"twin Peaks" Episode #2.14(1991) -

While some fans critique the episode for its sprawling subplots, it delivers one of the series' most effective horror sequences and provides the crucial backstory for Agent Dale Cooper's past. The Dark Past of Dale Cooper

Deputy Andy and Dick Tremayne continue their misguided investigation into whether "Little Nicky" is a child murderer, only to have Dr. Hayward reveal the boy's tragic, ordinary backstory. "Twin Peaks" Episode #2.14(1991)

In a major plot twist, Catherine Martell reveals to Pete that her brother Andrew is alive, having faked his death to escape Thomas Eckhardt. The Arrival of Windom Earle While some fans critique the episode for its

True to the "Post-Laura Palmer" era of the show, Episode 2.14 juggles several lighter (and sometimes polarizing) threads: In a major plot twist, Catherine Martell reveals

James Hurley remains entangled with Evelyn Marsh, only to realize he is being framed for the murder of her husband, Jeffrey.

Into the Woods: A Deep Dive into Twin Peaks Episode #2.14 Airing on February 2, 1991, (Episode 2.14, or Episode 21 in overall numbering) arrived during a transitional and often debated period for Twin Peaks . Directed by Uli Edel —the only episode he helmed for the series—this installment is widely recognized for introducing the primary antagonist of the season's second half: Windom Earle .