Ep 17. The Bin of Sin

The Bin of Sin is the seventeenth episode of the fifth season of the American drama television series, Pretty Little Liars. This thrilling episode is directed by Michael Grossman and written by Bryan M. Holdman. The episode is a continuation of the series' main plot, following the lives of four high school girls who must confront the aftermath of their friend's disappearance and subsequent murder.

In this episode, the Liars are still dealing with Alison's trial and trying to keep their own secrets hidden. Hanna is especially struggling, as her mother is now being considered a suspect in the murder. Meanwhile, Spencer is trying to track down Andrew Campbell, a former Rosewood High School classmate, and her current suspect, while Emily and Aria follow up on potential new evidence.

The girls receive a text message from Mona that says “Don’t say I never gave you anything” before they meet at an undisclosed location. Mona gives them a storage bin, that she claims is "full of Alison's secrets". The girls are hesitant to take the bin but realize that the mystery it holds might be the key in finding out what really happened to Alison.

As they start to go through the bin, they find pictures of Alison with a boy that's later revealed to be Cyrus Petrillo. Cyrus was the biker who took Bethany Young to Radley Sanitarium the night she escaped. They find Alison's diary which contains details of her visit to Philadelphia and her encounter with Cyrus.

Spencer and Aria decide to visit Cyrus at the hospital, but he refuses to give any information. Emily goes to talk to his brother, who also refuses to give any information, but hints that Cyrus has a lot of medical bills that his family is struggling to pay.

Meanwhile, Spencer is approached by Melissa, who shares her suspicions that their father could be working with Cyrus. Melissa also reveals that her husband, Ian, was murdered and she was blackmailed by "A" for it.

The episode ends with the Liars finding a video in the bin of Alison and Cyrus talking in the hospital. Alison tells Cyrus to leave Rosewood and never come back, and that if he sees anyone, to tell them that he never saw her.

Overall, The Bin of Sin episode leaves viewers on the edge of their seat with new revelations and twists. With the possibility of Alison holding even more secrets, the episode leaves viewers wanting more. The episode's direction, performances, and writing are top-notch, keeping the audience engaged and entertained throughout.