High school basketball coach John Harrison receives unfortunate news that will change his life. The largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down, forcing many families to leave in search of other job opportunities. John and his family are faced with an uncertain future, and his dreams of winning the state basketball championship are in jeopardy. He agrees to coach the cross-country team where he meets a runner who is on her journey of discovery....

The Heathers, is comprised of Heather Chandler, Heather Duke and Heather McNamara rounded out by Veronica Sawyer who is so fed up with the Heathers and the entire peer pressure cooker that she starts running with J.D., a mysterious, possible psychotic, motorcycle riding newcomer. But what begins as their noble effort to rid Westerburg of its bad apples ends up take a real toll. And their teen rebellion produces a serious and mounting body count.

Season five begins in the moments following the epic season four finale, in which Ezra was shot, among other shocking revelations. Plus, Alison is alive, and everyone is affected by her return. Caleb also returns, but is he the same? With more questions than ever and familiar faces back in Rosewood, it's sure to be another season of emotion, intrigue, twists and thrills.