Brace for the ride, because Stranger Things 5 is almost here. We’ve lost track of how long we’ve been waiting at this point, but we are ready. The series follows a pretty spread-out release calendar (spanning upwards of nine years, to be exact). Thus, it’s very easy to lose track of every single thing that’s happened in Hawkins. Especially given that so much happens throughout the show. Don’t fret, we’re here to help! Below is a complete (and very thorough) Stranger Things timeline to refresh your brain ahead of the highly anticipated finale.

Predating Season One

1953 – Project MKUltra begins at Hawkins Lab

1959

Henry Creel murders the Creel family and is taken into custody by Martin Brenner

Police arrest Victor Creel for the murder of his wife and daughter

1969-1970 – Terry Iv

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