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The Best Episodes of Stranger Things Season 5

Every episode of Stranger Things Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Stranger Things Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 4 - Chapter Four: Sorcerer
    9.3/10(126021 votes)

    S5:E4

    The military tightens its grip on the town. Mike, Lucas and Robin orchestrate a daring escape. El comes face-to-face with the enemy.

    Directors:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
    Writer:Paul Dichter

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  2. Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 3 - Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap
    8.4/10(82016 votes)

    S5:E3

    Will gains unique insight into Vecna's next move, giving the crew an opportunity to set a trap. Holly explores her new surroundings.

    Director:Frank Darabont
    Writer:Caitlin Schneiderhan

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  3. Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 2 - Chapter Two: The Vanishing of...
    8.3/10(81715 votes)

    S5:E2

    After a vicious attack at the Wheeler home, Mike and Nancy confront the cost of secrecy, while El and Hopper embark on a rescue mission.

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

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  4. Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 6 - Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz
    7.9/10(94731 votes)

    S5:E6

    As Holly and Max fight to escape Vecna's mind, El must find a way into Will's. Joyce wrestles with guilt. Jonathan and Nancy face a turning point.

    Director:Shawn Levy
    Writer:Kate Trefry

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  5. Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 1 - Chapter One: The Crawl
    7.8/10(84861 votes)

    S5:E1

    November, 1987. The gang evades the military to scour the Upside Down for Vecna — but fails to notice a threat lurking closer to home.

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

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  6. Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Shock Jock
    7.8/10(89456 votes)

    S5:E5

    The gang hatches an electrifying plan to reconnect Will to the hive mind. Tensions flare during a search of the Upside Down's Hawkins Lab.

    Director:Frank Darabont
    Writer:Curtis Gwinn

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  7. Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 8 - Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up
    7.4/10(178784 votes)

    S5:E8

    As Vecna prepares to destroy the world as we know it, the party must put everything on the line to defeat him once and for all.

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

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  8. Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 7 - Chapter Seven: The Bridge
    5.6/10(194493 votes)

    S5:E7

    On the anniversary of Will's disappearance, the party reunites to prepare for a battle with world-altering implications.

    Directors:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Shawn Levy
    Writers:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Chapter Four: Sorcerer" is the best rated episode of Stranger Things season 5. It scored 9.3/10 from 126,021 votes. Directed by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer and written by Paul Dichter, it aired on November 26, 2025. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap".