Bring Down the Hoe

Bring Down The Hoe  is the eleventh episode of Season 4 of Pretty Little Liars. The episode aired on August 20, 2013.

Synopsis
After uncovering recent evidence that suggest "A" is hiding out closer than they realized, the Liars step up their investigation into their most recent suspect. Hanna continues to crumble due to her newfound infamy as the daughter of a murder suspect. To complicate matters, Hanna is being stalked by fellow student Travis, until she learns he is hiding a secret that may change her life.

Meanwhile, Toby continues to be manipulated by "A," dangling insight into his mother's death. And Ezra tries to reach out to Aria for help in dealing with his recent troubles, right when she becomes more determined to move on with Jake, at a Western themed dance that turns into a two-step with "A."

Title and Background

 * The Hoe could refer to many people, such as any of the four liars or their mothers, Mona, A, Red Coat, or Alison going down. "Hoe" is a derogatory term used to describe a promiscuous girl or woman, but can also be used to describe just about any female the person dislikes.
 * It could also refer to the agricultural tool used to move small amounts of soil, similar to a shovel.
 * It could also refer to a western dance called a "Hoedown", it is a type of American folk dance or square dance in duple meter, and also the musical form associated with it.
 * It was originally titled This Hoe is Going Down before it was reportedly changed to Bring Down the Hoe.

Main Cast

 * Troian Bellisario as Spencer Hastings
 * Ashley Benson as Hanna Marin
 * Shay Mitchell as Emily Fields
 * Lucy Hale as Aria Montgomery
 * Sasha Pieterse as Alison DiLaurentis

Guest Cast

 * Keegan Allen as Toby Cavanaugh
 * Vanessa Ray as CeCe Drake
 * Ryan Guzman as Jake
 * Ian Harding as Ezra Fitz
 * Luke Kleintank as Travis
 * Lindsey Shaw as Paige McCullers
 * Roma Maffia as Linda Tanner
 * Tyler Blackburn as Caleb Rivers

Trivia

 * The read through was on June 18, 2013.
 * Filming began on June 20, 2013 and ended on June 28, 2013. This is assumed since Norman Buckley tweeted "off hiatus till July 8", Joseph Dougherty and Bryan Holdman tweeted that filming "usually takes 7 days".
 * The previous title was "This Hoe is Going Down," and the writer(s) and director was revealed after two months.