Alison struggles with the death of her mother, as the Liars try to navigate through her new lie.

Alison attempts to regain her position as leader of the gang upon her return to Rosewood High.

Alison returns to Rosewood High and attempts to repair the damage she inflicted years earlier.

Aria searches for information on a patient; Spencer borrows Ezra's spy equipment.

Hanna is pushed down a dark path after Alison moves in; Aria fails in her duties as maid of honor.

Hanna's drinking gets out of control; Emily looks for information linking Alison to Noel.

The girls are not feeling merry at Christmas because Spencer's murder charge looms over them. Things improve though after they see an opportunity to gather evidence to clear her name.

The Liars face off with their enemies in a chaotic fight that ends fatally. One of the PLLs learns a secret about her past that changes everything while another Liar discovers something about her future that could alter her course forever.

Hanna is sure Jenna is to blame for a recent professional setback and is forced to bring Caleb up to speed on current events. Aria and Emily team up to investigate Sydney for more information about Jenna and her connection to A.D. Spencer grows closer to Detective Furey, while Aria struggles with her current situation with Ezra. Hanna’s turn at the game is more intense than she bargained for and leads to shocking consequences.

Ali’s turn at the game forces her to face a monumental personal decision, made even more difficult when A.D. triggers Ali to remember a forgotten trauma. Spencer has a long overdue conversation with her father about his past sins and recent whereabouts. Emily continues to navigate working at Rosewood High with both Ali and Paige, especially when Ali comes to a troubling realization about her pregnancy, and Paige makes a big decision. Aria continues to question the fate of her relationship with Ezra and bristles under A.D.’s taunts. And, in the search for Mary Drake, Hanna and Spencer run into a familiar face with a shocking secret.