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Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries... and an all-new breed of strange.
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Stranger Things: Tales from '85 premiered April 23, 2026. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries... and an all-new breed of strange.
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Episode 1
A surprising new threat alters the gang's plans to shovel snow for extra cash, bringing them face to face with danger and closer to a cool new student.
Directed by Eric Robles, Sarah Jean PartingtonWritten by Jennifer Muro, Eric RoblesGuest stars Brett Gipson, Janeane Garofalo, Lou Diamond Phillips, Alessandra Antonelli, Griffin Burns, Benjamin Valic, Jack Griffo, Alysia Reiner
Episode 2
Nikki joins the party — and the newly formed Hawkins Investigators Club. Strange things take root at a nearby farm and shake up the Winter Festival.
Directed by JJ ConwayWritten by Eric Robles, Chad QuandtGuest stars Janeane Garofalo, Benjamin Valic, Valeria Rodriguez, Leith M. Burke, Ayah Weitz, Christopher Sean Cooper Jr., Matt Kaminsky, Brett Gipson
Episode 3
The kids look for answers about the mutant creatures plaguing their town and get a helpful lesson from Mrs. Baxter, their substitute science teacher.
Directed by JJ ConwayWritten by Jennifer Muro, Chad QuandtGuest stars Janeane Garofalo, Lou Diamond Phillips, Valeria Rodriguez, Gavin Hammon
Episode 4
A worried Mike decides to come clean to Hopper, and Dustin drags Steve into the H.I.C. Nikki welcomes Will to the mosh pit. Lucas and Max hit the arcade.
Directed by JJ Conway, Philip J. AlloraWritten by Dan MilanoGuest stars Brett Gipson, Jeremy Jordan, Mark Whitten
Episode 5
When a photo that could put El in danger gets sold to a popular tabloid, the kids pull Nancy into a heist to get it back. If they can't? It's game over.
Directed by Ben ChoiWritten by Joshua PruettGuest stars Alessandra Antonelli, Jodi Carlisle, Brett Gipson, Jeremy Jordan, Robert Englund, Mark Whitten, Melissa Hutchison, Adam El Sharkawy
Episode 6
As a blizzard bears down on Hawkins, Dustin goes on a side quest, and Max and Lucas hear a cry for help. A bold move lands some of the gang in detention.
Directed by Ashe JacobsonWritten by Ray UtarnachittGuest stars Janeane Garofalo, Lou Diamond Phillips, Benjamin Valic, Valeria Rodriguez, Jack Griffo, Mason Blomberg, Matthew Jayson Cwern, Mara Junot
Episode 7
Lucas and Max seek higher ground to call in a Code Red. Across town, Will, Mike and Nikki are snowed in at school — and El can see they're not alone.
Directed by Philip J. AlloraWritten by Dan MilanoGuest stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Benjamin Valic, Mara Junot
Episode 8
Dustin finds danger at the Food Mart when two terrifying creatures break in. The gang gears up to go underground just in time for Nikki's birthday.
Directed by Ben ChoiWritten by Ray Utarnachitt, Jen BardekoffGuest stars Janeane Garofalo, Lou Diamond Phillips, Brett Gipson, Jim Titus
Episode 9
In the wake of a shocking revelation, the H.I.C. digs in to investigate, splitting up into teams to search for more clues and uncover the truth.
Directed by Ashe JacobsonWritten by Alexis QuasaranoGuest stars Janeane Garofalo, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jim Titus, Jordan Reynolds, Miriam Flynn
Episode 10
With time running out, the party pulls together for a brave battle to stay alive. Friends have to help friends — because Hawkins' future depends on it.
Directed by Philip J. AlloraWritten by Ryan Little, Kevin Burke, Chris WyattGuest stars Janeane Garofalo, Lou Diamond Phillips, Brett Gipson
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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Jolie Hoang-RappaportMax (voice)
Luca DiazMike (voice)
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Braxton QuinneyDustin (voice)
Benjamin PlessalaWill (voice)
Odessa A'zionNikki (voice)
Janeane GarofaloAnna Baxter (voice)
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