[S1E1] Tape 1, Side A

is the series premiere of 13 Reasons Why , released on March 31, 2017. Directed by Tom McCarthy, the episode introduces the central mystery: why did high school student Hannah Baker take her own life?. Plot Summary

The episode follows Clay Jensen, a reserved student who receives a mysterious package containing seven cassette tapes recorded by his recently deceased classmate and crush, Hannah Baker. 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 1 "Tape 1: Side A" Review