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Traces to Nowhere

  • Episode aired Apr 12, 1990
  • TV-14
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Agent Cooper enjoys the comforts of the Great Northern Hotel. Bobby Briggs and Mike Nelson are released from jail. Doctor Hayward hands over the autopsy report on Laura Palmer.Agent Cooper enjoys the comforts of the Great Northern Hotel. Bobby Briggs and Mike Nelson are released from jail. Doctor Hayward hands over the autopsy report on Laura Palmer.Agent Cooper enjoys the comforts of the Great Northern Hotel. Bobby Briggs and Mike Nelson are released from jail. Doctor Hayward hands over the autopsy report on Laura Palmer.

  • Director
    • Duwayne Dunham
  • Writers
    • Mark Frost
    • David Lynch
  • Stars
    • Kyle MacLachlan
    • Michael Ontkean
    • Mädchen Amick
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    6.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Duwayne Dunham
    • Writers
      • Mark Frost
      • David Lynch
    • Stars
      • Kyle MacLachlan
      • Michael Ontkean
      • Mädchen Amick
    • 11User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan
    • Special Agent Dale Cooper
    Michael Ontkean
    Michael Ontkean
    • Sheriff Harry S. Truman
    Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick
    • Shelly Johnson
    • (as Madchen Amick)
    Dana Ashbrook
    Dana Ashbrook
    • Bobby Briggs
    Richard Beymer
    Richard Beymer
    • Benjamin Horne
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Donna Hayward
    Sherilyn Fenn
    Sherilyn Fenn
    • Audrey Horne
    Warren Frost
    Warren Frost
    • Dr. Will Hayward
    Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton
    • Norma Jennings
    James Marshall
    James Marshall
    • James Hurley
    Everett McGill
    Everett McGill
    • Big Ed Hurley
    Jack Nance
    Jack Nance
    • Pete Martell
    Ray Wise
    Ray Wise
    • Leland Palmer
    Joan Chen
    Joan Chen
    • Jocelyn Packard
    Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie
    • Catherine Martell
    Eric DaRe
    Eric DaRe
    • Leo Johnson
    • (as Eric Da Re)
    Harry Goaz
    Harry Goaz
    • Deputy Andy Brennan
    Michael Horse
    Michael Horse
    • Deputy Tommy 'Hawk' Hill
    • Director
      • Duwayne Dunham
    • Writers
      • Mark Frost
      • David Lynch
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The introduction of a sexual rapport between the characters of Audrey Horne and Dale Cooper was a suggestion of director Duwayne Dunham, who felt it would benefit both characters. Dunham felt that the central mystery in the series - the murder of schoolgirl Laura Palmer - was simply a "MacGuffin" to compel what he saw as the real focus, the interaction of the large ensemble cast.
    • Goofs
      The fact that there was a year's gap between the filming of Northwest Passage (1989) and this one is evident in the different hairstyles sported by some of the cast. Although they take place on consecutive days, James Hurley, Sheriff Truman, and Deputy Brennan all have shorter haircuts by the next day, while Donna Hayward, Catherine Martell and Audrey Horne (in particular) all have noticeably longer hair.
    • Quotes

      Log Lady: I heard you speaking about Laura Palmer?

      Dale Cooper: Yes?

      Log Lady: One day my log will have something to say about this. My log saw something that night.

      Dale Cooper: Really. What did it see?

      Log Lady: Ask it.

      [Cooper hesitates]

      Log Lady: I thought so.

      [walks away]

    • Connections
      Featured in The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)
      Written by Angelo Badalamenti

    User reviews11

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    9/10
    I tough it was the first episode !!
    I juste discover Twin peaks with that and Il like it, its actually possible to jump in the story from that point, the Pilot is important but even without it you Can understand within 2 episodes.
    Anyway agreat episodes, I already love Agent Cooper, sugar addict like me 😁
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    • Feb 27, 2021

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Norwegian
    • Filming locations
      • Kiana Lodge - 14976 Sandy Hook Road Northeast, Poulsbo, Washington, USA(Great Northern Hotel - interiors)
    • Production companies
      • Propaganda Films
      • Spelling Entertainment
      • Lynch/Frost Productions
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    Technical specs

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

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