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Pretty Little Liars Season 2

Pretty Little Liars

Season 2

June 14, 2011 25 episodes

Season two begins moments after the explosive season one finale and the girls are the talk of the town. Surprises and challenges will be in store for each, and "A" may succeed in her quest. Emily, Hanna, Spencer, and Aria are crumbling under the constant pressure of A's relentless texts and the knowledge that A inexplicably knows every little detail of their lives, including their thoughts, and is watching and anticipating the girls' every move. Spencer's family is falling apart. Aria and Ezra's relationship gets even more complicated, and Aria's brother Mike finds himself in trouble with the law, while their parents find themselves tested like never before.

All Episodes

It's Alive
E1
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E1. It's Alive

43m Jun 14, 2011

Disbelieved by police and families, the tormented quartet is sent for therapy. The chance to share at least some of their secrets proves appealing.

The Goodbye Look
E2
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E2. The Goodbye Look

43m Jun 21, 2011

Emily gets a lifeline, Aria faces Mr Fitz’s farewell, Hanna confronts her father, and Spencer is troubled by Toby’s treatment, Melissa’s lies, plus Alison’s brother.

My Name Is Trouble
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E3. My Name Is Trouble

44m Jun 28, 2011

While having to stay apart, Hanna turns match-maker, Spencer exploits her sister’s loss, Emily forges a letter, and Aria is upset in pottery.

Blind Dates
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E4. Blind Dates

43m Jul 5, 2011

Hanna helping Lucas requires Caleb’s aid, while tailing Melissa has an unexpected outcome.

The Devil You Know
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E5. The Devil You Know

43m Jul 12, 2011

A shocking discovery finally lays to rest the killer’s identity – until Emily unravels clues that reveal otherwise.

Never Letting Go
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E6. Never Letting Go

44m Jul 19, 2011

Distracted from the charity fashion show by parental and personal factors, the teen quartet is unprepared for the final display.

Surface Tension
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E7. Surface Tension

44m Jul 26, 2011

Reaction to a dug-up item raises Spencer’s suspicions, an awkward dinner is disturbed at Aria’s, while Emily finds rooming with Hanna a pain.

Save the Date
E8
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E8. Save the Date

44m Aug 2, 2011

Emily’s swimming prospects could be sunk, along with Hanna's hopes for the future, while Spencer and Aria make a gruesome discovery.

Picture This
E9
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E9. Picture This

44m Aug 9, 2011

Spencer is suspicious of what Jason is hiding in his outhouse, while Caleb learns who is after him.

Touched by an 'A'-ngel
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E10. Touched by an 'A'-ngel

44m Aug 16, 2011

Aria is warned to be wary of Jason, while over-eager Mona encourages Hanna to try bonding with Kate at a country club.

I Must Confess
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E11. I Must Confess

44m Aug 23, 2011

The harassed foursome face the fact they need outside help, though some problems stay strictly in the family.

Over My Dead Body
E12
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E12. Over My Dead Body

44m Aug 30, 2011

In custody after a testing day, three of the girls count the cost of the tasks ‘A’ set them to save a life.

The First Secret
E13
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E13. The First Secret

44m Oct 19, 2011

The Halloween before Alison vanished shows her controlling nature, and reveals other manipulative souls were also active.

Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares
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E14. Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares

44m Jan 2, 2012

The fractured foursome endure their legal punishment plus the pain of shunning loved ones. But changes are coming.

A Hot Piece of 'A'
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E15. A Hot Piece of 'A'

44m Jan 9, 2012

Hanna unwillingly allows Caleb’s involvement, while a crisis helpline call alerts Emily to a new suspect, and a birthday surprise goes badly.

Let the Water Hold Me Down
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E16. Let the Water Hold Me Down

44m Jan 16, 2012

Hanna fears a vengeful visitor, Aria arranges to encounter Ezra, Spencer turns investigator, and Emily worries a renewed relationship is under threat.

Blond Leading the Blind
E17
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E17. Blond Leading the Blind

43m Jan 23, 2012

To protect them, Caleb and Toby are misled by Hanna and Spencer, while Aria goes out with Holden, hoping to see Ezra.

A Kiss Before Lying
E18
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E18. A Kiss Before Lying

44m Jan 30, 2012

Caleb’s tech skills are used against Hanna’s wishes.

The Naked Truth
E19
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E19. The Naked Truth

44m Feb 6, 2012

Supervised school workshops to foster honesty result in far more disclosures and discoveries outside the classrooms than within.

CTRL:A
E20
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E20. CTRL:A

44m Feb 13, 2012

Caleb’s laptop leads to trouble, Aria learns what Holden has held back, and a man who had information for Alison demands money.

Breaking the Code
E21
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E21. Breaking the Code

44m Feb 20, 2012

Mona is messaged by ‘A’ again, Ezra is tempted to leave, and Spencer wants answers from Melissa, but gets distracted.

Father Knows Best
E22
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E22. Father Knows Best

43m Feb 27, 2012

Daughter and dad bonding is awkward, while Ashley hopes to help Hanna by involving Detective Wilden.

Eye of the Beholder
E23
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E23. Eye of the Beholder

44m Mar 5, 2012

Jenna’s return brings conflict, Aria agrees to a risky meeting, while a bag of Alison’s possessions seems like old news.

If These Dolls Could Talk
E24
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E24. If These Dolls Could Talk

44m Mar 12, 2012

A creepy ‘hospital’ visited by Alison holds a sinister surprise, while Caleb goes along with a sting unwillingly.

unmAsked
E25
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E25. unmAsked

42m Mar 19, 2012

An uncomfortable close encounter with their nemesis awaits at least one of the tormented quartet, and a death is promised.

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