'Pretty Little Liars' Final Season to Premiere April 2017, Followed by 'Famous In Love' Debut

Pretty Little Liars will end in 2017.

Pretty Little Liars will premiere its final season in April 2017 after seven seasons of the hit original drama series. Freeform announced the news earlier this week via a Facebook live interview with creator and showrunner I. Marlene King and cast members Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell and Sasha Pieterse.

The final season will continue to be filled with homecomings and reunions, bringing back old characters as it has already done in the first half of the season, including Wren Kingston (Julian Morris), Pastor Ted Wilson (Edward Kerr), Jenna Marshall (Tammin Sursok), Paige McCullers (Lindsey Shaw) and Sydney Driscoll (Chloe Bridges). A #PLLWedding for one of the Liars is also in store for the latter half of the season. To conclude the series, the season seven finale will be a two-hour, drama-filled television event.

ABC Family Becomes Freeform Today; 'Pretty Little Liars' Returns

The most social television network will celebrate its transition from ABC Family to Freeform in a new and immersive way with a daylong virtual event and exciting partnerships across the breadth of the social space. Key launch partnerships will include a Social DNA Project with Twitter; a live stream of events via Periscope; a Vine booth; a BuzzFeed Facebook Live chat and a custom “Pretty Little Liars” Facebook icon; Instagram content and talent takeovers; and a Pretty Little Liars Snapchat filter.

The Freeform Social DNA Project with Twitter will take place on January 12 starting at 11:00 a.m. EST. Throughout the day, fans who tweet @FreeformTV using the hashtag #FreeformLaunch will receive a reply tweet that includes a unique piece of 3D digital art based on a sentiment analysis of their Twitter feed. Each piece of art is as similar and unique as a fingerprint or snowflake. Fans will then have the opportunity to enter an instant win sweepstakes* to receive one of 5000 prizes – a one-of-a-kind piece of 3D printed wearable art representing their Twitter personality, as shown below.

Fans will be able to participate in the virtual celebration by going to FreeformLaunch.com, or any of the social outlets listed above. On those platforms they will be able to interact with musical artists including deejays Lela B, Bianca Oblivion and Dan Wilcox; drummers P.O.P. Unplugged; visual artists Dancakes (Dan Drake) the pancake artist; muralist Carlos Vera; and talent including Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Ian Harding, Shay Mitchell, Janel Parrish, Sasha Pieterse and Keegan Allen from Pretty Little Liars; and Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Harry Shum Jr., Isaiah Mustafa, Matthew Daddario, Emeraude Toubia, Alberto Rosende, and Maxim Roy from Shadowhunters who will be creating moments, art and activities of what it means to be Freeform.

ABC Family Winter Schedule Revealed: 'Recovery Road' Premieres January 25 After 'The Fosters'

Recovery Road stars David Witts as Craig, Kyla Pratt as Trish, Daniel
Franzese as Vern, Alexis Carra as Cynthia, Sebastian De Souza as Wes,
Jessica Sula as Maddie and Sharon Leal as Charlotte.
Photo Credit: ABC Family/Bob D’Amico

New scripted drama Recovery Road and fan favorite The Fosters will premiere on January 25, 2016. These series join previously announced January premieres for Pretty Little Liars and Shadowhunters, and February premieres for Young & Hungry and Baby Daddy. ABC Family will become Freeform in January 2016.

The critically-acclaimed family drama The Fosters returns with new episodes on Monday, January 25 at 8 pm ET/PT. As the third season continues, the family settles into a new dynamic now that Callie is permanently adopted. Callie and Brandon share a significant secret, but focus on their interests to help them move on with their lives. A serious medical issue for Stef results in a clash of opinion between her wife Lena and her mother, Sharon. Jude must deal with his boyfriend's decision to move away, while Jesus and Mariana are surprised when an old friend returns. Loyalties are questioned while new relationships develop, and family ties bring love and support amid the chaos of life. The series stars Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Hayden Byerly, Noah Centineo, David Lambert, Maia Mitchell, Danny Nucci, and Cierra Ramirez. Guest stars this season include Rosie O'Donnell, Annie Potts, Rob Morrow, and Kelli Williams.

Recovery Road premieres that night at 9:00 pm ET/PT. Based on the popular young adult novel by Blake Nelson, Recovery Road focuses on a teenage girl dealing with addiction. Maddie has a reputation as a party girl who doesn't think she has a problem, until she's confronted one day by her school guidance counselor and is forced to choose between expulsion and rehab. Maddie makes the difficult decision to live with other recovering addicts at a sober living facility while facing the daily pressures of her teenage life. Recovery Road stars Jessica Sula, Alexis Carra, Sebastian De Souza, Daniel Franzese, Sharon Leal, Kyla Pratt, and David Witts.

