<Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original release date </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Tape 1 , Side A '' </Td> <Td> Tom McCarthy </Td> <Td> Brian Yorkey </Td> <Td> March 31 , 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 31 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> <P> Clay Jensen finds a box filled with audio cassette tapes anonymously left on his front doorstep . He plays the first in his father 's boombox and realizes they have been recorded by his recently deceased classmate Hannah Baker , before he accidentally drops and breaks the boombox when surprised by his mother . Clay steals his friend Tony 's Walkman to continue listening . Clay listens to the first tape , in which Hannah begins to relate the experiences that led to her suicide . She starts by sharing the story of her first kiss , with Justin Foley , who goes on to inadvertently spread a salacious rumor that begins the sequence of events leading to her suicide . Clay is revealed , through numerous short flashbacks , to have been in love with Hannah and to have worked with her at the local movie theater . It is revealed in this episode that Hannah has put her friend Tony in charge of the tapes . </P> Tape subject : Justin Foley , for spreading a racy picture of Hannah along with a sexual rumor about their encounter . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Tape 1 , Side B '' </Td> <Td> Tom McCarthy </Td> <Td> Brian Yorkey </Td> <Td> March 31 , 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 31 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> <P> Hannah reminisces about her friendship with two other new students : Jessica , who moves frequently because her father is in the Air Force , and Alex , whom they met at a coffee shop . Jessica and Alex eventually begin a relationship and stop spending time with Hannah . When Alex breaks up with Jessica , she very publicly blames Hannah . In the present , Hannah 's mother , Olivia , finds a note in her daughter 's textbook that leads her to believe Hannah was being bullied . Clay asks Jessica about the tapes , which results in Bryce Walker 's circle of peers meeting to discuss how Clay is listening to Hannah 's recordings . </P> Tape subject : Jessica Davis , for mistakenly blaming Hannah for her breakup with Alex . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Tape 2 , Side A '' </Td> <Td> Helen Shaver </Td> <Td> Diana Son </Td> <Td> March 31 , 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 31 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> <P> As Clay attempts to pursue a romantic relationship with Hannah , her relationships are threatened by a `` best / worst list '' made by Alex Standall , who has put a `` target '' on Hannah . In the present , Hannah 's mother , Olivia Baker , seeks out the school principal about her suspicion of bullying and makes a disturbing discovery . In the midst of his investigation , Clay turns to Alex for answers , who not only feels regret for his actions on the tapes , but also warns Clay against trusting Tony , whom Clay later sees in a violent exchange with his brothers . As Justin tries to recuperate from his recent slump , Bryce strong - arms Clay and Alex into a drinking contest in an alleyway . </P> Tape subject : Alex Standall , for listing Hannah 's ass as the best in school to make Jessica Davis jealous and for destroying her friendship with Jessica . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Tape 2 , Side B '' </Td> <Td> Helen Shaver </Td> <Td> Thomas Higgins </Td> <Td> March 31 , 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 31 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> <P> Hannah hears someone outside her window , and confesses to her friend , Courtney , that she has a stalker . Courtney offers to help her catch the offender in the act . While waiting for the stalker to arrive , they play an alcohol - fueled game of truth or dare that leads to the two of them kissing on Hannah 's bed . The stalker , school photographer Tyler Down , takes a photo of the girls and sends it around the school . This effectively ends Courtney and Hannah 's friendship as Courtney distances herself from Hannah to avoid being revealed as one of the people in the photograph
<Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original release date </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Tape 1 , Side A '' </Td> <Td> Tom McCarthy </Td> <Td> Brian Yorkey </Td> <Td> March 31 , 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 31 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> <P> Clay Jensen finds a box filled with audio cassette tapes anonymously left on his front doorstep . He plays the first in his father 's boombox and realizes they have been recorded by his recently deceased classmate Hannah Baker , before he accidentally drops and breaks the boombox when surprised by his mother . Clay steals his friend Tony 's Walkman to continue listening . Clay listens to the first tape , in which Hannah begins to relate the experiences that led to her suicide . She starts by sharing the story of her first kiss , with Justin Foley , who goes on to inadvertently spread a salacious rumor that begins the sequence of events leading to her suicide . Clay is revealed , through numerous short flashbacks , to have been in love with Hannah and to have worked with her at the local movie theater . It is revealed in this episode that Hannah has put her friend Tony in charge of the tapes . </P> Tape subject : Justin Foley , for spreading a racy picture of Hannah along with a sexual rumor about their encounter . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Tape 1 , Side B '' </Td> <Td> Tom McCarthy </Td> <Td> Brian Yorkey </Td> <Td> March 31 , 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 31 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> <P> Hannah reminisces about her friendship with two other new students : Jessica , who moves frequently because her father is in the Air Force , and Alex , whom they met at a coffee shop . Jessica and Alex eventually begin a relationship and stop spending time with Hannah . When Alex breaks up with Jessica , she very publicly blames Hannah . In the present , Hannah 's mother , Olivia , finds a note in her daughter 's textbook that leads her to believe Hannah was being bullied . Clay asks Jessica about the tapes , which results in Bryce Walker 's circle of peers meeting to discuss how Clay is listening to Hannah 's recordings . </P> Tape subject : Jessica Davis , for mistakenly blaming Hannah for her breakup with Alex . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Tape 2 , Side A '' </Td> <Td> Helen Shaver </Td> <Td> Diana Son </Td> <Td> March 31 , 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 31 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> <P> As Clay attempts to pursue a romantic relationship with Hannah , her relationships are threatened by a `` best / worst list '' made by Alex Standall , who has put a `` target '' on Hannah . In the present , Hannah 's mother , Olivia Baker , seeks out the school principal about her suspicion of bullying and makes a disturbing discovery . In the midst of his investigation , Clay turns to Alex for answers , who not only feels regret for his actions on the tapes , but also warns Clay against trusting Tony , whom Clay later sees in a violent exchange with his brothers . As Justin tries to recuperate from his recent slump , Bryce strong - arms Clay and Alex into a drinking contest in an alleyway . </P> Tape subject : Alex Standall , for listing Hannah 's ass as the best in school to make Jessica Davis jealous and for destroying her friendship with Jessica . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Tape 2 , Side B '' </Td> <Td> Helen Shaver </Td> <Td> Thomas Higgins </Td> <Td> March 31 , 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 31 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> <P> Hannah hears someone outside her window , and confesses to her friend , Courtney , that she has a stalker . Courtney offers to help her catch the offender in the act . While waiting for the stalker to arrive , they play an alcohol - fueled game of truth or dare that leads to the two of them kissing on Hannah 's bed . The stalker , school photographer Tyler Down , takes a photo of the girls and sends it around the school . This effectively ends Courtney and Hannah 's friendship as Courtney distances herself from Hannah to avoid being revealed as one of the people in the photograph
who has two tapes in 13 reasons why
who has two tapes in 13 reasons why
Justin Foley
Justin Foley