SNL’s STRANGER THINGS Sketch Imagines Silly Spinoff Shows, Makes Fun of Conformity Gate

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First up is Strangerous Minds, a humorous take on the 1995 movie Dangerous Minds, which starred Michelle Pfeiffer as a Marine veteran teaching a class in a tough high school. The idea of Steve working with troubled teens feels right—he’s definitely experienced things that could help them get back on track. We’ll also see The Wheeler Report, where an adult Nancy Wheeler delves into real-life crime investigations.

The sketch also features Mike in Manhattan, showing Mike hanging out in New York City with Dustin and Lucas, enjoying cocktails. Dustin jokes about his consistently unlucky love life, and Lucas mentions he’s still dating Max, but things aren’t very fulfilling physically. This line received a lot of negative feedback, and understandably so. Many viewers also found the casual conversation about such personal topics to be a bit awkward, even within the context of a Stranger Things SNL sketch, though it’s worth remembering that the actors are all adults in real life.

The clip includes some amusing moments, like Will delaying coming out to his family, Ted Wheeler’s ineffectiveness, and Mike, Dustin, and Lucas playfully mocking the drama surrounding the ‘Conformity Gate’ incident. While Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven) isn’t featured, Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson makes an appearance. Ultimately, it’s a really well-done and lighthearted parody of Stranger Things’ dedicated fans.

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2026-01-20 19:02