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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!

The Best Episodes of Twin Peaks

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...

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  1. 9.4/10(7.8k 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.

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    Director:David Lynch
    Writer:Mark Frost
  2. 9.3/10(6.7k votes)

    #2 - Arbitrary Law

    S2:E9

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

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  3. 9.3/10(7.3k 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.

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  4. 9.0/10(6.9k votes)

    #4 - The Last Evening

    S1:E8

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

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    Director:Mark Frost
    Writer:Mark Frost
  5. 8.9/10(18.6k 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.

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  6. 8.9/10(8.0k 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.

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  8. 8.9/10(6.7k 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.

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    Director:David Lynch
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.8/10(44 votes)

    #8 - Part 16

    S3:E16

    No knock, no doorbell.

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  10. 8.6/10(45 votes)

    #9 - Part 17

    S3:E17

    The past dictates the future.

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  11. 8.5/10(6.2k votes)

    #10 - Realization Time

    S1:E7

    Dr. Jacoby gets a phone call from Laura Palmer.

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  12. 8.5/10(5.7k votes)

    #11 - Coma

    S2:E2

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

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    Director:David Lynch
  13. 8.5/10(5.3k votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. 8.5/10(4.7k votes)

    #13 - Miss Twin Peaks

    S2:E21

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

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    Director:Tim Hunter
  15. 8.4/10(6.3k votes)

    #14 - Cooper's Dreams

    S1:E6

    Cooper and Truman discover a crime scene in the woods.

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  16. 8.4/10(5.3k votes)

    #15 - Demons

    S2:E6

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

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  17. 8.3/10(5.2k votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. 8.3/10(62 votes)

    #17 - Part 8

    S3:E8

    Got a light?

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  19. 8.2/10(7.6k 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.

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  20. 8.2/10(6.7k votes)

    #19 - Rest In Pain

    S1:E4

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

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  21. 8.2/10(44 votes)

    #20 - Part 11

    S3:E11

    There's fire where you are going.

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  22. 8.1/10(6.4k votes)

    #21 - The One-Armed Man

    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Tim Hunter
  23. 8.1/10(5.3k 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.

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  24. 8.1/10(4.5k 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.

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  25. 8.0/10(5.2k votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. 8.0/10(62 votes)

    #25 - Part 2

    S3:E2

    The stars turn and a time presents itself.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lonely Souls" is the best rated episode of "Twin Peaks". It scored 9.4/10 based on 7759 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".