'A' is for A-l-i-v-e

"The truth won't set you free. I'm going to bury you with it."

- A

'A' is for A-l-i-v-e is the first episode of Season 4 of Pretty Little Liars. This episode marks the Season 4 premiere. The episode aired on June 11, 2013.

Synopsis
The Liars are desperate to uncover what new scheme “A” has in store for them in the wake of the lodge fire, and have no choice but to turn to Mona for answers, now that she is also being targeted. Aria struggles with seeing Ezra in the wake of their breakup, and Emily starts to make plans for life after high school. Meanwhile, “A” sets Toby on a new path, the fact that a dead pig is in the trunk is revealed, and a shocking discovery reverberates through Rosewood.

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
 * Janel Parrish as Mona Vanderwaal

Guest Cast

 * Ian Harding as Ezra Fitz
 * Tammin Sursok as Jenna Marshall
 * Keegan Allen as Toby Cavanaugh
 * Sean Faris as Gabriel Holbrook (state cop/investigator)
 * TBA as Marion Cavanaugh
 * Andrea Parker as Jessica DiLaurentis
 * Nia Peeples as Pam Fields
 * Lindsey Shaw as Paige McCullers
 * Wyatt Nash as Nigel
 * Torrey DeVitto and Bryce Johnson as Queen of Hearts

Quote
Jessica: “Ali would be so proud of you, Hanna. You’ve really kept the weight off.” Mona: “To think we were this close to our first kiss.” (to Hanna). Spencer: “A cat plays with a mouse for hours before she eats it. Once it’s dead the fun’s over.” Emily: "Did you slither down here to comment on my love life?” (to Jenna). Aria: "Are you really so sure about everything you're so sure about?" Emily: "What would happen to you? Seems like you're indestructible." (to Jenna). Spencer: "I love the way that sounds. You calling yourself my boyfriend." Spencer: "You like playing games, Mona? Let's play one called the third degree,"

Trivia

 * The outline and development for the episode began in late January. Writing was complete on February 27.
 * The read-through was on March 12.
 * Shooting for the episode began on March 14, 2013 and ended on March 23, 2013.
 * I. Marlene King directed and wrote this episode.

Quotes
“I know you want to kiss me.” “Ali would be so proud of you, Hanna. You’ve really kept the weight off.” Mona: “To think we were this close to our first kiss.” Spencer: “A cat plays with a mouse for hours before she eats it. Once it’s dead the fun’s over.” "Did you slither down here to comment on my love life?” "Are you really so sure about everything you're so sure about?" "What would happen to you? Seems like you're indestructible." Spencer: "I love the way that sounds. You calling yourself my boyfriend." Spencer: "You like playing games, Mona? Let's play one called the third degree,"