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.

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).
 * The episode will open a few moments after the season 4 finale. Source
 * We will get closer to answering who killed Wilden. Source.
 * Lucas will return in this episode. Source
 * Melissa will be hiding a big secret and will be very important during Season 5. Source
 * There is a scene in the episode where the girls are talking about something very light and simple and Alison can't relate to it because it's not the world she's been living in. Source
 * Paige is in this episode. Source
 * Noel will be in the episode. Source
 * There will be a few flashbacks in this episode. Source
 * Ezra is alive, as the actor (Ian Harding) was getting fitted for medical gowns. Source
 * Ali's return will be very, very terrifying for Spencer. Source
 * According to Marlene King, Cece knows all the secrets and answers. Source
 * Ezra will try to prove his love for Aria. Source

Title and Background

 * According to Marlene King, the title is "EscApe From New York."
 * Escape From New York is the title of a 1981's movie.

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

Supporting Cast

 * Ian Harding as Ezra Fitz
 * Sean Faris as Gabriel Holbrook
 * Vanessa Ray as CeCe Drake
 * Lesley Fera as Veronica Hastings
 * Brendan Robinson as Lucas Gottesman
 * Torrey DeVitto as Melissa Hastings
 * Lindsey Shaw as Paige McCullers
 * Brant Daugherty as Noel Kahn
 * Nolan North as Peter Hastings

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.
 * The table read was on March 20, 2014.
 * Filming began on March 24, 2014