Stranger Things season 3 episode 4 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Heather's mysterious illness leads to confusion about blood found earlier. Billy's strange behavior is noted but dismissed. An introduction to Wonder Woman's backstory is given. Doris panics, insisting on returning somewhere. Heather's father confronts her about her behavior, only to be met with ominous remarks. Joyce and Hopper investigate a suspicious vehicle's partial license plate, suspecting government ties. Dustin and Steve plan to infiltrate a Russian-guarded room. Nancy and Jonathan are fired over their controversial rat theory. Will connects his unsettling sensations to the Mind Flayer, fearing its presence in Hawkins. Hopper aggressively extracts information about a man linked to Starcourt Mall. Erica is recruited to assist Dustin and Steve in exchange for free ice cream. A plan to trap Billy in a sauna reveals his Mind Flayer control, leading to a violent escape. The episode concludes with Billy communicating with the Mind Flayer, hinting at a larger plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What illness did Heather have?
Heather had a fever.
Why did Billy's behavior seem odd?
Billy's behavior was considered odd, but it was dismissed as his usual self.
Who is Wonder Woman explained to be?
Wonder Woman is explained as Princess Diana from Paradise Island, home of Amazon warriors.
What is Doris' state during her panic attack?
Doris is panicked and insists on needing to return somewhere urgently.
How does Heather respond to her father's concern?
Heather responds ominously, hinting at an unstoppable plan.
What is the condition of Hopper when Joyce finds him?
Joyce finds Hopper injured and they discuss the last events they remember.
What do Joyce and Hopper analyze to find a suspicious person?
Joyce and Hopper analyze a partial license plate number.
What is the plan Dustin and Steve discuss?
Dustin and Steve plan to sneak into a room guarded by a Russian with a keycard.
Why are Nancy and Jonathan fired from their job?
Nancy and Jonathan are fired for pursuing a controversial story about rats and the plague.
How does Will describe his sensation related to the Mind Flayer?
Will describes a sensation of sinking, coldness, and breathlessness associated with the Mind Flayer.
How does Hopper get information from Mayor Larry?
Hopper uses aggressive tactics to get information about a mysterious man connected to Starcourt Mall.
What convinces Erica to help Dustin and Steve?
Erica is convinced to help in exchange for free ice cream for life.
What is the purpose of the pool plan against Billy?
The plan is to trap Billy in a sauna to determine if he’s under the Mind Flayer's influence.
What does Billy confess in the sauna?
Billy confesses to being controlled and doing bad things under the Mind Flayer's influence.
What is the final scene about?
The final scene shows Billy communicating with the Mind Flayer, acknowledging Eleven’s threat.
