EPISODEMBMasked Ball1990
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Masked Ball
From Twin Peaks
A 60-minute drama episode from Twin Peaks, Season 2, Episode 11.
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Series Progress: Episode 11 of 8613% Completed
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Episode 18 of Twin Peaks, "Masked Ball," originally aired on December 15, 1990, and was directed by Duwayne Dunham. Cross-dressing DEA agent Dennis Bryson (David Duchovny) arrives in Twin Peaks to interrogate Agent Cooper, who pleads no defense. Talking with Cooper and Truman, Deputy Hawk reveals important details about White Lodge, the Black Lodge, and what he calls "the Dweller on the Threshold." Meanwhile, James is offered hospitality by Evelyn Marsh (Annette McCarthy) in exchange for fixing her husband's Jaguar. At Twin Peaks High School, the super-powered Nadine takes a fancy to Bobby's friend, Mike Nelson (Gary Hershberger). At the Blue Pine Lodge, Josie reveals secrets to Truman about her past relation to Thomas Eckhardt. In a mysterious association with her brother, Andrew Packard (Dan O'Herlihy), Catherine hires Josie as her maid. Hank comes back from his scheme with Ernie and threatens an unshaven and disheveled Ben Horne with the news that One-Eyed Jacks has been taken over. Cooper gets a message from Windom Earle along with another chess move. That evening, the mayor of Twin Peaks, Duwayne Milford (John Boylan), objects at his brother's wedding.
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FAQ
How long is Masked Ball?
Masked Ball 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
- 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 Viewing
- 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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