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The Best Episodes of 13 Reasons Why Season 1

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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.
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
8.4
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  • Tape 7, Side A
    9.2/10(9,101)
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    #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

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  • Tape 6, Side A
    9.1/10(7,909)
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    #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

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  • Tape 6, Side B
    9.0/10(6,885)
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    #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

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  • Tape 5, Side A
    8.6/10(5,994)
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    #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

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  • Tape 5, Side B
    8.5/10(5,993)
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    #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

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  • Tape 4, Side A
    8.3/10(6,036)
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    #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

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  • Tape 1, Side A
    8.2/10(8,211)
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    #7 - 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

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  • Tape 3, Side A
    8.1/10(6,141)
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    #8 - 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

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  • Tape 2, Side B
    8.0/10(6,211)
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    #9 - 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

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  • Tape 4, Side B
    8.0/10(5,851)
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    #10 - 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

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  • Tape 1, Side B
    7.9/10(6,848)
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    #11 - 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

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  • Tape 3, Side B
    7.9/10(5,928)
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    #12 - Tape 3, Side B

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 3/31/2017

    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

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  • Tape 2, Side A
    7.8/10(6,443)
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    #13 - 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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Tape 7, Side A" is the best rated episode of "13 Reasons Why" season 1. It scored 9.2/10 based on 9101 votes. Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez and written by Brian Yorkey, it aired on 3/31/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Tape 6, Side A".