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The body of Laura Palmer is washed up on a beach near the small Washington state town of Twin Peaks. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is called in to investigate her strange demise only to uncover a web of mystery that ultimately leads him deep into the heart of the surrounding woodland and his very own soul.

3 Seasons
48 Episodes
Ended
Drama Mystery
episode image Part 16
9.5/10 (6411 votes)

#1 Part 16

S3:E16

“No knock, no doorbell.” Dougie's loved ones care for him in the hospital, and Mr. C heads towards the coordinates. Meanwhile, Diane makes a confession to the FBI.

episode image Lonely Souls
9.4/10 (7510 votes)

#2 Lonely Souls

S2:E7

Maddy prepares to leave Twin Peaks, Pete uncovers the truth behind Tojamura's intentions, and Cooper receives a devastating message.

episode image Part 17
9.4/10 (5483 votes)

#3 Part 17

S3:E17

“The past dictates the future.” Cooper arrives in Twin Peaks.

episode image Arbitrary Law
9.3/10 (6487 votes)

#4 Arbitrary Law

S2:E9

Cooper attempts to locate Laura's killer after the discovery of another victim.

episode image Beyond Life and Death
9.3/10 (7061 votes)

#5 Beyond Life and Death

S2:E22

Cooper must overcome his deepest fears as he enters the Black Lodge to save Annie from Windom Earle.

episode image The Last Evening
9.0/10 (6630 votes)

#6 The Last Evening

S1:E8

The investigation of Laura Palmer's murder reaches a terrifying conclusion.

episode image Pilot
8.9/10 (18216 votes)

#7 Pilot

S1:E1

The small northwest town of Twin Peaks, Washington is shaken up when the body of the Homecoming Queen, Laura Palmer, is discovered washed up on a riverbank, wrapped in plastic.

episode image Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer
8.9/10 (7779 votes)

#8 Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer

S1:E3

Agent Cooper demonstrates an unusual deductive technique for the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department.

episode image May the Giant Be with You
8.9/10 (6523 votes)

#9 May the Giant Be with You

S2:E1

In the aftermath of the incident at the Great Northern Hotel, the investigation into Laura Palmer's death continues, and information is provided from an unexpected source.

episode image Part 11
8.9/10 (5145 votes)

#10 Part 11

S3:E11

“There’s fire where you are going.” The set-up involving the Mitchum brothers and Dougie reaches its climax while even stranger things start to happen to both the FBI team and the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department.

episode image Part 14
8.9/10 (4843 votes)

#11 Part 14

S3:E14

“We are like the dreamer.” Gordon remembers an important moment from his past. Andy, Bobby, Hawk and Truman go to the forest. James hears a story about a glove on his birthday. An unknown facet of Sarah is revealed.

episode image Part 8
8.8/10 (8742 votes)

#12 Part 8

S3:E8

“Got a light?” Coop's doppelganger faces a life or death situation. In 1945, a bomb is dropped and modern man's evil is epitomized.

episode image Part 15
8.7/10 (4519 votes)

#13 Part 15

S3:E15

“There’s some fear in letting go.” Big Ed and Norma have a relationship breakthrough. Evil Cooper tries to reconnect with an old friend, while Dougie Jones reaches an electrifying discovery.

episode image Part 18
8.7/10 (5266 votes)

#14 Part 18

S3:E18

“What is your name?” Cooper and Diane drive 430 miles. Cooper attempts to help a troubled woman he believes to be Laura Palmer.

episode image Part 2
8.6/10 (6637 votes)

#15 Part 2

S3:E2

“The stars turn and a time presents itself.” Hawk searches for something in the woods while Cooper learns that his fate in the Black Lodge may not be sealed after all.

episode image Part 7
8.6/10 (5294 votes)

#16 Part 7

S3:E7

“There’s a body all right.” Cooper and Janey-E are in for a violent surprise at the Lucky 7 office. Meanwhile, Gordon and Albert try enlisting Diane to figure out the mystery of the man they believe to be Cooper in jail.

