David Lynch

Dr. Frederick Treves confesses his moral uncertainty to his wife, Anne, regarding his patient John Merrick. He struggles with whether he is truly helping a sentient man or simply projecting intelligence onto someone to ease his own professional conscience before a high-stakes evaluation.

Dr. Treves introduces John Merrick to the celebrated actress Mrs. Kendal, marking Merrick's first social interaction with a woman of high society. The two form an immediate bond through their shared love of beauty and literature, culminating in a poignant recitation of Romeo and Juliet that affirms Merrick's humanity.

Betty, a bright-eyed aspiring actress newly arrived in Los Angeles, discovers a mysterious, concussed woman hiding in her aunt's apartment. As Betty tries to offer help, it becomes clear that the woman, who calls herself Rita, is suffering from amnesia following a traumatic car accident.

Betty attempts to help the amnesiac Rita piece together her identity after a traumatic car accident. Betty's youthful optimism contrasts with Rita's deep-seated fear as they decide to investigate the police reports for Mulholland Drive.

Betty, a wide-eyed aspiring actress, calls her grandfather to report her safe arrival in Los Angeles. She expresses her naive wonder at the city's beauty and shares a story about a kind stranger she met on the plane, highlighting her innocent and optimistic outlook.

Betty, a wide-eyed aspiring actress newly arrived in Los Angeles, speaks with her Aunt Ruth about her excitement for an upcoming audition. The conversation takes a tense turn when Betty mentions a mysterious woman named Rita staying in the apartment, whom Aunt Ruth does not recognize.

Betty discovers that the mysterious woman in her aunt's apartment has no memory of her own identity. The situation escalates from confusion to shock when they open a purse to find a massive amount of cash and a mysterious blue key.

Adam, a film director, discovers his credit cards and bank accounts have been frozen, leaving him stranded. He calls Cynthia, who informs him that a mysterious figure known as 'The Cowboy' wants a meeting, suggesting a dark conspiracy is unfolding around his career.

A powerful and mysterious figure known as the Cowboy confronts Adam, a film director whose life is spiraling out of control. Through a series of cryptic philosophical questions and veiled threats, the Cowboy asserts dominance and instructs Adam to cast a specific girl in his film to regain his status. The scene establishes a surreal power dynamic where Adam's professional and personal survival depends on his total compliance.

Dan recounts a recurring nightmare to Herb about a terrifying figure lurking behind the very diner where they are currently eating. As the details of the dream begin to manifest in reality, Dan's paralyzing fear forces Herb to investigate the back of the building to dispel the dread.

Betty and Rita rehearse a melodramatic scene for Betty's upcoming acting audition. The scene shifts from a tense, high-stakes confrontation involving blackmail and threats of violence into a lighthearted moment of bonding between the two women.

Coco confronts Betty about the mysterious woman staying in her aunt's apartment. Betty attempts to cover for Rita with a fabricated story, testing her acting skills and integrity against Coco's seasoned intuition.

Two detectives discuss a bizarre car accident and the mysterious recovery of high-end wallets from unidentified suspects. Domgaard describes a gruesome medical detail with an unsettling, dark humor while McKnight remains casually detached, focused on his sandwich.

A wide-eyed aspiring actress arrives at the Paramount Studios gate for a life-changing audition. She encounters a patronizing but ultimately helpful security guard who provides her with directions and a gate pass, marking her first step into the Hollywood dream.

Jeffrey and Sandy walk through their neighborhood at night, bonding over shared history before diving into the macabre details of a local police investigation. Jeffrey's curiosity about a severed ear he found leads Sandy to reveal classified information she overheard from her detective father, establishing a dark mystery that contrasts with their innocent surroundings.