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Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer

  • Episode aired Apr 19, 1990
  • TV-14
  • 47m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
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Kyle MacLachlan, Michael J. Anderson, and Sheryl Lee in Twin Peaks (1990)
CrimeDramaMystery

Ben Horne's brother, Jerry, arrives in Twin Peaks; together they travel to One Eyed Jack's and meet with the madam, Blackie O'Reilly. Audrey leaves a clue for Cooper. Deputy Hawk finds a blo... Read allBen Horne's brother, Jerry, arrives in Twin Peaks; together they travel to One Eyed Jack's and meet with the madam, Blackie O'Reilly. Audrey leaves a clue for Cooper. Deputy Hawk finds a bloody towel near the crime scene.Ben Horne's brother, Jerry, arrives in Twin Peaks; together they travel to One Eyed Jack's and meet with the madam, Blackie O'Reilly. Audrey leaves a clue for Cooper. Deputy Hawk finds a bloody towel near the crime scene.

  • Director
    • David Lynch
  • Writers
    • Mark Frost
    • David Lynch
    • Harley Peyton
  • Stars
    • Kyle MacLachlan
    • Michael Ontkean
    • Mädchen Amick
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    6.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Lynch
    • Writers
      • Mark Frost
      • David Lynch
      • Harley Peyton
    • Stars
      • Kyle MacLachlan
      • Michael Ontkean
      • Mädchen Amick
    • 16User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top cast

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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
      • David Lynch
    • Writers
      • Mark Frost
      • David Lynch
      • Harley Peyton(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Cooper's dream is mostly made up of deleted scenes from Northwest Passage (1989) in its alternate international edit.
    • Goofs
      When the Horne brothers go to the One Eyed jacks by boat, the scene is running too fast, visible when you observe the movements of Ben . Matter of fact it is not a real goof as David Lynch liked to protect natural environment by shooting scenes like this slower as needed just to speed them up later.
    • Quotes

      The Man From another Place: [talking backwards; subtitled] I've got good news. That gum you like is going to come back in style.

    • Crazy credits
      Instead of the show's usual closing credits still shot of a photograph of Laura Palmer, the closing credits of this episode features footage of the Man from Another Place dancing.
    • Connections
      Edited from Twin Peaks: Tyttömurhat (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Pennsylvania 6-5000
      Written by Jerry Gray and Carl Sigman

    User reviews16

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    David Lynch has started...
    So far, the series has been really great. It is captivating with very interesting characters with mysterious reasons. Episode 3 shows a dream sequence which I have to say, is one of the best scenes I have ever seen on television. The dream sequence is wonderfully written and directed. It has the atmosphere and the tone of a motion picture, and it certainly has the famous Lynchian feeling to it. 3 episodes in, and this series is addicting and very, very well written and directed. It makes most shows out there seem like filler compared to this. I will happily continue to watch and enjoy Twin Peaks, because it serves interesting story lines every episode so far.
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    • Aug 16, 2010

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Agoura Hills, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Propaganda Films
      • Spelling Entertainment
      • Lynch/Frost Productions
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    Technical specs

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

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