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 14
“Episode 21” aka “Double Play”
[NOTE: The pilot episode of Twin Peaks is not numbered; this, the 22nd episode overall, is officially designated “Episode 21.”]
Original Airdate: January 19, 1990
Writer: Scott Frost
Director: Uli Edel
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, Kenneth Welsh, Russ Tamblyn, David Patrick Kelly, Ian Buchanan, Robyn Lively, Don Davis, Annette McCarthy, David Warner, Dan O’Herlihy, Brenda Strong, John Apicella, John Boylan, Craig MacLachlan, Brenda E. Mathers