Stranger Things: All the Best '80s References

This show knows how to honor the past.

By Jesse Schedeen

If you're an '80s lover, Stranger Things is pretty much the perfect TV series. The first season paid tribute to countless '80s movies and other pop culture relics in its first season, and we have no doubt Season 2 will continue that trend.

While we wait for the debut of Season 2, here are our favorite '80s references from the first eight episodes:

Season 2 of Stranger Things will debut on October 27 on Netflix. For those looking for more Stranger Things to pass the time until then, check out the recently released free mobile game based on the Netflix series.

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