The BEST episodes of 13 Reasons Why
Every episode of 13 Reasons Why ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 13 Reasons Why!
After his classmate and crush Hannah Baker commits suicide, high schooler Clay Jensen discovers a collection of thirteen cassette tapes recorded by Hannah, detailing why she was driven to end her life.
#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.
#2 - Tape 6, Side A
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/31/2017
Clay and Hannah grow closer. While Clay spends a heartbreaking night listening to his tape with Tony, tensions boil over at Bryce's house.
#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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - Bryce and Chloe
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/18/2018
Chaos erupts at school in the aftermath of Bryce's testimony. Jessica tells Chloe about the clubhouse. Alex's memories come rushing back.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - The Missing Page
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/18/2018
Tyler goes out with Cyrus's sister. Chloe confronts Bryce about the tapes. Jess wonders if she's ready to date again. Mr. Porter wrestles with regret.
#10 - And Then the Hurricane Hit
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/23/2019
The pressure of Clay’s arrest leads his friends to make risky decisions, and the full story of the brawl that erupted at homecoming emerges.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - Smile, Bitches
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/18/2018
Tony opens up about his past. Sheri devises a plan to get into the clubhouse. Mr. Porter tries to help Justin. Zach and Bryce butt heads.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - The Smile at the End of the Dock
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2018
Clay tries to figure out where the Polaroids were taken. Justin shows up at school. Zach's revelation about Hannah takes everyone by surprise.
#20 - In High School, Even on a Good Day, It's Hard to Tell Who's on Your Side
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2019
Mr. Porter interviews students about Clay, who pleads his innocence to Mrs. Walker. Learning Porter counseled Bryce, Clay and Ani question his motives.
#21 - 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.
#22 - The Little Girl
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2018
When Hannah's parents come under scrutiny, Jessica reaches out to Mrs. Baker. Justin struggles to stay clean. Clay reconnects with Skye.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.
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