8.9/106,165 votes#1 - 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
8.5/105,222 votes#2 - 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
8.1/104,867 votes#3 - 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
8.0/104,801 votes#4 - 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
8.3/104,804 votes#5 - 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
8.4/104,820 votes#6 - 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
9.4/107,045 votes#7 - 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
8.5/104,799 votes#8 - 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
9.3/106,117 votes#9 - 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
7.7/104,518 votes#10 - 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: N/A
Writer: Tricia Brock
7.3/104,440 votes#11 - 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
7.3/104,344 votes#12 - 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
7.6/104,313 votes#13 - 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
7.5/104,275 votes#14 - Double Play
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/1991
The rivalry between Cooper and Earle is revealed.
Director: Uli Edel
Writer: Scott Frost
7.1/104,288 votes#15 - 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
7.7/104,240 votes#16 - 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
7.3/104,171 votes#17 - 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
7.9/104,195 votes#18 - 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
7.8/104,130 votes#19 - 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
8.1/104,188 votes#20 - 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
8.5/104,347 votes#21 - 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
9.3/106,729 votes#22 - 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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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 6165 votes. Directed by David Lynch and written by N/A, it aired on 9/30/1990. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Coma".