Twin Peaks (1990)

Created by Mark Frost and David Lynch.
Music composed by Angelo Badalamenti. (The Soundtrack)

Pilot (originally entitled Northwest Passage)

written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.
directed by David Lynch.
the story: Pete Martell finds Laura Palmer's body. Ronnett Pulaski is found beaten and in a daze. FBI agent Dale Cooper arrives in Twin Peaks to investigate.
additional music:

Episode 1: Traces to Nowhere

written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.
directed by Duwayne Dunham.
the story: FBI Agent Dale Cooper and Sheriff Harry Truman discover more about the troubled secret life of the murdered Laura Palmer; Big Ed Hurley reveals that he was drugged at the Roadhouse; a frightened James Hurley, vengeful Bobby Briggs and Mike Nelson are released from jail; Catherine Martell lays bare her plot to take control of the Packard sawmill.

Episode 2: Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer

written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.
directed by David Lynch.
the story: FBI Agent Dale Cooper demonstrates an unusual deductive technique for the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department; Benjamin Horne and his brother, Jerry, take a trip to One-Eyed Jacks; Donna Hayward and James Hurley pledge their love; Leo Johnson holds Bobby Briggs at gunpoint.

Episode 3: Rest in Pain

written by Harley Peyton.
directed by Tina Rathborne.
the story: The townsfolk of Twin Peaks gather for Laura Palmer's funeral; Cooper interprets his dream about the killer; Truman reveals to Cooper the secret of the Bookhouse Boys.

Episode 4: The One-Armed Man

written by Robert Engels.
directed by Tim Hunter.
the story: Cooper and Truman track down the one-armed man and some strange new evidence in Laura Palmer's murder; Norma Jennings attends a parole board hearing for her husband; Audrey Horne decides to begin her own investigation.

Episode 5: Cooper's Dreams

written by Mark Frost.
directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
the story: Cooper and Truman have tea with the Log Lady and discover a macabre crime scene in the woods; Audrey Horne takes a job at her father's department store; Hank Jennings returns from prison to the Double R Diner; James Hurley and Donna Hayward take Madeleine Ferguson into their confidence.
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Episode 6: Realization Time

written by Harley Peyton.
directed by Caleb Deschanel.
the story: Agent Cooper and the Bookhouse Boys pay a special visit to One-Eyed Jacks, while Audrey Horne goes undercover as a hostess there; Josie Packard shares her suspicions with Truman about Catherine Martell's intentions; Dr. Jacoby receives a phone call from the dead Laura Palmer.

Episode 7: The Last Evening

written by Mark Frost.
directed by Mark Frost.
the story: Cooper and Truman's investigation builds to a terrifying conclusion; Dr. Jacoby heads for his rendezvous with "Laura Palmer"--and its bizarre consequences; Catherine Martell and Shelly Johnson are hopelessly trapped; Hank Jennings' evil influence spreads, engulfing Josie Packard.

Episode 8: May the Giant Be With You

written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.
directed by David Lynch.
the story: The death of Laura Palmer sent shock waves through the Pacific Northwest town of Twin Peaks. On the special, two-hour season premiere episode, the investigation into the mysterious killing continues, sorrow settles over the community as several lives hang in the balance, Audrey Horne finds herself a terrified prisoner, and Donna Hayward receives a strange message.

Episode 9: Coma

written by Harley Peyton.
directed by David Lynch.
the story: Agent Cooper receives some unwanted help and some unwelcome news; Audrey Horne gets into deeper trouble than she realizes; Donna Hayward arranges to meet a stranger; and Leland Palmer makes a horrifying discovery.

Episode 10: The Man Behind Glass

written by Robert Engels.
directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
the story: Cooper and Truman discover that the trail to Laura's killer takes an unexpected new direction; Blackie O'Reilly sees a golden opportunity; James Hurley and Madeleine Ferguson strike an unforeseen chord; and Dr. Jacoby undergoes hypnosis.

