Twin Peaks (1990): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Twin Peaks first went out in April 1990 on ABC (BBC Two in the UK). It ran until 2017, with 3 series and 48 episodes so far. Where it streams changes often, so check the official services before paying for one.

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Why it is worth your time

Who killed Laura Palmer? Agent Dale Cooper, damn fine coffee and David Lynch’s dreamlike small town. It changed what TV drama could be, and returned in 2017.

The details

First broadcast: 8 April 1990
Originally on: ABC (BBC Two in the UK)
On air: 1990–2017
Series: 3
Episodes: 48
Typical length: 62 minutes
Genres: Crime, Mystery, Supernatural
First episode: “Pilot”

Watching it the official way

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Twin Peaks: quick answers

When did Twin Peaks start?

On 8 April 1990, on ABC (BBC Two in the UK).

How many episodes of Twin Peaks are there?

48 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 3 series. The last aired in 2017.

Where can I watch Twin Peaks now?

Rights to older programmes move between services and channels; check BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 and the main streaming services, or buy it on DVD or digitally.

Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.