13 Reasons Why: Season 1

2017 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.7

What Season 1 of 13 Reasons Why

Clay Jensen, a 16-year-old student at Liberty High, comes home to find an anonymous package containing a shoebox. Inside are seven cassette tapes recorded on both sides. They were left by Hannah Baker, a classmate who recently moved into the neighborhood and has taken her own life. The tapes are passed from one student to another, and Clay listens to them to find out what Hannah wanted to tell. The story takes place in Crestmont, California. The conflicts revolve around rumors, jealousy, peer pressure to drink, and harassment that Hannah suspects. Hannah becomes friends with Jessica and Alex, while Justin skips class.

13episodes

Mar 31, 2017released

12.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Tape 1, Side A
Mar 31, 2017 · 54 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directing: Tom McCarthy · Writing: Brian Yorkey · Starring: Brian d'Arcy James, Michele Selene Ang, Uriah Shelton, Giorgia Whigham
1x02 Tape 1, Side B
Mar 31, 2017 · 52 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directing: Tom McCarthy · Writing: Brian Yorkey · Starring: Brian d'Arcy James, Michele Selene Ang, Lisa Anne Morrison, Dorian Lockett
1x03 Tape 2, Side A
Mar 31, 2017 · 58 min · ★ 7.4
Jealousy and gossip take a toll on Hannah's relationships. As Alex struggles with feelings of regret, the guys pressure Clay into getting drunk.
Directing: Helen Shaver · Writing: Brian Yorkey, Diana Son · Starring: Timothy Granaderos, Michele Selene Ang, Dorian Lockett, Brandon Larracuente
1x04 Tape 2, Side B
Mar 31, 2017 · 58 min · ★ 7.3
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.
Directing: Helen Shaver · Writing: Thomas Higgins · Starring: Brian d'Arcy James, Michele Selene Ang, Steven Silver, Ajiona Alexus
1x05 Tape 3, Side A
Mar 31, 2017 · 59 min · ★ 7.4
Hannah and Clay connect at the school dance, but a crass rumor ruins the mood. Clay takes Courtney to visit Hannah's grave.
Directing: Kyle Patrick Alvarez · Writing: Julia Bicknell · Starring: Timothy Granaderos, Mark Pellegrino, Brian d'Arcy James, Michele Selene Ang
1x06 Tape 3, Side B
Mar 31, 2017 · 52 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directing: Kyle Patrick Alvarez · Writing: Nic Sheff · Starring: Timothy Granaderos, Mark Pellegrino, Michele Selene Ang, Joseph C. Phillips
1x07 Tape 4, Side A
Mar 31, 2017 · 54 min · ★ 7.7
Another student sabotages Hannah during a class project. Clay's nightmares about Hannah spill over into the daytime.
Directing: Gregg Araki · Writing: Elizabeth Benjamin · Starring: Michele Selene Ang, Uriah Shelton, Henrique Zaga, Keiko Agena
1x08 Tape 4, Side B
Mar 31, 2017 · 54 min · ★ 7.4
Inspired by a friend's poetry reading, Hannah pours her heart out. Tony confides in Clay about the night of Hannah's death.
Directing: Gregg Araki · Writing: Kirk A. Moore · Starring: Brian d'Arcy James, Michele Selene Ang, Joseph C. Phillips, Tom Maden
1x09 Tape 5, Side A
Mar 31, 2017 · 59 min · ★ 7.8
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.
Directing: Carl Franklin · Writing: Hayley Tyler · Starring: Brian d'Arcy James, Michele Selene Ang, Joseph C. Phillips, Brandon Larracuente
1x10 Tape 5, Side B
Mar 31, 2017 · 50 min · ★ 8.1
A distraught Hannah gets a ride home from the party. Jessica's behavior grows increasingly erratic, and Clay learns the truth behind a tragedy.
Directing: Carl Franklin · Writing: Nathan Jackson · Starring: Timothy Granaderos, Brian d'Arcy James, Michele Selene Ang, Presciliana Esparolini
1x11 Tape 6, Side A
Mar 31, 2017 · 55 min · ★ 8.2
Clay and Hannah grow closer. While Clay spends a heartbreaking night listening to his tape with Tony, tensions boil over at Bryce's house.
Directing: Jessica Yu · Writing: Diana Son · Starring: Timothy Granaderos, Mark Pellegrino, Anna Zavelson, Brandon Larracuente
1x12 Tape 6, Side B
Mar 31, 2017 · 62 min · ★ 8.4
Hannah winds up at a party after an argument with her parents. The students are served with subpoenas, and Justin wrestles with conflicting loyalties.
Directing: Jessica Yu · Writing: Elizabeth Benjamin · Starring: Timothy Granaderos, Mark Pellegrino, Brian d'Arcy James, Michele Selene Ang
1x13 Tape 7, Side A Season Finale
Mar 31, 2017 · 59 min · ★ 8.5
Hannah seeks help from Mr. Porter, the school counselor. Clay plays the new tape for Tony and weighs what to do next.
Directing: Kyle Patrick Alvarez · Writing: Brian Yorkey · Starring: Timothy Granaderos, Brian d'Arcy James, Michele Selene Ang, Joseph C. Phillips