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Thursday, April 23, 2026

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When does Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 come out?

All 10 episodes of Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 were released at once on Thursday, April 23, 2026 on Netflix.

In the winter of 1985, snow blankets the town and the horrors of the Upside Down are finally fading. Our heroes Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max have settled back into a normal life of D&D, snowball fights, and quiet days. But beneath the ice, something terrifying has awakened. Could it be from the Upside Down? From the depths of Hawkins Lab? Or from somewhere else entirely? Our heroes must race to solve this mystery and save Hawkins in this untold story set in the Stranger Things universe.

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Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 release schedule

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Chapter One: Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid

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.

Thursday · 6 months ago

2. Chapter Two: Bad Harvest

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.

Thursday · 6 months ago

3. Chapter Three: Evolution

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

Thursday · 6 months ago

4. Chapter Four: The Confession

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.

Thursday · 6 months ago

5. Chapter Five: The Weekly Watcher

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.

Thursday · 6 months ago

6. Chapter Six: A Storm Is Coming

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.

Thursday · 6 months ago

7. Chapter Seven: Enter the Storm

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.

Thursday · 6 months ago

8. Chapter Eight: The Party

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.

Thursday · 6 months ago

9. Chapter Nine: The Suspect

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.

Thursday · 6 months ago

10. Chapter Ten: Countdown Finale

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.

Thursday · 6 months ago

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 guest stars

  • Brett Gipson

    Brett Gipson

    Hopper / Mr. Plow (voice)

  • Janeane Garofalo

    Janeane Garofalo

    Anna Baxter (voice)

  • Lou Diamond Phillips

    Lou Diamond Phillips

    Daniel Fischer (voice)

  • Alessandra Antonelli

    Alessandra Antonelli

    Nancy (voice)

  • Griffin Burns

    Jonathan / Bradley (voice)

  • Benjamin Valic

    Benjamin Valic

    Charlie Dandridge (voice)

  • Jack Griffo

    Jack Griffo

    Jeff Nelson / Man in Snow (voice)

  • Alysia Reiner

    Alysia Reiner

    Karen Wheeler (voice)

  • Pressly Coker

    Pressly Coker

    Mr. Clarke (voice)

  • Georgia MacPhail

    Georgia MacPhail

    Jeanie (voice)

  • Jodi Carlisle

    Jodi Carlisle

    Mrs. Gundersson (voice)

  • Valeria Rodriguez

    Valeria Rodriguez

    Rosario / Teen #2 (voice)

  • Leith M. Burke

    Leith M. Burke

    Farmer Eugene (voice)

  • Ayah Weitz

    Ella (voice)

  • Christopher Sean Cooper Jr.

    Christopher Sean Cooper Jr.

    Danny (voice)

  • Matt Kaminsky

    Matt Kaminsky

    Mayor Kline / Carnie (voice)

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 FAQ

When does Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 come out?

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 premiered Thursday, April 23, 2026 on Netflix.

How many episodes are in Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1?

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 has 10 episodes.

Are new episodes of Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 released weekly?

All episodes are released at once.

When is the Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 finale?

The Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 finale (Episode 10) aired Thursday, April 23, 2026.

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