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Season 3 – Pretty Little Liars

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Jun 2012

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As time has passed since Alison, then the queen bee of the bunch, went missing. Spencer, Aria, Hanna and Emily have gone on with their lives, though they've grown apart. As the years go by, each girl finds herself facing a new set of challenges when anonymous text messages from "A" threaten to expose all their secrets -- both old secrets the girls were sure only Alison knew, and newer secrets developed after Alison's disappearance. Who is "A" and how does he or she know the things he or she knows? Based on the series of novels by Sara Shepard.

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Caroline Framke

AV Club

09/09/2013

B-

Despite its innocuous and frankly hilarious title, Pretty Little Liars has proved that it's a force to be reckoned with.

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Brooke Still

AV Club

09/09/2013

B-

For a premire, though, this felt a lot like filler. The liars have been turned left, then right, then left again so many times that it's hard to determine exactly what they are even after anymore.

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Megan Masters

TV Line

03/20/2018

Pretty Little Liars' third season went out with a (literal) fiery bang Tuesday.

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Nick Campbell

TV.com

03/20/2018

All these reveals started happening and I got this strange yet familiar feeling, this satisfaction mixed with frustration.

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Teresa Lopez

TV Fanatic

09/09/2013

3/5

Pretty Little Liars has finally moved from mysteriously complex to downright improbable.

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Leigh Raines

TV Fanatic

09/09/2013

5/5

Our favorite little liars have finally returned to Rosewood and, damn, do they know how to make an entrance! The season three premiere of Pretty Little Liars wasted no time dropping this foursome into a pile of trouble.

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05/18/2019

One of the best seasons of this show. Dark, mysterious, and interesting.

07/02/2018

Need to focus on the worst character in the series for at least the first 5 episodes? Emily may even have convinced the first season as the young lesbian inside the closet, but after that play all that blah-blah-blah-babe already tired. Clearly the worst season ever. Obs: I loved the episode in which Spencer discovers that Toby is in the time -A.

04/19/2018

Pretty little liars was one of the best TV shows. I freaking love that show I was so hurt that it ended. It was so scary you never knew what was going to happen next best thing every. I like how the four girls stuck together and didnt tell on each other. Keep the secret they was some good liars to, but I guess thats says it in the name. of the tv show Emily fields was my favorite character she was so down to earth an humble an when A killed her girlfriend that made me so mad because she was so hurt and that was the first girl she was herself with an A also killed Emilys dad most heartbreaking episode every Martha Stewart really did her thing on that tv show no to show like it Im grateful to have been on the pll train an watch it A did some terrible things to them girls but no matter what they stayed strong through it all took what every came there way no matter what pretty littler liars is a to show that I can watch over and over again they also was some good actors I really enjoyed the show.

12/13/2017

This show was awesome. I loved watching every minute of it. I really like the characters - how they dress, how they interact, and the different personalities (how they react differently in different situations).

11/27/2017

Only gets better with every season. I love the main characters, positive female role models, and interesting story lines! Love it!

01/29/2016

A Great show! Defiantly lives up to the first two seasons!

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Troian Bellisario

Spencer Hastings

Shay Mitchell

Emily Fields

Ian Harding

Ezra Fitz

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Ashley Marin

Episode 1

Aired Jun 5, 2012

It Happened That Night

Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer are reunited following a summer spent trying to recover from the traumatic events in Rosewood.

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Episode 2

Aired Jun 12, 2012

Blood Is the New Black

A new message from "A" sets the girls on edge; Emily's efforts to refocus on school are jeopardized when she recalls information from "that night."

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Episode 3

Aired Jun 19, 2012

Kingdom of the Blind

Spencer learns a secret when her mother takes on Garrett as a client; Emily gets news about her English exam; Aria keeps tabs on Jenna by becoming her accompanist; Hanna reaches out to Lucas.

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Episode 4

Aired Jun 26, 2012

Birds of a Feather

Hanna's visits with Mona do not sit well with Caleb; Aria dreads telling Ella that Byron is dating Meredith; Spencer seeks the truth about Melissa.

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Episode 5

Aired Jul 10, 2012

That Girl Is Poison

The girls believe that "A" will strike at Jenna's birthday party; a heartbroken Hanna makes a shocking discovery.

