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Truth hurts, sweetie. May hurt your new pal more than you.
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The Naked Truth is the nineteenth episode in Season 2 of Pretty Little Liars. It aired on February 6th, 2012.

Synopsis[]

PLL219

Two Mrs. Marins

Hanna, Ashley, Isabel and Kate sit outside the Vice Principal's office in silence. Hanna's phone rings, but Ashley glares at her when she goes to answer it. Eventually, Vice Principal Tamborelli calls in Mrs. Marin, and both Isabel and Ashley respond.


PLL21902

They call the number in Vivian's coat

In Spencer's living room, Spencer, Aria and Emily stare at the red raincoat, which was what Spencer picked up using "Vivian's" claim ticket. Aria is surprised because Ali would never have worn it; she begins to search the pockets. Spencer asks where Hanna is; Aria and Emily explain she's at a meeting at the school regarding the photo of Kate. Aria finds a crumpled note in one of the pockets, on which a phone number is written. Aria and Spencer want to call it, but Emily is hesitant. Aria says it might give them answers; Spencer accuses Emily of being scared, which she fiercely denies. To prove this, Emily calls the number, which goes to a computerized voicemail. Aria takes the phone and introduces herself as a friend of Vivian's and asks that they call her back.


PLL21903

Mr.Tamborelli talks to the ladies

Back in Tamborelli's office, Isabel is furious about the situation and implies that Ashley is a bad mother, and that Hanna has it out for Kate. Ashley defends Hanna, while Isabel demands that Hanna be punished. Tamborelli assures them that Hanna will not be let off the hook, and under any other circumstances Hanna would be expelled, but due to the 'unusual' situation, he insists they attend the Rosewood High Truth Up Day, a guided workshop where students can own up to bad behavior and build barriers, until the school board decide what to do. Ashley volunteers to supervise.


PLL2191

"'A' is using our phones against us"

At school, the girls stand by Hanna's locker, discussing the situation "A" got Hanna into. Spencer says at least Hanna wasn't suspended, and eventually it will all blow over, but Hanna isn't convinced, "A" won't get hungry and lash out again. Annoyed, she points out how they thought they had all the power because they had "A's" phone, but now "A" is using their own phones against them.


PLL2192

Tamborelli talking to Isabel

Hanna walks down the hall, and is met with glares from the other students. She sees Kate and Isabel talking with Tamborelli and quickly turns around.


PLL21904

Tamborelli is keeping Emily off the team

Aria, Spencer and Emily walk down the hallway, and Aria says they can at least say it could have been a lot worse. Emily explains that Tamborelli won't let her back on the team because he doesn't want her to tarnish the team's image as he has a major sponsor on the hook. Aria and Spencer are outraged, and Emily asks how long they'll have to pay for picking up the shovel.


PLL21905

Holden is hiding pills

In the music room, Aria finds Holden setting up for Truth Up Day. He asks for Aria's help, and she asks about his bruise. Holden says it's fine as he and Aria pin up a paper banner on the wall. Aria asks why Holden gets to know what she does on their 'dates', but she doesn't get to know what he does. Holden answers because that was their arrangement. When he goes to get some thumb tacks, someone knocks his book bag over. Aria notices a baggie of pills roll out, which Holden quickly stuffs back inside.


PLL21906

Jason agrees to volunteer

Outside, Spencer notices Noel and Jenna laughing and kissing on a bench and turns away. She's surprised when Jason appears and calls her over. She asks why he's there; he says he's dropping off some forms. Jason explains he was in Georgia fixing up his grandma's home, and asks Spencer to give her father a message that he's back, and he (Peter) can't keep dodging him. Spencer is confused, but then Ella runs up to them to ask Jason if he could volunteer for Truth Up Day as she is short on staff. Jason says he isn't interested, but when he hears Spencer's parents will be there, Jason changes his mind.


PLL21907

"I didn't do it."

