The Best Episodes of 13 Reasons Why Season 1
Every episode of 13 Reasons Why Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 13 Reasons Why Season 1!
After a teenage girl's perplexing suicide, a classmate receives a series of tapes that unravel the mystery of her tragic choice.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "13 Reasons Why" season 1 is "Tape 1, Side A", rated 8.2/10 from 8113 user votes. It was directed by Tom McCarthy and written by Brian Yorkey. "Tape 1, Side A" aired on 3/31/2017 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Tape 1, Side B".
8.2/10 8,113 votes#1 - 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
7.9/10 6,768 votes#2 - 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
7.8/10 6,366 votes#3 - 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
8.0/10 6,133 votes#4 - 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
8.1/10 6,070 votes#5 - 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
7.9/10 5,858 votes#6 - 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
8.3/10 5,969 votes#7 - 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
8.0/10 5,782 votes#8 - 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
8.6/10 5,924 votes#9 - 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
8.5/10 5,927 votes#10 - 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
9.1/10 7,826 votes#11 - 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
9.0/10 6,811 votes#12 - 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
9.2/10 9,019 votes#13 - 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