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Episode 6

Aired Jul 17, 2012

The Remains of the A

A major clue from Garrett sets Hanna and Spencer off on separate missions; Emily experiences another flashback from "that night"; Ezra's sudden influx of cash catches Aria's attention.

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Episode 7

Aired Jul 24, 2012

Crazy

Officer Wilden wants to test Hanna's blood; Mona passes along secret messages to Hanna and Aria; Spencer covers for Jason after he gets drunk and has a car accident.

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Episode 8

Aired Jul 31, 2012

Stolen Kisses

Emily struggles with the loss of Maya and tries to make amends with Paige; Spencer needs Caleb's help in cracking a Web site; Aria meets Ezra's mother.

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Episode 9

Aired Aug 7, 2012

The Kahn Game

Spencer and Aria stop by the Kahn brothers' party to save Spencer's college career, but end up playing a game of "Truth" with Jenna; Hanna receives a text from "A" regarding Caleb.

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Episode 10

Aired Aug 14, 2012

What Lies Beneath

The girls try to piece together information regarding Maya's whereabouts before her murder; Aria deals with the aftermath of meeting Ezra's mother.

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Episode 11

Aired Aug 21, 2012

Single Fright Female

Spencer uncovers Paige's sordid history with Alison, but Emily is reluctant to heed her warning, Aria tries to help Ezra move on from his past.

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Episode 12

Aired Aug 28, 2012

The Lady Killer

Rosewood becomes a media spectacle as Garrett's murder trial begins; a person close to Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer is revealed to be working with "A."

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Episode 13

Aired Oct 23, 2012

This Is a Dark Ride

The girls encounter trouble when they hop aboard the Rosewood Ghost Train for some Halloween fun; singer Adam Lambert performs "Trespassing" and "Cuckoo."

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Episode 14

Aired Jan 8, 2013

She's Better Now

Mona receives a clean bill of health; Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer all have different views on Mona's return to school.

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Episode 15

Aired Jan 15, 2013

Mona-Mania!

The girls believe Mona is up to her old tricks, but have no real evidence to prove their suspicions; an important item goes missing from Aria's room.

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Episode 16

Aired Jan 22, 2013

Misery Loves Company

Hanna and Emily investigate a new clue while Aria is sidelined by the flu; Meredith's kindly act arouses suspicion; Spencer surprises Toby for their anniversary.

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Episode 17

Aired Jan 29, 2013

Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Inferno

Aria contemplates telling Ezra about his son; Hanna suspects that Caleb is keeping a secret from her; Spencer no longer wants to play games; Emily learns more information about Ali.

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Episode 18

Aired Feb 5, 2013

Dead to Me

Alison's remains are returned to her family; the friends are divided over paying their respects again; Emily seeks help with her unresolved feelings over killing Nate.

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Episode 19

Aired Feb 12, 2013

What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted?

Spencer takes her anger out on Mona; Hanna devises a plan to bring Caleb and his father back together; Aria spends more time with Wes; Emily and Jason try to determine what happened during Ali's vacation in Cape May.

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Episode 20

Aired Feb 19, 2013

Hot Water

Detective Wilden takes action to protect his secrets as the girls continue digging into his past; Spencer finds a person to lean on.

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Episode 21

Aired Feb 26, 2013

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Spencer is ready to talk; Ashley is involved in a hit-and-run accident; Hanna hides a new secret; Aria contends with Ezra's new life with Malcolm.

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Episode 22

Aired Mar 5, 2013

Will the Circle Be Unbroken?

Aria, Emily and Hanna suspect the worst when Spencer goes missing; Emily meets Olympic champion swimmer Missy Franklin.

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Episode 23

Aired Mar 12, 2013

I'm Your Puppet

Ezra's new family situation eats away at Aria; Jamie is haunted by his shady past; Spencer seeks answers regarding Mona's stay in Radley Sanitarium.

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Episode 24

Aired Mar 19, 2013

A dAngerous gAme

Despite Spencer's brave face, Aria, Hanna and Emily remain concerned about their friend's health; shocking revelations are revealed.

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Episode 48

Aired Dec 1, 2025