In her bedroom, Hanna is looking at the picture of Kate when Ashley comes in. Hanna says she doesn't have to go to Truth Up day, but Ashley says she wants some answers for herself. She sits beside Hanna on her bed and says she loves her very much and will crush anyone who tries to hurt her. Hanna doesn't want to talk about it, but Ashley says it isn't the first time Hanna said someone framed her, and wants to know who it is, asking for a name, but Hanna says there is no name. Ashley asks Hanna if she sent the picture of Kate, and, crying, Hanna finally says she did not.


PLL21908

No messages

At Rosewood High, the students have gathered for Truth Up Day. Spencer informs Emily, Aria and Hanna that Tamborelli is confiscating any phones that aren't switched off. She asks Emily if she has any messages from the number they called, but there are none.


PLL21909

Aria is concerned about Holden

Ella arrives and tells everyone to line up and sign in. Holden joins Aria and tries to strike up a conversation, but Aria is not interested in talking. He asks if it has anything to do with the pills she saw in his bag and if she told her parents, but Aria assures him she didn't, although she's concerned about the pills. She asks if he's hooked on something or dealing drugs; he says he isn't, and that she's way off. Before he can elaborate, Holden is called away by Tamborelli who asks him to start a new line.


PLL2193

Jenna in the same room as Caleb and Aria

Aria and Caleb arrive in the music room to find Jenna playing the piano. They voice their surprise that Jenna is in their group, before Jenna turns to face them.


PLL2194

What's up with Jason and Peter?

In the hallway, Veronica arrives and bumps into Jason. She is clearly not thrilled to see him and asks if he's there for Truth Up Day. Jason says he is and asks if Peter is there too, but to Jason's frustratioh, Veronica says he's out of town.


PLL21910

Surprised to see Jason

They enter the music room, and Aria is surprised to see Jason as well. Aria gets up to leave, unable to deal with it all, but Caleb tells her that she doesn't actually have a choice, and besides, if everyone is spilling their guts today, they might have a lot of interesting things to say.


PLL21911

"You're no saint, Emily."

In another room, Ashley is in charge of an activity, with Emily and Mona amongst the students there. Ashley asks them to step forward if they have ever felt they have been mistreated by another student or staff. Emily takes two steps, but Ashley informs her to only take one step at a time. Tamborelli is watching Emily closely. Emily steps forward again when Ashley asks if anyone has ever felt unsafe in school. Emily explains that she used to love coming to school because everyone was part of a team, but if someone makes just one mistake, they are tarnished and unable to be trusted ever again. Tamborelli calls Emily over and accuses her of attacking him and making the other students feel unsafe due to her past indiscretions. When Emily tries to defend herself, Tamborelli glares at her and says she's no saint, and tells her to think about what got her to this point. Emily turns back and sees Mona watching them, having seen and overheard the entire thing.


PLL21912

Is "A" in the room?

In the music room, Aria's phone rings, and she apologizes before turning it off. It's a text from "A." Aria nervously glances around, and sees Jason with his back to her, Jenna with her hands in her bag, and several others texting.


PLL21913

"Girls don't fight fair."

In the courtyard, Hanna, Kate and Noel participate in an activity where they make suggestions on how to improve the school. Noel suggests hot tubs, and Kate simply says she wants to go back to her old school. Ella intervenes, asking for reasonable suggestions. She asks Kate what her old school has that Rosewood doesn't; Kate simply says "nice people." Ella asks what else, and Kate says that students should have their own say; if someone has messed with them, they should get to choose how to punish them, which Noel agrees to. He says that if someone messed with him "that way," he would want payback, and explains how bad boys have nothing on mean girls. He says, a guy throws a few punches, whereas girls (while glaring at Hanna) gang up on each other and don't fight fair. Hanna snaps back, saying Noel is the worst person in Rosewood, and when Ella tries to intervene, Hanna asks if she, having known her for years, really thinks she's as bad as Noel described. Is she really a bully? When Ella doesn't respond, Hanna storms out.

