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Twin Peaks 

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An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks.

Creators:

Mark Frost, David Lynch
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214 ( 8)

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Seasons


Years



2   1  
1991   1990  
Top Rated TV #53 | Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 13 wins & 45 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Kyle MacLachlan ...  Special Agent Dale Cooper 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Michael Ontkean ...  Sheriff Harry S. Truman 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Mädchen Amick ...  Shelly Johnson 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Dana Ashbrook ...  Bobby Briggs 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Richard Beymer ...  Benjamin Horne 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Lara Flynn Boyle ...  Donna Hayward 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Sherilyn Fenn ...  Audrey Horne 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Warren Frost ...  Dr. Will Hayward 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Peggy Lipton ...  Norma Jennings 30 episodes, 1990-1991
James Marshall ...  James Hurley 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Everett McGill ...  Big Ed Hurley 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Jack Nance ...  Pete Martell 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Joan Chen ...  Jocelyn Packard 30 episodes, 1990-1991
Kimmy Robertson ...  Lucy Moran 29 episodes, 1990-1991
Michael Horse ...  Deputy Tommy 'Hawk' Hill 28 episodes, 1990-1991
Piper Laurie ...  Catherine Martell / ... 27 episodes, 1990-1991
Harry Goaz ...  Deputy Andy Brennan 26 episodes, 1990-1991
Eric DaRe ...  Leo Johnson 24 episodes, 1990-1991
Wendy Robie ...  Nadine Hurley 22 episodes, 1990-1991
Ray Wise ...  Leland Palmer 18 episodes, 1990-1991
Sheryl Lee ...  Maddy Ferguson / ... 18 episodes, 1990-1991
Russ Tamblyn ...  Dr. Lawrence Jacoby 16 episodes, 1990-1991
Don S. Davis ...  Maj. Garland Briggs 16 episodes, 1990-1991
Chris Mulkey ...  Hank Jennings 13 episodes, 1990-1991
Gary Hershberger ...  Mike Nelson 13 episodes, 1990-1991
Grace Zabriskie ...  Sarah Palmer 13 episodes, 1990-1991
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Storyline

The body of a young girl (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. Written by Douglas Baptie

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

A town where everyone knows everyone and nothing is what it seems.


Certificate:

PG | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Trivia

Deputy Hawk was not present in the original pilot script. In his place was an African American deputy named Bernie Hill. See more »

Quotes

James Hurley: When did you start smoking?
Donna Hayward: I smoke every once and a while. Helps relieve tension.
James Hurley: When did you get so tense?
Donna Hayward: When I started smoking.
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Crazy Credits

There are some episodes that don't end with the usual Homecoming Queen photo of Laura Palmer and "Laura Palmer's Theme" in the credits: Episode 2 credits feature the Little Man from Another Place seen from above and dancing. Episode 8 features Gersten Hayward (Alicia Witt) playing the piano. Episode 14 shows Agent Cooper, the red curtains and the song "The World Spins" by Julee Cruise. Episode 18 features Ben Horne's old home movies seen in this same episode. Episode 29 features the coffee cup given to Cooper in the Red Room and Laura's face on it. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Drop Dead Diva: The Dress (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

Twin Peaks Theme
Written by Angelo Badalamenti
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User Reviews

 
I still remember the night it premiered... and being mesmerized by the opening
3 April 2007 | by paulklenkSee all my reviews

The opening credits and music grabbed me right away. That sad, cool, reflective music. The log being cut in the mill. The bird.

This is a show that you know, as you are watching it, that it is special and destined to become a classic. What a wonderful memory. One of my favorite moments in the first episode is Andy crying, and later telling the girl not to tell the sheriff. It really brought humanity to Laura's death.

Can't wait to one day own the whole series on DVD, and one summer night, start watching the episodes one by one.

Another amazing aspect of the opening episode is the many types of characters and settings involved, just within the town of Twin Peaks. The school, the lodge, the sheriff office, the lake, the railroad tracks. It was almost as if several shows and genres were evident in one episode. Something for everyone. But it still tied together so amazingly.


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Country:

USA

Release Date:

8 April 1990 (Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(29 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo | Dolby Digital (DVD version)| Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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