SUMMARY OF ABC FAMILY (FREEFORM) WINTER SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, January 12 at 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT - Winter premiere of Pretty Little Liars

Tuesday, January 12 at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT - Series premiere of Shadowhunters

Monday, January 25 at 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT - Winter premiere of The Fosters

Monday, January 25 at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT - Series premiere of Recovery Road

Wednesday, February 3 at 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT - Winter premiere of Young & Hungry

Wednesday, February 3 at 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT - Winter premiere of Baby Daddy

'Switched at Birth' Season Finale Sneak Peek

Quinn (Dan J. Johnson), Mingo (Adam Hagenbuch) and Daphne
(Katie Leclerc). Photo Credit: Adam Hagenbuch

Bay has her first art showing while Daphne applies for an international internship in tonight's season finale of Switched at Birth, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

In the episode, titled "And Always Searching for Beauty," Bay (Vanessa Marano) is thrilled by the opportunity to showcase her newest work in her first art show. Daphne (Katie Leclerc) interviews for an internship abroad that would bring her closer to Quinn (Dan J. Johnson), causing friction with Mingo (Adam Hagenbuch). Kathryn's (Lea Thompson) frustrations with John (D.W. Moffett) come to a head when he storms out of a deal negotiation.

Meanwhile, John and Kathryn confront Regina (Constance Marie) over Eric's (Terrell Tilford) secret.

Watch a sneak peek below:

'Switched at Birth' Renewed for Fifth Season on ABC Family

The cast of Switched at Birth. Photo Credit: ABC Family/Todd Wawrychuk

Switched at Birth has been renewed for a fifth season! ABC Family announced the renewal today, meaning the series will reach a milestone 100 episodes in the upcoming run. The fourth season finale of the Peabody Award-winning drama airs Monday, October 26, 2015 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. ABC Family is becoming Freeform in January 2016.

"Every season Switched at Birth continues to deliver fresh, relatable storylines that tackle important social issues, reflecting what our audience experiences daily," said Karey Burke, Executive Vice President, Programming and Development. "We're excited to see where Lizzy [Weiss, executive producer] will take these characters next."

The critically acclaimed Switched at Birth is a family drama exploring early adulthood, blended families and deaf culture, and includes scenes shot entirely in American Sign Language.

Switched at Birth has been honored with a Peabody Award as well as a Television Critics Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming and an Imagen Award for Best Primetime Program. The series stars Katie Leclerc as Daphne Vasquez, Vanessa Marano as Bay Kennish, Constance Marie as Regina Vasquez, D.W. Moffett as John Kennish, Lea Thompson as Kathryn Kennish; Lucas Grabeel as Toby Kennish, Sean Berdy as Emmett Bledsoe with guest star Marlee Matlin as Melody Bledsoe.

'Switched at Birth' Sneak Peek: Lily's Baby Shower

Kathryn (Lea Thompson), Toby (Lucas Grabeel) and Bay (Vanessa Marano).

Sparks fly at Lily's baby show on tonight's episode of Switched at Birth, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

In "A Mad Tea Party," Bay (Vanessa Marano) takes over hosting Lily's (guest star Rachel Shenton, Hollyoaks) baby shower at the Kennish house when Regina (Constance Marie) is pulled away by an emergency with Will (Sayeed Shahidi). At the shower, sparks fly between Kathryn (Lea Thompson) and Professor Marillo (guest star Bess Armstrong, My So-Called Life), with Daphne (Kate Leclerc) caught in the middle. Lily stresses over how others will take the news of her decision.

Watch a sneak peek below:

'Switched at Birth' Sneak Peek: Bay Bonds with Garrett

Is Bay ready to move on with Garrett (Nyle DiMarco)?

Bay and Daphne navigate their love lives on tonight's episode of Switched at Birth, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family. Nyle DiMarco (America’s Next Top Model) guest stars as Garrett.

In "The Accommodations of Desire," Bay thinks she's ready for a new relationship with Garrett, but others are dubious of how quickly it is moving. Daphne's correspondence with Quinn starts to affect her relationship with Mingo. John and Kathryn begin researching new financial opportunities, and Toby and Lily prepare for parenthood.

Watch a sneak peek below:

ABC Family Rebranding as Freeform in January 2016

ABC Family President Tom Ascheim announced Tuesday that ABC Family will be renamed and rebranded as Freeform in January 2016. The network is currently home to one of my favorite primetime serials, Switched at Birth, and one of TV's funniest comedies, Kevin From Work, in addition to one of the most-talked about shows, Pretty Little Liars, and most-awarded, The Fosters.

This evolution builds on ABC Family's existing strategy of super serving "Becomers" - a life stage that spans people who are 14-34. The name, look, feel and attitude of the network will capture the nature of the Becomer audience and the modern way this audience generates and consumes media.

