ABC Family renews 'Liars'

ABC Family has renewed hourlong drama "Pretty Little Liars" for a third season. "Liars" received a 24-episode order for season three, expected once again to begin in June. More than 2.5 million viewers have tuned on average during its second season, which resumes Jan. 2 with a switch from Tuesdays to Mondays. The series features an ensemble of Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Holly Marie Combs, Lucy Hale, Ian Harding, Laura Leighton, Chad Lowe, Shay Mitchell and Sasha Pieterse. I. Marlene King, Oliver Goldstick and Leslie Morgenstein exec produce "Liars" for Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com