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Mystery Science Theater 3000

2017TV-142 seasons7.6 / 10

The cult hit returns! Captured by mad scientists, new host Jonah survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.

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Synopsis

The cult hit returns! Captured by mad scientists, new host Jonah survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Reptilicus

Apr 14, 20171h 30m8.2 / 10

After falling into a trap on the dark side of the moon, Jonah Heston befriends a trio of robots and braves a slime-spewing Danish monster flick.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Paul Chaplin, Tammy Golden, Dan Harmon, Joel Hodgson, Justin Roiland, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Paul Sabourin, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton YountGuest stars Erin Gray, Wil Wheaton

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Episode 2

Cry Wilderness

Apr 14, 20171h 29m8.0 / 10

Stock footage, a sketchy Bigfoot costume and creepy fits of laughter make this 1980s tale of boy, beast and park ranger ripe for wisecracks.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Rebecca Hanson, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Shaun Stewart, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Eric Fell, Patrick Maliha, Matt McGinnis, Tim Ryder, Seth Robinson, Mary Robinson, Opus Moreschi, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Felicia DayGuest stars Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl

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Episode 3

The Time Travelers

Apr 14, 20171h 27m7.6 / 10

A botched experiment hurls a group of scientists into a bleak future full of mutants, androids and catty humans in this 1964 sci-fi romp.

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Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Mario Weddell, Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Paul Sabourin, Matt McGinnis, Eugene Cordero, Russ Walko, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Erik MarcisakGuest stars Elliott Kalan

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Episode 4

Avalanche

Apr 14, 20171h 32m8.4 / 10

While Jonah and crew dig into a schlocky ski-resort disaster flick starring Rock Hudson and Mia Farrow, Kinga connects with her long-distance lover.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Paul Sabourin, Jonathan Stern, Matt Conant, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton YountGuest stars Neil Patrick Harris

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Episode 5

The Beast of Hollow Mountain

Apr 14, 20171h 26m7.8 / 10

Saddle up for a trip to a Mexican ranch with a nasty secret in this part-Western, part-monster movie that's all torture for Jonah and the bots.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Paul Sabourin, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Joshua Pruett, Kate Micucci, Grant Baciocco

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Episode 6

Starcrash

Apr 14, 20171h 29m7.5 / 10

Perms, skimpy battle outfits and cheap effects abound in this 1978 "Star Wars" knockoff with David Hasselhoff and Christopher Plummer.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Paul Chaplin, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Paul Sabourin, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Erik Marcisak, Bill Corbett, Dana Gould, Mary Jo Pehl, Mark LevyGuest stars Jerry Seinfeld

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Episode 7

The Land That Time Forgot

Apr 14, 20171h 28m8.2 / 10

A motley group aboard a German U-boat discovers an island full of ancient beasts and evolutionary mysteries in this blustery 1974 adventure.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Matt McGinnis, Matt Conant, Seth Robinson, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Ivan Askwith, Adam Ray, Larry Johnson

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Episode 8

The Loves of Hercules

Apr 14, 20171h 26m7.0 / 10

The far-fetched fight scenes and tangled plot lines of the breathy Jayne Mansfield saga nudge Jonah and friends one step closer to the edge.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Rebecca Hanson, Paul Chaplin, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Paul Sabourin, Matt McGinnis, Tim Ryder, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Felicia Day, Erik Marcisak, Zach Thompson, Ryon DayGuest stars Grant Baciocco

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Episode 9

Yongary

Apr 14, 20171h 27m8.0 / 10

Rockets, quakes and reptiles, oh my! Jonah and the bots dive into a South Korean monster film that's long on rampages and short on sensible behavior.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Zach Thompson, Joe Parsons, Scott Chester, John Erler

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Episode 10

Wizards of the Lost Kingdom

Apr 14, 20171h 28m8.0 / 10

A boy magician, a boozy hero and a furry ... something-or-other team up to save a kingdom from a nefarious sorcerer in this 1985 cheesefest.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Matt McGinnis, Matt Conant, Seth Robinson, Matt Oswalt, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Dana Snyder

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Episode 11

Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II

Apr 14, 20171h 29m7.5 / 10

The Mads turn up the heat with a sequel! This time, a has-been wizard and his gawky apprentice embark on their own mind-bending quest to quash evil.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Paul Chaplin, Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Paul Sabourin, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Felicia Day, Bill Corbett, Mary Jo Pehl, Tiffany HartsellGuest stars Grant Baciocco, Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl

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Episode 12

Carnival Magic

Apr 14, 20171h 30m7.8 / 10

Kinga drops a bombshell on Jonah before plunging him into a world of bare-chested carnies, talking chimps, brooding magicians and young love.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Paul Sabourin, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Erik Marcisak, Ashley Holtgraver, Nell ScovellGuest stars Mark Hamill, Matt McGinnis

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Episode 13

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

Apr 14, 20171h 28m8.0 / 10

The gang gets in the holiday spirit with the tale of a plucky lawyer who sets out to save Santa Claus from the clutches of a spoilsport zillionaire.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Paul Sabourin, Matt Conant, Storm DiCostanzo, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Joel McHale, Ashley Holtgraver, Tiffany HartsellGuest stars Elliott Kalan

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Episode 14

At the Earth's Core

Apr 14, 20171h 34m7.8 / 10finale

While gearing up for his big day, Jonah joins Doug McClure for a wild drill ride down to a lava-licked world ruled by tyrannical, telepathic beasts.

Episode credits

Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert CohenWritten by Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Paul Sabourin, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Felicia Day, Erik Marcisak, Ernest Cline, Robert Lopez, Neil CaseyGuest stars Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl, Joel McHale, Matt McGinnis, Paul Chaplin, Patricia Adams, Mike Aronow

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Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026

More about Mystery Science Theater 3000

Watch trailerMystery Science Theater 3000 | New Season Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Cast

Felicia DayKinga Forrester

Patton OswaltMax (TV's Son of TV's Frank)

Jonah Ray RodriguesJonah Heston

Baron VaughnTom Servo (voice)

Hampton YountCrow T. Robot (voice)

Rebecca HansonSynthia / Gypsy (voice)

Joel HodgsonArdy

Tim RyderBonehead #1

Credits

Created by: Joel Hodgson
Written by: Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Baron Vaughn, Elliott Kalan, Hampton Yount, Mary Robinson, Paul Sabourin, Tammy Golden, Matt Oswalt, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Erik Marcisak, Felicia Day, Paul Chaplin, Matt Conant, Rebecca Hanson, Bill Corbett, Mary Jo Pehl, Jonathan Stern, Tim Ryder, Zach Thompson, Tiffany Hartsell, Ashley Holtgraver

Production details

Status: Canceled
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 20
Original language: English

Networks & production

Netflix
Alternaversal Productions

Themes

absurdcampycrowdfunded filmfilm in filmfuturejanitormad scientistmovie riffing

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