Last Updated on March 6, 2024
If you thought Stranger Things couldn’t get any better, think again! This list of the top 80 quotes from the show is truly out-of-this-world.
Prepare to be taken on an unforgettable journey through all the best one-liners and heartwarming moments that have made this show so special.
From Eleven’s iconic phrases to Hopper’s dad jokes, these quotes will make even the biggest skeptic appreciate why millions around the world love Stranger Things. So let’s dive into some of our favorite lines from Hawkins’ finest!
Best Stranger Things Quotes
- “Friends don’t lie.” – Eleven
- “Mornings are for coffee and contemplation.” – Jim Hopper
- “Nancy, seriously, you’re gonna be so cool now, it’s ridiculous.” – Steve Harrington
- “What’s the point of having a secret code if you don’t tell your friends?” – Dustin Henderson
- “She’s our friend and she’s crazy!” – Mike Wheeler
- “Mouth-breather.” – Eleven
- “It’s like his memory is all mixed up.” – Joyce Byers
- “I don’t know. I felt it everywhere.” – Will Byers
- “No… friends don’t do that to each other.” – Mike Wheeler
- “It’s not my fault you don’t like girls.” – Max Mayfield
- “Why are you keeping this curiosity door locked?” – Dustin Henderson
- “I am on a curiosity voyage, and I need my paddles to travel.” – Dustin Henderson
- “I always feel like somebody’s watching me.” – Joyce Byers
- “I just think it’s important that we be honest with each other.” – Jonathan Byers
- “Should I stay or should I go now?” – The Clash (song used in the show)
- “You shouldn’t like things because people tell you you’re supposed to.” – Jonathan Byers
- “Why do we even need weapons anyway? We have her.” – Dustin Henderson
- “Friends don’t lie. And since I’m not your friend, I think I can break the rules.” – Dr. Martin Brenner
- “Mornings are for taking attendance, not for… you know, existential dread.” – Dustin Henderson
- “I’m sorry, but your friend… is in trouble.” – Mike Wheeler
- “I don’t like this. I don’t like this at all.” – Joyce Byers
- “It’s not like it was before. It’s grown.” – Will Byers
- “If we’re both going crazy, then we’ll go crazy together, right?” – Mike Wheeler
- “The demogorgon! It got me!” – Dustin Henderson
- “You shouldn’t have looked for me. Because now… this is what you found.” – Eleven
- “That’s the thing about treasure hunts. You spend all your time chasing after something, and you get nothing in the end.” – Steve Harrington
- “She’s our friend and she’s crazy. We have to help her.” – Dustin Henderson
- “I have to trust that he’s still in there somewhere.” – Joyce Byers
- “I never gave up on you. Not really. I always knew you were alive.” – Joyce Byers
- “It’s not a party without a little bit of danger.” – Steve Harrington
- “There’s nothing that can’t be solved with a little salt and lime.” – Billy Hargrove
- “I always thought stuff like this happened in movies and comic books.” – Bob Newby
- “You know what? Maybe you deserve each other.” – Robin Buckley
- “I don’t know what’s going on here, but I’m pretty sure it doesn’t involve Christmas lights.” – Murray Bauman
- “I want to go home. I miss my bed. I miss my mom. Can we please go home?” – Dustin Henderson
- “It’s like when you see a really pretty girl and she sees you, but then you embarrass yourself and never get a shot.” – Steve Harrington
- “I don’t want to be scared anymore. I want to be brave.” – Max Mayfield
- “It’s not like it’s in my control. Things happen to me. They just do.” – Will Byers
- “Maybe you should stop staring and start helping.” – Jonathan Byers
- “Don’t take it so personally, okay? I don’t like most people. He’s in the vast majority.” – Erica Sinclair
- “I have a bald spot! I have a bald spot! Why didn’t anyone tell me?” – Dustin Henderson
- It’s just a stupid dance, Dustin. It’s not the big deal that everyone’s making it out to be.” – Lucas Sinclair
- “No one normal ever accomplished anything meaningful in this world.” – Jonathan Byers
- “I’m not trying to be rude, but you’re looking at it from a very… Western perspective.” – Dr. Alexei
- “You can’t spell America without Erica.” – Erica Sinclair
- “I don’t need to be protected. What I need is for you to stop treating me like a kid all the time.” – Mike Wheeler
- “Rule number one: Never assume anything.” – Robin Buckley
- “We’re not kids anymore.” – Nancy Wheeler
- “We can’t just sit in my basement all day. We have to do something.” – Mike Wheeler
- “It’s not just about who’s got the best powers. It’s about who’s willing to sacrifice everything.” – Eleven
- “Maybe you should try it sometime. You might like it.” – Max Mayfield
- “You have to confront your fears, Max. Otherwise they’ll consume you.” – Billy Hargrove
- “If anyone’s going to burn this lab to the ground, it’s going to be me.” – Nancy Wheeler
- “You don’t have to be afraid of me. It’s okay. You don’t have to be afraid of me.” – Eleven
- “We make our own destiny, Steve. You know that.” – Robin Buckley
- “They say they’re taking me to Hawkins, but I know the truth. They’re taking me to the Upside Down.” – Will Byers
- “People don’t spend their lives trying to get over these things. They try to survive them.” – Murray Bauman
- “Some doors can’t be closed. They just can’t.” – Joyce Byers
- “You can’t spell ‘hero’ without ‘her’.” – Dustin Henderson
- “It doesn’t make sense. I closed the gate.” – Eleven
Conclusion
Stranger Things has become a worldwide phenomenon, and its quotes are just as iconic. With lines like “Friends don’t lie,” to the funniest moments such as Lucas saying “Mornings are for coffee and contemplation,” these memorable phrases will stay with us forever. These words have sparked conversations around the world about friendship, family, courage, and growth.
So here’s to hoping that these meaningful words remain timeless – like a lighthouse guiding viewers through their darker days – prompting them to keep moving forward no matter what life throws at them!
Stranger Things is more than just entertainment; it’s a source of comfort and inspiration that we can always come back to when we need it most. As Dustin so eloquently put it: “We’re not kids anymore… We’re dangerous!”