Stranger Things watch order
Every film, series, and special in the correct viewing order.
6 entries·~42 hrs total runtime·2016–2026
Tales from '85 is an animated spin-off set between Seasons 2 and 3.
Seasons 1 to 3
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1
Stranger Things (Season 1)
TV Series8 episodes · 2016
Introduces Hawkins, Indiana and the Upside Down.
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2
Stranger Things (Season 2)
TV Series9 episodes · 2017
Continues the story in Hawkins.
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3
Stranger Things (Season 3)
TV Series8 episodes · 2019
Released in July 2019.
Seasons 4 and 5
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4
Stranger Things (Season 4)
TV Series9 episodes · 2022
Released in two volumes, in May and July 2022.
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5
Stranger Things (Season 5)
TV Series8 episodes · 2025
The final season, released in three parts on November 26, December 25 and December 31, 2025.
Spin-off
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6
Stranger Things: Tales from '85
TV SeriesAnimated series · 2026
An animated spin-off set in the winter of 1985, between Seasons 2 and 3, with an all-new voice cast; it premiered on April 23, 2026.
How many Stranger Things episodes are there?
The five seasons have 8, 9, 8, 9 and 8 episodes, for 42 episodes in total. Tales from '85 is a separate animated spin-off.
Where does Stranger Things: Tales from '85 fit?
It is set in the winter of 1985, between Seasons 2 and 3 of the main series, and was released in April 2026.
What order should a first-timer watch Stranger Things in?
Release order: Seasons 1 to 5, then Tales from '85.
Is Stranger Things finished or still ongoing?
The main series ended with Season 5 on December 31, 2025. Netflix has said other spin-offs are in development.
See also: The Addams Family / Wednesday watch order.
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