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High school student Clay Jensen lands in the center of a series of heartbreaking mysteries set in motion by a friend's tragic suicide.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    13 Reasons Why Season 3 Episode 13 - Let the Dead Bury the Dead
    6.0/10(2975 votes)

    #1 - Let the Dead Bury the Dead

    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.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:Brian Yorkey

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  2. 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Episode 2 - College Tour
    6.1/10(2133 votes)

    #2 - College Tour

    S4:E2

    After an incident at school, Clay thinks someone's trying to set him up. Zach and Clay land in hot water during a college tour.

    Director:Russell Mulcahy
    Writer:Allen MacDonald

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  3. 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Episode 1 - Winter Break
    6.2/10(2362 votes)

    #3 - Winter Break

    S4:E1

    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

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  4. 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Episode 4 - Senior Camping Trip
    6.2/10(2266 votes)

    #4 - Senior Camping Trip

    S4:E4

    Clay is forced to confront his anxiety on the senior camping trip as a suspicious email threatens to turn the friends against each other.

    Director:Michael Sucsy
    Writer:Thomas Higgins

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  5. 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Episode 3 - Valentine's Day
    6.3/10(2182 votes)

    #5 - Valentine's Day

    S4:E3

    As the school gears up for the Love Is Love dance on Valentine's Day, disturbing phone calls keep Clay from getting in the spirit.

    Director:Michael Sucsy
    Writer:Hayley Tyler

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  6. 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Episode 7 - There Are a Number of Problems with Clay Jensen
    6.4/10(2336 votes)

    #6 - There Are a Number of Problems with Clay Jensen

    S3:E7

    The police interrogate Justin and Clay about the night Clay pulled a gun on Bryce. Clay discovers that Ani and Bryce's bond ran deeper than he realized.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Julia Bicknell

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  7. 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Episode 5 - House Party
    6.4/10(2017 votes)

    #7 - House Party

    S4:E5

    The Jensens make the boys take a drug test. When the Liberty parents learn about an upcoming party, Clay suspects that they're tracking the students.

    Director:Brenda Strong
    Writers:M.K. Malone, Franky D. Gonzalez

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  8. 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Episode 8 - Acceptance/Rejection
    6.4/10(2147 votes)

    #8 - Acceptance/Rejection

    S4:E8

    In the wake of the lockdown, the school is on edge — and a troubling abuse of power pushes the students to take action.

    Director:Sunu Gonera
    Writers:Thomas Higgins, Sahar Jahani

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  9. 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Episode 1 - Yeah. I'm the New Girl
    6.6/10(3027 votes)

    #9 - Yeah. I'm the New Girl

    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.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Brian Yorkey

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  10. 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Episode 3 - The Good Person Is Indistinguishable from the Bad
    6.6/10(2511 votes)

    #10 - The Good Person Is Indistinguishable from the Bad

    S3:E3

    As the police investigation sets the school on edge, Ani remembers that Jessica confronted Bryce. Growing suspicious of Jess, Ani and Clay follow her.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writer:Hayley Tyler

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  11. 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Episode 5 - Nobody's Clean
    6.6/10(2348 votes)

    #11 - Nobody's Clean

    S3:E5

    The police search the school after finding steroids in Bryce's car. Alex remembers how Bryce supported Alex after Jessica dumped him.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Trevor Marti Smith

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  12. 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Episode 7 - College Interview
    6.6/10(1924 votes)

    #12 - College Interview

    S4:E7

    Clay's mental health continues to decline as the friends wrestle with difficult emotions during their college admissions interviews.

    Director:Sunu Gonera
    Writers:Hayley Tyler, Allen MacDonald, Evangeline Ordaz

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  13. 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Episode 9 - Prom
    6.6/10(2183 votes)

    #13 - Prom

    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.

    Director:Tommy Lohmann
    Writer:Brian Yorkey

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  14. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 1 - The First Polaroid
    6.7/10(4403 votes)

    #14 - The First Polaroid

    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.

    Director:Gregg Araki
    Writer:Brian Yorkey

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  15. 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Episode 10 - Graduation
    6.7/10(3011 votes)

    #15 - Graduation

    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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  16. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 3 - The Drunk Slut
    6.8/10(3646 votes)

    #16 - The Drunk Slut

    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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  17. 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Episode 6 - You Can Tell the Heart of a Man by How He Grieves
    6.8/10(2331 votes)

    #17 - You Can Tell the Heart of a Man by How He Grieves

    S3:E6

    The police bring in Tony for questioning. At Bryce's funeral, Ani uncovers two damning secrets.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Mfoniso Udofia

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  18. 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Episode 6 - Thursday
    6.8/10(2227 votes)

    #18 - Thursday

    S4:E6

    The school goes into lockdown, and Clay, Tony and Justin worry about Tyler's whereabouts.

    Director:Brenda Strong
    Writer:Evangeline Ordaz

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  19. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 13 - Bye
    6.9/10(5775 votes)

    #19 - Bye

    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.

    Director:Kyle Patrick Alvarez
    Writer:Brian Yorkey

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  20. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 2 - Two Girls Kissing
    7.0/10(3818 votes)

    #20 - Two Girls Kissing

    S2:E2

    Courtney makes a brave decision. Clay's memories of Hannah drive a wedge between him and Skye. Someone trashes the yearbook office.

    Director:Gregg Araki
    Writer:Thomas Higgins

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  21. 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Episode 9 - Always Waiting for the Next Bad News
    7.0/10(2208 votes)

    #21 - Always Waiting for the Next Bad News

    S3:E9

    The cops name Clay as a person of interest in the murder. Ani catches Justin in a lie after learning Bryce bailed him out of a dangerous situation.

    Director:Aurora Guerrero
    Writer:M.K. Malone

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  22. 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Episode 11 - There Are a Few Things I Haven't Told You
    7.0/10(2295 votes)

    #22 - There Are a Few Things I Haven't Told You

    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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  23. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 4 - The Second Polaroid
    7.1/10(3472 votes)

    #23 - The Second Polaroid

    S2:E4

    Clay hides a secret from his parents. Concerned about his reputation, Marcus lies in court. Jessica and Alex skip school together.

    Director:Karen Moncrieff
    Writer:Hayley Tyler

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  24. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 5 - The Chalk Machine
    7.1/10(3394 votes)

    #24 - The Chalk Machine

    S2:E5

    Tyler and Cyrus embrace their outsider status. Alex fights to recover his lost memories. Ryan and Mrs. Baker look to Hannah's poems for clues.

    Director:Eliza Hittman
    Writer:Nic Sheff

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  25. 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Episode 8 - The Little Girl
    7.1/10(3338 votes)

    #25 - The Little Girl

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Let the Dead Bury the Dead" is the worst rated episode of "13 Reasons Why". It scored 6/10 based on 2975 votes. Directed by John T. Kretchmer and written by Brian Yorkey, it aired on 8/23/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "College Tour".