Twin Peaks: Season 2
Twin Peaks Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 22 episodes.
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Twin Peaks Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Season overview
Twin Peaks Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 22 episodes.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
May the Giant Be with You
Sep 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.
Coma
Oct 6, 1990
Cooper receives some unsettling news, while Audrey continues to work undercover as a hostess at One Eyed Jacks in Canada.
The Man Behind the Glass
Oct 13, 1990
Donna meets with Harold Smith, a recluse who may be the key to solving Laura's murder.
Laura's Secret Diary
Oct 20, 1990
Ben Horne asks Cooper for help in rescuing Audrey, and Donna uncovers a significant piece of evidence at Harold Smith's home.
The Orchid's Curse
Oct 27, 1990
Donna, after discovering that Harold has Laura's secret diary, hatches a risky plan with Maddy to steal it from his home.
Demons
Nov 3, 1990
Cooper and Truman cross over into Canada to rescue Audrey, but not all goes according to plan.
Lonely Souls
Nov 10, 1990
Maddy prepares to leave Twin Peaks, Pete uncovers the truth behind Tojamura's intentions, and Cooper receives a devastating message.
Drive with a Dead Girl
Nov 17, 1990
Ben receives an unwelcome surprise, Norma's mother arrives in Twin Peaks with a new husband, and Bob covers his tracks.
Arbitrary Law
Dec 1, 1990
Cooper attempts to locate Laura's killer after the discovery of another victim.
Dispute Between Brothers
Dec 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.
The Black Widow
Jan 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.
Checkmate
Jan 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
Slaves and Masters
Feb 9, 1991
Agent Cooper finds out who shot him and gets help with his deadly chess game against Windom Earle.
The Condemned Woman
Feb 16, 1991
Ed proposes to Norma; James and Donna say good-bye; and Audrey meets her fated one.
Wounds and Scars
Mar 28, 1991
Cooper is attracted to a beautiful, reclusive woman as Truman grieves over Josie's death.
On the Wings of Love
Apr 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.
Variations on Relations
Apr 11, 1991
While Cooper and Truman try to unlock the secret of Owl Cave, the Miss Twin Peaks contest draws hot competition.
The Path to the Black Lodge
Apr 18, 1991
While romance blooms for Cooper and Annie, Donna finds a scrapbook that's full of surprises.
Miss Twin Peaks
Jun 10, 1991
Cooper and the officers prepare for Windom Earle to make his move at the Miss Twin Peaks contest.
Beyond Life and Death
Jun 10, 1991
Cooper must overcome his deepest fears as he enters the Black Lodge to save Annie from Windom Earle.