The Best Episodes of 13 Reasons Why Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(8451 votes)

   #1 - Tape 1, Side A

   S1:E13/31/2017

   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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   Director:Tom McCarthy

   Writer:Brian Yorkey
2. 

   7.9/10(7049 votes)

   #2 - Tape 1, Side B

   S1:E23/31/2017

   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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   Director:Tom McCarthy

   Writer:Brian Yorkey
3. 

   7.8/10(6633 votes)

   #3 - Tape 2, Side A

   S1:E33/31/2017

   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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   Director:Helen Shaver

   Writer:Brian Yorkey
4. 

   8.0/10(6394 votes)

   #4 - Tape 2, Side B

   S1:E43/31/2017

   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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   Director:Helen Shaver

   Writer:Thomas Higgins
5. 

   8.1/10(6321 votes)

   #5 - Tape 3, Side A

   S1:E53/31/2017

   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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   Director:Kyle Patrick Alvarez

   Writer:Julia Bicknell
6. 

   7.9/10(6100 votes)

   #6 - Tape 3, Side B

   S1:E63/31/2017

   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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   Director:Kyle Patrick Alvarez

   Writer:Nic Sheff
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7. 

   8.3/10(6211 votes)

   #7 - Tape 4, Side A

   S1:E73/31/2017

   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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   Director:Gregg Araki

   Writer:Elizabeth Benjamin
8. 

   8.0/10(6014 votes)

   #8 - Tape 4, Side B

   S1:E83/31/2017

   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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   Director:Gregg Araki

   Writer:Kirk A. Moore
9. 

   8.6/10(6171 votes)

   #9 - Tape 5, Side A

   S1:E93/31/2017

   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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   Director:Carl Franklin

   Writer:Hayley Tyler
10. 

    8.5/10(6172 votes)

    #10 - Tape 5, Side B

    S1:E103/31/2017

    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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    Director:Carl Franklin

    Writer:Nathan Louis Jackson
11. 

    9.1/10(8132 votes)

    #11 - Tape 6, Side A

    S1:E113/31/2017

    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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    Director:Jessica Yu

    Writer:Diana Son
12. 

    9.0/10(7078 votes)

    #12 - Tape 6, Side B

    S1:E123/31/2017

    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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    Director:Jessica Yu

    Writer:Elizabeth Benjamin
13. 

    9.2/10(9346 votes)

    #13 - Tape 7, Side A

    S1:E133/31/2017

    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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    Director:Kyle Patrick Alvarez

    Writer:Brian Yorkey