: Spencer begins receiving mysterious calls from Garrett, who is in jail for Alison's murder and wants her mother to represent him in court.
: Spencer's relationship with Toby is strained as she struggles with the weight of the new secrets, and Hanna's loyalty to Mona creates friction within the group. [S3E1] It Happened 'That Night'
has been volunteering in Haiti but is struggling the most, dealing with the trauma of Maya's death through excessive drinking. Aria Montgomery has taken up photography classes. : Spencer begins receiving mysterious calls from Garrett,
: Despite being in a near-comatose state at Radley, it is revealed she is still manipulating those around her. Aria Montgomery has taken up photography classes
has been taking cooking classes with Caleb and visiting Mona Vanderwaal in the Radley Sanitarium—a secret she initially keeps from her friends. "That Night" Incident
has buried herself in a heavy college course load at Hollis.
The central plot revolves around a late-night sleepover at Spencer's house. During the night, a heavily intoxicated Emily disappears. The other girls find her standing over , holding a shovel. They realize that someone has dug up Alison's body and stolen her remains.