A Dark Ali

A Dark Ali is the tenth episode of Season 5 of Pretty Little Liars. It aired on August 12th, 2014.

Synopsis
The pressure is on for Alison to identify the man police have in custody for her kidnapping, but the Liars know if she does it would be sending an innocent man to prison and possibly walking right into an "A" trap. With Emily trying to convince Ali not to play into "A's" hand, Spencer comes up with a plan B in case Ali decides to make the wrong decision.

Meanwhile, fed up with all of the Ali drama, Hanna tries to lead a "normal" teenage life.

Spoilers/Notes

 * Melissa and Spencer will have a scene together. Source
 * There will be at least two flashbacks. Source
 * Ella returns for a three episode arc. Source
 * There will be a dark, tragic revelation - which involves a shovel - that goes all the way back to the Pilot. Source
 * Our opinion of one character may change dramatically. Source

Title and Background

 * Marlene King revealed the episode title in her Reddit interview.
 * The title may be a play on words of "a dark alley".

Main Cast

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

Supporting Cast

 * Ian Harding as Ezra Fitz
 * Tyler Blackburn as Caleb Rivers
 * Torrey DeVitto as Melissa Hastings
 * Holly Marie Combs as Ella Montgomery
 * Roma Maffia as Linda Tanner
 * Jim Abele as Kenneth DiLaurentis
 * Jake Weary as Cyrus Petrillo

Trivia

 * The table read was on June 9, 2014.
 * Filming began June 10, 2014 and wrapped June 18, 2014.

Featured Music

 * "Silhouettes" by Colony House - (Hanna and Caleb jog down the street when Spencer drives by and stops.).
 * "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles (covered by Janel Parrish) - (Mona sings in the choir room when Hanna yells at her to stop).
 * "Ipswich" by Georgi Kay - (Ezra talks to Alison at The Brew).