Episode 11: Laura's Secret Diary

written by Jerry Stahl, Mark Frost, Harley Peyton and Robert Engels.
directed by Todd Holland.
the story: Cooper is stymied by an unusual request from Ben Horne to save Audrey's life; Donna Hayward goes to another picnic; Lucy's love life gets complicated; and Josie Packard introduces her cousin from Hong Kong.

Episode 12: The Orchid's Curse

written by Barry Pullman.
directed by Graemem Clifford.
the story: Cooper reveals Audrey Horne's whereabouts to Truman; Leland Palmer attends his court hearing; Donna Hayward and Maddy Ferguson plot to steal Laura Palmer's secret diary; and Benjamin Horne receives a mysterious visitor and a business proposition.

Episode 13: Demons

written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels.
directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
the story: Cooper and Truman stage a daring raid on One-Eyed Jack's; Donna Hayward and Maddy Ferguson find themselves at the mercy of an enraged Harold Smith; Shelly Johnson and Bobby Briggs hold a "welcome home" party for Leo Johnson; and Cooper's bureau chief pays a call.

Episode 14: Lonely Souls

written by Mark Frost.
directed by David Lynch.
the story: The identitiy of Laura Palmer's killer is finally revealed after Cooper and Truman's investigation receives some vital help from the one-armed man; finances strain the relationship between Shelly and Bobby; Audrey Horne confronts Ben with what she knows about One-Eyed Jack's; and Leland Palmer tries to discourage Maddy from going home.

Episode 15: Drive With A Dead Girl

written by Scott Frost.
directed by Caleb Deschanel.
the story: Cooper's and Truman's search for BOB gets a boost from the one-armed man, who is suffering from an identity crisis; James Hurley and Donna Hayward miss the chance to say goodbye to Maddy; Norma Jennings' mother, Vivian, brings her new husband for a visit; Lucy returns home with some company; Bobby Briggs pursues a fresh money-making venture; Pete Martell delivers a message to Ben Horne; and Leland Palmer's driving ability comes into question.

Episode 16: Arbitrary Law

written by Mark Frost, Harley Peyton and Robert Engels.
directed by Tim Hunter.
the story: Cooper asks Truman to give him 24 hours to prove who murdered Laura Palmer; Donna Hayward is stunned by Deputy Andy's knowledge of French; Mrs. Tremond does a disappearing act; Harold Smith leaves behind a tidbit of valuable information; Ben Horne's business fortunes hit an all-time low; a strange gathering is called to the roadhouse; and it's high noon for Lucy, Andy and Tremayne.

Episode 17: Dispute Between Brothers

written by Tricia Brock.
directed by Tina Rathborne.
the story: Cooper and Truman exchange goodbyes; a wake is held for Leland Palmer; Dougie Milford, publisher of the Twin Peaks Gazette, twists the ear of his brother, Mayor Milford; Hank takes Ernie off on an impromptu "hunting trip" to Canada; Dr. Jacoby and Ed Hurley persuade the vice principal to allow Nadine to finish high school; Bobby borrows some duds from Leo; Catherine pays a visit to the sheriff's station; Tremayne embraces fatherhood; an FBI agent comes to town with unpleasant busniess for Cooper; and Audrey divulges her ice cream preference to a newfound friend.

Episode 18: Masked Ball

written by Barry Pullman.
directed by Duwayne Dunham.
the story: Truman defends Cooper's activities at One-Eyed Jack's, which are under investigation by the FBI and DEA; Mrs. Briggs worries about Garland's disappearance; Nadine continues to fall for Mike Nelson; James Hurley receives free room and board for helping a beautiful blonde; Hank interrupts Ben Horne's reminiscences about the past with grim reality; Andy kicks up his heels with DEA Agent Bryson at the wedding reception of Dougie Milford and his young bride; Catherine leaves Josie no choice but to play by her rules; and Windom Earle makes a move.

Episode 19: The Black Widow

written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels.
directed by Caleb Deschanel.
the story: Cooper's "white glove" test yields a clue; Deputy Andy and Dick Tremayne confront concerns over little Nicky's past; Bobby Briggs makes a fast buck; Dougie Milford checks out of the Great Northern on his wedding night; Nadine hears the call of organized sports; James Hurley proves handy with a wrench; and Pete and Catherine martell attempt a romantic candlelight dinner.

