Episode
Stranger Things: Chapter Two: The Vanishing of...
Overview
After a vicious attack at the Wheeler home, Mike and Nancy confront the cost of secrecy, while El and Hopper embark on a rescue mission.
Details
- Series
- Stranger Things
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2025-11-26
- Runtime
- 58 min
Episode context
Chapter Two: The Vanishing of... is Episode 2 in Stranger Things 5 of Stranger Things. It aired on 2025-11-26. The runtime is 58 min.
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Episode 1: Chapter One: The Crawl
November, 1987. The gang evades the military to scour the Upside Down for Vecna — but fails to notice a threat lurking closer to home.
Episode 3: Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap
Will gains unique insight into Vecna's next move, giving the crew an opportunity to set a trap. Holly explores her new surroundings.
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Episode 4: Chapter Four: Sorcerer
The military tightens its grip on the town. Mike, Lucas and Robin orchestrate a daring escape. El comes face-to-face with the enemy.
Episode 5: Chapter Five: Shock Jock
The gang hatches an electrifying plan to reconnect Will to the hive mind. Tensions flare during a search of the Upside Down's Hawkins Lab.
Episode 6: Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz
As Holly and Max fight to escape Vecna's mind, El must find a way into Will's. Joyce wrestles with guilt. Jonathan and Nancy face a turning point.
Episode 7: Chapter Seven: The Bridge
On the anniversary of Will's disappearance, the party reunites to prepare for a battle with world-altering implications.
Episode 8: Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up
As Vecna prepares to destroy the world as we know it, the party must put everything on the line to defeat him once and for all.