Stranger Things has different episode counts for each season, and all released seasons together add up to 42 episodes so far.

Quick Scoop: Episode Count by Season

Here is a clear breakdown of how many episodes were released in each Stranger Things season.

Season Release year(s) Number of episodes
Season 1 2016 8 episodes
Season 2 2017 9 episodes
Season 3 2019 8 episodes
Season 4 2022 9 episodes
Season 5 2025 8 episodes (final season)
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Pattern and Total Episodes

  • Seasons follow a clear 8–9–8–9–8 pattern in episode count.
  • Total episodes released across all five seasons so far: 42 episodes (8 + 9 + 8 + 9 + 8 = 42).

Mini FAQ

  • If you meant “season 1”: it has 8 episodes.
  • If you meant “season 4”: it has 9 longer‑than‑usual episodes, released in two volumes.
  • The fifth and final season is structured as 8 episodes, released in multiple parts in late 2025.

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