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The Best Episodes of 13 Reasons Why

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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. Background image for Tape 7, Side A
    8.7/10(56 votes)

    #1 - Tape 7, Side A

    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. Background image for Tape 6, Side A
    8.6/10(55 votes)

    #2 - Tape 6, Side A

    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. Background image for Tape 6, Side B
    8.6/10(50 votes)

    #3 - Tape 6, Side B

    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. Background image for Tape 5, Side B
    8.4/10(48 votes)

    #4 - Tape 5, Side B

    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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  5. Background image for Tape 5, Side A
    8.1/10(49 votes)

    #5 - Tape 5, Side A

    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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  6. Background image for Bryce and Chloe
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #6 - Bryce and Chloe

    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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  8. Background image for Tape 4, Side A
    7.9/10(47 votes)

    #7 - Tape 4, Side A

    S1:E7

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

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  9. Background image for Tape 1, Side B
    7.8/10(67 votes)

    #8 - Tape 1, Side B

    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
  10. Background image for Tape 3, Side A
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #9 - Tape 3, Side A

    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. Background image for The Missing Page
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    #10 - The Missing Page

    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
  12. Background image for Tape 2, Side A
    7.6/10(53 votes)

    #11 - Tape 2, Side A

    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
  13. Background image for Tape 2, Side B
    7.6/10(51 votes)

    #12 - Tape 2, Side B

    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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  14. Background image for Tape 4, Side B
    7.6/10(49 votes)

    #13 - Tape 4, Side B

    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
  15. Background image for The Smile at the End of the Dock
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #14 - The Smile at the End of the Dock

    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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  16. Background image for The Box of Polaroids
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #15 - The Box of Polaroids

    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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  17. Background image for Tape 1, Side A
    7.5/10(112 votes)

    #16 - Tape 1, Side A

    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
  18. Background image for Tape 3, Side B
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    #17 - Tape 3, Side B

    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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  19. Background image for And Then the Hurricane Hit
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #18 - And Then the Hurricane Hit

    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:Unknown
  20. Background image for Two Girls Kissing
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #19 - Two Girls Kissing

    S2:E2

    Courtney makes a brave decision. Clay's memories of Hannah drive a wedge between him and Skye. Someone trashes the yearbook office.

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  21. Background image for The Third Polaroid
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #20 - The Third Polaroid

    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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  22. Background image for The Little Girl
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #21 - The Little Girl

    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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  23. Background image for Smile, Bitches
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Smile, Bitches

    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
  24. Background image for Angry, Young and Man
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #23 - Angry, Young and Man

    S3:E4

    After Tyler admits he still has a gun, the group keeps tabs on him at school. But their worry deepens when they learn he had a motive to kill Bryce.

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    Director:Jessica Yu
  25. Background image for In High School, Even on a Good Day, It's Hard to Tell Who's on Your Side
    7.2/10(16 votes)

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

    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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  26. Background image for The Second Polaroid
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    #25 - The Second Polaroid

    S2:E4

    Clay hides a secret from his parents. Concerned about his reputation, Marcus lies in court. Jessica and Alex skip school together.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Tape 7, Side A" is the best rated episode of "13 Reasons Why". It scored 8.7/10 based on 56 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".