Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Twin Peaks

Episode #1.5

  • Episode aired May 3, 1990
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 47m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
4.4K
YOUR RATING
S1.E5
  • S1
  • E5
All episodes
All
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Kimmy Robertson in Twin Peaks (1990)
Twin Peaks: The One-Armed Man
Play trailer3:57
1 Video
55 Photos
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Cooper questions Dr. Jacoby, who suspects Leo Johnson is the killer. Gordon Cole, Cooper's supervisor, calls in with Albert's report. Josie Packard spies on Ben Horne and Catherine Martell. ... Read allCooper questions Dr. Jacoby, who suspects Leo Johnson is the killer. Gordon Cole, Cooper's supervisor, calls in with Albert's report. Josie Packard spies on Ben Horne and Catherine Martell. Hawk tracks down the One-Armed Man.Cooper questions Dr. Jacoby, who suspects Leo Johnson is the killer. Gordon Cole, Cooper's supervisor, calls in with Albert's report. Josie Packard spies on Ben Horne and Catherine Martell. Hawk tracks down the One-Armed Man.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
4.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tim Hunter
  • Writers
    • Mark Frost(showrunner)
    • David Lynch(showrunner)
    • Robert Engels
  • Stars
    • Kyle MacLachlan
    • Michael Ontkean
    • Mädchen Amick
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tim Hunter
  • Writers
    • Mark Frost(showrunner)
    • David Lynch(showrunner)
    • Robert Engels
  • Stars
    • Kyle MacLachlan
    • Michael Ontkean
    • Mädchen Amick
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Twin Peaks: The One-Armed Man
    Trailer 3:57
    Twin Peaks: The One-Armed Man

    Photos55

    Richard Beymer and Piper Laurie in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Joan Chen in Twin Peaks (1990)
    Twin Peaks (1990)
    Twin Peaks (1990)
    Twin Peaks (1990)
    Twin Peaks (1990)
    Twin Peaks (1990)
    Twin Peaks (1990)
    Twin Peaks (1990)
    Twin Peaks (1990)
    Twin Peaks (1990)
    Twin Peaks (1990)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan
    • Special Agent Dale Cooperas Special Agent Dale Cooper
    Michael Ontkean
    Michael Ontkean
    • Sheriff Harry S. Trumanas Sheriff Harry S. Truman
    Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick
    • Shelly Johnsonas Shelly Johnson
    Dana Ashbrook
    Dana Ashbrook
    • Bobby Briggsas Bobby Briggs
    Richard Beymer
    Richard Beymer
    • Benjamin Horneas Benjamin Horne
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Donna Haywardas Donna Hayward
    Sherilyn Fenn
    Sherilyn Fenn
    • Audrey Horneas Audrey Horne
    Warren Frost
    Warren Frost
    • Dr. Will Haywardas Dr. Will Hayward
    Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton
    • Norma Jenningsas Norma Jennings
    James Marshall
    James Marshall
    • James Hurleyas James Hurley
    Everett McGill
    Everett McGill
    • Big Ed Hurleyas Big Ed Hurley
    • (credit only)
    Jack Nance
    Jack Nance
    • Pete Martellas Pete Martell
    Ray Wise
    Ray Wise
    • Leland Palmeras Leland Palmer
    Joan Chen
    Joan Chen
    • Jocelyn Packardas Jocelyn Packard
    Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie
    • Catherine Martellas Catherine Martell
    Eric DaRe
    Eric DaRe
    • Leo Johnsonas Leo Johnson
    • (as Eric Da Re)
    Harry Goaz
    Harry Goaz
    • Deputy Andy Brennanas Deputy Andy Brennan
    Michael Horse
    Michael Horse
    • Deputy Tommy 'Hawk' Hillas Deputy Tommy 'Hawk' Hill
    • Director
      • Tim Hunter
    • Writers
      • Mark Frost(showrunner)
      • David Lynch(showrunner)
      • Robert Engels
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Ben asks one of the Icelanders if he is familiar with the works of Knut Hamsun. Hamsun, a Norwegian author who won the Nobel Prize for Literature, was known for works that explored deep psychological themes with imagery bordering on surrealism and was a major influence on Franz Kafka, David Lynch's favorite author.
    • Quotes

      [Lucy is watching "Invitation To Love"]

      Sheriff Truman: Morning Lucy, what's going on?

      Lucy Moran: Er... thanks to Jade, Jared decided not to kill himself, and he's changed his will leaving the Towers to Jade instead of Emerald, but Emerald found out about it, and now she's trying to seduce Chet to give her the new will so that she can destroy it; Montana's planning to kill Jared at midnight so the Towers will belong to Emerald and Montana, but I think she's going to double-cross him and he doesn't know it yet. Poor Chet.

      Sheriff Truman: What's going on *here*?

    • Connections
      Referenced in Silent Hill: Origins (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)
      Written by Angelo Badalamenti

    User reviews9

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    "How is laura? How is Laura?" Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah.... (DVD)
    I choose this specific episode to review Season 1 of Twin Peaks, because it illustrates brilliantly the "twin peaks" of this show:

    First, the character of Dale Cooper (and surely, the actor behind, Kyle MacLachlan): As few movies (Spiderman), Twin Peaks makes me feel good, with clear mind, happiness, and joy for life. Being open to Zen spirit (Phil Jackson, Pirsig,...), it's great find to see its teachings practiced in full flesh: Words can be helpful but human is the ultimate experience.

    With Dale Cooper, I have a unique character in television: he shows openness towards everyone, enthusiasm for nature, honesty and courage with himself as he feels pain or fear but without being incapacitated. A good example to follow.

    Second, the creative writing: The authors had an original vision but haven't really planned all the ramifications. So, they were scripting the details on the moment. And the more they write, the more they could tied themselves unless they could find deeper and deeper meaning to their inspiration. What's powerful in that show is that the two authors were opposite: Frost likes logic, words, whereas Lynch prefers feelings, moods.

    So, this episode marks how a Lynch idea (the red room segment) evolves into a Frost one, where every clue of the dream gets his real counterpart: the red drape, always music in the air, ....
    helpful•12
    13
    • leplatypus
    • Nov 7, 2007

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • May 3, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • The Rock Store - 30354 Mulholland Highway, Cornell, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lynch/Frost Productions
      • Propaganda Films
      • Spelling Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • IMDb Answers: Help fill gaps in our data
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The 10 Most Anticipated Marvel and DC Movies
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.