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The Best Episodes Written By David Lynch

Every TV Episode Written by David Lynch Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 0 Episode 1 - Pilot - International Release
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Pilot - International Release

    S0: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:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Part 16
    8.7/10(49 votes)

    #2 - Part 16

    S3:E16

    No knock, no doorbell.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Part 17
    8.5/10(50 votes)

    #3 - Part 17

    S3:E17

    The past dictates the future.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Beyond Life and Death
    8.4/10(81 votes)

    #4 - 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:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Part 8
    8.4/10(79 votes)

    #5 - Part 8

    S3:E8

    Gotta light?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Part 11
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    #6 - Part 11

    S3:E11

    There's fire where you are going.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.2/10(171 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Part 2
    8.1/10(73 votes)

    #8 - Part 2

    S3:E2

    The stars turn and a time presents itself.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Part 7
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    #9 - Part 7

    S3:E7

    There's a body all right.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - May the Giant Be with You
    8.1/10(88 votes)

    #10 - 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:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer
    8.0/10(110 votes)

    #11 - 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:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Part 14
    7.9/10(58 votes)

    #12 - Part 14

    S3:E14

    We are like the dreamer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Part 1
    7.9/10(77 votes)

    #13 - Part 1

    S3:E1

    My log has a message for you.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Part 3
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #14 - Part 3

    S3:E3

    Call for help.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Part 5
    7.8/10(61 votes)

    #15 - Part 5

    S3:E5

    Case files.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Part 9
    7.8/10(52 votes)

    #16 - Part 9

    S3:E9

    This is the chair.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Part 13
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    #17 - Part 13

    S3:E13

    What story is that, Charlie?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Traces to Nowhere
    7.7/10(113 votes)

    #18 - 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:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Part 4
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    #19 - Part 4

    S3:E4

    ... brings back some memories.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Part 15
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    #20 - Part 15

    S3:E15

    There's some fear in letting go.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Part 18
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #21 - Part 18

    S3:E18

    What is your name?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Part 6
    7.6/10(60 votes)

    #22 - Part 6

    S3:E6

    Don't die.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Part 12
    7.4/10(53 votes)

    #23 - Part 12

    S3:E12

    Let's rock.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Part 10
    7.3/10(56 votes)

    #24 - Part 10

    S3:E10

    Laura is the one.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Lester Guy Show
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - The Lester Guy Show

    S1:E1

    The crew attempt to launch the first broadcast of The Lester Guy Show; however, bizarre events throw the whole show off balance. Mr. Zoblotnick, the network owner and the rest of the viewing public like the results and it's a hit.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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David Lynch Ratings Summary

"Pilot - International Release" is the best rated episode written by David Lynch. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/8/1990 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Part 16".