The WORST episodes of Stranger Things: Tales from '85

Every episode of Stranger Things: Tales from '85 ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Stranger Things: Tales from '85!

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.

Last Updated: 5/12/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

Chapter One: Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid

6.69

122 votes

#1 - 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.

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6.85

65 votes

#2 - 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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6.88

52 votes

#3 - 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.

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6.90

86 votes

#4 - 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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6.93

54 votes

#5 - 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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6.96

47 votes

#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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7.02

45 votes

#7 - 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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7.15

62 votes

#8 - 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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7.22

51 votes

#9 - 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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7.31

49 votes

#10 - 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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