episode image Realization Time
8.5/10 (5971 votes)

#17 Realization Time

S1:E7

Dr. Jacoby gets a phone call from Laura Palmer.

episode image Coma
8.5/10 (5522 votes)

#18 Coma

S2:E2

Cooper receives some unsettling news, while Audrey continues to work undercover as a hostess at One Eyed Jacks in Canada.

episode image Drive with a Dead Girl
8.5/10 (5077 votes)

#19 Drive with a Dead Girl

S2:E8

Ben receives an unwelcome surprise, Norma's mother arrives in Twin Peaks with a new husband, and Bob covers his tracks.

episode image Miss Twin Peaks
8.5/10 (4560 votes)

#20 Miss Twin Peaks

S2:E21

Cooper and the officers prepare for Windom Earle to make his move at the Miss Twin Peaks contest.

episode image Part 1
8.5/10 (7207 votes)

#21 Part 1

S3:E1

“My log has a message for you.” A man observes a mysterious glass box, South Dakota Police discover a hideous crime and Hawk receives a cryptic message about Special Agent Dale Cooper.

episode image Part 4
8.5/10 (5919 votes)

#22 Part 4

S3:E4

“…brings back some memories.” Coop assumes the life of Dougie Jones, as Gordon and Agents Rosenfield and Preston investigate the situation surrounding Coop's doppelganger.

episode image Cooper's Dreams
8.4/10 (6112 votes)

#23 Cooper's Dreams

S1:E6

Cooper and Truman discover a crime scene in the woods.

episode image Demons
8.4/10 (5095 votes)

#24 Demons

S2:E6

Cooper and Truman cross over into Canada to rescue Audrey, but not all goes according to plan.

episode image Part 3
8.4/10 (6162 votes)

#25 Part 3

S3:E3

“Call for help.” Cooper calls for help. Agents Gordon Cole, Albert Rosenfield and Tammy Preston investigate the glass box murders.

episode image The Orchid's Curse
8.3/10 (5081 votes)

#26 The Orchid's Curse

S2:E5

Donna, after discovering that Harold has Laura's secret diary, hatches a risky plan with Maddy to steal it from his home.

episode image Part 9
8.3/10 (4657 votes)

#27 Part 9

S3:E9

“This is the chair.” More about Dougie Jones comes to light after an attempt on his life. Meanwhile, Gordon Cole discovers connections to Cooper concerning a Blue Rose case and Major Garland Briggs.

episode image Part 13
8.3/10 (4429 votes)

#28 Part 13

S3:E13

“What story is that, Charlie?” Dougie comes home bearing gifts while Anthony is sent on a risky mission, Evil Cooper wants revenge.

episode image Traces to Nowhere
8.2/10 (7349 votes)

#29 Traces to Nowhere

S1:E2

Agent Dale Cooper and Sheriff Harry Truman discover more about the troubled secret life of the murdered Laura Palmer.

episode image Rest In Pain
8.2/10 (6515 votes)

#30 Rest In Pain

S1:E4

The people of Twin Peaks gather together to attend the funeral of Laura Palmer.

episode image The One-Armed Man
8.1/10 (6231 votes)

#31 The One-Armed Man

S1:E5

Cooper and Truman try to find The One-Armed Man.

episode image The Man Behind the Glass
8.1/10 (5153 votes)

#32 The Man Behind the Glass

S2:E3

Donna meets with Harold Smith, a recluse who may be the key to solving Laura's murder.

episode image The Path to the Black Lodge
8.1/10 (4382 votes)

#33 The Path to the Black Lodge

S2:E20

While romance blooms for Cooper and Annie, Donna finds a scrapbook that's full of surprises.

episode image Laura's Secret Diary
8.0/10 (5082 votes)

#34 Laura's Secret Diary

S2:E4

Ben Horne asks Cooper for help in rescuing Audrey, and Donna uncovers a significant piece of evidence at Harold Smith's home.

episode image Part 5
8.0/10 (5397 votes)

