Zach Dempsey is a fictional character portrayed by Ross Butler in the TV series 13 Reasons Why.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Tape 1, Side A (season 1), they were 26 years old.
They appear in all 49 aired episodes and have accumulated 229219 positive votes.
The character of Zach Dempsey is mainly associated with Alex Standall, Justin Foley and Clay Jensen.
Episodes49
Tape 1, Side A
episode S1.E1 march 2017As the school mourns the death of Hannah Baker, her friend Clay receives a box of tapes with messages she recorded before committing suicide.
Tape 1, Side B
episode S1.E2 march 2017Hannah makes friends with Jessica and Alex, two other new students. Justin doesn't show up at school; Hannah's mother finds something troubling.
Tape 2, Side A
episode S1.E3 march 2017Jealousy and gossip take a toll on Hannah's relationships; Alex struggles with feelings of regret; Clay is pressured into getting drunk.
Tape 2, Side B
episode S1.E4 march 2017Hannah thinks someone is stalking her and sets a trap; Hannah's mother confronts the principal; Clay strikes back at someone who wronged Hannah.
Tape 3, Side A
episode S1.E5 march 2017Hannah and Clay connect at the school dance, but a crass rumor ruins the mood. Clay takes Courtney to visit Hannah's grave.
Tape 3, Side B
episode S1.E6 march 2017Hannah'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.
Tape 4, Side A
episode S1.E7 march 2017Another student sabotages Hannah during a class project. Clay's nightmares about Hannah spill over into the daytime.
Tape 4, Side B
episode S1.E8 march 2017Inspired by a friend's poetry reading, Hannah pours her heart out. Tony confides in Clay about the night of Hannah's death.
Tape 5, Side A
episode S1.E9 march 2017Hannah 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.
Tape 5, Side B
episode S1.E10 march 2017A distraught Hannah gets a ride home from the party. Jessica's behavior grows increasingly erratic, and Clay learns the truth behind a tragedy.
Tape 6, Side A
episode S1.E11 march 2017Clay and Hannah grow closer. While Clay spends a heartbreaking night listening to his tape with Tony, tensions boil over at Bryce's house.
Tape 6, Side B
episode S1.E12 march 2017Hannah winds up at a party after an argument with her parents. The students are served with subpoenas, and Justin wrestles with conflicting loyalties.
Tape 7, Side A
episode S1.E13 march 2017Hannah seeks help from Mr. Porter, the school counselor. Clay plays the new tape for Tony and weighs what to do next.
The First Polaroid
episode S2.E1 may 2018Five 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.
Two Girls Kissing
episode S2.E2 may 2018Courtney makes a brave decision. Clay's memories of Hannah drive a wedge between him and Skye. Someone trashes the yearbook office.
The Drunk Slut
episode S2.E3 may 2018Worried about threats against them, Alex and Clay urge Jessica to testify about Bryce. Clay enlists Tony's help to find a potential witness.
The Second Polaroid
episode S2.E4 may 2018Clay hides a secret from his parents. Concerned about his reputation, Marcus lies in court. Jessica and Alex skip school together.
The Chalk Machine
episode S2.E5 may 2018Tyler and Cyrus embrace their outsider status. Alex fights to recover his lost memories. Ryan and Mrs. Baker look to Hannah's poems for clues.
The Smile at the End of the Dock
episode S2.E6 may 2018Clay tries to figure out where the Polaroids were taken. Justin shows up at school. Zach's revelation about Hannah takes everyone by surprise.
The Third Polaroid
episode S2.E7 may 2018Alex blows up at Bryce. Someone blackmails Marcus. Clay testifies about the night he and Hannah spent together. Jessica experiences a flashback.
The Little Girl
episode S2.E8 may 2018When Hannah's parents come under scrutiny, Jessica reaches out to Mrs. Baker. Justin struggles to stay clean. Clay reconnects with Skye.
The Missing Page
episode S2.E9 may 2018Tyler 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.
Smile, Bitches
episode S2.E10 may 2018Tony 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.
Bryce and Chloe
episode S2.E11 may 2018Chaos erupts at school in the aftermath of Bryce's testimony. Jessica tells Chloe about the clubhouse. Alex's memories come rushing back.
The Box of Polaroids
episode S2.E12 may 2018Threats against Clay and the others escalate. Tyler faces disciplinary action. Justin testifies about Bryce, putting his own future at risk.
Bye
episode S2.E13 may 2018One 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.
Yeah. I'm the New Girl
episode S3.E1 august 2019The 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.
If You're Breathing, You're a Liar
episode S3.E2 august 2019After 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.
The Good Person Is Indistinguishable from the Bad
episode S3.E3 august 2019As the police investigation sets the school on edge, Ani remembers that Jessica confronted Bryce. Growing suspicious of Jess, Ani and Clay follow her.
Angry, Young and Man
episode S3.E4 august 2019After 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.
Nobody's Clean
episode S3.E5 august 2019The police search the school after finding steroids in Bryce's car. Alex remembers how Bryce supported him after being dumped by Jessica.
