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Pretty Little Liars Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2012 - 2013
The third season of this mystery picks up several months after Mona (Janel Parrish) enters a sanitarium following the revelation that she is the mysterious "A." However, Emily (Shay Mitchell), Hanna (Ashley Benson), Aria (Lucy Hale) and Spencer (Troian Bellisario) soon discover that there is more than one "A" out there—in fact, there are a team of "A" members being led by an elusive figure in a red coat. They also realize that Jenna (Tammin Sursok) has been lying about being blind. Hanna makes frequent visits to the sanitarium to see Mona, and Spencer visits an incarcerated Garrett (Yani Gellman), who insists he's not guilty of murdering Alison (Sasha Pieterse). Questions surface surrounding Alison's final summer at the beach, as well as her connection to Aria's dad (Chad Lowe). Meanwhile, Aria's romance with Ezra (Ian Harding) is tested by complications from his past, and Spencer's relationship with Toby (Keegan Allen) intensifies. A special Halloween episode features a performance by Adam Lambert.
Episode 1
It Happened That Night
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 60 mins
In the third-season opener, the girls reunite after a summer apart and struggle to move past Mona's revelation and Maya's death. Before long, another surprising event rattles the town.
Episode 2
Blood Is the New Black
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 60 mins
A new "A" toys with the girls, using elevated stakes. Spencer and Hanna investigate this new foe, who turns one of Aria's past mistakes into ammunition and whose fearful actions have put Emily in a fragile state.
Episode 3
Kingdom of the Blind
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 60 mins
Spencer is curious about why Garrett is her mom's client, so she investigates and uncovers a family secret. Elsewhere, Emily receives unexpected news about her English test; and Aria has an ulterior motive for assisting Jenna.
Episode 4
Birds of a Feather
Tue, Jun 26, 2012 60 mins
Caleb doesn't understand why Hanna is visiting Mona, and this tempts Hanna to tell him the truth. Meanwhile, Aria considers sharing details about her dad's dating life with her mom; Spencer seeks answers about Melissa; and Emily meets Maya's cousin.
Episode 5
That Girl Is Poison
Tue, Jul 10, 2012 60 mins
Aria and Emily search for "A" at Jenna's lavish birthday party. Meanwhile, Spencer keeps an eye on Garrett, who's out of jail visiting his sick mother; and a brokenhearted Hanna uncovers a surprise.
Episode 6
The Remains of the 'A'
Tue, Jul 17, 2012 60 mins
Hanna attempts to find out who's assisting Garrett. Meanwhile, Spencer seeks Jason's help; Emily has another flashback, which points her toward a suspect; and Aria wonders why Ezra is suddenly rolling in dough.
Episode 7
Crazy
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 60 mins
A conversation with a detective leads Hanna to think she's being framed by "A," so Aria seeks assistance from Mona. Elsewhere, a person from Ali and Jason's past shows up in town unexpectedly.
Episode 8
Stolen Kisses
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 60 mins
Emily seeks answers about the night she was drugged, and she tries to reconcile with Paige. Meanwhile, Aria meets Ezra's mom and gains insight into his past; Hanna attempts to help Mona; and Spencer asks Caleb to hack into a Web site for her.
Episode 9
The Kahn Game
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 60 mins
Spencer and Aria attend the Kahn brothers' party and engage in an intense game about truthfulness with Jenna. Elsewhere, Hanna receives another text regarding Caleb from "A."
Episode 10
What Lies Beneath
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 60 mins
Hanna and Emily seek clues about Maya at the Kahns' cabin in the woods. Meanwhile, Spencer investigates Noel; and Aria tries to process the details she's learned about Ezra's background.
Episode 11
Single Fright Female
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 60 mins
Spencer uncovers Paige's violent past with Alison and warns Emily about her, but Emily is reluctant to take her advice. Meanwhile, Aria attempts to help Ezra put his past behind him, but this proves to be more difficult than she anticipated.
Episode 12
The Lady Killer
Tue, Aug 28, 2012 60 mins
Maya's murder trial gets underway, and Emily can't withstand the media attention surrounding it. "A" then extends an olive branch to the girls, who are skeptical about the sincerity of this offer; and someone close to the girls betrays them.
Episode 13
This Is a Dark Ride
Tue, Oct 23, 2012 60 mins
The girls attend a Halloween party on a train, where they encounter unexpected guests, as well as surprising tricks from "A."
Episode 14
She's Better Now
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 60 mins
Mona is released from the sanitarium and returns to school, but she faces an uphill battle in which she must prove to Hanna, Aria, Emily and Spencer that she has transformed and can be trusted.
Episode 15
Mona-Mania
Tue, Jan 15, 2013 60 mins
Aria, Emily and Spencer think Mona has regressed to her old bad behavior, but they have no proof, and Hanna has doubts about their claim. Meanwhile, Aria's suspicions about her dad intensify when something important vanishes from her room.
Episode 16
Misery Loves Company
Tue, Jan 22, 2013 60 mins
Meredith takes care of an ill Aria, but Hanna and Emily are suspicious of Meredith's motives. Elsewhere, Spencer arranges a surprise for Toby on their anniversary.
Episode 17
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Inferno
Tue, Jan 29, 2013 60 mins
Aria wants to tell Ezra about his son, but she worries that the news might damage her relationship. Elsewhere, Hanna is convinced that Caleb is keeping a secret from her; and Spencer decides she's done with game playing.
Episode 18
Dead to Me
Tue, Feb 5, 2013 60 mins
The girls are divided about going to Ali's memorial service. Elsewhere, Emily deals with unresolved feelings about Nate's death.
Episode 19
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted
Tue, Feb 12, 2013 60 mins
A heartbroken Spencer directs her anger toward Mona. Meanwhile, Hanna tries to reunite Caleb and his dad; Aria bonds with Wes; and Emily and Jason attempt to figure out what happened on Ali's trip to the Jersey Shore.
Episode 20
Hot Water
Tue, Feb 19, 2013 60 mins
The girls look into Det. Wilden's background, but he finds out and tries to stop them. Meanwhile, Spencer seeks support from a friend.
Episode 21
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Tue, Feb 26, 2013 60 mins
Hanna helps Ashley in the wake of her mom's hit-and-run and ponders if "A" was involved in the incident. Meanwhile, Emily is not receptive to Spencer's warnings; and Aria must accept Ezra's new role as a father.
Episode 22
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Tue, Mar 5, 2013 60 mins
Aria, Emily and Hanna search for Spencer, unsure if she went off on her own or if "A" is behind her disappearance, and their concern grows when they discover Spencer's family has no idea where she is. Meanwhile, Emily meets Olympian Missy Franklin.
Episode 23
I'm Your Puppet
Tue, Mar 12, 2013 60 mins
Emily wants to help Spencer by proving her wrong. Meanwhile, Spencer researches Mona's stint in the sanitarium; Aria has doubts about her relationship with Ezra in light of his parental obligations; and Hanna is forced to deal with Caleb's family drama.
Episode 24
A dAngerous gAme
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 60 mins
In the third-season finale, Spencer returns home and claims she's fine, but her friends have doubts about whether she's fully recovered. Meanwhile, surprising revelations surface.