#35 Part 5

S3:E5

“Case files.” Coop is still trapped as Dougie, going through the motions, as his doppelganger schemes in jail. Meanwhile, new information on Major Garland Briggs turns up.

episode image Part 6
8.0/10 (5148 votes)

#36 Part 6

S3:E6

“Don’t die.” Gordon Cole instructs Albert to meet with an old contact. Hawk makes a discovery involving 'the missing piece' that will help him find Coop. Janey-E fixes Dougie's gambling debt, while Coop is still struggling to put what he knows about his past and the Black Lodge into words. Tragedy strikes after a drug deal takes place.

episode image Part 10
8.0/10 (4552 votes)

#37 Part 10

S3:E10

“Laura is the one.” The Mitchum brothers find out more about Dougie Jones. In Twin Peaks, Richard Horne's committing horrible acts, and Hawk gets more clues from the Log Lady.

episode image On the Wings of Love
7.9/10 (4395 votes)

#38 On the Wings of Love

S2:E18

Cooper takes the sheriff's department on a midnight spelunking adventure, and Truman finds himself in the deadly embrace of a naked woman.

episode image Variations on Relations
7.8/10 (4322 votes)

#39 Variations on Relations

S2:E19

While Cooper and Truman try to unlock the secret of Owl Cave, the Miss Twin Peaks contest draws hot competition.

episode image Dispute Between Brothers
7.7/10 (4748 votes)

#40 Dispute Between Brothers

S2:E10

Blaming Cooper for the death of his brother, Jean Renault plots his revenge as the eccentric FBI agent prepares to leave Twin Peaks.

Cast & Chracters

character image Dougie Jones / Dale Cooper

Dougie Jones / Dale Cooper

Actor: Kyle MacLachlan

The highest rated episode of Twin Peaks is "Part 16" (S3E16) with a rating of 9.50.

This episode received 6,411 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Slaves and Masters" (S2E15) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 4,496 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Last Evening" (S1E8) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 6,630 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The One-Armed Man" (S1E5) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 6,231 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Lonely Souls" (S2E7) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 7,510 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Slaves and Masters" (S2E15) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 4,496 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Part 16" (S3E16) with a rating of 9.50.

This episode received 6,411 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Part 12" (S3E12) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 4,563 votes.

Name Department Job
Cara Brower Art Art Direction
Florencia Martin Art Set Decoration
Karen Higgins Art Construction Coordinator
Mick Flowers Art Property Master
Mike Malone Art Set Dresser
Ruth De Jong Art Production Design
George Billinger III Camera Steadicam Operator
Peter Deming Camera Director of Photography
Scott Andrew Ressler Camera "C" Camera Operator
Suzanne Tenner Camera Still Photographer
Clare M. Corsick Costume & Make-Up Hair Department Head
Debbie Zoller Costume & Make-Up Makeup Department Head
Leslie Sungail Costume & Make-Up Costume Supervisor
Nancy Steiner Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Mark Norby Crew Stunt Coordinator
Cori Glazer Directing Script Supervisor
Brian Berdan Editing Additional Editor
Duwayne Dunham Editing Editor
Jason Tucker Editing Additional Editor
Jonathan P. Shaw Editing Additional Editor
Justin Krohn Editing Additional Editor
Michael LaViolette Lighting Gaffer
Christine Larson-Nitzsche Production Line Producer
Johanna Ray Production Associate Producer
Kate Kelly Production Production Supervisor
Krista Husar Production Casting
Mark Frost Production Executive Producer
Matthew Rockel Production Production Coordinator
Sabrina S. Sutherland Production Executive Producer
Angelo Badalamenti Sound Original Music Composer
David A. Cohen Sound Dialogue Editor
David Lynch Sound Sound Designer
Dean Hurley Sound Supervising Sound Editor
Douglas Axtell Sound Sound Mixer
Kerry Dean Williams Sound Dialogue Editor
Luke Gibleon Sound Sound Editor
Ronald Eng Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Willard Overstreet Sound Sound Effects Editor
Pierre Buffin Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor
Stephane Vogel Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor

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