Season 2 - Best Episodes Of Twin Peaks
Season 2 - Best Episodes Of Twin Peaks
(Overall Rating: ★ 8.7)Episode Ratings & Analysis
Explore season 2 episodes of Twin Peaks. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
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.
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Lonely Souls
Maddy prepares to leave Twin Peaks, Pete uncovers the truth behind Tojamura's intentions, and Cooper receives a devastating message.
Arbitrary Law
Cooper attempts to locate Laura's killer after the discovery of another victim.
I have a hard time imagining the show gets any better from here.
Beyond Life and Death
Cooper must overcome his deepest fears as he enters the Black Lodge to save Annie from Windom Earle.
[8.0/10] When I think of David Lynch, I think “weird,” and that may be what was missing all too ofte...
May the Giant Be with You
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.
Man, I can't believe how this show handles comedy and almost horror at the same time. The ending j...
Coma
Cooper receives some unsettling news, while Audrey continues to work undercover as a hostess at One Eyed Jacks in Canada.
[3.6/10] So I think we’ve reached the “weird for the sake of weird” portion of *Twin Peaks*. It’s im...
Drive with a Dead Girl
Ben receives an unwelcome surprise, Norma's mother arrives in Twin Peaks with a new husband, and Bob covers his tracks.
[5.0/10] Something of a letdown after the fireworks of the last episode, with most of the material f...
Miss Twin Peaks
Cooper and the officers prepare for Windom Earle to make his move at the Miss Twin Peaks contest.
[4.5/10] Oh *Twin Peaks*. If you can’t make me care, the least you can do is make me laugh, and “Mis...
Demons
Cooper and Truman cross over into Canada to rescue Audrey, but not all goes according to plan.
[4.2/10] Look, *Twin Peaks* just needs to stop trying to write romantic dialogue of any sort, but es...
The Orchid's Curse
Donna, after discovering that Harold has Laura's secret diary, hatches a risky plan with Maddy to steal it from his home.
[5.1/10] So this is where *Twin Peaks* fully gives in to over-the-top, pulpy drama. Here’s the funny...
The Man Behind the Glass
Donna meets with Harold Smith, a recluse who may be the key to solving Laura's murder.
[4.1/10] More *Twin Peaks*! More wobbly, shaggy storytelling! More hit-or-miss at best scenes and se...
The Path to the Black Lodge
While romance blooms for Cooper and Annie, Donna finds a scrapbook that's full of surprises.
[6.6/10] It’s appropriate that this episode opens with the face of Ted Raimi, because much of the be...
Laura's Secret Diary
Ben Horne asks Cooper for help in rescuing Audrey, and Donna uncovers a significant piece of evidence at Harold Smith's home.
[7.2/10] Sometimes, I’m at a bit of a loss in these write-ups. Most of the time it’s clear why somet...
On the Wings of Love
Cooper takes the sheriff's department on a midnight spelunking adventure, and Truman finds himself in the deadly embrace of a naked woman.
[5.8/10] I’ll say this for David Lynch. I may not think much of what he’s done behind the camera on ...
Variations on Relations
While Cooper and Truman try to unlock the secret of Owl Cave, the Miss Twin Peaks contest draws hot competition.
[4.9/10] Love is in the air in *Twin Peaks*, which is not a good thing, considering how hard this sh...
Dispute Between Brothers
Blaming Cooper for the death of his brother, Jean Renault plots his revenge as the eccentric FBI agent prepares to leave Twin Peaks.
[4.8/10] Welcome to the supposedly bad part of *Twin Peaks*. I’ll admit, this wasn’t noticeably wors...
Checkmate
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.
[5.0/10] It’s nice to know that, whatever *Twin Peaks*’s other failings, it’s still good at being cr...
The Condemned Woman
Ed proposes to Norma; James and Donna say good-bye; and Audrey meets her fated one.
"I rather be his whore than your wife" GODDAMN.
Double Play
The rivalry between Cooper and Earle is revealed.
[3.2/10] This one was pretty rough. A boatload of idiotic plot developments, worse dialogue, and eve...
Masked Ball
With Major Briggs missing, Cooper and Truman look for answers.
My favorite part? David Duchovny as a woman. ♡
The Black Widow
The investigation into the disappearance of Major Briggs continues, while Bobby tails Hank Jennings at the request of a mentally unstable Ben Horne.
[3.2/10] Well, this was a real stinker. The one saving grace of the episode happens in the last five...
Wounds and Scars
Cooper is attracted to a beautiful, reclusive woman as Truman grieves over Josie's death.
[3.4/10] Here’s the weird thing about *Twin Peaks* for me. I feel like, after twenty-five episodes, ...
Slaves and Masters
Agent Cooper finds out who shot him and gets help with his deadly chess game against Windom Earle.
This episode was just bad, and a little pointless. The only good thing about this episode was Albert...
Slaves and Masters
Agent Cooper finds out who shot him and gets help with his deadly chess game against Windom Earle.