You Can Tell the Heart of a Man by How He Grieves
episode S3.E6 august 2019The police bring in Tony for questioning. At Bryce's funeral, Ani uncovers two damning secrets.
There Are a Number of Problems with Clay Jensen
episode S3.E7 august 2019The 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.
In High School, Even on a Good Day, It's Hard to Tell Who's on Your Side
episode S3.E8 august 2019Mr. Porter interviews students about Clay, who pleads his innocence to Mrs. Walker. Learning Porter counseled Bryce, Clay and Ani question his motives.
Always Waiting for the Next Bad News
episode S3.E9 august 2019The 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.
The World Closing In
episode S3.E10 august 2019Hannah'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.
There Are a Few Things I Haven't Told You
episode S3.E11 august 2019As the cops close in on Clay - their main suspect - violent confrontations at the homecoming game expose that everyone had a reason to kill Bryce.
And Then the Hurricane Hit
episode S3.E12 august 2019The pressure of Clay's arrest leads his friends to make risky decisions, and the full story of the brawl that erupted at homecoming emerges.
Let the Dead Bury the Dead
episode S3.E13 august 2019Clay is released on bail, Ani puts a plan to exonerate him into action, and the truth about Bryce's murder finally comes to light.
Winter Break
episode S4.E1 june 2020The police question Tyler about the guns, leaving the friends rattled. Winston transfers to Liberty High after getting expelled from Hillcrest.
College Tour
episode S4.E2 june 2020After an incident at school, Clay thinks someone's trying to set him up. Zach and Clay land in hot water during a college tour.
Valentine's Day
episode S4.E3 june 2020As the school gears up for the Love Is Love dance on Valentine's Day, disturbing phone calls keep Clay from getting in the spirit.
Senior Camping Trip
episode S4.E4 june 2020Clay is forced to confront his anxiety on the senior camping trip as a suspicious email threatens to turn the friends against each other.
House Party
episode S4.E5 june 2020The 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.
Thursday
episode S4.E6 june 2020The school goes into lockdown and Clay, Tony and Justin worry about Tyler's whereabouts.
College Interview
episode S4.E7 june 2020Clay's mental health continues to decline as the friends wrestle with difficult emotions during their college admissions interviews.
Acceptance/Rejection
episode S4.E8 june 2020In the wake of the lockdown, the school is on edge -- and a troubling abuse of power pushes the students to take action.
Prom
episode S4.E9 june 2020When the dean begins a new investigation and threatens to cancel prom, the friends decide to confide in their parents...but not about everything.
Graduation
episode S4.E10 june 2020Strengthened by the struggles they've endured, the friends say goodbye to high school and look toward the future in an emotional series finale.
- Tape 1, Side A
- Tape 1, Side B
- Tape 2, Side A
- Tape 2, Side B
- Tape 3, Side A
- Tape 3, Side B
- Tape 4, Side A
- Tape 4, Side B
- Tape 5, Side A
- Tape 5, Side B
- Tape 6, Side A
- Tape 6, Side B
- Tape 7, Side A
- The First Polaroid
- Two Girls Kissing
- The Drunk Slut
- The Second Polaroid
- The Chalk Machine
- The Smile at the End of the Dock
- The Third Polaroid
- The Little Girl
- The Missing Page
- Smile, Bitches
- Bryce and Chloe
- The Box of Polaroids
- Bye
- Yeah. I'm the New Girl
- If You're Breathing, You're a Liar
- The Good Person Is Indistinguishable from the Bad
- Angry, Young and Man
- Nobody's Clean
- You Can Tell the Heart of a Man by How He Grieves
- There Are a Number of Problems with Clay Jensen
- In High School, Even on a Good Day, It's Hard to Tell Who's on Your Side
- Always Waiting for the Next Bad News
- The World Closing In
- There Are a Few Things I Haven't Told You
- And Then the Hurricane Hit
- Let the Dead Bury the Dead
- Winter Break
- College Tour
- Valentine's Day
- Senior Camping Trip
- House Party
- Thursday
- College Interview
- Acceptance/Rejection
- Prom
- Graduation
Best moments10
- Clay tries to figure out where the Polaroids were taken. Justin shows up at school. Zach's revelation about Hannah takes everyone by surprise.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Another student sabotages Hannah during a class project. Clay's nightmares about Hannah spill over into the daytime.
- 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.
- Clay's mental health continues to decline as the friends wrestle with difficult emotions during their college admissions interviews.
- Courtney makes a brave decision. Clay's memories of Hannah drive a wedge between him and Skye. Someone trashes the yearbook office.
- 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.
- Clay is forced to confront his anxiety on the senior camping trip as a suspicious email threatens to turn the friends against each other.
- The Smile at the End of the Dock
- If You're Breathing, You're a Liar
- Smile, Bitches
- And Then the Hurricane Hit
- Tape 4, Side A
- House Party
- College Interview
- Two Girls Kissing
- Tape 3, Side B
- Senior Camping Trip