The essential episodes of 13 Reasons Why
Watch these 15 in order and you've got 13 Reasons Why — each pick states its reason.
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
Another student sabotages Hannah during a class project. Clay's nightmares about Hannah spill over into the daytime.
- 04
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.
- 05
A distraught Hannah gets a ride home from the party. Jessica's behavior grows increasingly erratic, and Clay learns the truth behind a tragedy.
- 06
Clay and Hannah grow closer. While Clay spends a heartbreaking night listening to his tape with Tony, tensions boil over at Bryce's house.
- 07
Hannah winds up at a party after an argument with her parents. The students are served with subpoenas, and Justin wrestles with conflicting loyalties.
- 08
Hannah seeks help from Mr. Porter, the school counselor. Clay plays the new tape for Tony and weighs what to do next.
- 09
The Smile at the End of the Dock
Clay tries to figure out where the Polaroids were taken. Justin shows up at school. Zach's revelation about Hannah takes everyone by surprise.
- 10
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.
- 11
Chaos erupts at school in the aftermath of Bryce's testimony. Jessica tells Chloe about the clubhouse. Alex's memories come rushing back.
- 12
Threats against Clay and the others escalate. Tyler faces disciplinary action. Justin testifies about Bryce, putting his own future at risk.
- 13
After Tyler admits he still has a gun, the group keeps tabs on him at school. But their worry deepens when they learn he had a motive to kill Bryce.
- 14
The school goes into lockdown, and Clay, Tony and Justin worry about Tyler's whereabouts.
- 15
Strengthened by the struggles they've endured, the friends say goodbye to high school and look toward the future.
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