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The Best Episodes of Twin Peaks

Every episode of Twin Peaks ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Twin Peaks!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 7 - Lonely Souls
    9.4/10(8717 votes)

    #1 - Lonely Souls

    S2:E7

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

    Director:David Lynch
    Writer:Mark Frost

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  2. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 9 - Arbitrary Law
    9.3/10(7538 votes)

    #2 - Arbitrary Law

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writers:Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  3. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 22 - Beyond Life and Death
    9.3/10(8083 votes)

    #3 - Beyond Life and Death

    S2:E22

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

    Director:David Lynch
    Writers:Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, David Lynch, Robert Engels

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  4. Twin Peaks Season 1 Episode 8 - The Last Evening
    9.0/10(7630 votes)

    #4 - The Last Evening

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Mark Frost
    Writer:Mark Frost

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  5. Twin Peaks Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.9/10(19726 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:David Lynch
    Writers:Mark Frost, David Lynch

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  6. Twin Peaks Season 1 Episode 3 - Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer
    8.9/10(8956 votes)

    #6 - Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer

    S1:E3

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

    Director:David Lynch
    Writers:Mark Frost, David Lynch

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  7. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 1 - May the Giant Be with You
    8.9/10(7476 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:David Lynch
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Twin Peaks Season 3 Episode 16 - Part 16
    8.7/10(49 votes)

    #8 - Part 16

    S3:E16

    No knock, no doorbell.

    Director:David Lynch
    Writers:Mark Frost, David Lynch

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  9. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 2 - Coma
    8.5/10(6344 votes)

    #9 - Coma

    S2:E2

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

    Director:David Lynch
    Writer:Harley Peyton

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  10. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 8 - Drive with a Dead Girl
    8.5/10(5868 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Caleb Deschanel
    Writer:Scott Frost

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  11. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 21 - Miss Twin Peaks
    8.5/10(5251 votes)

    #11 - Miss Twin Peaks

    S2:E21

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

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writer:Barry Pullman

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  12. Twin Peaks Season 3 Episode 17 - Part 17
    8.5/10(50 votes)

    #12 - Part 17

    S3:E17

    The past dictates the future.

    Director:David Lynch
    Writers:Mark Frost, David Lynch

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  13. Twin Peaks Season 1 Episode 6 - Cooper's Dreams
    8.4/10(7023 votes)

    #13 - Cooper's Dreams

    S1:E6

    Cooper and Truman discover a crime scene in the woods.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Mark Frost

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  14. Twin Peaks Season 1 Episode 7 - Realization Time
    8.4/10(6855 votes)

    #14 - Realization Time

    S1:E7

    Dr. Jacoby gets a phone call from Laura Palmer.

    Director:Caleb Deschanel
    Writer:Harley Peyton

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  15. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 6 - Demons
    8.4/10(5850 votes)

    #15 - Demons

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  16. Twin Peaks Season 3 Episode 8 - Part 8
    8.4/10(78 votes)

    #16 - Part 8

    S3:E8

    Gotta light?

    Director:David Lynch
    Writers:Mark Frost, David Lynch

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  17. Twin Peaks Season 3 Episode 11 - Part 11
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    #17 - Part 11

    S3:E11

    There's fire where you are going.

    Director:David Lynch
    Writers:Mark Frost, David Lynch

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  18. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 5 - The Orchid's Curse
    8.3/10(5823 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Graeme Clifford
    Writer:Barry Pullman

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  19. Twin Peaks Season 1 Episode 2 - Traces to Nowhere
    8.2/10(8456 votes)

    #19 - Traces to Nowhere

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Duwayne Dunham
    Writers:Mark Frost, David Lynch

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  20. Twin Peaks Season 1 Episode 4 - Rest In Pain
    8.2/10(7474 votes)

    #20 - Rest In Pain

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Tina Rathborne
    Writer:Harley Peyton

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  21. Twin Peaks Season 1 Episode 5 - The One-Armed Man
    8.1/10(7150 votes)

    #21 - The One-Armed Man

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writer:Robert Engels

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  22. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 3 - The Man Behind the Glass
    8.1/10(5920 votes)

    #22 - The Man Behind the Glass

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Robert Engels

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  23. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 20 - The Path to the Black Lodge
    8.1/10(5057 votes)

    #23 - The Path to the Black Lodge

    S2:E20

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

    Director:Stephen Gyllenhaal
    Writers:Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  24. Twin Peaks Season 3 Episode 2 - Part 2
    8.1/10(73 votes)

    #24 - Part 2

    S3:E2

    The stars turn and a time presents itself.

    Director:David Lynch
    Writers:Mark Frost, David Lynch

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  25. Twin Peaks Season 3 Episode 7 - Part 7
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    #25 - Part 7

    S3:E7

    There's a body all right.

    Director:David Lynch
    Writers:Mark Frost, David Lynch

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lonely Souls" is the best rated episode of "Twin Peaks". It scored 9.4/10 based on 8717 votes. Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost, it aired on 11/10/1990. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Arbitrary Law".