S1·E1 Pilot
Mytharc
Aired April 8, 1990 95 min ★ 8.2/10 · 189 TMDB votes
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
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.
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Director & writers
Guest stars
Kimmy RobertsonLucy Moran Wendy RobieNadine Hurley Grace ZabriskieSarah Palmer Al StrobelOne-Armed Man John BoylanDwayne Milford Mary Jo DeschanelEileen Hayward Troy EvansGeorge Wolchezk Robert DavenportJohnny Horne Jessica WallenfelsHarriet Hayward Roberta MaguireMaria Pulaski Frank RobertsFather Hutchings Jane JonesMargaret Honeycutt Shelley HenningAlice Brady Arnie StensethSven Jorgenson Rick TutorJanek Pulaski Marjorie NelsonJanice Hogan
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Twin Peaks air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot') originally aired on April 8, 1990.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 95 minutes.
What happens in Twin Peaks Season 1 Episode 1?
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....