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The Best Episodes of Twin Peaks Season 2

Every episode of Twin Peaks Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Twin Peaks Season 2!

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

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

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

    #3 - 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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  4. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 4 - Laura's Secret Diary
    8.0/10(5838 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writers:Jerry Stahl, Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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

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

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

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

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

    #9 - 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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  10. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 10 - Dispute Between Brothers
    7.7/10(5430 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Tina Rathborne
    Writer:Tricia Brock

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  11. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 11 - Masked Ball
    7.2/10(5336 votes)

    #11 - Masked Ball

    S2:E11

    With Major Briggs missing, Cooper and Truman look for answers.

    Director:Duwayne Dunham
    Writer:Barry Pullman

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  12. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 12 - The Black Widow
    7.3/10(5208 votes)

    #12 - The Black Widow

    S2:E12

    The investigation into the disappearance of Major Briggs continues, while Bobby tails Hank Jennings at the request of a mentally unstable Ben Horne.

    Director:Caleb Deschanel
    Writers:Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  13. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 13 - Checkmate
    7.5/10(5185 votes)

    #13 - Checkmate

    S2:E13

    Major Briggs has no memory of the place he was taken, but now has an odd tattoo on his neck. Andy and Dick break into Little Nicky's files. Mike and Nadine begin an affair. Evelyn asks James to kill her husband.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Harley Peyton

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  14. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 14 - Double Play
    7.4/10(5118 votes)

    #14 - Double Play

    S2:E14

    The rivalry between Cooper and Earle is revealed.

    Director:Uli Edel
    Writer:Scott Frost

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  15. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 15 - Slaves and Masters
    7.1/10(5145 votes)

    #15 - Slaves and Masters

    S2:E15

    Agent Cooper finds out who shot him and gets help with his deadly chess game against Windom Earle.

    Director:Diane Keaton
    Writers:Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  16. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 16 - The Condemned Woman
    7.6/10(5085 votes)

    #16 - The Condemned Woman

    S2:E16

    Ed proposes to Norma; James and Donna say good-bye; and Audrey meets her fated one.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Tricia Brock

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  17. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 17 - Wounds and Scars
    7.2/10(5000 votes)

    #17 - Wounds and Scars

    S2:E17

    Cooper is attracted to a beautiful, reclusive woman as Truman grieves over Josie's death.

    Director:James Foley
    Writer:Barry Pullman

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  18. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 18 - On the Wings of Love
    7.8/10(5052 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Duwayne Dunham
    Writers:Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  19. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 19 - Variations on Relations
    7.8/10(4970 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Jonathan Sanger
    Writers:Mark Frost, Harley Peyton

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

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

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

    #22 - 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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"May the Giant Be with You" is the best rated episode of "Twin Peaks" season 2. It scored 8.9/10 based on 7476 votes. Directed by David Lynch and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/1990. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Coma".