The Melody Lingers On

The Melody Lingers On is the twenty-third episode of Season 5 of Pretty Little Liars. It will air on March 10, 2015.

Synopsis
Alison's trial is about to begin and the once-confident Queen Bee is not so confident about her fate, as testimony reveals not only her lies but the lies of those close to her.

Meanwhile, Spencer, Aria, Emily and Caleb search for information to clear the imprisoned Hanna following a string of clues that might have been left by Mona or possibly planted by "A".

Spoilers/Notes

 * There will be a scene in a court room. Source
 * Jason returns for this episode. Source
 * On November 13, Marlene posted a photo of Caleb with the caption: "Essence of best boyfriend." It'll all make sense when you watch 523." Source
 * Cindy and Mindy will make an appearance.

Title and Background

 * "The Melody Lingers On" is a 1935 film about a piano virtuoso who has a child out of wedlock to her fiancé, who is killed trying to save her life.
 * "The Song Is Ended (but the Melody Lingers On)" is a popular song composed by Irving Berlin, with lyrics written by Beda Loehner in 1927.

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
 * Lesley Fera as Veronica Hastings
 * Drew Van Acker as Jason DiLaurentis
 * Laura Leighton as Ashley Marin
 * Jim Abele as Kenneth DiLaurentis
 * Brandon W. Jones as Andrew Campbell
 * Lauren Tom as Rebecca
 * Melanie Casacuberta as Cindy
 * Monica Casacuberta as Mindy

Trivia

 * Filming began October 23, 2014 and wrapped on October 31, 2014.