13 Reasons Why
Series Details:
| Also known as | TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY (stylized) Thirteen Reasons Why |
| Based on | Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Season | 4 |
| Episodes | 49 |
| Release date | March 31, 2017 – June 5, 2020 |
| Running time | 49–98min |
| Age rating | TV-MA |
| Starring | Dylan Minnette, Katherine Langford, Christian Navarro, Alisha Boe, Brandon Flynn, Justin Prentice, Miles Heizer, Ross Butler, Devin Druid, Amy Hargreaves, Derek Luke, Kate Walsh, Brian d’Arcy James, Grace Saif, Brenda Strong, Timothy Granaderos, Mark Pellegrino, Tyler Barnhardt, Jan Luis Castellanos, Deaken Bluman, Gary Sinise |
| Narrated by | Katherine Langford (season 1), Various (season 2), Grace Saif (season 3), Dylan Minnette (season 4) |
| Developed by | Brian Yorkey |
| Directed by | Jessica Yu, Kyle Patrick Alvarez, Gregg Araki, Michael Morris, Kevin Dowling, Carl Franklin, Tom McCarthy, Helen Shaver, Kat Candler, Eliza Hittman, Karen Moncrieff, Aurora Guerrero, Bronwen Hughes, Sunu Gonera, Russell Mulcahy, Brenda Strong, Michael Sucsy, John T. Kretchmer, Tommy Lohmann, Brian Yorkey |
| Written by | Brian Yorkey, Julia Bicknell, Nic Sheff, Rohit Kumar, Felischa Marye, Kirk A. Moore, Thomas Higgins, Hayley Tyler, Allen MacDonald, M.K. Malone, Elizabeth Benjamin, Diana Son, Marissa Jo Cerar, Helen Shang, Trevor Marti Smith, Evangeline Ordaz, Nathan Louis Jackson, Mfoniso Udofia, Franky Gonzalez, Sahar Jahani |
| Produced by | Barbara D’Alessandro, Joe Incaprera, Jane Bartelme |
| Executive producers | Selena Gomez, Marvin Matyka, Diana Son, Tom McCarthy, Joy Gorman Wettels, Steve Golin, Michael Sugar, Mandy Teefey, Kristel Laiblin |
| Cinematography by | Ivan Strasburg, Tommy Lohmann, Kevin Thompson, Cameron Duncan, Andrij Parekh, Marshall Adams |
| Edited by | Rich Fox, Philip Harrison, Matthew Ramsey, Leo Trombetta, Jacques Gravett, Daniel Gabbe, Sue Blainey, Kenji Yasutake |
| Music by | Brendan Angelides |
| Casting by | Barbara Fiorentino, Danielle Aufiero, Amber Horn |
| Production Design by | Jeremy Cassells, Diane Lederman, Jim Gloster, Scott Cobb, Natalie Weinmann |
| Art Direction by | Natalie Weinmann, William Budge, Scott Cobb, Gary Myers |
| Set Decoration by | Karen Agresti, Doni McMillan, Amber Haley |
| Costume Design by | Caroline B. Marx, Michelle Green, Amanda Friedland |
| Production Company | July Moon Productions Kicked to the Curb Productions That Kid Ed Productions Anonymous Content Paramount Television Studios |
| Original Network | Netflix |
Cast & Character:
Main
- Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen
- Katherine Langford as Hannah Baker (seasons 1–2)
- Christian Navarro as Tony Padilla
- Alisha Boe as Jessica Davis
- Brandon Flynn as Justin Foley
- Justin Prentice as Bryce Walker
- Miles Heizer as Alex Standall
- Ross Butler as Zach Dempsey
- Devin Druid as Tyler Down
- Amy Hargreaves as Lainie Jensen
- Derek Luke as Kevin Porter (seasons 1–2; guest season 3)
- Kate Walsh as Olivia Baker (seasons 1–2; guest season 3)
- Brian d’Arcy James as Andy Baker (season 2; recurring season 1)
- Grace Saif as Ani Achola (seasons 3–4)
- Brenda Strong as Nora Walker (season 3; recurring season 2; guest season 4)
- Timothy Granaderos as Monty de la Cruz (seasons 3–4; recurring seasons 1–2)
- Mark Pellegrino as Bill Standall (season 4, recurring seasons 1–3)
- Tyler Barnhardt as Charlie St. George (season 4; recurring season 3)
- Deaken Bluman as Winston Williams (season 4; recurring season 3)
- Jan Luis Castellanos as Diego Torres (season 4)
- Gary Sinise as Dr. Robert Ellman (season 4)
