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The Best Episodes of Twin Peaks Season 2

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

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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  • Lonely Souls
    9.4/10(7,460)
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    #1 - Lonely Souls

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 11/10/1990

    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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  • Arbitrary Law
    9.3/10(6,452)
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    #2 - Arbitrary Law

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 12/1/1990

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

    Director: Tim Hunter

    Writer: Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  • Beyond Life and Death
    9.3/10(7,028)
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    #3 - Beyond Life and Death

    Season 2 Episode 22

    Aired 6/10/1991

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

    Director: David Lynch

    Writer: David Lynch, Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  • May the Giant Be with You
    8.9/10(6,510)
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    #4 - May the Giant Be with You

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 9/30/1990

    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: N/A

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  • Coma
    8.5/10(5,516)
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    #5 - Coma

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 10/6/1990

    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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  • Drive with a Dead Girl
    8.5/10(5,057)
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    #6 - Drive with a Dead Girl

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 11/17/1990

    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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  • Miss Twin Peaks
    8.5/10(4,541)
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    #7 - Miss Twin Peaks

    Season 2 Episode 21

    Aired 6/10/1991

    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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  • Demons
    8.4/10(5,082)
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    #8 - Demons

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 11/3/1990

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

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  • The Orchid's Curse
    8.3/10(5,071)
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    #9 - The Orchid's Curse

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 10/27/1990

    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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  • The Man Behind the Glass
    8.1/10(5,138)
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    #10 - The Man Behind the Glass

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 10/13/1990

    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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  • The Path to the Black Lodge
    8.1/10(4,371)
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    #11 - The Path to the Black Lodge

    Season 2 Episode 20

    Aired 4/18/1991

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

    Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

    Writer: Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  • Laura's Secret Diary
    8.0/10(5,068)
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    #12 - Laura's Secret Diary

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 10/20/1990

    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

    Writer: Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, Robert Engels, Jerry Stahl

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  • On the Wings of Love
    7.9/10(4,389)
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    #13 - On the Wings of Love

    Season 2 Episode 18

    Aired 4/4/1991

    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

    Writer: Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  • Variations on Relations
    7.8/10(4,316)
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    #14 - Variations on Relations

    Season 2 Episode 19

    Aired 4/11/1991

    While Cooper and Truman try to unlock the secret of Owl Cave, the Miss Twin Peaks contest draws hot competition.

    Director: Jonathan Sanger

    Writer: Mark Frost, Harley Peyton

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  • Dispute Between Brothers
    7.7/10(4,736)
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    #15 - Dispute Between Brothers

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 12/8/1990

    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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  • Checkmate
    7.6/10(4,525)
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    #16 - Checkmate

    Season 2 Episode 13

    Aired 1/19/1991

    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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  • The Condemned Woman
    7.6/10(4,430)
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    #17 - The Condemned Woman

    Season 2 Episode 16

    Aired 2/16/1991

    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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  • Double Play
    7.5/10(4,475)
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    #18 - Double Play

    Season 2 Episode 14

    Aired 2/2/1991

    The rivalry between Cooper and Earle is revealed.

    Director: Uli Edel

    Writer: Scott Frost

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  • Masked Ball
    7.3/10(4,657)
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    #19 - Masked Ball

    Season 2 Episode 11

    Aired 12/15/1990

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

    Director: Duwayne Dunham

    Writer: Barry Pullman

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  • The Black Widow
    7.3/10(4,548)
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    #20 - The Black Widow

    Season 2 Episode 12

    Aired 1/12/1991

    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

    Writer: Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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  • Wounds and Scars
    7.3/10(4,356)
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    #21 - Wounds and Scars

    Season 2 Episode 17

    Aired 3/28/1991

    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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  • Slaves and Masters
    7.1/10(4,487)
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    #22 - Slaves and Masters

    Season 2 Episode 15

    Aired 2/9/1991

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

    Director: Diane Keaton

    Writer: Harley Peyton, Robert Engels

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Lonely Souls" is the best rated episode of "Twin Peaks" season 2. It scored 9.4/10 based on 7460 votes. Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost, it aired on 11/10/1990. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Arbitrary Law".