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The Best Episodes of Stranger Things Season 3

Every episode of Stranger Things Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Stranger Things Season 3!

Binge this in 7h 31m•Peaking at 9.3/10

When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Stranger Things Season 3 Episode 8 - Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt
    9.3/10(59453 votes)

    S3:E8

    Terror reigns in the food court when the Mind Flayer comes to collect. But down below, in the dark, the future of the world is at stake.

    Directors:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
    Writers:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

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  2. Stranger Things Season 3 Episode 4 - Chapter Four: The Sauna Test
    8.9/10(45638 votes)

    S3:E4

    A code red brings the gang back together to face a frighteningly familiar evil. Karen urges Nancy to keep digging, and Robin finds a useful map.

    Director:Shawn Levy
    Writer:Kate Trefry

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  3. Stranger Things Season 3 Episode 7 - Chapter Seven: The Bite
    8.7/10(43561 votes)

    S3:E7

    With time running out -- and an assassin close behind -- Hopper's crew races back to Hawkins, where El and the kids are preparing for war.

    Directors:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
    Writers:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

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  4. Stranger Things Season 3 Episode 5 - Chapter Five: The Flayed
    8.5/10(42257 votes)

    S3:E5

    Strange surprises lurk inside an old farmhouse and deep beneath the Starcourt Mall. Meanwhile, the Mind Flayer is gathering strength.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Paul Dichter

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  5. Stranger Things Season 3 Episode 6 - Chapter Six: E Pluribus Unum
    8.5/10(42509 votes)

    S3:E6

    Dr. Alexei reveals what the Russians have been building, and Eleven sees where Billy has been. Dustin and Erica stage a daring rescue.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Curtis Gwinn

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  6. Stranger Things Season 3 Episode 3 - Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard
    8.2/10(42939 votes)

    S3:E3

    With El and Max looking for Billy, Will declares a day without girls. Steve and Dustin go on a stakeout, and Joyce and Hopper return to Hawkins Lab.

    Director:Shawn Levy
    Writer:William Bridges

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  7. Stranger Things Season 3 Episode 2 - Chapter Two: The Mall Rats
    7.9/10(44651 votes)

    S3:E2

    Nancy and Jonathan follow a lead, Steve and Robin sign on to a secret mission, and Max and Eleven go shopping. A rattled Billy has troubling visions.

    Directors:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
    Writers:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

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  8. Stranger Things Season 3 Episode 1 - Chapter One: Suzie, Do You Copy?
    7.8/10(47436 votes)

    S3:E1

    Summer brings new jobs and budding romance. But the mood shifts when Dustin's radio picks up a Russian broadcast, and Will senses something is wrong.

    Directors:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
    Writers:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt" is the best rated episode of "Stranger Things" season 3. It scored 9.3/10 based on 59453 votes. Directed by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer and written by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, it aired on 7/4/2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter Four: The Sauna Test".