct 23, 2012
Unexpected Halloween party guests pop up at every turn and The Rosewood Halloween Ghost Train becomes one killer party.
She's Better Now
Jan 8, 2013
To the girls' dismay, Mona is headed back to Rosewood High. Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer take very different views of the "new" Mona.
Mona-Mania!
Jan 15, 2013
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.
Misery Loves Company
Jan 22, 2013
Ailing Aria has reason to be afraid, while Spencer’s romantic gesture results in an unpleasant surprise.
Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Inferno
Jan 29, 2013
Distracted Spencer’s anger is let-loose on Ezra, hurting Aria. Emily and Hanna each end up at the police station.
Dead to Me
Feb 5, 2013
Emily’s memories get muddled in therapy, Caleb’s boyhood things intrigue Hanna, Ezra’s brother brings trouble, and Spencer gets bitter.
What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted
Feb 12, 2013
Spencer’s misbehaviour causes concern, Hanna engineers an encounter Caleb is resisting, Emily’s detective work turns dangerous.
Hot Water
Feb 19, 2013
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.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Feb 26, 2013
Death stalks someone close to Spencer, while Hanna has evidence to ditch, and Aria finds baby-sitting awkward.
Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
Mar 5, 2013
Spencer’s mental state deteriorates while her friends fret. A reappearance proves miraculous and ominous.
I'm Your Puppet
Mar 12, 2013
Some secrets of Mona's asylum stay come to light, a corpse must be faced, and a lost child tracked down.
A dAngerous gAme
Mar 19, 2013
A turncoat’s betrayal is nothing compared to the deadly trap the liars are lured into hoping to see the face of their nemesis.