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Stranger Things is an American science fiction, horror, and drama television series created by the Duffer Brothers for streaming on Netflix.[1] The brothers, as well as Karl Gajdusek in the first season only, are the program's showrunners.[2] They also executive produce the series with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen.[3] The show features a large ensemble cast[4] and takes place in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. It is set in the 1980s and revolves around the actions of the town's citizens when a government agency experiments with the paranormal and supernatural using human test subjects. In the process, they created a portal to an alternate dimension which is referred to as the Upside Down.

The first season of eight episodes was released on July 15, 2016. A second season of nine episodes and third season of eight episodes were released on October 27, 2017, and July 4, 2019, respectively.[5] The fourth season was delayed due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television.[6][7] Consisting of nine episodes split across two volumes, the first seven episodes of season four were released on May 27, 2022, and the final two were released on July 1, 2022.[5] This season also featured a significant increase in episode lengths which exceeded that of many feature films, with run times ranging from 63 to 150 minutes.[8][9] In February 2022 Netflix renewed the series for a fifth and final season.[10] Production on season five was delayed by the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.[11][12] It was later revealed that the season would contain eight episodes and be released in 2025.[13]

Along with COVID and strike delays, the program also requires an extensive number of visual and special effects which has contributed to the extended time period between release dates.[14] Stranger Things is considered one of Netflix's flagship series and has set viewership records on the platform.[15][16][17] It has also been the subject of critical acclaim[18] and has gained a cult following.[19] The series has won several accolades and been nominated for numerous others.[20][21] It has also spawned a stage play,[22] and has spin-off series in development.[23]

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
18July 15, 2016 (2016-7-15)
29October 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)
38July 4, 2019 (2019-7-4)
497May 27, 2022 (2022-5-27)
2July 1, 2022 (2022-7-1)
58[13]2025 (2025)[13]

Episodes

Season 1 (2016)

Main article: Stranger Things season 1
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersJuly 15, 2016 (2016-7-15)
22"Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersJuly 15, 2016 (2016-7-15)
33"Chapter Three: Holly, Jolly"Shawn LevyJessica MecklenburgJuly 15, 2016 (2016-7-15)
44"Chapter Four: The Body"Shawn LevyJustin DobleJuly 15, 2016 (2016-7-15)
55"Chapter Five: The Flea and the Acrobat"The Duffer BrothersAlison TatlockJuly 15, 2016 (2016-7-15)
66"Chapter Six: The Monster"The Duffer BrothersJessie Nickson-LopezJuly 15, 2016 (2016-7-15)
77"Chapter Seven: The Bathtub"The Duffer BrothersJustin DobleJuly 15, 2016 (2016-7-15)
88"Chapter Eight: The Upside Down"The Duffer BrothersStory by : Paul Dichter
Teleplay by : The Duffer Brothers		July 15, 2016 (2016-7-15)

Season 2 (2017)

Main article: Stranger Things season 2
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
91"Chapter One: MADMAX"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersOctober 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)
102"Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersOctober 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)
113"Chapter Three: The Pollywog"Shawn LevyJustin DobleOctober 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)
124"Chapter Four: Will the Wise"Shawn LevyPaul DichterOctober 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)
135"Chapter Five: Dig Dug"Andrew StantonJessie Nickson-LopezOctober 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)
146"Chapter Six: The Spy"Andrew StantonKate TrefryOctober 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)
157"Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister"Rebecca ThomasJustin DobleOctober 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)
168"Chapter Eight: The Mind Flayer"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersOctober 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)
179"Chapter Nine: The Gate"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersOctober 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)

Season 3 (2019)

Main article: Stranger Things season 3
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
181"Chapter One: Suzie, Do You Copy?"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersJuly 4, 2019 (2019-7-4)
192"Chapter Two: The Mall Rats"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersJuly 4, 2019 (2019-7-4)
203"Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard"Shawn LevyWilliam BridgesJuly 4, 2019 (2019-7-4)
214"Chapter Four: The Sauna Test"Shawn LevyKate TrefryJuly 4, 2019 (2019-7-4)
225"Chapter Five: The Flayed"Uta BriesewitzPaul DichterJuly 4, 2019 (2019-7-4)
236"Chapter Six: E Pluribus Unum"Uta BriesewitzCurtis GwinnJuly 4, 2019 (2019-7-4)
247"Chapter Seven: The Bite"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersJuly 4, 2019 (2019-7-4)
258"Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersJuly 4, 2019 (2019-7-4)

Season 4 (2022)

