EscApe From New York

EscApe From New York is the first episode of Season 5 of Pretty Little Liars. This episode marks the Season 5 premiere. It will air on June 10, 2014.

The premiere will begin filming March 24th, 2014.

Synopsis
The PLLs must dodge their dreaded nemesis, “A,” while navigating a world with Alison back in it. (Source)

Spoilers/Notes
Notes: There must be reliable sources for any spoilers! Also, spoilers/notes should be just for the episode not for the overall season (see: Season 5 Notes).
 * Ezra will survive and wake up in the hospital, where he and Aria will kiss. Source
 * We will get closer to answering who killed Wilden. Source.
 * Hanna will confront Mona about knowing Alison was alive, and convincing her to fake her own death. Source.
 * Lucas will return in this episode.
 * This episode will be intense, according to Marlene.

Title and Background

 * According to Marlene King, the title is "EscApe From New York."

Main Cast

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

Guest Cast

 * Ian Harding as Ezra Fitz
 * Lesley Fera as Veronica Hastings
 * Brendan Robinson as Lucas Gottesman

Trivia

 * The outline and development for the episode began in late January.
 * Marlene King began writing the episode on February 25, 2014.
 * Prep began on March 9, 2014.