Double Play

Episode 21 of Twin Peaks, "Double Play," originally aired on February 2, 1991, and was directed by Uli Edel (Last Exit to Brooklyn). This episode opens at night, with Cooper investigating the mysterious dead body and finding a chess piece. In an effort to save her father's business, Audrey strikes a deal with Bobby, who arrives home to find the awakened Leo attacking Shelly. The next day, Cooper is found cleared on his charges, but is still suspended from the FBI. Sheriff Truman offers the murder case to Deputy Cooper. Also at the Sheriff's office, Andy and Dick form a theory about the history of the evil child Nicky, only to learn the truth later on from Doc Hayward. In telling Sheriff Truman about the ongoing the chess game, Cooper reveals his dangerous connection to Windom Earle. James finally meets Jeffery Marsh (John Apicella), who drives off and gets into a car accident. While trying to find James at Wallie's, Donna finally meets Evelyn Marsh. Josie's old lover, Thomas Eckhart (David Warner), checks in to the Great Northern, while out in the woods, a wounded Leo meets Windom Earle (Kenneth Welsh).