PLL21914

Mona is willing to help Emily

In the hallway, Emily sees Mona applying make up and approaches her. Emily says she knows that Mona overheard what Tamborelli said to her, and that she's not proud of what happened when Alison was around, acknowledging that Alison treated Mona badly and Emily did nothing to stop her; she apologizes for everything. Mona looks upset for a moment, then turns and smiles and assures Emily she doesn't care about what happened such a long time ago, and is angry about how Tamborelli is treating her. She asks Emily if she knows how much slack Tamborelli cuts for the football team. Emily asks how she knows this; Mona says she used to work in the VP's office during home room, so she knows a lot, and Emily should too.

PLL21915

Caleb takes on Jenna

Back in the music room, everyone is given a pen and paper and told that whatever they write is anonymous. Veronica offers Jenna help, but Jenna says she doesn't need it, nor does she trust anyone there. Veronica says she doesn't really have a choice, and Jenna says she already knows the people here, and the school is filled with phonies and liars. Veronica asks how Jenna has been mistreated. Jenna sarcastically asks how much time Veronica has, and mentions the time she was "cornered and slapped" in the bathroom. Veronica asks if Jenna reported this, when Caleb intervenes, saying that if Jenna did tell, then she would have to mention that it was she who threw the first punch. Caleb asks if they are supposed to tell the whole truth, or just the parts that they want to remember. Jenna says nothing, and Caleb makes sure to identify himself, in case Jenna is confused.


PLL21916

Spencer confronts Jason

In the hallway, Spencer catches up with Jason and says that she heard he and Veronica are in the same group. Jason says he was hoping to meet with Spencer's dad; Spencer asks why that's so important. When he walks away, Spencer says she knows her dad altered the will to protect Jason, but she doesn't know why. Jason tells her to ask her dad when he gets back in town; Spencer says he hasn't left town and that she's already asked him and he won't give her an answer. Without responding, Jason leaves.


PLL21917

Aria calls the number again

At Aria's locker, Aria and Emily discuss what happened with Jenna and Caleb. They wonder where Hanna is, and Emily says the person still hasn't yet called back. They go into the girls bathroom and Aria calls the number again, planning to leave another voicemail, this time pretending to be Ali. She's caught off guard when a woman answers and asks how Aria got the number. No one there knows anyone called Vivian and tells her not to call back again. Emily considers that perhaps it was just a random number in a pocket. She's then called to the VP's office over the PA system.


PLL21918

Aria refuses to go out with Holden

In the hall, Holden approaches Aria and asks if they're still going out on Saturday, as he was kinda counting on it. Aria says she's uncomfortable with covering for whatever he's doing, and that she can't handle it if he's hurting himself. Holden asks if the deal is off, as they both need each other. Aria says she's sorry, the deal is off.


PLL21919

Caleb tries to comfort Hanna

Caleb and Hanna sit together on the roof of the school. He asks why she's upset; Hanna says that her mom thinks that she sent the picture. Caleb doesn't believe it, but Hanna points out that only four people know the truth, and suggests they run away to California. Hanna is then startled by a noise behind them, but Caleb says it's just the plastic sheets moving in the wind; that no one ever comes up there. He says he wants to help her by tracing the IP address of the person who sent the photo. Hanna wants to him to forget about that, and asks him to just hold her. Then, they kiss.


PLL21920

Emily is nervous about hacking into Tamborelli's computer

Meanwhile, Emily goes into Tamborelli's office, where she's greeted by Mona, who asks Emily to close the blinds. Emily asks why they are there, and if Mona was the one who called her up there, having not recognizing it was Mona's voice over the speaker. Mona calls it a gift, and says she's going to help Emily get back on the swim team. She hacks into Tamborelli's computer, but notices that Emily is nervous and offers to stop. Emily tells her to keep going.


PLL21921

Veronica expresses her hatred towards Alison

Outside, Ella, Ashley and Veronica sit together, sipping coffee. Ella says she doesn't believe Hanna would do what she is accused of, and that she believes someone is trying to make her look bad. Veronica asks why someone would do that. Ashley says that something has been happening to their daughters ever since they lost Alison. Ella says that was the reason they moved to Iceland; she wanted to give Aria something else to think about. Veronica says she doesn't think the problem started when they lost Alison, but when they met Alison.