Recurring
- Introduced in season one
- Josh Hamilton as Matt Jensen
- Michele Selene Ang as Courtney Crimsen (seasons 1–3, guest season 4)
- Steven Silver as Marcus Cole (seasons 1–2)
- Ajiona Alexus as Sheri Holland (seasons 1–2)
- Tommy Dorfman as Ryan Shaver (seasons 1–2, guest season 4)
- Sosie Bacon as Skye Miller (seasons 1–2)
- Brandon Larracuente as Jeff Atkins (season 1; guest season 2)
- Steven Weber as Gary Bolan
- Keiko Agena as Pam Bradley (season 1; guest season 2)
- Joseph C. Phillips as Greg Davis (seasons 1–2, 4; guest season 3)
- Andrea Roth as Noelle Davis (guest seasons 1, 4; recurring season 2)
- Cindy Cheung as Karen Dempsey (seasons 1–2; guest season 3)
- Anna Zavelson as May Dempsey (season 1; guest season 2)
- Alex MacNicoll as Peter Standall (guest seasons 1–3; recurring season 4)
- Henry Zaga as Brad (season 1)
- Giorgia Whigham as Kat (season 1)
- Robert Gant as Todd Crimsen (season 1; guest seasons 2, 4)
- Alex Quijano as Steve Crimsen (guest seasons 1–2, 4)
- Wilson Cruz as Dennis Vasquez (guest season 1; seasons 2–3)
- Ross Turner as Mr. Wood (seasons 1, 3–4)
- Matthew Alan as Seth Massey (seasons 1–3)
- Jackie Geary as Amber Foley (seasons 1–2)
- Tom Everett Scott as Mr. Down (seasons 1–2; guest season 3)
- Maria Dizzia as Mrs. Down (guest season 1; season 2–3)
- Kimiko Gelman as Jane Childs (seasons 1–2; guest season 3)
- Brittany Perry-Russell as Tracy Porter (guest season 1; recurring season 2)
- Gary Perez as Arturo Padilla (seasons 1, 3; guest season 4)
- Dorian Lockett as Patrick (season 1; guest season 2)
- Introduced in season two
- Parminder Nagra as Priya Singh (guest seasons 2, 4; recurring season 3)
- Anne Winters as Chlöe Rice
- Jake Weber as Barry Walker (season 2; guest season 3)
- Austin Aaron as Luke Holliday (recurring seasons 2–4)
- Meredith Monroe as Carolyn Standall
- R.J. Brown as Caleb
- Bryce Cass as Cyrus
- Chelsea Alden as Mackenzie (seasons 2–3)
- Allison Miller as Sonya Struhl (season 2)
- Brandon Butler as Scott Reed (seasons 2, 4)
- Samantha Logan as Nina Jones (season 2)
- Kelli O’Hara as Jackie (season 2)
- Ben Lawson as Rick Wlodimierz (season 2)
- Keon Motakhaveri as Chad Moore
- Spencer Moore II as Michael (season 2)
- James Cretan as Eric Cox
- Mason Guccione as Toby Fletcher
- Mikko Edwards as Jada (season 2)
- Introduced in season three
- Bex Taylor-Klaus as Casey Ford (season 3)
- Hart Denton as Dean Holbrook (season 3)
- Nana Mensah as Amara Josephine Achola (season 3, guest season 4)
- Benito Martinez as Sheriff Diaz
- Marcus DeAnda as Mr. de la Cruz (season 3)
- Raymond J. Barry as Harrison Chatham (season 3)
- YaYa Gosselin as Graciella Padilla (guest seasons 3–4)
- Christine Flores as Rosa Padilla (season 3)
- Brandon Scott as J. J. Kerba
- Ron Rogge as Morris
- Blake Webb as Tim Pozzi (season 3)
- Introduced in season four
- Inde Navarrette as Estela de la Cruz
- Reed Diamond as Hansen Foundry
- Yadira Guevara-Prip as Valerie Diaz
- Matt Passmore as Ted Wynn
Storyline:
Thirteen Reasons Why, based on the best-selling books by Jay Asher, follows teenager Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) as he returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers a group of cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) -his classmate and crush-who tragically committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah unfolds an emotional audio diary, detailing the thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Through Hannah and Clay’s dual narratives, Thirteen Reasons Why weaves an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that will deeply affect viewers.
