Season 3

Season 3
Premiere Airdate	June 5, 2012
Finale Airdate	March 19, 2013
Slogan	Time to bring your A game.
Season Guide
Previous:	Season 2
Next:	Season 4

“	Time to bring your A game.	”
	— Seasonal Quote(s)

Season 3 is the third season of the ABC Family/Freeform series, Pretty Little Liars.

Summary

Five months following the discovery that Mona Vanderwaal was the elusive "A" that had been creatively and relentlessly tormenting the four main characters, Aria Montgomery, Spencer Hastings, Hanna Marin, and Emily Fields for the past year. The first half of the season addresses the issue of whether or not Garrett Reynolds actually killed or was involved in the murder of the girls' former friend and queen bee, Alison DiLaurentis and who killed Maya St. Germain in the season two finale, while the second half deals with the reveal of another "A" and the fallout while the mysterious Red Coat stalks the girls.

Storylines

Spencer Hastings

Spencer continues to come across answers about Alison's death while her relationship with Toby deepens. She attempts to figure out answers about Alison's death while her relationship with Toby takes a number of hits and misses. Continued evidence and drama leads her to fight with her sister Melissa even more and a shocking secret about Melissa is revealed and Spencer's mother starts to defend Garrett for his trial against murder.

Emily Fields

After losing Maya and finding Alison's grave empty, Emily continues to struggle with her loss during her senior year. She is more motivated then ever to find answers about Alison's killer and still just barely hoping that Maya might still be alive. Emily is not miss perfect anymore, having spent her summer heavily partying and drinking. Emily has a job at Rear window brew and Emily finds some solace after meeting Maya's cousin Nate in "Birds of a Feather,".

Hanna Marin

Hanna is determined to find answers about Alison's death by visiting Mona at Radley Sanitarium. She continues to hold a relationship with Caleb while also overcoming Mona's betrayal. She is also growing closer to Wren who works at the Radley Sanitarium. Caleb doesn't approve of Hanna's visits to Mona, so he threatens Mona to leave Hanna alone. Later in the season, Hanna and Caleb break-up. Hanna is also accused of stealing Alison's body by Officer Wilden. Hanna and Caleb later get back together and continue their relationship secretly so "A" wouldn't mess with it.

Aria Montgomery

Aria's romance with Ezra continues to plague her relationship with her family especially her father. Like the rest of the four, Aria is just as determined to find more answers. Since the end of season two, Aria's parents have separated and her mother has moved out. Her mother, Ella, says that it wasn't Aria and Ezra's fault, but more the fact that they married young and grown apart. Aria's father starts to date Meredith and as a result, Aria puts up a dating profile for her mother on an online dating website.

Cast

Main Cast Troian Bellisario as Spencer Hastings - 24/24 Lucy Hale as Aria Montgomery - 24/24 Ashley Benson as Hanna Marin - 24/24 Shay Mitchell as Emily Fields - 24/24 Ian Harding as Ezra Fitz - 18/24 Tyler Blackburn as Caleb Rivers - 15/24 Janel Parrish as Mona Vanderwaal - 14/24 Laura Leighton as Ashley Marin - 13/24 Holly Marie Combs as Ella Montgomery - 13/24 Sasha Pieterse as Alison DiLaurentis - 13/24 Chad Lowe as Byron Montgomery - 9/24 Recurring Cast Add characters here when they have appeared in at least 3 episodes in the season. Keegan Allen as Toby Cavanaugh - 13/24 Lindsey Shaw as Paige McCullers - 11/24 Tammin Sursok as Jenna Marshall - 8/24 Julian Morris as Wren Kingston - 8/24 Bryce Johnson as Darren Wilden - 8/24 Torrey DeVitto as Melissa Hastings - 7/24 Lesley Fera as Veronica Hastings - 7/24 Drew Van Acker as Jason DiLaurentis - 7/24 Sterling Sulieman as Nate St. Germain/Lyndon James - 7/24 Brendan Robinson as Lucas Gottesman - 6/24 Vanessa Ray as CeCe Drake - 6/24 Nia Peeples as Pam Fields - 6/24 Yani Gellman as Garrett Reynolds - 5/24 Gregg Sulkin as Wesley Fitzgerald - 4/24 Aeriel Miranda as Shana Fring - 4/24 Bianca Lawson as Maya St. Germain - 4/24 Amanda Schull as Meredith Sorenson - 4/24 Larisa Oleynik as Maggie Cutler - 3/24 Brant Daugherty as Noel Kahn - 3/24

Guest Cast Add characters here when they have appeared in 2 episodes or less in the season. Annabeth Gish as Anne Sullivan - 2/24 Brandon W. Jones as Andrew Campbell - 2/24 Steve Talley as Zack - 2/24 Andrew Elvis Miller as Miles Corwin - 2/24 Mary Page Keller as Dianne Fitzgerald - 2/24 Shane Coffey as Holden Strauss - 1/24 Nolan North as Peter Hastings - 1/24 Eric Steinberg as Wayne Fields - 1/24 Robbie Amell as Eric Kahn - 1/24 See Also: Character Appearances

