Pretty Little Liars Timeline ( Real )

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June 8, 2010

Pretty Little Liars TV Series Premiere

The television show Pretty Little Liars premiered on ABC Family, marking the beginning of the popular teen drama series.

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March 21, 2011

Pretty Little Liars Season 1 Finale

Season 1 of Pretty Little Liars concluded, wrapping up the initial story arc and setting up further mysteries for the series.

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March 2011

Pretty Little Liars Renewed for Season 2

ABC Family renewed Pretty Little Liars for a second season following the success of the first season.

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June 14, 2011

Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Premiere

Season 2 of Pretty Little Liars premiered, continuing the storyline and adding new mysteries and characters.

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September 2013

Pretty Little Liars Spin-off Announcement

Announcement of the spin-off series 'Ravenswood' based on the Pretty Little Liars universe.

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June 27, 2017

Pretty Little Liars Series Finale

The final episode of Pretty Little Liars aired, concluding the series after seven seasons.

Pretty Little Liars Timeline ( Fictional )

disappearance
Summer, Year 1

Alison DiLaurentis Disappearance

Alison DiLaurentis goes missing in Rosewood, sparking the main mystery of the series.

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Fall, Year 1

The First 'A' Messages

The remaining girls - Aria, Hanna, Spencer, and Emily - start receiving threatening messages from someone calling themselves 'A'.

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Spring, Year 2

Discovery of Alison's Body

Alison's body is found, confirming her death and escalating the tension and stakes among the girls.

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Summer, Year 3

Revelation of Mona as Original 'A'

Mona Vanderwaal is revealed as the original 'A' tormenting the girls.

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Winter, Year 4

Cece Drake Revealed as 'A'

Cece Drake is revealed as 'A', the new antagonist behind the scenes.

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Five Years Later

The Time Jump

There is a five-year time jump after the main characters graduate high school.

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Spring, Year 5

Big 'A' Reveal - Alex Drake

Alex Drake, Spencer's twin, is revealed as 'A.D.', the mastermind behind the final threats.