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!
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.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Twin Peaks" season 2 is "May the Giant Be with You", rated 8.9/10 from 6012 user votes. It was directed by David Lynch and written by N/A. "May the Giant Be with You" aired on 9/30/1990 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Coma".
8.9/10 6,012 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
8.5/10 5,086 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
8.1/10 4,737 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
8.0/10 4,672 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: Harley Peyton, Jerry Stahl, Robert Engels, Mark Frost
8.3/10 4,682 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
8.4/10 4,691 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
9.4/10 6,838 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
8.5/10 4,672 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
9.3/10 5,940 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: Harley Peyton, Robert Engels, Mark Frost
7.7/10 4,408 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: Tina Rathborne
Writer: Tricia Brock
7.3/10 4,336 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
7.3/10 4,241 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
7.6/10 4,207 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
7.5/10 4,172 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
7.1/10 4,180 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
7.7/10 4,135 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
7.3/10 4,065 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
7.9/10 4,088 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
7.8/10 4,026 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: Harley Peyton, Mark Frost
8.1/10 4,080 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
8.5/10 4,238 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
9.3/10 6,557 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: Harley Peyton, Robert Engels, Mark Frost, David Lynch