Tick-Tock, Bitches
| "Tick-Tock, Bitches" | |
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| Pretty Little Liars episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Ron Lagomarsino |
| Written by | I. Marlene King |
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| Editing by | Robert Lattanzio |
| Original air date | June 21, 2016 |
| Running time | 42 minutes |
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"Tick-Tock, Bitches" is the first episode of the seventh season of Freeform mystery drama television series Pretty Little Liars, and the 141st episode overall. It aired in the United States on June 21, 2016, serving as the season premiere. The episode was directed by Ron Lagomarsino and written by showrunner I. Marlene King.
In the episode, the Liars and company find themselves caught by a trap set by A, who has kidnapped Hanna and is holding her captive. Meanwhile, Mary begins to settle into Rosewood while Elliott continues to try and keep Alison trapped inside the psychiatric hospital.
"Tick-Tock, Bitches" yielded 1.43 million viewers and garnered a 0.7 demo rating, up from the previous episode, the sixth-season finale, and down 40 percent from the sixth-season premiere a year ago. It received praise from contemporary critics, who highlighted the show's new directions, titling the episode as a good way to start the end.