The BEST episodes of 13 Reasons Why season 1
Every episode of 13 Reasons Why season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 13 Reasons Why season 1!
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 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.