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The Best Episodes of 13 Reasons Why

Every episode of 13 Reasons Why ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 13 Reasons Why!

After a teenage girl's perplexing suicide, a classmate receives a series of tapes that unravel the mystery of her tragic choice.

Genres:DramaMystery
Network:Netflix

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "13 Reasons Why" is "Tape 7, Side A", rated 9.2/10 from 9028 user votes. It was directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez and written by Brian Yorkey. "Tape 7, Side A" aired on 3/31/2017 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Tape 6, Side A".

  • Tape 7, Side A
    9.2/10 9,028 votes

    #1 - Tape 7, Side A

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Hannah seeks help from Mr. Porter, the school counselor. Clay plays the new tape for Tony and weighs what to do next.

    Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • Tape 6, Side A
    9.1/10 7,833 votes

    #2 - Tape 6, Side A

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Clay and Hannah grow closer. While Clay spends a heartbraking night listening to his tape with Tony, tensions boil over at Bryce's house.

    Director: Jessica Yu

    Writer: Diana Son

  • Tape 6, Side B
    9.0/10 6,817 votes

    #3 - Tape 6, Side B

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Hannah winds up at a party after an argument with her parents. The students are served with subpoenas, and Justin wrestles with conflicting loyalties.

    Director: Jessica Yu

    Writer: Elizabeth Benjamin

  • Tape 5, Side A
    8.6/10 5,930 votes

    #4 - Tape 5, Side A

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Hannah witnesses a traumatic event at a summertime party. Clay tries to reason with Justin, and Marcus warns him that the worst is yet to come.

    Director: Carl Franklin

    Writer: Hayley Tyler

  • Tape 5, Side B
    8.5/10 5,933 votes

    #5 - Tape 5, Side B

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/31/2017

    A distraught Hannah gets a ride home from the party. Jessica's behavior grows increasingly erratic, and Clay learns the truth behind a tragedy.

    Director: Carl Franklin

    Writer: Nathan Louis Jackson

  • Tape 4, Side A
    8.3/10 5,974 votes

    #6 - Tape 4, Side A

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Another student sabotages Hannah during a class project. Clay's nightmares about Hannah spill over into the daytime.

    Director: Gregg Araki

    Writer: Elizabeth Benjamin

  • Bryce and Chloe
    8.3/10 3,423 votes

    #7 - Bryce and Chloe

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/18/2018

    Chaos erupts at school in the aftermath of Bryce's testimony. Jessica tells Chloe about the clubhouse. Alex's memories come rushing back.

    Director: Jessica Yu

    Writer: Thomas Higgins, Marissa Jo Cerar

  • Tape 1, Side A
    8.2/10 8,121 votes

    #8 - Tape 1, Side A

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2017

    As the school mourns the death of Hannah Baker, her friend Clay receives a box of tapes with messages she recorded before she committed suicide.

    Director: Tom McCarthy

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • Tape 3, Side A
    8.1/10 6,076 votes

    #9 - Tape 3, Side A

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Hannah and Clay connect at the school dance, but a crass rumor ruins the mood. Clay takes Courtney to visit Hannah's grave.

    Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez

    Writer: Julia Bicknell

  • Tape 2, Side B
    8.0/10 6,138 votes

    #10 - Tape 2, Side B

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Hannah thinks someone is stalking her and sets a trap. Hannah's mother confronts the principal, and Clay strikes back at someone who wronged Hannah.

    Director: Helen Shaver

    Writer: Thomas Higgins

  • Tape 4, Side B
    8.0/10 5,787 votes

    #11 - Tape 4, Side B

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Inspired by a friend's poetry reading, Hannah pours her heart out. Tony confides in Clay about the night of Hannah's death.

    Director: Gregg Araki

    Writer: Kirk A. Moore

  • The Missing Page
    8.0/10 3,212 votes

    #12 - The Missing Page

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/18/2018

    Tyler goes out with Cyrus's sister. Chloe confronts Bryce about the tapes. Jess wonders if she's ready to date again. Mr. Porter wrestles with regret.