"Freeform evokes the spirit and adventure of our audience," says Ascheim. "Freeform will deliver new, exciting original content as well as all the favorite shows our viewers already love on ABC Family."

'Switched at Birth' Preview: To the Victor Belong the Spoils

D.W. Meffett, Lea Thompson, Katie Leclerc, Terrell Tilford and Constance
Marie. Photo Credit: ABC Family/Adam Taylor

Daphne tries to fundraise in order to help deaf kids in Mexico on tonight's episode of Switched at Birth, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

In "To the Victor Belong the Spoils," Toby (Lucas Grabeel) and Lily (Rachel Shenton) have to make difficult decisions about their future.

With Mingo's (Adam Hagenbuch) help, Daphne (Katie Leclerc) holds a fundraiser to help support a sign-language school in Mexico. Bay (Vanessa Marano) is livid when a student starts using her art to sell crude t-shirts. Regina (Constance Marie) deals with the repercussions of digging through Eric's (Terrell Tilford) past.

Watch a sneak peek below:

'Chasing Life' Fall Finale Preview: La Dolce Vita

Richard Brancatisano, Italia Ricci and Aisha Dee. Photo Credit: ABC
Family/Valerio Ziccanu Chessa

All roads lead April to Rome tonight's fall finale ("La Dolce Vita") of Chasing Life, airing at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

Whether it’s the Italian honeymoon that never happened, the unchecked item on her bucket list, or her lack of inspiration, all signs point April to Rome. Caught up in the midst of family drama, April faces too many distractions that keep her from making progress on her book. But will April find the inspiration she seeks in Rome, or will this trip lead her down another path?

Meanwhile, Brenna receives devastating news from Finn.

Watch a sneak peek below:

'Switched at Birth' Preview: Meet the Parents

Adam Hagenbuch plays Mingo on Switched at Birth.

Daphne and Mingo introduce their parents with disastrous results on tonight's episode of Switched at Birth, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

In "Borrowing Your Enemy’s Arrows," Daphne (Katie Leclerc) and Mingo (Adam Hagenbuch) decide to introduce their parents at the Kennishes’ grill night, only to find Mingo's father is the business manager John (D.W. Moffett) blames for his current financial problems.

Meanwhile, Bay (Vanessa Marano) has an awkward run in with Tank (Max Adler) at the restaurant where he works.

Watch a sneak peek below:

'Switched at Birth' Preview: Spring Break in Mexico

Katie Leclerc, Jaime Alvarez. Photo Credit: ABC Family/Tony Rivetti

Daphne (Katie Leclerc), Bay (Vanessa Marano), and Travis (Ryan Lane) celebrate spring break with a volunteer trip to rural Mexico with Melody (Marlee Matlin) to distribute hearing aids to underprivileged local in this week's episode of Switched at Birth, airing Monday, September 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

In “Instead of Damning the Darkness, It’s Better to Light a Little Lantern,” crossing the border to Mexico means the start of an exciting spring break, but crossing the line may mean the end of it.

Watch a sneak peek below:

Switched at Birth' Preview: We Mourn, We Weep, We Love Again

Terrell Tilford stars as Eric Bishop on Switched at Birth.

Bay (Vanessa Marano) finds out about Regina's (Constance Marie) plans to move out with Eric (Terrell Tilford) in this week's episode of Switched at Birth, airing Monday, September 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

The news about Regina moving out from the guest house is a big discovery on its own, but it’s definitely not the only one. As Kathryn (Lea Thompson) and John (D.W. Moffett) discuss the future of their finances, they stumble upon the idea of endorsing products. Daphne (Katie Leclerc) joins an ambulance ride-along so that she can become her dorm’s safety captain.

Meanwhile, the reminder of Angelo’s upcoming birthday only creates more tension.

Watch a sneak peek below:

Switched at Birth' Preview: Between Hope and Faith

Eric (Terrell Tilford) asks Regina (Constance Marie) to move in with him in this week's episode of Switched at Birth, airing Monday, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

Daphne (Katie Leclerc) is thrilled when Eric asks Regina to move in with him, but Regina is troubled by how little she knows about the mother of Eric’s son, Will (Sayeed Shahidi), and decides to go to Atlanta to find out more about the woman. John’s (D.W. Moffett) financial stresses come to a head when Toby (Lucas Grabeel) approaches the family for support, prompting John to lash out at him. Bay (Vanessa Marano) is surprised to learn she and Daphne have opposing opinions about how to deal with the pregnancy.

Meanwhile, Travis (Ryan Lane) goes to Los Angeles to visit Emmett (Sean Berdy) and is dismayed to find Emmett has gone “Hollywood.”

