The Black Widow

Episode 19 of Twin Peaks, "The Black Widow," originally aired on January 12, 1991, and was directed by Caleb Deschanel. In this episode, Major Briggs is mysteriously missing and his message "The owls are not what they seem" is revealed to be coming from the woods. Intending to blackmail the frazzled Ben, Bobby ends up becoming a spy. While checking out real estate, Agent Cooper goes to Dead Dog Farm, where he discovers evidence of a secret meeting. At the Great Northern Hotel, Dougie Milford (Tony Jay) is found dead and Duwayne thinks the widowed Lana (Robyn Lively) is to blame. James meets Malcolm Sloan (Nicholas Love), who tells him details about Evelyn Marsh and her husband. Dennis Bryson, now called Denise (David Duchovny), joins Cooper to interrogate Ernie in a scheme to catch Jean Renault. Meanwhile, a little kid terrorizes Dick, Nadine joins the wrestling team, and Josie waits on Catherine and Pete.