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The Best Episodes of 13 Reasons Why

Every episode of 13 Reasons Why ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 13 Reasons Why!

Best episode
S1E13 Tape 7, Side A
9.19,939 votes
Worst episode
S4E4 Senior Camping Trip
5.12,315 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.3avg
Binge time
1d 23h
49 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 13 - Tape 7, Side A
    9.1/10(9939 votes)

    S1:E13

    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:Unknown

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  2. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 11 - Tape 6, Side A
    9.1/10(8718 votes)

    S1:E11

    Clay and Hannah grow closer. While Clay spends a heartbreaking night listening to his tape with Tony, tensions boil over at Bryce's house.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 12 - Tape 6, Side B
    8.9/10(7633 votes)

    S1:E12

    Hannah winds up at a party after an argument with her parents. The students are served with subpoenas, and Justin wrestles with conflicting loyalties.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 9 - Tape 5, Side A
    8.5/10(6730 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 10 - Tape 5, Side B
    8.5/10(6725 votes)

    S1:E10

    A distraught Hannah gets a ride home from the party. Jessica's behavior grows increasingly erratic, and Clay learns the truth behind a tragedy.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 1 - Tape 1, Side A
    8.2/10(9088 votes)

    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 died by suicide.

    Director:Tom McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 7 - Tape 4, Side A
    8.2/10(6770 votes)

    S1:E7

    Another student sabotages Hannah during a class project. Clay's nightmares about Hannah spill over into the daytime.

    Director:Gregg Araki
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 11 - Bryce and Chloe
    8.2/10(3723 votes)

    S2:E11

    Chaos erupts at school in the aftermath of Bryce's testimony. Jessica tells Chloe about the clubhouse. Alex's memories come rushing back.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writers:Thomas Higgins, Marissa Jo Cerar

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  9. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 5 - Tape 3, Side A
    8.1/10(6893 votes)

    S1:E5

    Hannah and Clay connect at the school dance, but a crass rumor ruins the mood. Clay takes Courtney to visit Hannah's grave.

    Director:Kyle Patrick Alvarez
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 8 - Tape 4, Side B
    8.0/10(6563 votes)

    S1:E8

    Inspired by a friend's poetry reading, Hannah pours her heart out. Tony confides in Clay about the night of Hannah's death.

    Director:Gregg Araki
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 12 - The Box of Polaroids
    8.0/10(3568 votes)

    S2:E12

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

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writers:Brian Yorkey, Hayley Tyler

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  12. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 9 - The Missing Page
    8.0/10(3504 votes)

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Kat Candler
    Writer:Rohit Kumar

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  13. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 2 - Tape 1, Side B
    7.9/10(7637 votes)

    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.

    Director:Tom McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 4 - Tape 2, Side B
    7.9/10(6959 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 6 - Tape 3, Side B
    7.9/10(6652 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Kyle Patrick Alvarez
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 3 - Tape 2, Side A
    7.8/10(7206 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:Brian Yorkey

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  17. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 6 - The Smile at the End of the Dock
    7.7/10(3799 votes)

    S2:E6

    Clay tries to figure out where the Polaroids were taken. Justin shows up at school. Zach's revelation about Hannah takes everyone by surprise.

    Director:Eliza Hittman
    Writer:Julia Bicknell

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  18. 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Episode 10 - Graduation
    7.7/10(3083 votes)

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Brian Yorkey
    Writer:Brian Yorkey

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  19. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 8 - The Little Girl
    7.6/10(3403 votes)

    S2:E8

    When Hannah's parents come under scrutiny, Jessica reaches out to Mrs. Baker. Justin struggles to stay clean. Clay reconnects with Skye.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Felischa Marye

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  20. 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Episode 12 - And Then the Hurricane Hit
    7.6/10(2487 votes)

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 10 - Smile, Bitches
    7.5/10(3359 votes)

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Kat Candler
    Writer:Kirk A. Moore

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  22. 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Episode 8 - In High School, Even on a Good Day, It's Hard to Tell Who's on Your Side
    7.4/10(2455 votes)

    S3:E8

    Mr. Porter interviews students about Clay, who pleads his innocence to Mrs. Walker. Learning Porter counseled Bryce, Clay and Ani question his motives.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Felischa Marye

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  23. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 3 - The Drunk Slut
    7.3/10(3713 votes)

    S2:E3

    Worried about threats against them, Alex and Clay urge Jessica to testify about Bryce. Clay enlists Tony's help to find a potential witness.

    Director:Karen Moncrieff
    Writer:Marissa Jo Cerar

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  24. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 7 - The Third Polaroid
    7.3/10(3410 votes)

    S2:E7

    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

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  25. 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Episode 11 - There Are a Few Things I Haven't Told You
    7.2/10(2346 votes)

    S3:E11

    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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Tape 7, Side A" is the best rated episode of 13 Reasons Why. It scored 9.1/10 from 9,939 votes. Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez and written by Unknown, it aired on March 31, 2017.

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