Season 3 begins in tragedy following the prom-night shooting. Spencer and Ashley try to come to grips with the situation and Ashley makes a fateful choice that puts even more unwelcome pressure on Spencer. After a summer apart, the students gather for another school year at King High with new attitudes as they reflect on what happened in the shooting and how it has changed them all.

Ashley tries to find a change in her life, but it damages her friendship with Spencer.

Spencer has moved on with a relationship with Carmen, but Ashley wants her friend back; Madison wants to get into a club and hopes Ashley will help her do it; and Aiden just wants someone to help him before he falls apart.

Spencer becomes closer to Carmen. Ashley and Aiden's relationship suffers.

Spencer and Carmen's relationship is done, just as Aiden and Madison are just getting started. Meanwhile, Ashley is visited by a friend from New York who has big plans for her future, and Chelsea has plans for the baby, but she might not have much say in the end.

Jake's working hard to make Kyla the new It girl, but when she finds out that Ashley's poised to out-It her, It hits the fan. Aiden's there to see it splatter, and realizes that he might be splattering along with it. Meanwhile, Spencer discovers that guys have a hard time distinguishing being with her from being with her.

Spencer goes to Pride and she wants someone to come and show pride with her.

Now that she and Spencer are back together, Ashley brings up the word "commitment". Meanwhile, Aiden feels the time is right to move forward and rebuild his life.

Spencer's turning 18 and her grandmother makes a special visit to help out for her party. However, Spencer and Paula are debating whether or not she should come out to her grandmother.

After being completely embarassed on national television, Kyla tries to get back into Ashley's good graces by being honest with her. Meanwhile, Ashley feels as if she is being pushed aside by Spencer.

Spencer is having fun hanging out with Lily's hipster crowd, which includes spending time with Jonica. Meanwhile, the budding relationship between Aiden and Sasha faces a challenge and Glen begins to having feelings for another.

Glen finally discovers true love, but quickly has problems dealing with his new feelings.

Spencer must make decisions about college and her future with Ashley.

Spencer and Chelsea both share some news.

Everyone must decide on their plans for the future, including Spencer, who must choose between going away to college or staying in L.A. with Ashley.