EPISODETTTraces to Nowhere1990
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Traces to Nowhere
From Twin Peaks
A 60-minute drama episode from Twin Peaks, Season 1, Episode 2.
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Series Progress: Episode 2 of 862% Completed
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The first official episode of Twin Peaks, entitled "Traces to Nowhere," originally aired on April 12, 1990. Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) of the FBI continues to investigate the mysterious death of Laura Palmer. He interrogates James Hurley (James Marshall), Bobby Briggs (Dana Ashbrook), and Mike Nelson (Gary Hershberger), and James is released from jail. Meanwhile, Bobby's secret girlfriend, Shelley Johnson (Madchen Amick), finds blood on the shirt of her abusive husband, Leo Johnson (Eric Da Re). Big Ed Hurley (Everett McGill) tells Sheriff Truman (Michael Ontkean) that his drink was drugged the previous night at the Roadhouse, and he believes Jacques Renault was tending bar. At the Great Northern Hotel, Audrey Horne (Sherilyn Fenn) begins her pattern of flirting with Agent Cooper. Also at the Great Northern, Catherine Martell (Piper Laurie) and secret lover Benjamin Horne (Richard Beymer) reveal their scheme to take over Packard Sawmill. After being released from their cell, Bobby and Mike swear to get revenge on James.
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FAQ
How long is Traces to Nowhere?
Traces to Nowhere runs for 1h for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under drama, cult classic, serial.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 86 episodes across 3 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 58 hours 55 minutes (86 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Epic Binge A massive saga. Set aside dedicated weekends for this run.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 86 days
3 episodes/day: 29 days
5 episodes/day: 18 days
Episodes (86)
- S01E01 - Pilot Episode
- S01E02 - Traces to Nowhere Viewing
- S01E03 - Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer
- S01E04 - Rest in Pain
- S01E05 - The One-Armed Man
- S01E06 - Cooper's Dreams
- S01E07 - Realization Time
- S01E08 - The Last Evening
- S02E01 - May the Giant Be with You
- S02E10 - Dispute Between Brothers
- S02E11 - Masked Ball
- S02E12 - The Black Widow
- S02E13 - Checkmate
- S02E14 - Double Play
- S02E15 - Slaves and Masters
- S02E16 - The Condemned Woman
- S02E17 - Wounds and Scars
- S02E18 - On the Wings of Love
- S02E19 - Variations on Relations
- S02E02 - Coma
- S02E20 - The Path to the Black Lodge
- S02E21 - Miss Twin Peaks
- S02E22 - Beyond Life and Death
- S02E03 - The Man Behind the Glass
- S02E04 - Laura's Secret Diary
- S02E04 - Laura titkos naplója
- S02E04 - Episódio 4
- S02E04 - Avsnitt 4
- S02E04 - Le journal de Laura
- S02E04 - 4. Bölüm
- S02E05 - Avsnitt 5
- S02E05 - Afsnit 5
- S02E05 - Επεισόδιο 5
- S02E05 - 5. Bölüm
- S02E05 - The Orchid's Curse
- S02E05 - Az orchidea átka
- S02E05 - Episódio 5
- S02E05 - The Orchid's Curse
- S02E06 - Démonok
- S02E06 - Episódio 6
- S02E06 - Demons
- S02E06 - Demons
- S02E06 - Avsnitt 6
- S02E06 - Επεισόδιο 6
- S02E06 - Afsnit 6
- S02E06 - 6. Bölüm
- S02E07 - Episódio 7
- S02E07 - Lonely Souls
- S02E07 - Âmes solitaires
- S02E07 - Lonely Souls
- S02E07 - 7. Bölüm
- S02E07 - Magányos lelkek
- S02E07 - Avsnitt 7
- S02E07 - Afsnit 7
- S02E07 - Επεισόδιο 7
- S02E08 - Drive With A Dead Girl
- S02E08 - Επεισόδιο 8
- S02E08 - Afsnit 8
- S02E08 - Avsnitt 8
- S02E08 - 8. Bölüm
- S02E08 - Drive With A Dead Girl
- S02E08 - Conduite avec une jeune femme morte
- S02E08 - 8. rész
- S02E08 - Episódio 8
- S02E09 - Afsnit 9
- S02E09 - Arbitrary Law
- S03E17 - El pasado dicta el futuro
- S03E17 - 17. rész
- S03E17 - 17. Bölüm
- S03E17 - Episódio 17
- S03E17 - The Return - del 17
- S03E17 - Avsnitt 17
- S03E17 - Aflevering 17
- S03E18 - 18. Bölüm
- S03E18 - The Return - del 18
- S03E18 - Comment vous appelez-vous ?
- S03E18 - Afsnit 18
- S03E18 - Episódio 18
- S03E18 - 18. rész
- S03E18 - Teil 18
- S03E18 - Avsnitt 18
- S03E18 - Aflevering 18
- S03E18 - ¿Cuál es tu nombre?
- S03E18 - Επεισόδιο 18
- S03E18 - Episode 18
- S03E18 - Part 18: What is Your Name?
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