Part of the secret of the Black Lodge is found out by Andy, Cooper and Truman. Cooper helps Annie set up for Miss Twin Peaks and Major Briggs manages to escape from Earle. Catherine is still trying to figure out the puzzle and Ed breaks up with Nadine because he wants to move forward with Norma and his plans. Terror strikes the Miss Twin Peaks pageant.

Cooper makes his way to Black Lodge by following Annie and Earle. Nadine suffers head trauma and Big Ed and Norma get the shock of their lives. Andrew and Pete manage to unlock the puzzle of the final box and Audrey gets into trouble. Dr. Hayward and Ben have a confrontation and Shelly and Bobby look to their future. Dr. Jacoby and Mrs. Palmer give a message to Major Briggs. Cooper comes face to face with his destiny while in Black Lodge.