The Best Episodes of 13 Reasons Why

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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Gregg Araki

Writer: Elizabeth Benjamin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez

Writer: Nic Sheff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Director: Jessica Yu

Writer: Thomas Higgins

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

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

Director: Gregg Araki

Writer: Thomas Higgins