Twin Peaks Timeline ( Real )

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April 8, 1990

Twin Peaks Premiere

The television series Twin Peaks premiered on ABC, introducing viewers to the mysterious town of Twin Peaks and its inhabitants.

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May 23, 1990

Twin Peaks Concludes Season 1

The first season of Twin Peaks ended, leaving viewers with suspense and intrigue about the murder of Laura Palmer.

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September 30, 1990

Twin Peaks Season 2 Premiere

The second season of Twin Peaks began airing, continuing the story with new developments and characters.

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June 10, 1991

Twin Peaks Original Series Ends

The original run of the Twin Peaks series concluded with its second season finale.

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August 28, 1992

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Released

The prequel film to Twin Peaks, titled Fire Walk with Me, was released, exploring the last days of Laura Palmer.

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October 2014

Announcement of Twin Peaks Revival

Announcement was made that Twin Peaks would be revived for a new season on Showtime, exciting fans of the original series.

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May 21, 2017

Twin Peaks: The Return Premiere

The third season of Twin Peaks, also known as Twin Peaks: The Return, premiered on Showtime, continuing the story 25 years later.

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September 3, 2017

Twin Peaks: The Return Concludes

The third season of Twin Peaks concluded, wrapping up many storylines and leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

Twin Peaks Timeline ( Fictional )

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Pre-1989

Killer Bob Emerges in Twin Peaks

Killer Bob, a malevolent entity inhabits the woods surrounding Twin Peaks, influencing violent acts and possessing inhabitants.

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1988

Laura Palmer’s Secret Life Unfolds

Laura Palmer, the homecoming queen, engages in a secret double life involving drugs, prostitution, and connections to the Black Lodge entities.

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November 24, 1989

Murder of Laura Palmer

Laura Palmer is found strangled to death, sparking the investigation that drives the events of the series.

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November 25, 1989

FBI Agent Dale Cooper Arrives in Twin Peaks

FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper arrives in Twin Peaks to assist local law enforcement with the investigation into Laura Palmer's murder.

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December 1989

Discovery of Laura's Diary

Agent Cooper and the sheriff’s department find Laura Palmer’s diary, revealing crucial insights into her secret life and the mystery behind her death.

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Early 1990

Revelation of Bob’s Possession of Leland Palmer

It is revealed that Bob, the evil spirit, has been possessing Leland Palmer, Laura's father, causing him to commit the murder.

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1990

Leland Palmer’s Arrest and Death

Leland Palmer is arrested for Laura's murder but dies shortly thereafter in custody due to the possession and his own turmoil.

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Late 1989

Dale Cooper’s Dream about the Red Room

Agent Cooper experiences a surreal dream vision inside the Red Room of the Black Lodge, which provides cryptic clues for solving the murder.

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1989-1990

Revelation of Catherine Martell’s Scheme

The power struggle in the town intensifies with Catherine Martell's various schemes to control the sawmill and conserve her family's legacy.

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Early 1990

The Fire Walk with Me Case Develops

Further details about Laura's last days are uncovered, including her interactions with various townspeople and supernatural forces.

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1990

Agent Cooper Travels to the Black Lodge

In search of BOB, Agent Cooper enters the Black Lodge, a supernatural realm, where he faces a doppelgänger of himself.

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2014-2017

The Return of Twin Peaks - Season 3 Events

25 years after the original events, Twin Peaks experiences strange occurrences involving the Black Lodge, doppelgängers, and the ongoing battle with evil.