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The Best Episodes Written By David Lynch

Every TV Episode Written by David Lynch Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 0 Episode 1 - Pilot: International Release
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Pilot: International Release

    S0:E1

    An extended cut prepared in case the series was not picked up by the networks. This appended twenty minutes of footage to resolve the plot and allow this version to be released in internationally as a television film.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Part 16
    8.6/10(51 votes)

    #2 - Part 16

    S3:E16

    No knock, no doorbell.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Part 17
    8.5/10(53 votes)

    #3 - Part 17

    S3:E17

    The past dictates the future.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Part 8
    8.4/10(81 votes)

    #4 - Part 8

    S3:E8

    Gotta light?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Beyond Life and Death
    8.4/10(82 votes)

    #5 - Beyond Life and Death

    S2:E22

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Part 11
    8.4/10(58 votes)

    #6 - Part 11

    S3:E11

    There's fire where you are going.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.2/10(175 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Part 2
    8.1/10(76 votes)

    #8 - Part 2

    S3:E2

    The stars turn and a time presents itself.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Part 7
    8.1/10(59 votes)

    #9 - Part 7

    S3:E7

    There's a body all right.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - May the Giant Be with You
    8.1/10(89 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  11. undefined Season 0 Episode 3 - Pilot: International Release (Alternate Ending)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Pilot: International Release (Alternate Ending)

    S0:E3

    The alternate ending of the standalone international theatrical release.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer
    8.0/10(112 votes)

    #12 - Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer

    S1:E3

    Agent Cooper demonstrates an unusual deductive technique for the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Part 14
    7.9/10(60 votes)

    #13 - Part 14

    S3:E14

    We are like the dreamer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Part 1
    7.9/10(81 votes)

    #14 - Part 1

    S3:E1

    My log has a message for you.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Part 9
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    #15 - Part 9

    S3:E9

    This is the chair.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Part 3
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    #16 - Part 3

    S3:E3

    Call for help.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Part 5
    7.8/10(64 votes)

    #17 - Part 5

    S3:E5

    Case files.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Part 13
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    #18 - Part 13

    S3:E13

    What story is that, Charlie?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Part 15
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    #19 - Part 15

    S3:E15

    There's some fear in letting go.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Part 18
    7.7/10(55 votes)

    #20 - Part 18

    S3:E18

    What is your name?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Part 4
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    #21 - Part 4

    S3:E4

    ... brings back some memories.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Traces to Nowhere
    7.7/10(116 votes)

    #22 - Traces to Nowhere

    S1:E2

    Agent Dale Cooper and Sheriff Harry Truman discover more about the troubled secret life of the murdered Laura Palmer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Part 6
    7.6/10(62 votes)

    #23 - Part 6

    S3:E6

    Don't die.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Part 12
    7.4/10(55 votes)

    #24 - Part 12

    S3:E12

    Let's rock.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Part 10
    7.3/10(58 votes)

    #25 - Part 10

    S3:E10

    Laura is the one.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Lynch

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David Lynch Ratings Summary

"Pilot: International Release" is the best rated episode written by David Lynch. It scored 9/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 12/8/1989 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Part 16".