PLL21922

"Honey, you can't be a shark if you're toothless."

Back in Tamborelli's office, Mona uncovers that Tamborelli accepted a generous bribe from the father of a football player who got kicked off the team. Mona prints out the evidence and says they're going to use it to get Emily back on the team. Emily doesn't want to blackmail someone, but Mona says she "can't be a shark if she's toothless."


PLL21923

Jason leaves Peter a message

Meanwhile, Veronica walks in on Jason making a phone call to Peter. When Jason notices Veronica is there, he says he knows she lied abut Peter leaving town. Veronica says that it isn't his business, but Jason says it is, and he just didn't know that until recently. Spencer walks past the classroom and eavesdrops on the conversation, when Jason says that it's time to come clean and confess to everything, and he is not leaving.


PLL21924

Ali is intrigued by the argument

Flashback to Ali and Spencer in Spencer's room. They're supposed to be studying, but are instead flipping through gossip magazines. They overhear Peter and Veronica arguing downstairs; Ali asks if they're splitting up. Spencer denies this and closes the door, saying that her dad is just upset as he caught Melissa and Jason making out. Ali is intrigued and opens the door to listen, despite Spencer's protests. Spencer says Melissa isn't even interested in Jason, and Ali says that she should hope not as their relationship would be "frowned upon by the gods."


As Veronica leaves the classroom, Spencer quickly runs off.

PLL21925

Kate has a birthmark!

In the hall, Aria, Hanna and Emily are sitting together eating dinner, when they notice Kate nearby. Aria suggests they move somewhere else, but Hanna says she's fine. As Kate pulls off her sweater, Hanna notices a birthmark on Kate's waist. Realizing something, she looks at the picture of Kate on Emily's phone and sees that the birthmark isn't in the photo, which could mean it was photoshopped. Aria asks why "A" would go through so much trouble to do that and improve Kate's image when they were trying to embarrass her, and Hanna says that maybe "A" didn't send the text.


PLL21926

Aria records Kate's confession

Hanna leads Kate into the girls bathroom and confronts her about the picture, saying she didn't take the picture, but she knows who did. Kate insists she doesn't know what Hanna is talking about, and Hanna says that there was no birthmark in the photo, and that Kate should be more careful when taking a sweater off in public. Kate yells at Hanna, saying that she had no choice, as she knew Spencer would download the hideous pictures of her at riding camp. Hanna asks Aria if she can borrow her phone as she and Emily emerge from the bathroom stalls, having recorded the conversation and Kate's confession.

Aria, Emily and Hanna exit the bathroom, and Aria notes how genius Kate's plan was. Hanna asks them to get Caleb to keep out of their business with "A." Hanna goes to find Ashley, while Aria looks for Caleb.


PLL21927

Noel and Jenna

In the music room, messages written in UV ink are being illuminated. Random secrets are shown, such as someone still being a virgin and never being kissed, but the last one is highlighted: I know who killed Alison DiLaurentis. Aria enters the room, and finds Jenna and Noel there. Noel asks if Aria is looking for someone, and Aria says Caleb. Noel and Jenna laugh, and say that Caleb better not come back there. Aria quickly leaves to search for Caleb. Holden notices her in a rush. Aria goes to the roof and props the door open with bricks, calling out for Caleb, however, unbeknownst to her, Caleb is downstairs.


PLL21928

"My Dad is your father too?"

Spencer sees Jason alone in the courtyard, listening to music. As she approaches him, she receives a text from "A." Putting the pieces together, Spencer walks up to Jason, who notices Spencer and pulls out his earphones. Spencer says she needs to ask him something and that he needs to hear her out. Unsure of how to say it, Spencer asks if her dad is his as well. Jason smiles slightly and asks who told her. Spencer says it was Ali who told her a long time ago, but she didn't really hear her until tonight.


