13 Reasons Why

The Best Episodes of 13 Reasons Why

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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.
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  1. 9.2/10(9.1k votes)

    #1 - Tape 7, Side A

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    S1:E13

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

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  2. 9.1/10(7.9k votes)

    #2 - Tape 6, Side A

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    S1:E11

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

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    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writer:Diana Son
  3. 9.0/10(6.9k votes)

    #3 - Tape 6, Side B

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    S1:E12

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

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  4. 8.6/10(6.0k votes)

    #4 - Tape 5, Side A

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    S1:E9

    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.

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  5. 8.5/10(6.0k votes)

    #5 - Tape 5, Side B

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    S1:E10

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

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  6. 8.3/10(6.0k votes)

    #6 - Tape 4, Side A

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    S1:E7

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

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  8. 8.2/10(8.2k votes)

    #7 - Tape 1, Side A

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    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Tom McCarthy
  9. 8.2/10(3.5k votes)

    #8 - Bryce and Chloe

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    S2:E11

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

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  10. 8.1/10(6.2k votes)

    #9 - Tape 3, Side A

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    S1:E5

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

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  11. 8.0/10(6.2k votes)

    #10 - Tape 2, Side B

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  12. 8.0/10(5.9k votes)

    #11 - Tape 4, Side B

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    S1:E8

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

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    Director:Gregg Araki
  13. 8.0/10(3.3k votes)

    #12 - The Missing Page

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    S2:E9

    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.

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    Director:Kat Candler
  14. 8.0/10(3.3k votes)

    #13 - The Box of Polaroids

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    S2:E12

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

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  15. 7.9/10(6.9k votes)

    #14 - Tape 1, Side B

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    S1:E2

    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.

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    Director:Tom McCarthy
  16. 7.9/10(5.9k votes)

    #15 - Tape 3, Side B

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    S1:E6

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

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  17. 7.8/10(6.5k votes)

    #16 - Tape 2, Side A

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    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Helen Shaver
  18. 7.7/10(3.6k votes)

    #17 - The Smile at the End of the Dock

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    S2:E6

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

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  19. 7.7/10(2.8k votes)

    #18 - Graduation

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    S4:E10

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

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    Director:Brian Yorkey
  20. 7.6/10(3.2k votes)

    #19 - The Little Girl

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    S2:E8

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

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  21. 7.6/10(2.3k votes)

    #20 - And Then the Hurricane Hit

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    S3:E12

    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.

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    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:N/A
  22. 7.5/10(3.1k votes)

    #21 - Smile, Bitches

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    S2:E10

    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.

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    Director:Kat Candler
  23. 7.4/10(2.3k votes)

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

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    S3:E8

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

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  24. 7.3/10(3.5k votes)

    #23 - The Drunk Slut

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    S2:E3

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

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  25. 7.3/10(3.2k votes)

    #24 - The Third Polaroid

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    S2:E7

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

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  26. 7.2/10(2.1k votes)

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

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    S3:E11

    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.

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    Director:Kevin Dowling

Best Episodes Summary

"Tape 7, Side A" is the best rated episode of "13 Reasons Why". It scored 9.2/10 based on 9122 votes. Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez and written by Brian Yorkey, it aired on 3/31/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Tape 6, Side A".