Ep 9. The Perfect Storm

The Perfect Storm is the ninth episode of the first season of Pretty Little Liars, an American mystery drama television series. The episode aired on July 27, 2010, and was directed by Ron Lagomarsino and written by Oliver Goldstick.

In this episode, the liars are still reeling from the news that Ian Thomas, the former love interest of Spencer Hastings and Melissa's ex-husband, may have killed their friend Alison DiLaurentis. Meanwhile, Emily Fields is struggling with her feelings for Maya St. Germain, especially after discovering that Maya has a boyfriend who is back in town.

As a major storm approaches Rosewood, the girls are trapped in their homes, but they each receive mysterious phone calls from "A" threatening to reveal their secrets. Spencer receives a message that Ian is alive and well, which sends her on a mission to find him. Emily, who is home alone, discovers that someone has broken into her house and she fears for her safety.

Hanna Marin receives a visit from Officer Wilden, who asks her about the events that led up to Ali's disappearance. Hanna realizes that she must be careful about what she says, as she doesn't want the police to discover her involvement with the ugly depository.

Meanwhile, Aria Montgomery is dealing with her own problems as her mother's affair with her English teacher, Ezra Fitz, becomes more complicated. She is feeling the weight of the secret and is also struggling with her own feelings for Ezra.

Throughout the episode, each of the girls is forced to confront their own secrets and fears as "A" continues to manipulate and threaten them. The storm creates a sense of foreboding, as the girls are trapped in their homes, powerless to stop "A" from wreaking havoc on their lives.

Overall, The Perfect Storm is a tense and exciting episode that builds on the mystery and tension of the previous episodes. It sets the stage for future revelations and plot twists and leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next.