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Mystery Science Theater 3000

1989TV-PG10 seasons7.7 / 10

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A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.

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Synopsis

A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.

Season 3 episodes

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Episode 1

Cave Dwellers

1h 37m8.5 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as blonde barbarian called Ator fights to protect the mighty "Geometric Nucleus" from falling into the hands of a power-hungry villain in "Cave Dwellers" (1984). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel teaches the bots the art of Foley.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 2

Gamera

1h 37m8.2 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as Japan comes under attack by Gamera, a giant, fire-breathing turtle monster, who also befriends a schoolboy in "Gamera" (1965). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gamera pays a visit.

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Directed by Jim MallonGuest stars Michael J. Nelson

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Episode 3

Pod People

1h 37m8.6 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a little kid befriends a magic alien he calls Trumpy, while Trumpy's alien family go on a murder spree in "Pod People" (1983). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Trumpy's magic is causing chaos.

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Directed by Jim MallonGuest stars Faye Burkholder

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Episode 4

Gamera vs. Barugon

1h 37m

In the theater, the crew watches as the legendary Gamera saves Earth from Barugon, a giant kaiju that hatches from a mysterious ruby egg in "Gamera vs. Barugon" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots present the 5000-piece Fightin' Men & Monster Set.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 5

Stranded in Space

1h 37m7.0 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as an astronaut finds himself on a parallel Earth with a dystopian government in “Stranded in Space” (1973). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Tom bakes cookies.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 6

Time of the Apes

1h 37m6.0 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a woman and two children emerge from cryogenic capsules only to find themselves in a world populated by anthropomorphic apes in "Time of the Apes" (1987). Meanwhile on the SOL, Crow deconstructs the fashions of the future.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 7

Daddy-O

1h 37m7.5 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a drag-racing singer investigates a murder and unwittingly becomes a courier for drug smugglers in "Daddy-O" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots re-enact some drag-racing.

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Directed by Jim MallonGuest stars Michael J. Nelson

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Episode 8

Gamera vs. Gaos

1h 37m

In the theater, the crew watches as Gamera, The Friend to All Children, battles the pterosaur-like kaiju called Gaos, in "Gamera vs. Gaos" (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel performs a plate-spinning act as Gaos the Great.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 9

The Amazing Colossal Man

1h 37m8.4 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a military pilot is exposed to radiation that causes him to grow to an unmanageable size in "The Amazing Colossal Man" (1957). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Tom Servo make a fort to hide from Joel and get out of doing their chores.

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Directed by Jim MallonGuest stars Michael J. Nelson

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Episode 10

Fugitive Alien

1h 37m

In the theater, the crew watches as an alien soldier defects to help Earth battle his former masters during an invasion in "Fugitive Alien" (1986). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel attempts to make sense of the plot using the Syd Field's Screenplay Model.

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Directed by Jim MallonGuest stars Michael J. Nelson

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Episode 11

It Conquered the World

1h 37m7.3 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a renegade scientist helps a cucumber-esque alien take over the world with bat-like mind-control devices in "It Conquered the World" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel attempts to use Crow as a ventriloquist dummy to get on to Star Search. This episode features the short "Snow Thrills".

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 12

Gamera vs. Guiron

1h 37m

In the theater, the crew watches as Gamera battles the knife-headed kaiju called Guiron, and attempts to rescue two abducted schoolboys in "Gamera vs Guiron" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow ruins Joel's big magic trick.

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Directed by Jim MallonGuest stars Michael J. Nelson

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Episode 13

Earth vs. the Spider

1h 37m8.7 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as teenagers and a science teacher attempt to exterminate the giant spider that's rampaging through their small town in "Earth vs. the Spider" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, there's a surprise performance from the rock group, Spidorr.

