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‘Stranger Things’ season 5 debuts tonight; here’s a recap of what has happened

Rob Owen
By Rob Owen
1 Min Read Nov. 26, 2025 | 3 weeks Ago
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It’s been more than three years since viewers had the opportunity to see a new episode of Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” The last new episode streamed in July 2022.

That all changes tonight at 5 p.m. when the first batch of episodes in the final season drops. Since it’s been a while, here’s a reminder of where we left off:

It’s been a while, so a reminder of where we left off (in July 2022!):

• Hawkins was torn apart by supernatural events.

• Joyce (Winona Ryder) and Hopper (David Harbour) were officially a couple, newly returned from fighting Demogorgons in Russia.

• Vecna (Jamie Bower Campbell) was wounded but not killed.

• Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) got her powers back.

• Nancy (Natalia Dyer) and Jonathan (Charlie Heaton) were still a couple, but Nancy spent a lot of time with Steve (Joe Keery) during season four.

• Max (Sadie Sink) appeared to be in a coma.

Three more episodes debut at 5 p.m. Christmas Day and the finale streams at 5 p.m. New Year’s Eve.

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