S1·E1 Chapter One: Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid
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Aired April 23, 2026 31 min ★ 6.9/10 · 15 TMDB votes
Synopsis
A surprising new threat alters the gang's plans to shovel snow for extra cash, bringing them face to face with danger and closer to a cool new student.
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Director & writers
Guest stars
Brett GipsonHopper / Mr. Plow (voice) Janeane GarofaloAnna Baxter (voice) Lou Diamond PhillipsDaniel Fischer (voice) Alessandra AntonelliNancy (voice) Griffin BurnsJonathan / Bradley (voice) Benjamin ValicCharlie Dandridge (voice) Jack GriffoJeff Nelson / Man in Snow (voice) Alysia ReinerKaren Wheeler (voice) Pressly CokerMr. Clarke (voice) Georgia MacPhailJeanie (voice) Jodi CarlisleMrs. Gundersson (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Stranger Things: Tales from '85 air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Chapter One: Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid') originally aired on April 23, 2026.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Chapter One: Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 31 minutes.
What happens in Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 Episode 1?
A surprising new threat alters the gang's plans to shovel snow for extra cash, bringing them face to face with danger and closer to a cool new student....