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Twin Peaks – Season 1, Episode 1 Pilot

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An FBI agent (Kyle MacLachlan) and a sheriff (Michael Ontkean) find weirdness in a Pacific Northwest town while investigating the murder of a local teen.
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Kyle MacLachlan

Special Agent Dale Cooper

Michael Ontkean

Sheriff Harry S. Truman

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Shelly Johnson

Dana Ashbrook

Bobby Briggs

Richard Beymer

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Drew Grant Observer 05/19/2017
Big in the 90s was the trend where teenagers would start spontaneously start crying and running around screaming right before the transference of bad news. Go to Full Review Noel Murray New York Times 05/19/2017
If you haven't watched the pilot in a while, know this: It's still about as effective an opening salvo as TV has ever produced. Go to Full Review Keith Phipps AV Club 05/14/2017
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Another actor might have overplayed the part, but I love MacLachlan's performance here. He's gleefully enthusiastic about his new surroundings, yet professional to the last. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Anatomy of a Scream Podcast Network 10/10/2023
The premiere of Lynch and Frost's series has lost none of its weird, surreal magic. The introduction of Laura Palmer, the small town with secrets and Agent Cooper's love of black coffee and pie is only overshadowed by its colourful mix of characters Go to Full Review Stephanie Cooke Rogues Portal 08/21/2018
The music is very distinct and original. If anyone were to play any of this music out of context, it would immediately make you think of the show. Go to Full Review Meredith Borders Birth.Movies.Death. 06/13/2017
This first episode does an astonishing job of establishing a labyrinthine nexus of characters, and pacing each of their storylines beautifully. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis An FBI agent (Kyle MacLachlan) and a sheriff (Michael Ontkean) find weirdness in a Pacific Northwest town while investigating the murder of a local teen.
Director
David Lynch
Screenwriter
David Lynch, Mark Frost
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 8, 1990