Jopper
Jim Hopper/Joyce Byers
High school classmates turned co-parents of Hawkins' most traumatized children, Hopper and Joyce have carried Stranger Things' adult emotional weight since season one. Canon finally let them have their long-promised dinner date after a Russian prison arc kept them apart.
What is Jopper?
Jopper is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Jim Hopper and Joyce Byers from Stranger Things. With over 3,500 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Jopper
Middle-aged, exhausted, and ride-or-die — fans cherish a slow burn between two people who have already survived everything.
Most Popular Jopper Fanfics
The highest-rated Jopper stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Alone
Completeby bananannabeth
Karen left Joyce alone when she so obviously needed support, and now she's trying to make amends. Casserole and coffee seems as good a place as any to start.
Honey in My Ears, Spice in My Mouth
Completeby StarsHideYourFires
“Are you okay?” Eddie asks again, words drawn out to make sure Steve understands his question, but not like he’s stupid. Gentle understanding suffuses each word. “Yeah, I’ll be fine.” “Not what I asked.” Eddie steps closer, and Steve turns again, putting his back to the door. They stand next t
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Common Jopper Tropes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jopper mean?
Jopper is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Jim Hopper and Joyce Byers. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
How many Jopper fics are on AO3?
There are over 3,500 Jopper fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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