Andrew Johnson wraps the first season of Crash Course by tackling David Lynch’s seminal Twin Peaks universe—both seasons of the original TV series and the prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me—alongside returning guests and Lynch devotees Ben and Andy. They recap the season’s earlier episodes, discuss why Twin Peaks is a fitting capstone, and place its original ABC run in historical context, including how audience and network pressure forced major story reveals and contributed to the show’s decline in season two. The group contrasts the TV series’ tonal agility and beloved ensemble (especially Agent Cooper) with Fire Walk with Me’s darker, narrower focus on Laura Palmer, praising Sheryl Lee’s performance while noting the film’s polarized reception. They debate the Red Room mythology, propose definitions of “Lynchian,” and close by reflecting on Lynch’s singular influence and the series’ end.

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