New episode of "Pretty Little Liars" is right here, and this new one brings back Ali. Fans have been eagerly waiting for a proper Ali episode and not mere flashbacks. "Pretty Little Liars" season 4 episode 16 titled "Close Encounters" is the next exciting episode.

1. Alison returns

No flashbacks or weird appearances. Alison, yes, that mean girl returns in the flesh in "Pretty Little Liars" season 4 episode 16. She is in the promos of the instalment as well as Marlene King tweeted about the comeback. "Next Tuesday... It ain't no dream. Ali is back!!!!" that pretty sums it all up.

2. Emily meets Ali. Alone.

Yes, Emily meets Alison alone in the upcoming instalment of "Pretty Little Liars." Ali has a message for Emily. Shana is the one who gives her the message. Does Shana know about Ali? In the promo, Emily asks Ali about the person following her, but Ali reveals that she is not aware who is after her. The meeting turns out to be scary as later in the promo, Emily is seen banging the elevator door.

"Open up, please!" begs Emily.

3. The Liars in the Busy Bee Inn: The sneak peek for the instalment shows the Liars in the Busy Bee Inn that they were trying to locate Ali at in "PLL" season 4 episode 15. However, "A" has beat them again. There is bloody shirt and a message from "A."

"You're too late," reads the message.

4. Ezra is furious.

Fans have never seen Ezra's bad mood face or angry face. It seems like in the new episode, fans will get to see the frustrated side of "A." In the promo, he hits the car and screams, "This isn't over!" and the car drives away.

5. Spencer's plan.

"With Emily becoming more hopeful by the minute, Spencer is determined to not let her friend get hurt," reads the synopsis of "Pretty Little Liars" season 4 episode 16.

Spencer wants to help Emily, but in the promo, she throws her hands off.

"Pretty Little Liars" season 4 episode 16 airs Tuesday, January 21.