Ep 17. The New Normal

In Pretty Little Liars season 1 episode 17, titled "The New Normal," the girls are still reeling from the aftermath of the school dance, which ended in chaos when they were confronted by Ali's supposed killer. As they try to make sense of what happened, they start to worry that the police might be closing in on them as suspects in the murder.

Meanwhile, Emily is struggling with her feelings for Maya, the girl she met at the party. She's unsure if she's ready to come out as gay, and she's worried about what her friends and family will think. Hanna, Spencer, and Aria try to be supportive, but they each have their own problems to deal with. Hanna is still struggling to get over her breakup with Sean, Spencer is grappling with her feelings for Alex, the guy she cheated on Toby with, and Aria is dealing with the fallout from her relationship with Ezra, which is becoming increasingly complicated.

As the girls try to navigate their personal lives, they also find themselves being stalked by "A" once again. This time, though, "A" is upping the ante, sending them threatening messages and making it clear that they know something about what happened the night Ali died. The girls are terrified, but they refuse to let "A" get the better of them. They band together and start to piece together clues to try to figure out who their stalker might be.

In the midst of all this drama, the girls try to resume their normal lives. They attend classes, go to parties, and hang out with their friends. But everything is different now. They can't trust anyone, and they're constantly looking over their shoulders. They start to wonder if life will ever be normal again, or if they'll be haunted by the memory of Ali's murder forever.

As the episode comes to a close, the girls are faced with a shocking revelation that could change everything. They must decide whether to come forward with what they know or keep their secrets hidden, and they're not sure which option is more dangerous. With "A" on their heels and the police closing in, the girls are running out of time to find answers. The New Normal sets the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the show's first season.