Episode 20: Checkmate

written by Harley Peyton.
directed by Todd Holland.
the story: Cooper and Truman arrange a trap for Jean Renault; Deputy Andy and Dick Tremayne pry into little Nicky's past; a visit from an old lover interrupts Ben Horne, who's busy changing history at the Battle of Gettysburg; James Hurley succumbs to Evelyn Marsh's plea for help; Nadine Hurley uses her superhuman strength to rescue Ed; and Cooper's nemesis makes a horrifying opening move.

Episode 21: Double Play

written by Scott Frost.
directed by Uli Edel
the story: Cooper confides to Truman the frightening, tragic history of his former FBI partner, Windome Earle; Audrey Horne strikes a business deal with Bobby Briggs; Leo Johnson comes back to vicious life; James Hurley becomes more confused about his feelings for Evelyn Marsh; and Catherine Martell unveils an astonishing secret to a dumbfounded Pete.

Episode 22: Slaves and Masters

written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels.
directed by Diane Keaton.
the story: Cooper discovers who shot him at the Great Northern, and finds unexpected help matching wits with Windom Earle in a deadly game of chess; Donna Hayward makes a desperate plea to save James Hurley's life; Nadine Hurley walks in on Ed and Norma Jennings; Benjamin Horne changes the course of history at Appomattox; and Catherine Martell dangles a helpless Josie Packard as booty before the eyes of an extremely dangerous man - the evil-hearted Thomas Eckhardt.

Episode 23: The Condemned Woman

written by Tricia Brock.
directed by Lesli Glatter.
the story: Cooper pleads with Josie Packard for the truth as Truman looks on; Ben Horne has a change of heart about the future of Twin Peaks; Ed Hurley proposes marriage to Norma Jennings; James Hurley and Donna Hayward say good-bye; Audrey Horne meets her fated one - a handsome, wealthy admirer from the past; and Windom Earle presents a tantalizing puzzle to three women.

Episode 24: Wounds and Scars

written by Barry Pullman.
directed by James Foley.
the story: Cooper is attracted to a beautiful, reclusive young woman; Truman falls to pieces grieving over the death of Josie Packard; Donna Hayward receives a macabre family visitor; Audrey Horne falls in live; Nadine Hurley and Mike Nelson check into the Great Northern Hotel; and Ben Horne hosts an environmental benefit.

Episode 25: On the Wings of Love

written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels.
directed by Duwayne Dunham.
the story: Agent Cooper and the Sheriff's Department go midnight spelunking; Truman awakens in the murderous embrace of a naked woman; Audrey Horne and Donna Hayward witness a strange meeting; Windom Earle insinuates himself in the lives of his potential victims; and love is in the air.

Episode 26: Variations on Relations

written by Mark Frost and Harley Peyton.
directed by Jonathan Sanger.
the story: Cooper and Truman try to unlock the secret of the hieroglyph found in Owl Cave; the local Miss Twin Peaks contest draws some hot competition; Annie Blackburne opens her heart; the Great Northern Hotel holds a wine tasting event; and Windom Earle makes another move in his deadly game of chess.

Episode 27: The Path to the Black Lodge

written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels.
directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
the story: Cooper and Truman continue to investigate the mystery of Owl Cave; Windom Earle snares another captive and learns some valuable information; romance blooms between Cooper and Annie Blackburne; Donna Hayward finds an old scrapbook full of surprises; and Audrey Horne makes a confession.

Episode 28: Miss Twin Peaks

written by Barry Pullman.
directed by Tim Hunter.
the story:

Episode 29: Beyond Life and Death

written by Mark Frost, Harley Peyton and Robert Engels.
directed by David Lynch.
the story: Cooper and Truman rush to head off Windom Earle at the Black Lodge, where Cooper must take a plunge into darkness to save the live of Miss Twin Peaks; Donna Hayward demands to know the truth; Nadine Hurley enrolls in the school of hard knocks; Andrew Packard and Pete Martell go on a mission to the bank; Audrey Horne stages an act of civil disobedience; and Ben Horne apologizes for trying to be good.

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