This episode was just bad, and a little pointless. The only good thing about this episode was Albert...
Masked Ball
With Major Briggs missing, Cooper and Truman look for answers.
My favorite part? David Duchovny as a woman. ♡
The Black Widow
The investigation into the disappearance of Major Briggs continues, while Bobby tails Hank Jennings at the request of a mentally unstable Ben Horne.
[3.2/10] Well, this was a real stinker. The one saving grace of the episode happens in the last five...
Wounds and Scars
Cooper is attracted to a beautiful, reclusive woman as Truman grieves over Josie's death.
[3.4/10] Here’s the weird thing about *Twin Peaks* for me. I feel like, after twenty-five episodes, ...
Double Play
The rivalry between Cooper and Earle is revealed.
[3.2/10] This one was pretty rough. A boatload of idiotic plot developments, worse dialogue, and eve...
Checkmate
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.
[5.0/10] It’s nice to know that, whatever *Twin Peaks*’s other failings, it’s still good at being cr...
The Condemned Woman
Ed proposes to Norma; James and Donna say good-bye; and Audrey meets her fated one.
"I rather be his whore than your wife" GODDAMN.
Dispute Between Brothers
Blaming Cooper for the death of his brother, Jean Renault plots his revenge as the eccentric FBI agent prepares to leave Twin Peaks.
[4.8/10] Welcome to the supposedly bad part of *Twin Peaks*. I’ll admit, this wasn’t noticeably wors...
Variations on Relations
While Cooper and Truman try to unlock the secret of Owl Cave, the Miss Twin Peaks contest draws hot competition.
[4.9/10] Love is in the air in *Twin Peaks*, which is not a good thing, considering how hard this sh...
On the Wings of Love
Cooper takes the sheriff's department on a midnight spelunking adventure, and Truman finds himself in the deadly embrace of a naked woman.
[5.8/10] I’ll say this for David Lynch. I may not think much of what he’s done behind the camera on ...
Laura's Secret Diary
Ben Horne asks Cooper for help in rescuing Audrey, and Donna uncovers a significant piece of evidence at Harold Smith's home.
[7.2/10] Sometimes, I’m at a bit of a loss in these write-ups. Most of the time it’s clear why somet...
The Man Behind the Glass
Donna meets with Harold Smith, a recluse who may be the key to solving Laura's murder.
[4.1/10] More *Twin Peaks*! More wobbly, shaggy storytelling! More hit-or-miss at best scenes and se...
The Path to the Black Lodge
While romance blooms for Cooper and Annie, Donna finds a scrapbook that's full of surprises.
[6.6/10] It’s appropriate that this episode opens with the face of Ted Raimi, because much of the be...
The Orchid's Curse
Donna, after discovering that Harold has Laura's secret diary, hatches a risky plan with Maddy to steal it from his home.
[5.1/10] So this is where *Twin Peaks* fully gives in to over-the-top, pulpy drama. Here’s the funny...
Demons
Cooper and Truman cross over into Canada to rescue Audrey, but not all goes according to plan.
[4.2/10] Look, *Twin Peaks* just needs to stop trying to write romantic dialogue of any sort, but es...
Coma
Cooper receives some unsettling news, while Audrey continues to work undercover as a hostess at One Eyed Jacks in Canada.
[3.6/10] So I think we’ve reached the “weird for the sake of weird” portion of *Twin Peaks*. It’s im...
Drive with a Dead Girl
Ben receives an unwelcome surprise, Norma's mother arrives in Twin Peaks with a new husband, and Bob covers his tracks.
[5.0/10] Something of a letdown after the fireworks of the last episode, with most of the material f...
Miss Twin Peaks
Cooper and the officers prepare for Windom Earle to make his move at the Miss Twin Peaks contest.
[4.5/10] Oh *Twin Peaks*. If you can’t make me care, the least you can do is make me laugh, and “Mis...
May the Giant Be with You
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.
Man, I can't believe how this show handles comedy and almost horror at the same time. The ending j...
Arbitrary Law
Cooper attempts to locate Laura's killer after the discovery of another victim.
I have a hard time imagining the show gets any better from here.
Beyond Life and Death
Cooper must overcome his deepest fears as he enters the Black Lodge to save Annie from Windom Earle.
[8.0/10] When I think of David Lynch, I think “weird,” and that may be what was missing all too ofte...
Lonely Souls
Maddy prepares to leave Twin Peaks, Pete uncovers the truth behind Tojamura's intentions, and Cooper receives a devastating message.
This is absolutely brutal for television made in 1991, and even today I was unprepared for it.
May the Giant Be with You
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.
Man, I can't believe how this show handles comedy and almost horror at the same time. The ending j...
Coma
Cooper receives some unsettling news, while Audrey continues to work undercover as a hostess at One Eyed Jacks in Canada.
