Stranger Things (Season 5)

Chapter One: The Crawl (Episode 1) 8.7

Writer: Ross Duffer

Air date: 2025-11-26

Runtime: 72 min

Overview: November, 1987. The gang evades the military to scour the Upside Down for Vecna — but fails to notice a threat lurking closer to home.

Chapter Two: The Vanishing of... (Episode 2) 7.6

Writer: Ross Duffer

Air date: 2025-11-26

Runtime: 58 min

Overview: After a vicious attack at the Wheeler home, Mike and Nancy confront the cost of secrecy, while El and Hopper embark on a rescue mission.

Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap (Episode 3) 7.6

Writer: Caitlin Schneiderhan

Air date: 2025-11-26

Runtime: 70 min

Overview: Will gains unique insight into Vecna's next move, giving the crew an opportunity to set a trap. Holly explores her new surroundings.

Chapter Four: Sorcerer (Episode 4) 8.3

Writer: Paul Dichter

Air date: 2025-11-26

Runtime: 87 min

Overview: The military tightens its grip on the town. Mike, Lucas and Robin orchestrate a daring escape. El comes face-to-face with the enemy.

Chapter Five: Shock Jock (Episode 5) 7.5

Writer: Curtis Gwinn

Air date: 2025-12-25

Runtime: 69 min

Overview: The gang hatches an electrifying plan to reconnect Will to the hive mind. Tensions flare during a search of the Upside Down's Hawkins Lab.

Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz (Episode 6) 7.2

Writer: Kate Trefry

Air date: 2025-12-25

Runtime: 76 min

Overview: As Holly and Max fight to escape Vecna's mind, El must find a way into Will's. Joyce wrestles with guilt. Jonathan and Nancy face a turning point.

Chapter Seven: The Bridge (Episode 7) 6.1

Writer: Ross Duffer

Air date: 2025-12-25

Runtime: 67 min

Overview: On the anniversary of Will's disappearance, the party reunites to prepare for a battle with world-altering implications.

Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up (Episode 8) 7.3

Writer: Ross Duffer

Air date: 2025-12-31

Runtime: 129 min

Overview: As Vecna prepares to destroy the world as we know it, the party must put everything on the line to defeat him once and for all.

The Conformity Gate (Episode 9)

Air date: 2026-01-07

Overview: The true finale?