Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Stranger Things Episode 9 Conspiracy Debunked
Some Stranger Things fans thought there was a secret Episode 9 that would be released on January 7.
They called this idea 'Conformity Gate' and believed the show's finale was fake.
They pointed to clues like a clock in a video set to 1:07 and a stack of cassette tapes.
However, Netflix and the show's creators said there is no Episode 9.
The creators also said no scenes were cut from the season.
Over 390,000 people signed a petition asking for the 'unseen footage' to be released, but the creators confirmed it doesn't exist.
Fans believed a secret Episode 9 of Stranger Things would be released on January 7, calling it 'Conformity Gate'.
They pointed to clues like a clock set to 1:07 in an official video and cassette tapes spelling 'U DID NOT STOP ME'.
Netflix and the show's official social media handles confirmed all episodes have been released.
A Google doc detailing alleged cut scenes went viral, with a petition gathering over 390,000 signatures.
The Duffer brothers denied the conspiracy, stating no scenes were cut from the season.
- Who
- Stranger Things fans and creators Matt and Ross Duffer
- What
- A conspiracy theory about a hidden Episode 9
- When
- January 7, 2024
- Where
- Online and on Netflix
- Why
- Fans believed the finale was altered and hinted at a secret episode
- Show
- Stranger Things
- Network
- Netflix
- Final Episode Release Date
- January 7, 2024
- Conspiracy Theory Name
- Conformity Gate
- Petition Signatures
- 390,000+
- Creators
- Matt and Ross Duffer