[3.6/10] So I think we’ve reached the “weird for the sake of weird” portion of *Twin Peaks*. It’s im...
The Man Behind the Glass
Donna meets with Harold Smith, a recluse who may be the key to solving Laura's murder.
[4.1/10] More *Twin Peaks*! More wobbly, shaggy storytelling! More hit-or-miss at best scenes and se...
Laura's Secret Diary
Ben Horne asks Cooper for help in rescuing Audrey, and Donna uncovers a significant piece of evidence at Harold Smith's home.
[7.2/10] Sometimes, I’m at a bit of a loss in these write-ups. Most of the time it’s clear why somet...
The Orchid's Curse
Donna, after discovering that Harold has Laura's secret diary, hatches a risky plan with Maddy to steal it from his home.
[5.1/10] So this is where *Twin Peaks* fully gives in to over-the-top, pulpy drama. Here’s the funny...
Demons
Cooper and Truman cross over into Canada to rescue Audrey, but not all goes according to plan.
[4.2/10] Look, *Twin Peaks* just needs to stop trying to write romantic dialogue of any sort, but es...
Lonely Souls
Maddy prepares to leave Twin Peaks, Pete uncovers the truth behind Tojamura's intentions, and Cooper receives a devastating message.
This is absolutely brutal for television made in 1991, and even today I was unprepared for it.
Drive with a Dead Girl
Ben receives an unwelcome surprise, Norma's mother arrives in Twin Peaks with a new husband, and Bob covers his tracks.
[5.0/10] Something of a letdown after the fireworks of the last episode, with most of the material f...
Arbitrary Law
Cooper attempts to locate Laura's killer after the discovery of another victim.
I have a hard time imagining the show gets any better from here.
Dispute Between Brothers
Blaming Cooper for the death of his brother, Jean Renault plots his revenge as the eccentric FBI agent prepares to leave Twin Peaks.
[4.8/10] Welcome to the supposedly bad part of *Twin Peaks*. I’ll admit, this wasn’t noticeably wors...
Masked Ball
With Major Briggs missing, Cooper and Truman look for answers.
My favorite part? David Duchovny as a woman. ♡
The Black Widow
The investigation into the disappearance of Major Briggs continues, while Bobby tails Hank Jennings at the request of a mentally unstable Ben Horne.
[3.2/10] Well, this was a real stinker. The one saving grace of the episode happens in the last five...
Checkmate
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.
[5.0/10] It’s nice to know that, whatever *Twin Peaks*’s other failings, it’s still good at being cr...
Double Play
The rivalry between Cooper and Earle is revealed.
[3.2/10] This one was pretty rough. A boatload of idiotic plot developments, worse dialogue, and eve...
Slaves and Masters
Agent Cooper finds out who shot him and gets help with his deadly chess game against Windom Earle.
This episode was just bad, and a little pointless. The only good thing about this episode was Albert...
The Condemned Woman
Ed proposes to Norma; James and Donna say good-bye; and Audrey meets her fated one.
"I rather be his whore than your wife" GODDAMN.
Wounds and Scars
Cooper is attracted to a beautiful, reclusive woman as Truman grieves over Josie's death.
[3.4/10] Here’s the weird thing about *Twin Peaks* for me. I feel like, after twenty-five episodes, ...
On the Wings of Love
Cooper takes the sheriff's department on a midnight spelunking adventure, and Truman finds himself in the deadly embrace of a naked woman.
[5.8/10] I’ll say this for David Lynch. I may not think much of what he’s done behind the camera on ...
Variations on Relations
While Cooper and Truman try to unlock the secret of Owl Cave, the Miss Twin Peaks contest draws hot competition.
[4.9/10] Love is in the air in *Twin Peaks*, which is not a good thing, considering how hard this sh...
The Path to the Black Lodge
While romance blooms for Cooper and Annie, Donna finds a scrapbook that's full of surprises.
[6.6/10] It’s appropriate that this episode opens with the face of Ted Raimi, because much of the be...
Miss Twin Peaks
Cooper and the officers prepare for Windom Earle to make his move at the Miss Twin Peaks contest.
[4.5/10] Oh *Twin Peaks*. If you can’t make me care, the least you can do is make me laugh, and “Mis...
Beyond Life and Death
Cooper must overcome his deepest fears as he enters the Black Lodge to save Annie from Windom Earle.
[8.0/10] When I think of David Lynch, I think “weird,” and that may be what was missing all too ofte...
| Season | Average Rating | Episodes | Best Episode | Worst Episode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ★ 8.5 | 18 |
★ 9.5
Part 16
|
★ 7.6
Part 12
|
| 1 | ★ 8.5 | 8 |
★ 9.0
The Last Evening
|
★ 8.1
The One-Armed Man
|
| 2 | ★ 8.1 | 22 |
★ 9.4
Lonely Souls
|
★ 7.1
Slaves and Masters
|
This is absolutely brutal for television made in 1991, and even today I was unprepared for it.