Stranger Things Episode Rankings: #1–10
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast
Release Date: 05/01/2025
S5E5: Shock Jock
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast
Whitney, Collin, and Doug get rolling on Volume II of Stranger Things 5 with 'Shock Jock’. Hop on board as they chat about useless push brooms, creepy Mr. Rogers, and… yer mom. Plus, Little Things, Music, and all the Superlatives for Chapter Five. Pronounce it ‘Fronkensteen’, and join us!
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S5E4: Sorcerer
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Whitney, Collin, and Doug wrap up Volume I of Stranger Things 5 with ‘Chapter Four: Sorcerer’. The Duffers call it “the most logistically insane shoot of our lives,” so there’s obviously plenty to talk about, including hovering demogorgons, Derek’s redemption, and (of course) Will’s new propensity for nosebleeds. Plus– Music, Tire Peel-Outs, Where in the World Is…?, and Superlatives! Put on your crisp white Tom Waits t-shirt and join us!
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S5E3: The Turnbow Trap (with special guest – Tiffany!)
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Whitney, Collin, and Doug continue their deep dive of Stranger Things 5 with 'The Turnbow Trap’, including a discussion of Santa Murray and his potato sacks, the return of Mr. Clarke, and Erica giving ‘needle drop’ a whole new meaning. And then… we’re pleased to welcome global pop star Tiffany to the proceedings to discuss her glorious hit ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’!!! Plus, we have all our usual segments, including Superlatives! Grab your Sidestep boombox and join us!
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S5E2: The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler
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Whitney, Collin, and Doug continue their deep dive of Stranger Things 5 with 'The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler’, including chats about Karen’s bath routine, Jonathan and Steve’s tiff, and old-timey soap dispensers. Plus, Where in the World Is…, Little Things, Needle Drops, Homework, and some bonus cute little things from Lucie Kaas! Leave your six-iron in the backyard and join us!
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S5E1: The Crawl
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Whitney, Collin, and Doug kick off Stranger Things 5 with 'The Crawl', including discussions about Austin Millbarge, Peanut Butter Boppers, and Will's vastly improved hair. Plus, all of our usual segments are back! Needle Drops, Little Things, Tire Peel-Outs, Where in the World Is.., and, of course, Superlatives! Grab that last drop of Karen's wine and join us!
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Stranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: The First 5 Minutes (Happy Stranger Things Day!)
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Whitney, Collin, and Doug bask in the glow of the first 5 minutes of ‘The Crawl’ and discuss what we saw, what it means, and where on Earth Stranger Things goes from here. Plus, Halloween costumes from our listeners! Bow to Vecna, and join us!
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Stranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: Final Trailer!
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Whitney, Collin, and Doug dig into the final full trailer before Season 5 of Stranger Things finally arrives in less than a month! Someone’s falling out of the sky, Hawkins is in full lockdown, and Queen fills our ears. Stand behind a heavily-armed Nancy, and join us!
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Stranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: Anything Goes!
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Collin, Doug, and Whitney are THIS close to exiting the Deep Dark Void, so this episode is a happy little free-for-all, as the tireless trio file one last show before Volume I of Stranger Things 5 drops. No topic is off limits – from frilly blouses to Byler to Oingo Boingo. Take a break from your couch re-watch and join us!
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Stranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: Dead Pool!
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Collin, Doug, and Whitney are emerging from the Deep Dark Void with a happy little chat about who's gonna kick the bucket in Season 5 of Stranger Things. After they have their Fantasy Death Draft, listeners chime in with their picks before the final tally is revealed. Who's the consensus pick? (Hint: It's not Dustin.) Grab yourself a copy of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's 'On Death & Dying', and join us!
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Stranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: What We Don't Want in Season 5!
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Collin, Doug, and Whitney keep prepping for Season 5 with a lively discussion about everything they DON'T want to see when Stranger Things returns. Byler? Mileven? Stancy? An army of demogorgons? Plus, Collin taste-tests the limited edition Stranger Things Chips Ahoy cookies, and we chat about the Duffers' departure from Netflix. Grab yourself some good ol' deus ex machina, and join us! Dead Pool Candidates for Next EpisodeDr. Kay Dustin Eleven Erica Holly Hopper Jonathan Joyce Karen Lucas Max Mike Murray Nancy Owens Robin Steve Ted Vickie Will
info_outlineCollin and guest host Doug wrap up our three-part definitive ranking of every Stranger Things episode (so far) by tying a bow on it with the best of the best – the Top Ten! Plus, a full report from Collin’s trip to Broadway to experience the phenomenal ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’. Get all gussied up for a night on the town, and then join us!