PLL21929

Holden kicks Noel to save Aria

On the roof, the door slams shut, trapping Aria on the roof. She bangs on the door, calling out for help, when a shadowy figure moves behind her. She turns around and starts to climb up a fire ladder, but is grabbed by Noel, who demands to know where Caleb is. Aria screams for him to let go, when Holden appears and kicks Noel in the chest. As Holden and Aria leave, Noel claims he wasn't attacking her. Shaken, but unharmed, Aria asks how Holden learned to kick someone like he just did, and tells him not to lie. Holden doesn't reply; Aria asks if that's what he's been doing on their dates. Holden tells her they need to leave.


PLL21930

Mona talks to Mr. Tamborelli

In the hallway, Emily sees Mona talking with Tamborelli, and is concerned when Mona approaches her and tells her that it's done. Mona says she told Tamborelli that she found out about his bribes because the football jocks talk a lot when they aren't on the field. Emily is worried Tamborelli will find out the truth, but Mona assures Emily he won't, and congratulates Emily on getting back on the team. Emily asks why she did that; Mona says it was fun "and besides, that's what friends do." Mona says she now needs Emily's help, and asks what people wear to swim meets, worried about ruining her wedges. Emily smiles.


PLL21931

Hanna proves her innocence

Meanwhile, Isabel arrives at the school, worried about Kate. Ashley tells her that Tamborelli wanted to talk to Kate and Hanna alone first. Isabel asks if Hanna picked another fight, but Ashley says no, although she may have just ended the current one. Isabel is confused, and Ashley tells her that next time, before she points fingers, she should search her own family tree for rotten fruits first. Kate and Hanna leave Tamborelli's office, and Hanna hugs Ashley while Isabel stares at Kate in disbelief.


PLL21932

"What is home? That's a joke."

Outside the assembly hall, Spencer is outraged with Veronica for keeping this secret from her, and even more so when she's told that Melissa doesn't know either. She asks how Veronica could have gone all these years living next to Jason and not doing anything, but Veronica says she didn't know until Jason was nearly an adult, and by then, she and Peter had discussed it. Veronica says she understands that Spencer is feeling upset and betrayed as she did when she found out, and still does sometimes, but they need to get past it. Spencer asks how, and Veronica says that every family has secrets, and if she'd known and made a different one, then Spencer wouldn't be here. Veronica says it doesn't change anything and they should talk to Peter, but Spencer says it changes everything and doesn't want to even look at her dad right now. Veronica tells Spencer they need to go home, but Spencer asks where home is and calls "home" a joke before storming off.


PLL21933

Emily answers the phone

Later that night, everyone is asleep in the assembly hall, aside from Spencer, who is gazing out the window. Emily wakes up and asks Spencer what the time is, but Spencer just shrugs. Emily checks her phone, and finds six missed calls from the number Aria called. She wakes Hanna and Aria, and the person calls them again. This time Emily speaks. A man answers and asks if she is Vivian's friend and what she wants. Emily says she has a few questions, and the man says he has some of his own, but he doesn't want to talk over the phone and asks her to meet him. Emily looks at the others and agrees.


PLL21934

"A" steals Caleb's laptop

Sometime later, a black-gloved figure walks through the assembly hall, stepping over the sleeping students, before stopping at Caleb. The person reaches into Caleb's bag and takes his laptop.



Notes[]

  • PLL’s editor, Lois Blumenthal, took it to twitter to drop six hints about Season 2, Episode 19: The simple words “wow,” “unlikely,” and “alliance,” and the appearance of “a sleeping bag, a photo, and a computer wiz.” (Probably refers to the unlikely alliance of Mona and Emily, Caleb the computer wiz, and the photo of Kate about which Hanna strong-armed her stepsister in a wow move.)
  • Brant Daugherty (Noel Kahn) had a stunt double in this episode.
  • It is revealed that Jason is Spencer’s and Melissa’s half brother.
  • This is the first appearance of the red coat which will become relevant in the next season.
  • Mona’s techno abilities were seen in this episode.
    ***SPOILERS!!*** STOP HERE SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!!!!
  • Emily didn't put two and two together. Mona literally gave her all the clues she was and expert in computers and hacking. Indirectly Mona kinda told Emily she was "A" by hacking into the principal’s computer, but she didn’t figure it out. It was also indirectly told to the public.