    Director: Kat Candler

    Writer: Rohit Kumar

  • The Box of Polaroids
    8.0/10 3,270 votes

    #13 - The Box of Polaroids

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/18/2018

    Threats against Clay and the others escalate. Tyler faces disciplinary action. Justin testifies about Bryce, putting his own future at risk.

    Director: Jessica Yu

    Writer: Brian Yorkey, Hayley Tyler

  • Tape 1, Side B
    7.9/10 6,770 votes

    #14 - Tape 1, Side B

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Hannah makes friends with Jessica and Alex, two other new students. Justin doesn't show up at school, and Hannah's mother finds something troubling.

    Director: Tom McCarthy

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • Tape 3, Side B
    7.9/10 5,862 votes

    #15 - Tape 3, Side B

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Hannah's date on Valentine's Day doens't go as planned. Alex gets in a big fight at school and has to face the honor board.

    Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez

    Writer: Nic Sheff

  • Tape 2, Side A
    7.8/10 6,370 votes

    #16 - Tape 2, Side A

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Jealousy and gossip take a toll on Hannah's relationships. As Alex struggles with feelings regret, the guys pressure Clay into getting drunk.

    Director: Helen Shaver

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • The Smile at the End of the Dock
    7.7/10 3,495 votes

    #17 - The Smile at the End of the Dock

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2018

    Clay tries to figure out where the Polaroids were taken. Justin shows up at school. Zach's revelation about Hannah takes everyone by surprise.

    Director: Eliza Hittman

    Writer: Julia Bicknell

  • Graduation
    7.7/10 2,785 votes

    #18 - Graduation

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 6/5/2020

    Strengthened by the struggles they've endured, the friends say goodbye to high school and look toward the future in an emotional series finale.

    Director: Brian Yorkey

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • The Little Girl
    7.6/10 3,115 votes

    #19 - The Little Girl

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2018

    When Hannah's parents come under scrutiny, Jessica reaches out to Mrs. Baker. Justin struggles to stay clean. Clay reconnects with Skye.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: Felischa Marye

  • And Then the Hurricane Hit
    7.6/10 2,237 votes

    #20 - And Then the Hurricane Hit

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 8/23/2019

    The pressure of Clay’s arrest leads his friends to make risky decisions, and the full story of the brawl that erupted at homecoming emerges.

    Director: Kevin Dowling

    Writer: N/A

  • Smile, Bitches
    7.5/10 3,070 votes

    #21 - Smile, Bitches

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/18/2018

    Tony opens up about his past. Sheri devises a plan to get into the clubhouse. Mr. Porter tries to help Justin. Zach and Bryce butt heads.

    Director: Kat Candler

    Writer: Kirk A. Moore

  • In High School, Even on a Good Day, It's Hard to Tell Who's on Your Side
    7.4/10 2,210 votes

    #22 - In High School, Even on a Good Day, It's Hard to Tell Who's on Your Side

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2019

    Mr. Porter interviews students about Clay, who pleads his innocence to Mrs. Walker. Learning Porter counseled Bryce, Clay and Ani question his motives.

    Director: Kevin Dowling

    Writer: Felischa Marye

  • The Drunk Slut
    7.3/10 3,420 votes

    #23 - The Drunk Slut

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/18/2018

    Worried about threats against them, Alex and Clay urge Jessica to testify about Bryce. Clay enlists Tony's help to find a potential witness.

    Director: Karen Moncrieff

    Writer: Marissa Jo Cerar

  • The Third Polaroid
    7.3/10 3,124 votes

    #24 - The Third Polaroid

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2018

    Alex blows up at Bryce. Someone blackmails Marcus. Clay testifies about a night he and Hannah spent together. Jessica experiences a flashback.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • There Are a Few Things I Haven't Told You
    7.2/10 2,104 votes

    #25 - There Are a Few Things I Haven't Told You

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 8/23/2019

    As the cops close in on Clay -- their main suspect -- violent confrontations at the homecoming game expose that everyone had a reason to kill Bryce.

    Director: Kevin Dowling

    Writer: Helen Shang