About Series:
Episodes:
| Season | Episodes | Originally released |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | March 31, 2017 |
| 2 | 13 | May 18, 2018 |
| 3 | 13 | August 23, 2019 |
| 4 | 10 | June 5, 2020 |
Season 1
| Episode | Title | Plot |
|---|---|---|
| S1.E1 | 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 committing suicide. |
| S1.E2 | Tape 1, Side B | Hannah makes friends with Jessica and Alex, two other new students. Justin doesn’t show up at school; Hannah’s mother finds something troubling. |
| S1.E3 | Tape 2, Side A | Jealousy and gossip take a toll on Hannah’s relationships; Alex struggles with feelings of regret; Clay is pressured into getting drunk. |
| S1.E4 | Tape 2, Side B | Hannah thinks someone is stalking her and sets a trap; Hannah’s mother confronts the principal; Clay strikes back at someone who wronged Hannah. |
| S1.E5 | 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. |
| S1.E6 | 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. |
| S1.E7 | Tape 4, Side A | Another student sabotages Hannah during a class project. Clay’s nightmares about Hannah spill over into the daytime. |
| S1.E8 | 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. |
| S1.E9 | 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. |
| S1.E10 | 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. |
| S1.E11 | 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. |
| S1.E12 | 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. |
| S1.E13 | 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. |
Season 2
| Episode | Title | Plot |
|---|---|---|
| S2.E1 | The First Polaroid | 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. |
| S2.E2 | Two Girls Kissing | Courtney makes a brave decision. Clay’s memories of Hannah drive a wedge between him and Skye. Someone trashes the yearbook office. |
| S2.E3 | The Drunk Slut | Worried about threats against them, Alex and Clay urge Jessica to testify about Bryce. Clay enlists Tony’s help to find a potential witness. |
| S2.E4 | The Second Polaroid | Clay hides a secret from his parents. Concerned about his reputation, Marcus lies in court. Jessica and Alex skip school together. |
| S2.E5 | The Chalk Machine | 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. |
| S2.E6 | 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. |
| S2.E7 | The Third Polaroid | Alex blows up at Bryce. Someone blackmails Marcus. Clay testifies about the night he and Hannah spent together. Jessica experiences a flashback. |
| S2.E8 | The Little Girl | When Hannah’s parents come under scrutiny, Jessica reaches out to Mrs. Baker. Justin struggles to stay clean. Clay reconnects with Skye. |
| S2.E9 | The Missing Page | 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. |
| S2.E10 | Smile, Bitches | Tony opens up about his past. Sheri devises a plan to get into the clubhouse. Mr. Porter tries to help Justin. Zach and Bryce butt heads. |
| S2.E11 | Bryce and Chloe | Chaos erupts at school in the aftermath of Bryce’s testimony. Jessica tells Chloe about the clubhouse. Alex’s memories come rushing back. |
| S2.E12 | The Box of Polaroids | Threats against Clay and the others escalate. Tyler faces disciplinary action. Justin testifies about Bryce, putting his own future at risk. |
| S2.E13 | Bye | 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. |
Season 3
| Episode | Title | Plot |
|---|---|---|
| S3.E1 | Yeah. I’m the New Girl | 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. |
| S3.E2 | If You’re Breathing, You’re a Liar | After learning about Chloe’s pregnancy, Clay and Ani pay her a visit. Chloe recalls how she leaned on Zach for support – and that Bryce never knew. |
| S3.E3 | The Good Person Is Indistinguishable from the Bad | As the police investigation sets the school on edge, Ani remembers that Jessica confronted Bryce. Growing suspicious of Jess, Ani and Clay follow her. |
| S3.E4 | Angry, Young and Man | 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. |
| S3.E5 | Nobody’s Clean | The police search the school after finding steroids in Bryce’s car. Alex remembers how Bryce supported him after being dumped by Jessica. |
| S3.E6 | You Can Tell the Heart of a Man by How He Grieves | The police bring in Tony for questioning. At Bryce’s funeral, Ani uncovers two damning secrets. |
| S3.E7 | There Are a Number of Problems with Clay Jensen | 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. |
| S3.E8 | In High School, Even on a Good Day, It’s Hard to Tell Who’s on Your Side | Mr. Porter interviews students about Clay, who pleads his innocence to Mrs. Walker. Learning Porter counseled Bryce, Clay and Ani question his motives. |
| S3.E9 | Always Waiting for the Next Bad News | 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. |
| S3.E10 | The World Closing In | Hannah’s mother returns to town. Urging Clay to protect himself, she reveals that there was more to Tony and Bryce’s relationship than Clay knew. |
| S3.E11 | There Are a Few Things I Haven’t Told You | 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. |
| S3.E12 | And Then the Hurricane Hit | The pressure of Clay’s arrest leads his friends to make risky decisions, and the full story of the brawl that erupted at homecoming emerges. |
| S3.E13 | Let the Dead Bury the Dead | 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. |
Season 4
| Episode | Title | Plot |
|---|---|---|
| S4.E1 | Winter Break | The police question Tyler about the guns, leaving the friends rattled. Winston transfers to Liberty High after getting expelled from Hillcrest. |
| S4.E2 | College Tour | 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. |
| S4.E3 | Valentine’s Day | 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. |
| S4.E4 | Senior Camping Trip | Clay is forced to confront his anxiety on the senior camping trip as a suspicious email threatens to turn the friends against each other. |
| S4.E5 | House Party | 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. |
| S4.E6 | Thursday | The school goes into lockdown and Clay, Tony, and Justin worry about Tyler’s whereabouts. |
| S4.E7 | College Interview | Clay’s mental health continues to decline as the friends wrestle with difficult emotions during their college admissions interviews. |
| S4.E8 | Acceptance/Rejection | In the wake of the lockdown, the school is on edge — and a troubling abuse of power pushes the students to take action. |
| S4.E9 | Prom | When the dean begins a new investigation and threatens to cancel prom, the friends decide to confide in their parents…but not about everything. |
| S4.E10 | Graduation | Strengthened by the struggles they’ve endured, the friends say goodbye to high school and look toward the future in an emotional series finale. |