The BEST episodes of Twin Peaks season 3

Every episode of Twin Peaks season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Twin Peaks season 3!

The body of a young girl is washed up on a beach near the small Washington state town of Twin Peaks. Eccentric 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. Season 3 - also known as Twin Peaks: The Return - is set 25 years after the events of Seasons 1 and 2.

Last Updated: 11/4/2024Network: Paramount+ with ShowtimeStatus: Ended
Part 16
star
8.46
1349 votes

#1 - Part 16

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/27/2017

Dougie's loved ones care for him in the hospital, and Mr. C heads towards the coordinates. Meanwhile, Diane makes a confession to the FBI.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 17
star
8.34
1227 votes

#2 - Part 17

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/3/2017

Cooper arrives in Twin Peaks.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 11
star
8.01
1313 votes

#3 - Part 11

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/23/2017

The set-up involving the Mitchum brothers and Dougie reaches its climax while even stranger things start to happen to both the FBI team and the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 14
star
7.98
1316 votes

#4 - Part 14

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/13/2017

Gordon remembers an important moment from his past. Andy, Bobby, Hawk and Truman go to the forest. James hears a story about a glove on his birthday. An unknown facet of Sarah is revealed.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 7
star
7.84
1456 votes

#5 - Part 7

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/18/2017

Cooper and Janey-E are in for a violent surprise at the Lucky 7 office. Meanwhile, Gordon and Albert try enlisting Diane to figure out the mystery of the man they believe to be Cooper in jail.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 2
star
7.83
1555 votes

#6 - Part 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2017

Hawk searches for something in the woods while Cooper learns that his fate in the Black Lodge may not be sealed after all.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 1
star
7.80
2143 votes

#7 - Part 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/21/2017

A man observes a mysterious glass box, South Dakota Police discover a hideous crime and Hawk receives a cryptic message about Special Agent Dale Cooper.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 4
star
7.79
1610 votes

#8 - Part 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/28/2017

Coop assumes the life of Dougie Jones, as Gordon and Agents Rosenfield and Preston investigate the situation surrounding Coop's doppelganger.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 15
star
7.64
1251 votes

#9 - Part 15

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/20/2017

Big Ed and Norma have a relationship breakthrough. Evil Cooper tries to reconnect with an old friend, while Dougie Jones reaches an electrifying discovery.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 18
star
7.60
1255 votes

#10 - Part 18

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/3/2017

Cooper and Diane drive 430 miles. Cooper attempts to help a troubled woman he believes to be Laura Palmer.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 9
star
7.60
1287 votes

#11 - Part 9

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/9/2017

More about Dougie Jones comes to light after an attempt on his life. Meanwhile, Gordon Cole discovers connections to Cooper concerning a Blue Rose case and Major Garland Briggs.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 3
star
7.59
1719 votes

#12 - Part 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/28/2017

Cooper calls for help; Agents Gordon Cole, Albert Rosenfield and Tammy Preston investigate the glass box murders.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 13
star
7.50
1276 votes

#13 - Part 13

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/6/2017

Dougie comes home bearing gifts while Anthony is sent on a risky mission, Evil Cooper wants revenge.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 10
star
7.49
1297 votes

#14 - Part 10

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/16/2017

The Mitchum brothers find out more about Dougie Jones. In Twin Peaks, Richard Horne's committing horrible acts, and Hawk gets more clues from the Log Lady.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 6
star
7.48
1459 votes

#15 - Part 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/11/2017

Gordon Cole instructs Albert to meet with an old contact. Hawk makes a discovery involving 'the missing piece' that will help him find Coop. Janey-E fixes Dougie's gambling debt, while Coop is still struggling to put what he knows about his past and the Black Lodge into words. Tragedy strikes after a drug deal takes place.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 5
star
7.44
1534 votes

#16 - Part 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/4/2017

Coop is still trapped as Dougie, going through the motions, as his doppelganger schemes in jail. Meanwhile, new information on Major Garland Briggs turns up.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 8
star
7.43
1567 votes

#17 - Part 8

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/25/2017

Coop's doppelganger faces a life or death situation. In 1945, a bomb is dropped and modern man's evil is epitomized.

Directors: David Lynch
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Part 12
star
7.28
1254 votes

#18 - Part 12

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/30/2017

An old FBI case gets new recruits after many years while well-known residents of Twin Peaks face problems.

Directors: David Lynch
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