Twin Peaks: Season 1

1990
8 episodes

It turns out Twin Peaks is not like other towns, and soon FBI Agent Cooper becomes enmeshed with its quirky and mysterious residents.

Season 1 of Twin Peaks premiered on April 8, 1990 and has 8 episodes, from "Pilot" to "The Last Evening". The last episode aired on May 23, 1990.

Where to watch Twin Peaks

In the United States, you can stream Twin Peaks on Paramount Plus and MUBI. It is also free on Pluto TV. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 73 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1PilotAired April 8, 1990
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.
- 1h 35m
- Directed by David Lynch
- Written by Mark Frost and David Lynch
Guest stars
- Kimmy Robertson Lucy Moran
- Wendy Robie Nadine Hurley
- Grace Zabriskie Sarah Palmer
- Al Strobel One-Armed Man
- John Boylan Dwayne Milford
- Mary Jo Deschanel Eileen Hayward
- Troy Evans George Wolchezk
- Robert Davenport Johnny Horne
Episode 2Traces to NowhereAired April 12, 1990
Agent Dale Cooper and Sheriff Harry Truman discover more about the troubled secret life of the murdered Laura Palmer.
- 47m
- Directed by Duwayne Dunham
- Written by Mark Frost and David Lynch
Guest stars
- Kimmy Robertson Lucy Moran
- Wendy Robie Nadine Hurley
- Grace Zabriskie Sarah Palmer
- Al Strobel One-Armed Man
- Mary Jo Deschanel Eileen Hayward
- Catherine E. Coulson The Log Lady
- Alan Ogle Janek Pulaski
- Michelle Milantoni Suburbis Pulaski
Episode 3Zen, or the Skill to Catch a KillerAired April 19, 1990
Agent Cooper demonstrates an unusual deductive technique for the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department.
- 49m
- Directed by David Lynch
- Written by Mark Frost and David Lynch
Guest stars
- Kimmy Robertson Lucy Moran
- Wendy Robie Nadine Hurley
- Grace Zabriskie Sarah Palmer
- Al Strobel One-Armed Man
- Charlie Spradling Swabbie
- Mary Jo Deschanel Eileen Hayward
- Victoria Catlin Blackie O'Reilly
- Michael J. Anderson Man From Another Place
Episode 4Rest In PainAired April 26, 1990
The people of Twin Peaks gather together to attend the funeral of Laura Palmer.
- 47m
- Directed by Tina Rathborne
- Written by Harley Peyton
Guest stars
- Kimmy Robertson Lucy Moran
- Wendy Robie Nadine Hurley
- Grace Zabriskie Sarah Palmer
- Royce D. Applegate Reverend Clarence Brocklehurst
- Jed Mills Wilson Mooney
- Walter Olkewicz Jacques Renault
- Catherine E. Coulson The Log Lady
- Brett Vadset Joey
Episode 5The One-Armed ManAired May 3, 1990
Cooper and Truman try to find The One-Armed Man.
- 47m
- Directed by Tim Hunter
- Written by Robert Engels
Guest stars
- Kimmy Robertson Lucy Moran
- Grace Zabriskie Sarah Palmer
- David Lynch Gordon Cole
- Al Strobel One-Armed Man
- Chris Mulkey Hank Jennings
- Jed Mills Wilson Mooney
- Lance Davis Chet
- Erika Anderson Emerald
Episode 6Cooper's DreamsAired May 10, 1990
Cooper and Truman discover a crime scene in the woods.
- 47m
- Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter
- Written by Mark Frost
Guest stars
- Chris Mulkey Hank Jennings
- Don Amendolia Emory Battis
- Mary Stavin Heba
- Catherine E. Coulson The Log Lady
- Jill Engels Trudy
- Lance Davis Chet
- Peter Michael Goetz Jared
- Brian Straub Einar Thorson
Episode 7Realization TimeAired May 17, 1990
Dr. Jacoby gets a phone call from Laura Palmer.
- 47m
- Directed by Caleb Deschanel
- Written by Harley Peyton
Guest stars
- Kimmy Robertson Lucy Moran
- Wendy Robie Nadine Hurley
- Mark Lowenthal Walter Neff
- Chris Mulkey Hank Jennings
- Don Amendolia Emory Battis
- Walter Olkewicz Jacques Renault
- Mary Stavin Heba
- Erika Anderson Jade
Episode 8The Last EveningAired May 23, 1990
The investigation of Laura Palmer's murder reaches a terrifying conclusion.
- 47m
- Directed by Mark Frost
- Written by Mark Frost
Guest stars
- Kimmy Robertson Lucy Moran
- Wendy Robie Nadine Hurley
- Chris Mulkey Hank Jennings
- Walter Olkewicz Jacques Renault
- Victoria Catlin Blackie O'Reilly
- Lance Davis Chet
- Peter Michael Goetz Jared
- Brian Straub Einar Thorson