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Directed by Jim MallonGuest stars Michael J. Nelson

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Episode 14

Mighty Jack

1h 37m5.5 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a secret organization with a flying submarine protect the world from the terrorist group "Q" in "Mighty Jack" (1968). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo fail to capture Joel in a prison of blinding light.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 15

Gamera vs. Zigra

1h 37m

In the theater, the crew watches as Gamera battles the shark-like alien monster Zigra, who wants to seize the Earth from mankind, in "Gamera vs. Zigra" (1971). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from Kenny and Helen, Gamera's young friends from the film.

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Directed by Jim MallonGuest stars Michael J. Nelson, Bridget Jones Nelson

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Episode 16

Viking Women and the Sea Serpent

1h 37m7.5 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as Viking women in search of their missing husbands do battle with a society of barbarians, in "The Saga of the Viking Women and Their Voyage to the Waters of the Great Sea Serpent" (1957). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel has developed a worrying obsession with waffles.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 17

Teenage Caveman

1h 37m7.0 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a teenage caveman sets out on a prehistoric Rumspringa, leaving his tribe to explore the jungle in "Teenage Caveman" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots examine the pendulum of human development.

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Directed by Jim MallonGuest stars Alexandra Carr

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Episode 18

Star Force: Fugitive Alien II

1h 37m

In the theater, the crew watches as the Fugitive Alien, Ken, returns to help the human crew of the Bacchus 3 destroy the devastating super-weapon of Ken's homeworld in "Star Force: Fugitive Alien II" (1987). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots present the Captain Joe action figure.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 19

War of the Colossal Beast

1h 37m6.5 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as the military attempts to capture a fifty-foot soldier who is ravaging Mexico in "War of the Colossal Beast" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from Glenn Manning, the Colossal Man himself.

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Directed by Jim MallonGuest stars Michael J. Nelson

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Episode 20

The Unearthly

1h 37m7.6 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a mad scientist searches for a youth serum and performs experiments on his patients in an isolated sanitorium in "The Unearthly" (1957). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo learn to appreciate Gypsy for all the little things she does around the ship.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 21

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

1h 37m8.8 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a group of Martians, eager for their own Christmas back on Mars, abduct Santa and two children in "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots share essays about Christmas.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 22

Master Ninja

1h 37m7.0 / 10

In the theater, the crew watch as an American ninja and his young sidekick protect local businesses from corrupt cops, thugs, and sleazy businessmen in "Master Ninja" (1984). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots reveal the many alternatives to nunchucks.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 23

The Castle of Fu Manchu

1h 37m5.8 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as the wicked Doctor Fu Manchu uses an ocean-freezing chemical in an attempt to take over the world in "The Castle of Fu Manchu" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the film causes Joel and the bots to suffer emotional breakdowns.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 24

Master Ninja II

1h 37m7.7 / 10finale

In the theater, the crew watches as an aging American ninja and his young sidekick do typical ninja stuff: fighting terrorists and helping tuna cannery workers unionize in "Master Ninja II" (1984). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Tom assigns appropriate pets to a variety of crime-fighting characters.

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Directed by Michael J. Nelson

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Mystery Science Theater 3000

Cast

Joel HodgsonJoel Robinson
Kevin MurphyTom Servo (voice)
Trace BeaulieuCrow T. Robot (voice) / Dr. Clayton Forrester
Frank ConniffTV's Frank
Jim MallonGypsy (voice)
Mary Jo PehlMagic Voice (voice)
J. Elvis WeinsteinTom Servo (voice) / Dr. Laurence Erhardt
Patrick BrantsegGypsy (voice)

Credits

Created by
Joel Hodgson
Written by
Trace Beaulieu, Michael J. Nelson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl, David Sussman, Paul Chaplin, Colleen Henjum, Mike Dodge, Bill Corbett, Bridget Jones Nelson

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
176
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Comedy CentralUnited States
  • SyfyUnited States
  • HBO Downtown ProductionsUnited States
  • Shout! FactoryUnited States
  • Consolidated PuppetsUnited States
  • Alternaversal Productions

Themes

film in filmmad scientistpuppetryrobotsci-fi parodyspacespace station