Season 1
🎬 13 Episodes 📅 2017 ⏱ 99 min
A mysterious cassette tape thrusts Clay Jensen into an unsettling investigation following his friend's tragic suicide, as each recording reveals the painful truth behind her decision. In 13 Reasons Why, he must confront the interconnected web of betrayal, cruelty, and indifference that led to her breaking point. As Clay listens through the night, the line between guilt and accountability blurs, forcing him to see his classmates—and himself—in a devastating new light. What began as a mystery becomes a haunting examination of how small moments of cruelty can accumulate into tragedy.
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📊 Season Stats
13
Episodes
2017
Year
99
min / ep
21.5
Watch Hours
1/4
Season No.
⭐ 8.5
Best Episode
Ep. 13 · Tape 7, Side A
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🎬 Episodes 13 episodes
1
⭐ 7.4
Tape 1, Side A
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.
🎬 Tom McCarthy ✍️ Brian Yorkey
2
⭐ 7.6
Tape 1, Side B
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.
🎬 Tom McCarthy ✍️ Brian Yorkey
3
⭐ 7.4
Tape 2, Side A
Jealousy and gossip take a toll on Hannah's relationships. As Alex struggles with feelings of regret, the guys pressure Clay into getting drunk.
🎬 Helen Shaver ✍️ Brian Yorkey
4
⭐ 7.3
Tape 2, Side B
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.
🎬 Helen Shaver ✍️ Thomas Higgins
5
⭐ 7.4
Tape 3, Side A
Hannah and Clay connect at the school dance, but a crass rumor ruins the mood. Clay takes Courtney to visit Hannah's grave.
🎬 Kyle Patrick Alvarez ✍️ Julia Bicknell
6
⭐ 7.3
Tape 3, Side B
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.
🎬 Kyle Patrick Alvarez ✍️ Nic Sheff
7
⭐ 7.7
Tape 4, Side A
Another student sabotages Hannah during a class project. Clay's nightmares about Hannah spill over into the daytime.
🎬 Gregg Araki ✍️ Elizabeth Benjamin
8
⭐ 7.4
Tape 4, Side B
Inspired by a friend's poetry reading, Hannah pours her heart out. Tony confides in Clay about the night of Hannah's death.
🎬 Gregg Araki ✍️ Kirk A. Moore
9
⭐ 7.8
Tape 5, Side A
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.
🎬 Carl Franklin ✍️ Hayley Tyler
10
⭐ 8.1
Tape 5, Side B
A distraught Hannah gets a ride home from the party. Jessica's behavior grows increasingly erratic, and Clay learns the truth behind a tragedy.
🎬 Carl Franklin ✍️ Nathan Jackson
11
⭐ 8.3
Tape 6, Side A
Clay and Hannah grow closer. While Clay spends a heartbreaking night listening to his tape with Tony, tensions boil over at Bryce's house.
🎬 Jessica Yu ✍️ Diana Son
12
⭐ 8.4
Tape 6, Side B
Hannah winds up at a party after an argument with her parents. The students are served with subpoenas, and Justin wrestles with conflicting loyalties.
🎬 Jessica Yu ✍️ Elizabeth Benjamin
13
⭐ 8.5
Tape 7, Side A
Hannah seeks help from Mr. Porter, the school counselor. Clay plays the new tape for Tony and weighs what to do next.
🎬 Kyle Patrick Alvarez ✍️ Brian Yorkey