In PRESTIGE PREHISTORY, Pop Heist critic Sean T. Collins takes a look at classic TV shows that paved the way for the New Golden Age of Television — challenging, self-contained series from writers and filmmakers determined to push the medium forward by telling stories their own way.
Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 13
“Episode 20” aka “Checkmate”
[NOTE: The pilot episode of Twin Peaks is not numbered; this, the 21st episode overall, is officially designated “Episode 20.”]
Original Airdate: January 19, 1990
Writer: Harley Peyton
Director: Todd Holland
Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook, Richard Beymer, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sherilyn Fenn, Warren Frost, Peggy Lipton, James Marshall, Everett McGill, Jack Nance, Kimmy Robertson, Joan Chen, Piper Laurie, Eric Da Re, Harry Goaz, Michael Horse, Chris Mulkey, Ian Buchanan, James Booth, David Duchovny, Gavan O’Herlihy, Wendy Robie, Don Davis, Gary Hershberger, Annette McCarthy, Nicholas Love, Michael Parks