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.

Nikki joins the party — and the newly formed Hawkins Investigators Club. Strange things take root at a nearby farm and shake up the Winter Festival.

A worried Mike decides to come clean to Hopper, and Dustin drags Steve into the H.I.C. Nikki welcomes Will to the mosh pit. Lucas and Max hit the arcade.

When a photo that could put El in danger gets sold to a popular tabloid, the kids pull Nancy into a heist to get it back. If they can’t? It’s…

Dustin finds danger at the Food Mart when two terrifying creatures break in. The gang gears up to go underground just in time for Nikki’s birthday.

With time running out, the party pulls together for a brave battle to stay alive. Friends have to help friends — because Hawkins’ future depends on it.