In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.

With Nic’s due date steadily approaching, she and Conrad plan a relaxing day off, but their plans are interrupted when a patient with a medical mystery sends them rushing back…

When a mobster jeopardizes the casino bill, Marty enlists Buddy’s help. Wendy resorts to dirty tactics to get votes. Cade reminds Ruth of her roots.

Eleven makes plans to finish what she started while the survivors turn up the heat on the monstrous force that’s holding Will hostage.

As the town preps for Halloween, a high-scoring rival shakes things up at the arcade, and a skeptical Hopper inspects a field of rotting pumpkins.

Dustin adopts a strange new pet, and Eleven grows increasingly impatient. A well-meaning Bob urges Will to stand up to his fears.

An increasingly concerned Nancy looks for Barb and finds out what Jonathan’s been up to. Joyce is convinced Will is trying to talk to her.

Anti-Returned rhetoric increases with Pastor Tom’s church becoming a refuge.