The BEST episodes of Stranger Things: Tales from '85 season 1
Every episode of Stranger Things: Tales from '85 season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Stranger Things: Tales from '85 season 1!
Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town.
#1 - Chapter Ten: Countdown
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2026
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.
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#2 - Chapter Four: The Confession
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/23/2026
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.
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#3 - Chapter Seven: Enter the Storm
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/23/2026
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.
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#4 - Chapter Nine: The Suspect
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/23/2026
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.
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#5 - Chapter Two: Bad Harvest
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/23/2026
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.
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#6 - Chapter Eight: The Party
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/23/2026
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.
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#7 - Chapter Six: A Storm is Coming
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/23/2026
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.
#8 - Chapter Five: The Weekly Watcher
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/23/2026
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.
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#9 - Chapter Three: Evolution
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2026
The kids look for answers about the mutant creatures plaguing their town and get a helpful lesson from Mrs. Baxter, their substitute science teacher.
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#10 - Chapter One: Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/23/2026
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.