The Best Episodes Written By Brian Yorkey
Every TV Episode Written by Brian Yorkey Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Brian Yorkey Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Brian Yorkey is "Tape 7, Side A", rated 8.551/10 from 49 user votes. It was "directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez". "Tape 7, Side A" aired on 3/31/2017 and is rated 0.9 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Tape 1, Side B".
8.6/10 49 votes#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
7.7/10 60 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
7.5/10 26 votes#3 - The Box of Polaroids
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/18/2018
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
7.4/10 47 votes#4 - 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
7.3/10 100 votes#5 - 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
7.2/10 26 votes#6 - The Third Polaroid
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2018
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
6.8/10 29 votes#7 - 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
6.8/10 16 votes#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
6.6/10 14 votes#9 - 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
6.6/10 38 votes#10 - 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
6.5/10 15 votes#11 - Graduation
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 6/5/2020
Strengthened by the struggles they've endured, the friends say goodbye to high school and look toward the future in an emotional series finale.
Director: Brian Yorkey
Writer: Brian Yorkey
6.1/10 17 votes#12 - 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
6.1/10 14 votes#13 - 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