Title[]

  • The Title, "The Naked Truth" is also the title of a 1914 silent Italian film.
  • Two more films by the same name came out in 1957 and 1992, the first a British flick starring Peter Sellers and Terry Thomas.
  • In this episode, "The Naked Truth" is a pun on the truth about who snapped the picture of Kate naked -- and then photoshopped it to hide a birthmark: Kate, of course, who frames Hanna for the fiasco.
  • Other "The Naked Truth" references include a non-fiction commentary written about film ratings.
  • Many other television sitcoms have used "The Naked Truth" as an episode title, including "Falcon Crest," "Home Improvement," and "How I Met Your Mother."
  • Many a music album has been named "The Naked Truth."
  • Another "Naked Truth" could be how Tamborelli was "exposed" for taking bribes.


Main Cast[]

Supporting Cast[]

Co-Starring[]

  • John Marshall Jones as Vice Principal Tamborelli
  • Jonathan D. Black as Noel's Friend (uncredited)
  • Adam Crosman as Student (uncredited)
  • Ren Harris as Emily's Friend (uncredited)

Featured Music[]

  • "Haunted" by Leagues (Aria and Holden set up for Truth Up Day)
  • "Something Real" by Renee Stahl (Hanna and Caleb talk on the roof)
  • "I Hurt Too" by Katie Herzig (Spencer stares out the window)
  • "Make a Noise" by Katie Herzig

Gallery[]

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The Naked Truth has a photo gallery.


Memorable Quotes[]

Aria: Can I touch it?
Spencer: Yeah, it's a raincoat, Aria, not a mummy.


Emily [hesitant to investigate a new lead]: Wait, now I feel like we're in a bad place.
Spencer: We are in my living room, Emily. We are holding a coat.


Emily: You think we're gonna find that out from a number in a pocket?
Spencer: It's probably easier than hiring the fat lady with the tube top at the farmers market who's gonna tell you your fortune, but if you're too scared...
Emily: I'm not scared!
[Starts dialing]
Aria: Yeah, I don't know about her fortunes, but that lady with the tube top makes really good apple butter.


Spencer: This is gonna blow over.
Hanna: Yeah, until A gets hungry again and takes another bite out of my ass.


Hanna: We thought we had all the power because we had A's phone. Well, guess what? Now A is using our phones against us.


Emily: How much longer are we gonna have to pay for picking up that stupid shovel?


Ashley: This isn't the first time you've told me somebody framed you. Why can't you give me a name?
Hanna: There is no name.


Noel: Bad boys have nothing on mean girls. Guys have a fight, there's a punch, it's over. Girls don't fight fair. They gang up, keep secrets, plot. They can cut you down with a look.


Hanna [about Noel]: Where does he get off calling other people out? He is the worst, smug, blackmailing, son-of-a-


Jenna: To what? Forgive all the classmates who have mistreated me? I'm not big into group hugs, Mrs. Hastings. I don't need a special flashlight to know what people around here are hiding. This school is filled with phonies and liars. They're everywhere.


Emily: I can't blackmail a school official.
Mona: Honey, you can't be a shark if you're toothless.


Ali: Jason and Melissa? That's juicer than the guy that eats his dates.
Spencer: My dad is freaking out over nothing. Melissa is obsessed with Ian. She doesn't even like Jason.
Ali: She better not.
Spencer: Why not?
Ali: Let's just say, it'd be a match frowned upon by the gods.


Emily: I can't believe Kate would send that out herself. I mean, that's psycho.
Aria: No, it's genius. The first week of school she takes down Hanna, makes every girl pity her and makes every guy wanna pounce on her.




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