Hashtags

• #Agame ("It Happened 'That Night'")
• #TheBetrayAl ("The Lady Killer")
• #pllrevelAtion ("She's Better Now")
• #PLLRedcoat ("A DAngerous GAme")

Episodes

3A

Image	Title	Original Airdate	No. in series	No. in season
	It Happened 'That Night'	June 5, 2012	48	3.01
	As the second anniversary of Alison's disappearance nears, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer are thrown back into turmoil after a shocking night.
	Blood Is The New Black	June 12, 2012	49	3.02
	One of Aria's past indiscretions is fodder for a new "A." A still-shaky Emily tries to focus on school, but could be derailed when she remembers a crucial piece from "that night."
	Kingdom of the Blind	June 19, 2012	50	3.03
	When Spencer questions her mother taking on Garrett's case, she stumbles upon a larger secret. Aria agrees to be Jenna's accompanist.
	Birds of a Feather	June 26, 2012	51	3.04
	Hanna and Mona's visits cause tension with Caleb. Emily finds solace after meeting Maya's cousin. Spencer must know the truth about Melissa.
	That Girl is Poison	July 10, 2012	52	3.05
	Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer think Jenna's birthday party could be the perfect setting for "A" to strike - and for them to catch their tormentor.
	The Remains of the "A"	July 17, 2012	53	3.06
	A new clue could lead the girls down the wrong path. Emily gets another flashback from "that night," leading to a surprising suspect, and Aria questions Ezra's new influx of cash.
	Crazy	July 24, 2012	54	3.07
	When things look dire for Hanna, the girls turn to Mona to help their friend out. Plus, someone from Alison and Jason's past arrives in Rosewood.
	Stolen Kisses	July 31, 2012	55	3.08
	Trying to explain the drugged flask to Paige leads Emily to more insights about "that night." Spencer asks Caleb for help and Aria learns about Ezra's past.
	The Kahn Game	August 7, 2012	56	3.09
	Aria and Spencer may engage in a heated game of "Truth" to get some answers from Jenna - but are they willing to give up some of their "truths"?
	What Lies Beneath	August 14, 2012	57	3.10
	Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer follow a lead about where Maya might have been before her murder. Meanwhile, Aria must deal with the aftermath of meeting Ezra's mom.
	Single Fright Female	August 21, 2012	58	3.11
	Spencer learns about Paige's shocking past with Ali, but will Emily listen to what her friends have to say? Aria feels she has to help Ezra move on from his past.
	The Lady Killer	August 28, 2012	59	3.12
	Emily is caught in the crossfire as Maya's murderer is revealed and the girls are betrayed by someone close to them.
	Pretty Dirty Secrets	August 28 - October 23	-	8 webisodes
	The webisodes are quite short, each just a few minutes in length. The series reveals some hidden clues to as what we might be expecting in Season 3B.
	This Is A Dark Ride	October 23, 2012	60	3.13
	Trick or treat? The Rosewood Halloween Ghost Train becomes one killer party in this special Halloween-themed episode. Plus, Adam Lambert performs.

3B

Image	Title	Original Airdate	No. in series	No. in season
	She's Better Now	January 8, 2013	61	3.14
	Radley Sanitarium has given Mona a clean bill of health and she is headed back to Rosewood High, much to the girls' dismay. Could their former tormentor really be cured?
	Mona-Mania	January 15, 2013	62	3.15
	Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer are sure that Mona is up to her old tricks again, but can they prove it? Meanwhile, Aria's fears about her father grow stronger.
	Misery Loves Company	January 22, 2013	63	3.16
	Meredith helps take care of Aria when she is sick - but could Meredith have ulterior motives? Spencer surprises Toby for their anniversary.
	Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Inferno	January 29,2013	64	3.17
	Will their secrets drive the girls to take desperate actions that could make things worse? Plus, Emily learns more about what Ali may have been hiding the summer before her murder.
	Dead to Me	February 5, 2013	65	3.18
	Alison's family is set to bury her again, now that they have her remains, but the girls are divided about going to yet another memorial. Emily visits Dr. Sullivan.
	What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted	February 12, 2013	66	3.19
	Spencer takes her anger and hurt over her breakup out on Mona. Aria finds she is spending more time with Wes. Emily and Jason work together.
	Hot Water	February 19, 2013	67	3.20
	Holding new information about Detective Wilden, Aria, Emily and Hanna are on the hunt for answers about the detective's past. Spencer finds someone to lean on.
	Out of Sight, Out of Mind	February 26, 2013	68	3.21
	Spencer is now ready to talk, but Emily is not ready to accept what she has to say. Hanna helps her mother and keeps a new secret, and wonders if "A" had something to do with it.
	Will The Circle Be Unbroken?	March 5, 2013	69	3.22
	Aria, Emily and Hanna try to locate a missing Spencer - but Spencer may not want to be found. Emily meets Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin.
	I'm Your Puppet	March 12, 2013	70	3.23
	"A" plays games with higher stakes. Aria considers things with Ezra and Hanna is thrown in the midst of Caleb's family drama. Spencer looks for answers about Mona's time in Radley.
	A DAngerous GAme	March 19, 2013	71	3.24
	The girls attempt to put an end to the game. With so much happening and new information uncovered, will the girls be ready for what is waiting for them?

