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The Worst Episodes of 13 Reasons Why

Every episode of 13 Reasons Why ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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.
Genres:DramaMystery
Network:Netflix

Worst Episodes Summary

"Senior Camping Trip" is the worst rated episode of "13 Reasons Why". It scored 5.1/10 based on 2090 votes. Directed by Michael Sucsy and written by Thomas Higgins, it aired on 6/5/2020. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Valentine's Day".

  • Senior Camping Trip
    5.1/102,090 votes
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    #1 - Senior Camping Trip

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 6/5/2020

    Clay is forced to confront his anxiety on the senior camping trip as a suspicious email threatens to turn the friends against each other.

    Director: Michael Sucsy

    Writer: Thomas Higgins

  • Valentine's Day
    5.5/102,011 votes
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    #2 - Valentine's Day

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 6/5/2020

    As the school gears up for the Love Is Love dance on Valentine's Day, disturbing phone calls keep Clay from getting in the spirit.

    Director: Michael Sucsy

    Writer: Hayley Tyler

  • Winter Break
    5.7/102,188 votes
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    #3 - Winter Break

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2020

    The police question Tyler about the guns, leaving the friends rattled. Winston transfers to Liberty High after getting expelled from Hillcrest.

    Director: Russell Mulcahy

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • College Tour
    5.7/101,963 votes
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    #4 - College Tour

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2020

    After an incident at school, Clay thinks someone's trying to set him up. Zach and Clay land in hot water during a college tour.

    Director: Russell Mulcahy

    Writer: Allen MacDonald

  • College Interview
    5.9/101,764 votes
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    #5 - College Interview

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 6/5/2020

    Clay's mental health continues to decline as the friends wrestle with difficult emotions during their college admissions interviews.

    Director: Sunu Gonera

    Writer: Hayley Tyler, Allen MacDonald, Evangeline Ordaz

  • House Party
    6.2/101,851 votes
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    #6 - House Party

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 6/5/2020

    The Jensens make the boys take a drug test. When the Liberty parents learn about an upcoming party, Clay suspects that they're tracking the students.

    Director: Brenda Strong

    Writer: M.K. Malone, Franky D. Gonzalez

  • Acceptance/Rejection
    6.2/101,981 votes
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    #7 - Acceptance/Rejection

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 6/5/2020

    In the wake of the lockdown, the school is on edge — and a troubling abuse of power pushes the students to take action.

    Director: Sunu Gonera

    Writer: Thomas Higgins, Sahar Jahani

  • Yeah. I'm the New Girl
    6.3/102,847 votes
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    #8 - Yeah. I'm the New Girl

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 8/23/2019

    The cops question Clay about Bryce's disappearance. Clay remembers the aftermath of Spring Fling, when he raced to cover Tyler's tracks and met Ani.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • There Are a Number of Problems with Clay Jensen
    6.4/102,158 votes
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    #9 - There Are a Number of Problems with Clay Jensen

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/23/2019

    The police interrogate Justin and Clay about the night Clay pulled a gun on Bryce. Clay discovers that Ani and Bryce's bond ran deeper than he realized.

    Director: Kevin Dowling

    Writer: Julia Bicknell

  • Let the Dead Bury the Dead
    6.4/102,791 votes
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    #10 - Let the Dead Bury the Dead

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 8/23/2019

    Clay is released on bail, Ani puts a plan to exonerate him into action, and the truth about Bryce's murder finally comes to light.

    Director: John T. Kretchmer

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • Bye
    6.5/105,548 votes
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    #11 - Bye

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 5/18/2018

    One month later, Hannah's loved ones celebrate her life and find comfort in each other. Meanwhile, a brutal assault pushes one student over the edge.

    Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • If You're Breathing, You're a Liar
    6.5/102,479 votes
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    #12 - If You're Breathing, You're a Liar

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/23/2019

    After learning about Chloe's pregnancy, Clay and Ani pay her a visit. Chloe recalls how she leaned on Zach for support -- and that Bryce never knew.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: Allen MacDonald

  • The Good Person Is Indistinguishable from the Bad
    6.5/102,332 votes
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    #13 - The Good Person Is Indistinguishable from the Bad

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/23/2019

    As the police investigation sets the school on edge, Ani remembers that Jessica confronted Bryce. Growing suspicious of Jess, Ani and Clay follow her.

    Director: Jessica Yu

    Writer: Hayley Tyler

  • Nobody's Clean
    6.5/102,171 votes
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    #14 - Nobody's Clean

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/23/2019

    The police search the school after finding steroids in Bryce's car. Alex remembers how Bryce supported Alex after Jessica dumped him.

    Director: Bronwen Hughes

    Writer: Trevor Marti Smith

  • Always Waiting for the Next Bad News
    6.6/102,042 votes
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    #15 - Always Waiting for the Next Bad News

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/23/2019

    The cops name Clay as a person of interest in the murder. Ani catches Justin in a lie after learning Bryce bailed him out of a dangerous situation.

    Director: Aurora Guerrero

    Writer: M.K. Malone

  • Thursday
    6.6/102,056 votes
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    #16 - Thursday

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 6/5/2020

    The school goes into lockdown, and Clay, Tony and Justin worry about Tyler's whereabouts.

    Director: Brenda Strong

    Writer: Evangeline Ordaz

  • Angry, Young and Man
    6.8/102,245 votes
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    #17 - Angry, Young and Man

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/23/2019

    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

  • You Can Tell the Heart of a Man by How He Grieves
    6.8/102,153 votes
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    #18 - You Can Tell the Heart of a Man by How He Grieves

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/2019

    The police bring in Tony for questioning. At Bryce's funeral, Ani uncovers two damning secrets.

    Director: Bronwen Hughes

    Writer: Mfoniso Udofia

  • Prom
    6.8/102,018 votes
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    #19 - Prom

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 6/5/2020

    When the dean begins a new investigation and threatens to cancel prom, the friends decide to confide in their parents ... but not about everything.

    Director: Tommy Lohmann

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • The First Polaroid
    7.0/104,179 votes
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    #20 - The First Polaroid

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/18/2018

    Five months after Hannah's death, the case against Liberty goes to trial, with Tyler as the first witness. Clay finds a troubling photo in his locker.

    Director: Gregg Araki

    Writer: Brian Yorkey

  • The Chalk Machine
    7.0/103,200 votes
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    #21 - The Chalk Machine

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/18/2018

    Tyler and Cyrus embrace their outsider status. Alex fights to recover his lost memories. Ryan and Mrs. Baker look to Hannah's poems for clues.

    Director: Eliza Hittman

    Writer: Nic Sheff

  • The World Closing In
    7.0/102,073 votes
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    #22 - The World Closing In

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/23/2019

    Hannah's mother returns to town. Urging Clay to protect himself, she reveals that there was more to Tony and Bryce's relationship than Clay knew.

    Director: Aurora Guerrero

    Writer: N/A

  • Two Girls Kissing
    7.1/103,608 votes
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    #23 - Two Girls Kissing

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/18/2018

    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

  • The Second Polaroid
    7.1/103,272 votes
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    #24 - The Second Polaroid

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/18/2018

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

    Director: Karen Moncrieff

    Writer: Hayley Tyler

  • There Are a Few Things I Haven't Told You
    7.2/102,122 votes
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    #25 - There Are a Few Things I Haven't Told You

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 8/23/2019

    As the cops close in on Clay -- their main suspect -- violent confrontations at the homecoming game expose that everyone had a reason to kill Bryce.

    Director: Kevin Dowling

    Writer: Helen Shang