Watch a sneak peek below:

'Switched at Birth' Preview: How Does a Girl Like You Get to Be a Girl Like You

Lucas Grabeel (Toby) and Katie Leclerc (Daphne). Photo Credit:
ABC Family/Beth Dubber

Bay finds herself under scrutiny when she returns to school in Monday night's episode of Switched at Birth, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

In the wake of her breakup with Emmett, Bay decides to refocus her energy on school and signs up for a Spanish class, only to discover that the new harassment policy has put her in the spotlight. Daphne learns that her D in Chemistry will affect her scholarship. John finds himself under serious financial strain as Kathryn makes plans to produce her musical herself.

Meanwhile, Daphne and Mingo have a major difference of opinion that leaves Daphne with doubts about their compatibility.

Watch a sneak peek below:

Katie Leclerc Previews the Summer Premiere of 'Switched at Birth'

Katie Leclerc stars as Daphne Vasquez in Switched at Birth.
Photo Credit: ABC Family

In the summer premiere of ABC Family drama Switched at Birth, Bay copes with heartbreak, Daphne struggles with speculation, and someone reveals an unexpected pregnancy.

Airing Monday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, "To Repel Ghosts" finds Bay haunted by her breakup with Emmett and struggling to figure out where their relationship fell apart. Meanwhile, Daphne’s excitement about her new relationship with Mingo is hampered by her friends’ opinion of him. Elsewhere, John and Kathryn’s new accountant has some bad news, Regina digs deeper into the story of Eric’s ex-wife, and everyone is shocked by the news that someone is pregnant.

Katie Leclerc, who stars as Daphne, met with the media to preview the summer premiere. What's ahead for the Kennish-Vasquez family? Read what Leclerc had to say to find out.

How do we see Bay and Daphne, along with the rest of the blended family’s relationship develop and change in the second half of this season?
KATIE LECLERC: The heart of the show has always been Bay and Daphne and when Daphne had her downward spiral, her family really jumped in and saved the day for Daphne in a huge way. I think Daphne is still feeling guilt from that and sometimes guilt is bad and sometimes guilt is a huge motivator. So for Daphne, having so much at stake and having her family really risk their livelihood for her, it puts her in a place where she is highly motivated for school and to become a doctor.

Her pre-med quest is really fueled by the love of her family and the fact that she doesn’t want to disappoint them again. Pre-med’s super hard regardless of whether you’re deaf or not, so for Daphne, I think, the big challenge this season and the way that Bay and Daphne’s relationship changes is Daphne comes to the realization that she can do it and it’s going to be a struggle, but she’s always got Bay there supporting her and always behind her.

'The Fosters' Summer Finale Sneak Peek: Callie Faces The Judge

Callie faces the judge on the August 17th summer finale of The Fosters.
Photo Credit: ABC Family

Tune in tonight starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT for the summer finale of The Fosters on ABC Family, followed by a new episode of Chasing Life at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

First on The Fosters, even with tension between them, Stef and Lena host a 40th anniversary party for Lena's parents and Callie faces the judge who will determine the consequences of her actions. Will what happened between her and Brandon stop her from being adopted?

Watch a sneak peek of The Fosters below:

'Pretty Little Liars' Finally Reveals Identify of "A" and It's an 'As the World Turns' Alum

During Tuesday's season six summer finale, Pretty Little Liars finally unmasked "A", and it was a familiar face to As the World Turns fans.

Warning: Spoilers ahead if you haven't watched!

'Pretty Little Liars' Summer Finale Preview: Game Over Charles

“A” is revealed, and all of the questions are answered, in “Game Over Charles,”
the summer finale of ABC Family’s hit serial Pretty Little Liars.
Photo Credit: ABC Family/Eric McCandless

The PLLs come #FAceToFace with "A" in the summer finale ("Game Over Charles") of Pretty Little Liars, airing Tuesday, August 11th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

Who killed Toby’s mother? Who hit Alison in the head with the rock the night she went missing? Who is Red Coat? Who killed Bethany? Who is the Black Widow? Why has “A” been targeting the PLLs all this time? After years of torture, Alison, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer finally come face-to-face with their tormentor and learn the story of how and why Charles became “A.”

Watch a sneak peek below:

'The Fosters' Sneak Peek: Daughters

Maia Mitchell and Rosie O'Donnell. Photo Credit: ABC Family

Rita's daughter shows up unexpectedly an all-new episode of The Fosters, airing Monday, August 3 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

In "Daughters," when Rita's (guest star Rosie O’Donnell) daughter, Carmen (guest star Alicia Sixtos), arrives, Callie sees a different side of Rita and learns the reason behind their strained relationship.

Meanwhile, Stef discovers a new lead in the hit-and-run case. Brandon confronts his moms about the tensions in the house.

Watch a sneak peek of The Fosters below: