Eleven comes back in Stranger Things season 2 in episode 8, titled “The Mind Flayer.”

Quick Scoop

  • Eleven’s big on-screen return to the main group happens at the very end of season 2, episode 8.
  • She appears at the Byers’ house door during the Demodog attack, shocking everyone and especially Mike.
  • Although her journey after season 1 is shown in earlier episodes and flashbacks, that reunion with the kids is what most fans mean by “when she comes back” in season 2.

So if you’re scrubbing through Netflix: go to Season 2, Episode 8 – “The Mind Flayer” for Eleven’s big return moment.

TL;DR: The answer to “which episode does Eleven come back in season 2” is Season 2, Episode 8 (“The Mind Flayer”).

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