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SEASON 1 · 2016

Stranger Things: Season 1

8EPISODES
2016YEAR
5SEASONS

Stranger Things season 1 is available in the US on Netflix.

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Stranger Things season 1 streaming guide

Stranger Things season 1 (2016) has 8 episodes. In the US, it’s available on Netflix. The season premiered on July 15, 2016. The last episode aired on July 15, 2016.

Strange things are afoot in Hawkins, Indiana, where a young boy's sudden disappearance unearths a young girl with otherworldly powers.

Season 1 Episodes

1
Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers
Season 1, Episode 1· July 15, 2016· 48 min

On his way home from a friend's house, young Will sees something terrifying. Nearby, a sinister secret lurks in the depths of a government lab.

2
Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street
Season 1, Episode 2· July 15, 2016· 55 min

Lucas, Mike and Dustin try to talk to the girl they found in the woods. Hopper questions an anxious Joyce about an unsettling phone call.

3
Chapter Three: Holly, Jolly
Season 1, Episode 3· July 15, 2016· 51 min

An increasingly concerned Nancy looks for Barb and finds out what Jonathan's been up to. Joyce is convinced Will is trying to talk to her.

4
Chapter Four: The Body
Season 1, Episode 4· July 15, 2016· 50 min

Refusing to believe Will is dead, Joyce tries to connect with her son. The boys give Eleven a makeover. Nancy and Jonathan form an unlikely alliance.

5
Chapter Five: The Flea and the Acrobat
Season 1, Episode 5· July 15, 2016· 52 min

Hopper breaks into the lab while Nancy and Jonathan confront the force that took Will. The boys ask Mr. Clarke how to travel to another dimension.

6
Chapter Six: The Monster
Season 1, Episode 6· July 15, 2016· 46 min

A frantic Jonathan looks for Nancy in the darkness, but Steve's looking for her, too. Hopper and Joyce uncover the truth about the lab's experiments.

7
Chapter Seven: The Bathtub
Season 1, Episode 7· July 15, 2016· 42 min

Eleven struggles to reach Will, while Lucas warns that "the bad men are coming." Nancy and Jonathan show the police what Jonathan caught on camera.

8
Chapter Eight: The Upside Down
Season 1, Episode 8· July 15, 2016· 54 min

Dr. Brenner holds Hopper and Joyce for questioning while the boys wait with Eleven in the gym. Back at Will's, Nancy and Jonathan prepare for battle.

In the US, Stranger Things season 1 is available on Netflix. This episode list is updated as new episodes air.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Stranger Things season 1?

Stranger Things season 1 is available in the US on Netflix. The episode list and Watch links are on this page.

How many episodes does Stranger Things season 1 have?

Stranger Things season 1 has 8 episodes; the first episode aired on July 15, 2016.

Where can I watch Stranger Things season 1 episode 1?

Stranger Things season 1 episode 1 (“Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers”) is available in the US on Netflix, along with the rest of the season.

When did Stranger Things season 1 come out?

Stranger Things season 1 premiered on July 15, 2016.

What audio and subtitle options does Stranger Things season 1 have?

Audio and subtitle options for Stranger Things season 1 depend on the platform; US streaming services usually offer English closed captions (CC).

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