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The Best Episodes of Twin Peaks Season 2

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

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 7 - Lonely Souls
    9.4/10(9856 votes)

    S2:E7

    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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  2. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 9 - Arbitrary Law
    9.4/10(8552 votes)

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writers:Robert Engels, Mark Frost, Harley Peyton

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  3. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 22 - Beyond Life and Death
    9.3/10(8977 votes)

    S2:E22

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

    Director:David Lynch
    Writers:David Lynch, Robert Engels, Mark Frost, Harley Peyton

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  4. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 1 - May the Giant Be with You
    8.9/10(8381 votes)

    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:David Lynch
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 2 - Coma
    8.5/10(7099 votes)

    S2:E2

    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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  6. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 8 - Drive with a Dead Girl
    8.5/10(6591 votes)

    S2:E8

    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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  7. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 21 - Miss Twin Peaks
    8.5/10(5879 votes)

    S2:E21

    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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  8. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 6 - Demons
    8.4/10(6571 votes)

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Robert Engels, Harley Peyton

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  9. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 5 - The Orchid's Curse
    8.3/10(6554 votes)

    S2:E5

    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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  10. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 3 - The Man Behind the Glass
    8.1/10(6638 votes)

    S2:E3

    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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  11. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 20 - The Path to the Black Lodge
    8.1/10(5634 votes)

    S2:E20

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

    Director:Stephen Gyllenhaal
    Writers:Robert Engels, Harley Peyton

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  12. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 4 - Laura's Secret Diary
    8.0/10(6551 votes)

    S2:E4

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

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  13. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 18 - On the Wings of Love
    7.8/10(5640 votes)

    S2:E18

    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
    Writers:Robert Engels, Harley Peyton

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  14. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 19 - Variations on Relations
    7.8/10(5532 votes)

    S2:E19

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

    Director:Jonathan Sanger
    Writers:Mark Frost, Harley Peyton

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  15. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 10 - Dispute Between Brothers
    7.7/10(6075 votes)

    S2:E10

    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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  16. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 16 - The Condemned Woman
    7.6/10(5678 votes)

    S2:E16

    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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  17. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 13 - Checkmate
    7.5/10(5791 votes)

    S2:E13

    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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  18. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 14 - Double Play
    7.4/10(5704 votes)

    S2:E14

    The rivalry between Cooper and Earle is revealed.

    Director:Uli Edel
    Writer:Scott Frost

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  19. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 11 - Masked Ball
    7.2/10(5936 votes)

    S2:E11

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

    Director:Duwayne Dunham
    Writer:Barry Pullman

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  20. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 12 - The Black Widow
    7.2/10(5795 votes)

    S2:E12

    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
    Writers:Robert Engels, Harley Peyton

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  21. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 17 - Wounds and Scars
    7.2/10(5564 votes)

    S2:E17

    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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  22. Twin Peaks Season 2 Episode 15 - Slaves and Masters
    7.0/10(5738 votes)

    S2:E15

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

    Director:Diane Keaton
    Writers:Robert Engels, Harley Peyton

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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 9856 votes. Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost, it aired on 11/10/1990. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Arbitrary Law".