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The Best Episodes of Stranger Things: Tales from '85

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Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries... and an all-new breed of strange.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 Episode 10 - Chapter Ten: Countdown
    7.2/10(1736 votes)

    #1 - Chapter Ten: Countdown

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Philip J. Allora
    Writers:Ryan Little, Kevin Burke, Chris Wyatt

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  2. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 Episode 4 - Chapter Four: The Séance
    7.2/10(239 votes)

    #2 - Chapter Four: The Séance

    S2:E4

    The gang plans a séance to summon the ghost of Bloodaxe Bill. But they'll need Nancy's Ouija board — and step-by-step instructions.

    Director:Ben Choi
    Writer:Elise Bradley

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  3. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 Episode 8 - Chapter Eight: Count to Five
    7.2/10(232 votes)

    #3 - Chapter Eight: Count to Five

    S2:E8

    As the Golem tightens its fear grip on Hawkins, it's up to El and her friends to defend their town — and save the people they love.

    Director:Philip J. Allora
    Writers:Kevin Burke, Chris Wyatt

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  4. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 Episode 4 - Chapter Four: The Confession
    7.1/10(1780 votes)

    #4 - Chapter Four: The Confession

    S1:E4

    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.

    Directors:JJ Conway, Philip J. Allora
    Writer:Dan Milano

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  5. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 Episode 9 - Chapter Nine: The Suspect
    7.1/10(1585 votes)

    #5 - Chapter Nine: The Suspect

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Ashe Jacobson
    Writer:Alexis Quasarano

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  6. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 Episode 6 - Chapter Six: The Lich
    7.0/10(222 votes)

    #6 - Chapter Six: The Lich

    S2:E6

    Our heroes have never seen a creature like this before — and now they're headed straight for its lair. Can El find the Lich before it's too late?

    Director:Ashe Jacobson
    Writer:Ryan Little

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  7. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 Episode 7 - Chapter Seven: The Golem
    7.0/10(222 votes)

    #7 - Chapter Seven: The Golem

    S2:E7

    A troubling vision reveals the truth about the Lich and where it came from, but it's nearly impossible to believe.

    Director:Ben Choi
    Writer:Dan Milano

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  8. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 Episode 3 - Chapter Three: Evolution
    6.9/10(1825 votes)

    #8 - Chapter Three: Evolution

    S1:E3

    The kids look for answers about the mutant creatures plaguing their town and get a helpful lesson from Mrs. Baxter, their substitute science teacher.

    Director:JJ Conway
    Writers:Jennifer Muro, Chad Quandt

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  9. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 Episode 7 - Chapter Seven: Enter the Storm
    6.9/10(1637 votes)

    #9 - Chapter Seven: Enter the Storm

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Philip J. Allora
    Writer:Dan Milano

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  10. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 Episode 8 - Chapter Eight: The Party
    6.9/10(1594 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Eight: The Party

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Ben Choi
    Writers:Ray Utarnachitt, Jen Bardekoff

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  11. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 Episode 2 - Chapter Two: The Mine
    6.9/10(275 votes)

    #11 - Chapter Two: The Mine

    S2:E2

    After hearing Charlie's ghost story, the guys start filming their video history report in the woods. The girls go into business for Valentine's Day.

    Director:Ashe Jacobson
    Writers:Kevin Burke, Chris Wyatt

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  12. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 Episode 1 - Chapter One: A Haunting in Hawkins
    6.8/10(311 votes)

    #12 - Chapter One: A Haunting in Hawkins

    S2:E1

    Just when it seems like the Hawkins Investigators Club is completely out of cases, a series of strange new events pulls them into a paranormal mystery.

    Director:Ben Choi
    Writer:Dan Milano

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  13. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 Episode 3 - Chapter Three: The Curse of Bloodaxe Bill
    6.8/10(254 votes)

    #13 - Chapter Three: The Curse of Bloodaxe Bill

    S2:E3

    Glowing flowers, Hate Sprites and a skeleton inside a spooky mine. Are ghosts real, or is the Upside Down at it again? Time for the H.I.C. to investigate.

    Director:Philip J. Allora
    Writer:Alexis Quasarano

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  14. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 Episode 5 - Chapter Five: The Weekly Watcher
    6.7/10(1668 votes)

    #14 - Chapter Five: The Weekly Watcher

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Ben Choi
    Writer:Joshua Pruett

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  15. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 Episode 6 - Chapter Six: A Storm Is Coming
    6.7/10(1649 votes)

    #15 - Chapter Six: A Storm Is Coming

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Ashe Jacobson
    Writer:Ray Utarnachitt

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  16. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Split the Party
    6.7/10(223 votes)

    #16 - Chapter Five: Split the Party

    S2:E5

    Danger scatters the party into smaller groups running for their lives. Mike comes up with a theory to explain what's powering the flowers' eerie glow.

    Director:Philip J. Allora
    Writer:Caitlin Schneiderhan

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  17. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 Episode 2 - Chapter Two: Bad Harvest
    6.6/10(2183 votes)

    #17 - Chapter Two: Bad Harvest

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:JJ Conway
    Writers:Eric Robles, Chad Quandt

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  18. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 Episode 1 - Chapter One: Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid
    6.4/10(2524 votes)

    #18 - Chapter One: Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Eric Robles, Sarah Jean Partington
    Writers:Jennifer Muro, Eric Robles

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Best Episodes Summary

"Chapter Ten: Countdown" is the best rated episode of "Stranger Things: Tales from '85". It scored 7.2/10 based on 1736 votes. Directed by Philip J. Allora and written by Ryan Little, Kevin Burke, Chris Wyatt, it aired on 4/23/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter Four: The Séance".