LACEY UNCOVERS A DEVIOUS SECRET AMONG HER POPULAR FRIENDS IN THE SUMMER FINALE OF "TWISTED," TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH AT 9:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA - (August 8, 2013) - A secret with the power to exonerate Danny forces Lacey to choose between justice and popularity in the summer finale episode titled "Out With the In-Crowd," airing Tuesday, August 27th at 9:00pm ET/PT on ABC Family.

A confrontation between Danny and Archie at a soccer team party reveals treachery lurking among the in-crowd. Lacey must make a choice to keep her popular friends, at Danny's expense, or speak out for what she thinks is right. Tyler continues to pursue Jo and Jo makes a decision she might regret. Lacey also discovers that Phoebe may hold the key to unlocking new clues about Regina's mysterious past. Meanwhile, Kyle's suspicions rise when private investigator Marilyn (guest star Stacy Haiduk) unearths shocking new evidence to refute Karen's confession. And Tess realizes it's time to call on the help of an old friend. Joe Lazarov directed the episode written by Debra J. Fisher.

"Twisted" is a one-hour mystery full of twists and turns that is centered on a charismatic 16-year-old with a troubled past (Avan Jogia) who has recently reconnected with his two female best friends from childhood (Maddie Hasson and Kylie Bunbury). He becomes the prime suspect when a fellow student is found dead in her home. The series also stars Kimberly Quinn, Sam Robards, Ashton Moio and Denise Richards. "Twisted" is executive-produced by Gavin Polone, David Babcock and Adam Milch. "Twisted" is produced by Prodco, Inc.

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