Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Episode 1

Ep 1. Pilot

  • TV14
  • June 8, 2010
  • 44 min
  • 7.7  (2,125)

Four high school friends - Aria, Spencer, Hanna, and Emily - are reunited after the year-long disappearance of their mutual friend, Alison, only to be tormented by mysterious messages from "A", who threatens to reveal their darkest secrets. The pilot episode sets the tone for the rest of the series, introducing audiences to the world of Rosewood, where pretty girls hide ugly secrets and the truth is often stranger than fiction.

The episode begins with Aria returning home from a year abroad in Iceland, where she has been living with her family. On the way back, she reflects on the events leading up to her disappearance and the role that Alison played in their friend group. Aria's parents are dealing with their own marital issues, and her younger brother is acting out.

Meanwhile, Spencer is preparing for a college interview, following in the footsteps of her successful older sister, Melissa. Spencer is used to being the smartest and most accomplished person in the room, but her competitive nature only pushes her friends away. Hanna is the school's resident "it girl," but her outward confidence belies the deep insecurities she feels about her weight and her strained relationship with her mother. Emily is the most athletic of the group, and her family's military background has given her a sense of discipline that sets her apart from her friends.

As the girls go about their day, they are each confronted by a message from "A," who seems to know their every move. Aria returns home to find an anonymous text message from "A" threatening to reveal her father's affair, which has been kept secret from the rest of the family. Spencer receives a cryptic message urging her to stay away from her sister's boyfriend, and Hanna gets a threatening note in her locker. Finally, Emily is surprised by a sinister message scrawled on the back of her swimsuit.

The girls meet up at Alison's funeral, and tensions are high as they try to make sense of the messages and the mysterious circumstances surrounding Alison's disappearance. The arrival of a new girl, Mona, only adds to their distress. Mona is the new "it girl" at school, and her attempts to befriend the girls are met with suspicion and resentment.

As the episode concludes, the girls receive a final message from "A," who taunts them with the knowledge that they are not really "friends" after all. The girls are left wondering who "A" could be and what motives they might have for tormenting them. The pilot episode of Pretty Little Liars sets the stage for a complex mystery, where nothing and no one can be trusted.

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  • First Aired
    June 8, 2010
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (2,125)