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This episode is a critical turning point where the mystery shifts from a simple missing person case to a high-stakes conspiracy.

If you were thinking of the more recent viral "Chapter Four," this episode is famous for confrontation with Vecna. "Stranger Things" Chapter Four: The Body (TV Episode 2016) Chapter Four: The BodyStranger Things : Season ...

The episode ends with Hopper realizing the scale of the cover-up and literally breaking into the gates of Hawkins Lab to find the truth. Alternative: Season 4, Chapter Four: " Dear Billy " This episode is a critical turning point where

Chief Jim Hopper begins to suspect foul play when he learns the state, not the local coroner, performed the autopsy. In a daring move, he breaks into the morgue and cuts open "Will’s body," only to find it is a high-quality prop stuffed with cotton. Alternative: Season 4, Chapter Four: " Dear Billy

The episode begins with the heartbreaking news that Will Byers’ body has supposedly been found in the quarry. While the town prepares for a funeral, Joyce Byers refuses to believe it’s him, insisting she just spoke to him through the lights.

Meanwhile, the boys (Mike, Dustin, and Lucas) are also mourning until Eleven uses Mike’s walkie-talkie to "channel" Will’s voice. To get a clearer signal, they sneak her into the school to use the powerful ham radio in the AV club, where they hear Will calling for his mother.