Hannah seeks help from Mr. Porter, the school counselor. Clay plays the new tape for Tony and weighs what to do next.

Hannah winds up at a party after an argument with her parents. The students are served with subpoenas, and Justin wrestles with conflicting loyalties.

Clay and Hannah grow closer. While Clay spends a heartbraking night listening to his tape with Tony, tensions boil over at Bryce’s house.

A distraught Hannah gets a ride home from the party. Jessica’s behavior grows increasingly erratic, and Clay learns the truth behind a tragedy.

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.

Jealousy and gossip take a toll on Hannah’s relationships. As Alex struggles with feelings regret, the guys pressure Clay into getting drunk.

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.

As the school mourns the death of Hannah Baker, her friend Clay receives a box of tapes with messages she recorded before she committed suicide.