 "Episode 2" was the second episode of the series to have been directed by series creator David Lynch, who had also helmed "Pilot", and would direct a further four episodes during "Twin Peaks" run.The episode was written by both Lynch and co-creator Mark Frost; the pair had co-written the prior two episodes.Frost would pen a further eight scripts for the series after "Episode 2", while Lynch would write just one episode—the second season opening installment, "Episode 8".