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Episodes

Season 1 Pilot • The Jenna Thing • To Kill a Mocking Girl • Can You Hear Me Now? • Reality Bites Me • There's No Place Like Homecoming • The Homecoming Hangover • Please, Do Talk About Me When I'm Gone • The Perfect Storm • Keep Your Friends Close • Moments Later • Salt Meets Wound • Know Your Frenemies • Careful What U Wish 4 • If At First You Don't Succeed, Lie, Lie Again • Je Suis une Amie • The New Normal • The Badass Seed • A Person of Interest • Someone to Watch Over Me • Monsters in the End • For Whom the Bell Tolls Season 2 It's Alive • The Goodbye Look • My Name Is Trouble • Blind Dates • The Devil You Know • Never Letting Go • Surface Tension • Save the Date • Picture This • Touched by an 'A'-ngel • I Must Confess • Over My Dead Body • The First Secret • Through Many Dangers, Toils, and Snares • A Hot Piece of A • Let the Water Hold Me Down • The Blond Leading the Blind • A Kiss Before Lying • The Naked Truth • CTRL: A • Breaking the Code • Father Knows Best • Eye of the Beholder • If These Dolls Could Talk • UnmAsked Season 3 It Happened 'That Night' • Blood Is The New Black • Kingdom of the Blind • Birds of a Feather • That Girl is Poison • The Remains of the "A" • Crazy • Stolen Kisses • The Kahn Game • What Lies Beneath • Single Fright Female • The Lady Killer • This Is A Dark Ride • She's Better Now • Mona-Mania • Misery Loves Company • Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Inferno • Dead to Me • What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted • Hot Water • Out of Sight, Out of Mind • Will The Circle Be Unbroken? • I'm Your Puppet • A DAngerous GAme Season 4 'A' is for A-l-i-v-e • Turn of the Shoe • Cat's Cradle • Face Time • Gamma Zeta Die! • Under The Gun • Crash and Burn, Girl! • The Guilty Girl's Handbook • Into the Deep • The Mirror Has Three Faces • Bring Down the Hoe • Now You See Me, Now You Don't • Grave New World • Who's In The Box? • Love ShAck, Baby • Close Encounters • Bite Your Tongue • Hot for Teacher • Shadow Play • Free Fall • She's Come Undone • Cover For Me • Unbridled • A is for Answers Season 5 EscApe From New York • Whirly Girlie • Surfing the Aftershocks • Thrown From The Ride • Miss Me x 100 • Run, Ali, Run • The Silence of E. Lamb • Scream For Me • March of Crimes • A Dark Ali • No One Here Can Love or Understand Me • Taking This One to the Grave • How the 'A' Stole Christmas • Through a Glass, Darkly • Fresh Meat • Over a Barrel • The Bin of Sin • Oh, What Hard Luck Stories They All Hand Me • Out, Damned Spot • Pretty Isn't the Point • Bloody Hell • To Plea or Not to Plea • The Melody Lingers On • I'm a Good Girl, I Am • Welcome to the Dollhouse Season 6 Game On, Charles • Songs of Innocence • Songs of Experience • Don't Look Now • She's No Angel • No Stone Unturned • O Brother, Where Art Thou • FrAmed • Last Dance • Game Over, Charles • Of Late I Think Of Rosewood • Charlotte's Web • The Gloves Are On • New Guys, New Lies • Do Not Disturb • Where Somebody Waits For Me • We've All Got Baggage • Burn This • Did You Miss Me? • Hush, Hush, Sweet Liars Season 7 Tick-Tock, Bitches • Bedlam • The Talented Mr. Rollins • Hit and Run, Run, Run • Along Comes Mary • Wanted: Dead or Alive • Original G'A'ngsters • Exes and OMGs • The Wrath of Kahn • The DArkest Knight • Playtime • These Boots Were Made for Stalking • Hold Your Piece • Power Play • In the Eye Abides the Heart • The Glove That Rocks the Cradle • Driving Miss Crazy • Choose or Lose • Farewell, My Lovely • 'Til Death Do Us Part Pretty Dirty Secrets A ReservAtion • A Reunion • A VoicemAil • I'm A Free MAn • TrAde Off • AssociAtion • CAll Security • The "A" Train Specials A LiArs Guide to Rosewood • Pretty Little Bloopers • We Love You to DeAth • 5 Years Forward • A-List Wrap Party