The Best Episodes Written By Brian Yorkey

Every TV Episode Written by Brian Yorkey Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Tape 7, Side A
    8.7/10(56 votes)

    #1 - Tape 7, Side A

    Missing info
    S1:E13

    Hannah seeks help from Mr. Porter, the school counselor. Clay plays the new tape for Tony and weighs what to do next.

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  2. Background image for Tape 1, Side B
    7.8/10(67 votes)

    #2 - Tape 1, Side B

    Missing info
    S1:E2

    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.

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    Director:Tom McCarthy
  3. Background image for The Box of Polaroids
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #3 - The Box of Polaroids

    Missing info
    S2:E12

    Threats against Clay and the others escalate. Tyler faces disciplinary action. Justin testifies about Bryce, putting his own future at risk.

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    Director:Jessica Yu
  4. Background image for Tape 2, Side A
    7.6/10(53 votes)

    #4 - Tape 2, Side A

    Missing info
    S1:E3

    Jealousy and gossip take a toll on Hannah's relationships. As Alex struggles with feelings regret, the guys pressure Clay into getting drunk.

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    Director:Helen Shaver
  5. Background image for Tape 1, Side A
    7.5/10(112 votes)

    #5 - Tape 1, Side A

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    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Tom McCarthy
  6. Background image for The Third Polaroid
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #6 - The Third Polaroid

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    S2:E7

    Alex blows up at Bryce. Someone blackmails Marcus. Clay testifies about a night he and Hannah spent together. Jessica experiences a flashback.

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  7. Background image for The World Closing In
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #7 - The World Closing In

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    S3:E10

    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.

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  8. Background image for Prom
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Prom

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    S4:E9

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

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  9. Background image for Bye
    6.8/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Bye

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    S2:E13

    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.

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  10. Background image for Yeah. I'm the New Girl
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Yeah. I'm the New Girl

    Missing info
    S3:E1

    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.

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  11. Background image for The First Polaroid
    6.7/10(43 votes)

    #11 - The First Polaroid

    Missing info
    S2:E1

    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.

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    Director:Gregg Araki
  12. Background image for Graduation
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Graduation

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    S4:E10

    Strengthened by the struggles they've endured, the friends say goodbye to high school and look toward the future.

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    Director:Brian Yorkey
  13. Background image for Winter Break
    6.3/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Winter Break

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    S4:E1

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

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  14. Background image for Let the Dead Bury the Dead
    6.0/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Let the Dead Bury the Dead

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    S3:E13

    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.

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Brian Yorkey Ratings Summary

"Tape 7, Side A" is the best rated episode written by Brian Yorkey. It scored 8.679/10 based on 56 votes. It was directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez. It aired on 3/31/2017 and is rated 0.9 points higher than their second-best episode, "Tape 1, Side B".