Main article: Stranger Things season 4
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
261"Chapter One: The Hellfire Club"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersMay 27, 2022 (2022-5-27)
272"Chapter Two: Vecna's Curse"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersMay 27, 2022 (2022-5-27)
283"Chapter Three: The Monster and the Superhero"Shawn LevyCaitlin SchneiderhanMay 27, 2022 (2022-5-27)
294"Chapter Four: Dear Billy"Shawn LevyPaul DichterMay 27, 2022 (2022-5-27)
305"Chapter Five: The Nina Project"Nimród AntalKate TrefryMay 27, 2022 (2022-5-27)
316"Chapter Six: The Dive"Nimród AntalCurtis GwinnMay 27, 2022 (2022-5-27)
327"Chapter Seven: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersMay 27, 2022 (2022-5-27)
338"Chapter Eight: Papa"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersJuly 1, 2022 (2022-7-1)
349"Chapter Nine: The Piggyback"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer BrothersJuly 1, 2022 (2022-7-1)

Season 5

Main article: Stranger Things season 5
No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [24]Directed by [25]Written byOriginal release date [13]
351"Chapter One: The Crawl"The Duffer BrothersThe Duffer Brothers[25]2025 (2025)
362TBA[a]The Duffer BrothersTBD2025 (2025)
373"The Turnbow Trap"Frank DarabontTBD2025 (2025)
384"Sorcerer"The Duffer BrothersTBD2025 (2025)
395"Shock Jock"Frank DarabontTBD2025 (2025)
406"Escape from Camazotz"Shawn LevyTBD2025 (2025)
417"The Bridge"TBDTBD2025 (2025)
428"The Rightside Up"The Duffer BrothersTBD2025 (2025)

Notes

  1. ^ The full title of the second episode was not announced alongside the other titles, only that the title begins with "The Vanishing of".[24]

References

  1. ^ Richardson, Kalia (November 6, 2023). "New 'Stranger Things' Play Tells the Origin of the Upside Down". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 25, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  2. ^ "Stranger Things - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America, West. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  3. ^ Gray, Tim (July 11, 2019). "'Stranger Things': Executive Producer Shawn Levy on the 'Gut Punch to the Heart' in Season 3". Variety. Archived from the original on November 23, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  4. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (July 15, 2024). "'Stranger Things 5' Unveils New Cast Members, Behind-The-Scenes Video". IndieWire. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Shows A-Z - Stranger Things on Netflix". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  6. ^ Romano, Nick (October 2, 2020). "Stranger Things Season 4 Drops Next Big Twist: It's Back Filming After COVID Delays". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  7. ^ Craig, David (March 31, 2021). "Stranger Things Star Gives Update on Season 4 Filming and Benefit of COVID Delay". Radio Times. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  8. ^ Moss, Molly (May 27, 2022). "How Long Are the Episodes in Stranger Things Season 4?". Radio Times. Archived from the original on August 6, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  9. ^ Tassi, Paul (May 23, 2022). "'Stranger Things' Season 4 Episode Length And Release Dates Are All Over The Place". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 31, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  10. ^ Hayes, Dade (February 17, 2022). "'Stranger Things' Renewed For Fifth And Final Season, Gets Premiere Dates For Split Season 4 As Duffer Brothers Tease Potential Spinoffs". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 22, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  11. ^ O'Kane, Caitlin (May 8, 2023). "Production on "Stranger Things" Halted Due to Writers' Strike". CBS News. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  12. ^ Thompson, Jaden (November 10, 2023). "David Harbour Teases 'Stranger Things' Production Resuming in 'A Couple of Days'". Variety. Archived from the original on January 7, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  13. ^ a b c d Schneider, Michael (February 10, 2025). "'Stranger Things' Season 5 Editing Is Ahead of Schedule, Duffer Brothers Promise at SCAD TVfest: 'We're Definitely on Target' for 2025". Variety. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  14. ^ Tassi, Paul (March 14, 2024). "The 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Release Date Is Very, Very Far Away". Forbes. Archived from the original on July 13, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  15. ^ Werpin, Alex (October 17, 2024). "With Final Season of 'Stranger Things' on the Horizon, Netflix Plans "Stranger Season" (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  16. ^ Hailu, Selome (May 31, 2022). "Netflix Top 10: 'Stranger Things 4′ Breaks All-Time Record With 287 Million Hours Viewed". Variety. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 31, 2022). "'Stranger Things 4' Volume 1 Breaks Netflix Viewership Records In Premiere Weekend". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  18. ^ Attributed to multiple sources:
  19. ^ Attributed to multiple sources:
  20. ^ "'Stranger Things'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 23, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  21. ^ "Stranger Things". Television Academy. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  22. ^ Bitran, Tara (September 4, 2024). "Everything to Know About the Stranger Things: The First Shadow Play in London". Tudum. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  23. ^ Cremona, Patrick (July 7, 2022). "Stranger Things Creators Confirm Spin-Off And Stage Play". Radio Times. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  24. ^ a b Piña, Christy (November 6, 2024). "'Stranger Things' Season 5 Teaser Reveals Episode Titles, 2025 Release". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  25. ^ a b Moore, Kasey (February 28, 2025). "'Stranger Things' Season 5: Everything We Know About The Final Season". What's on Netflix. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
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