Episode 5 of Stranger Things season 5 references events from the prequel stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which most audiences have not seen.

Among the installments are: Episode 1 – “The Crawl,” Episode 2 – “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler,” Episode 3 – “The Turnbow Trap,” Episode 4 – “Sorcerer,” Episode 5 – “Shock Jock,” Episode 6 – “Escape from Camazotz,” Episode 7 – “The Bridge,” and Episode 8 – “The Rightside Up.”

The new trailer for 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Vol. 2 sets the stage for a thrilling Christmas Day release, highlighting Will’s new powers.

Stranger Things season 5 marks the final outing for the Netflix show and it seems there's some big shocks ahead.

The first trailer for Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 has teased shock reveals for the Netflix show and answers to questions fans have been asking for years.

Will manifesting powers made for an epic end to the first volume, but the troubles are far from over for Hawkins in Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 2.

Stranger Things 5, Vol. 1 is now streaming. Vol. 2 (three new episodes) releases at 5 p.m. PT on Christmas Day. The finale will hit screens both big (in theaters) and small (on Netflix) at 5 p.m. PT on New Year’s Eve.