Stranger Things season 5 release schedule: when is episode 1 on Netflix?

It's almost here. After years of waiting, Stranger Things season 5 is set to hit Netflix. But the streamer has already been pretty up front about chopping the final season into three parts (or Volumes), so your expectations on when to watch new Stranger Things episodes might have been flipped Upside Down.To help you avoid the mind-flaying confusion, we've put together an essential guide on everything from the Stranger Things season 5, episode 1 release date to get you started all the way through