The Best Episodes of Stranger Things Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(79067 votes)

   #1 - Chapter One: The Crawl

   S5:E111/26/2025

   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:Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer

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   Directors:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

   Writers:Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer
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   8.3/10(76166 votes)

   #2 - Chapter Two: The Vanishing of...

   S5:E211/26/2025

   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:Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer

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   Directors:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

   Writers:Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer
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   8.5/10(76436 votes)

   #3 - Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap

   S5:E311/26/2025

   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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   Director:Frank Darabont

   Writer:Caitlin Schneiderhan
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   9.4/10(118170 votes)

   #4 - Chapter Four: Sorcerer

   S5:E411/26/2025

   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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   Directors:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

   Writer:Paul Dichter
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   7.9/10(83377 votes)

   #5 - Chapter Five: Shock Jock

   S5:E512/25/2025

   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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   Director:Frank Darabont

   Writer:Curtis Gwinn
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   7.9/10(88257 votes)

   #6 - Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz

   S5:E612/25/2025

   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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   Director:Shawn Levy

   Writer:Kate Trefry
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   5.7/10(184707 votes)

   #7 - Chapter Seven: The Bridge

   S5:E712/25/2025

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

   Directors:Shawn Levy, Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

   Writers:Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer

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   Directors:Shawn Levy, Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

   Writers:Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer
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   7.6/10(167684 votes)

   #8 - Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up

   S5:E812/31/2025

   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:Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer

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   Directors:Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

   Writers:Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer