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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.

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Episode 1

Hercules

1h 32m8.0 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as Hercules and Jason search for the legendary Golden Fleece in "Hercules" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from some Amazons via the Hexfield Viewscreen.

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Directed by Trace Beaulieu, Kevin MurphyGuest stars Bridget Jones Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl

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Episode 2

Warrior of the Lost World

1h 32m6.5 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a road warrior with a talking motorcycle take on a fascist dictator in a dystopian future in "Warrior of the Lost World" (1984). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots discuss their own post-Apocalyptic plans.

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Directed by Trace Beaulieu

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Episode 3

Swamp Diamonds

1h 32m7.8 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as three women break out of jail and search for a hidden cache of stolen diamonds, emboldened by an undercover police officer, in "Swamp Diamonds" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo is inspired to ask one of his robot cohorts on a date. This episode also features the short "What to Do on a Date" (1951).

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Directed by Joel Hodgson

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Episode 4

Secret Agent Super Dragon

1h 32m7.7 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a secret agent investigates a Venezuelan crime organization manufacturing a mind-altering chewing gum in "Secret Agent Super Dragon" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots do a read-through of Crow's wholesome screenplay, "The Spy Who Hugged Me."

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Directed by Trace Beaulieu

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Episode 5

The Magic Voyage of Sinbad

1h 32m6.7 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as the Russian folk hero Sadko seeks the Bluebird of Happiness to bring back to his unhappy city in "The Magic Voyage of Sinbad" (1953). Meanwhile on the SOL, Servo leaves for his own Sinbad-like adventure.

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Directed by Kevin Murphy

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Episode 6

Eegah

1h 32m8.3 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a young woman and her singer boyfriend rescue her father from a giant caveman living in a California desert in "Eegah" (1962). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots alter Joel's face to resemble Arch Hall, Jr.

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Directed by Joel Hodgson

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Episode 7

I Accuse My Parents

1h 32m8.4 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a young man gets involved in a crime syndicate and ends up blaming his downfall on his inattentive parents in "I Accuse My Parents" (1944). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy helps to re-enact the nightclub scene in the movie. This episode features the short "The Truck Farmer" (1954).

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Directed by Trace Beaulieu

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Episode 8

Operation Double 007

1h 32m8.2 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a world-class plastic surgeon and lip-reader thwarts the plans of an evil crime syndicate in "Operation Double 007" (1967). Title was later changed to "Operation Kid Brother" due to copyright issues. Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel hypnotizes Crow, but has less success with Servo.

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Directed by Kevin Murphy

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Episode 9

The Girl in Lovers Lane

1h 32m7.5 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a rich runaway named Danny and a vagrant named Bix Dugan get into trouble in a small town in "The Girl in Lovers Lane" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo and Crow, inspired by the film, try to instigate a fight with Joel. This episode features the train song "What a Pleasant Journey."

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Directed by Joel Hodgson

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Episode 10

The Painted Hills

1h 32m7.7 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as Lassie avenges her master's murder in an 1870s gold-mining town in "The Painted Hills" (1951). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow is melted down into an ingot by Servo, but it turns out he's not actually made of gold. This episode features the short "Body Care and Grooming" (1947).

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Directed by Trace Beaulieu

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Episode 11

Gunslinger

1h 31m7.2 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as the widow of a murdered sheriff steps up to fight outlaws in her rural town in "Gunslinger" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo sends Joel messages via the Gypsy Express.

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Directed by Joel Hodgson

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Episode 12

Mitchell

1h 31m9.2 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a drunken oaf of a cop bumbles his way through a murder investigation in "Mitchell" (1975). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy schemes to help Joel escape.

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Directed by Kevin Murphy

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Episode 13

The Brain that Wouldn't Die

1h 36m8.2 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a scientist keeps his girlfriend's severed head alive in a pan while he tries to find her a new body in "The Brain that Wouldn't Die" (1962). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots are visited by Jan in the Pan, the bodiless lady in the film.

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Directed by Trace Beaulieu

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Episode 14

Teen-Age Strangler

1h 32m7.8 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a troubled teen is accused of murder when a serial killer terrorizes a small town in "Teen-Age Strangler" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots fit Mike with a modified pair of glasses that make him act like the teenage star of the film. This episode features the short "Is This Love?" (1957) and the song, "I'm a Janitor."

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Directed by Kevin Murphy

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Episode 15

The Wild World of Batwoman

1h 32m7.8 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a bat-costume-clad woman and her lady army battle an evil scientist bent on taking over the world in "The Wild World of Batwoman" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike, inspired by the short, insists the bots each write essays about cheating. This episode features the short "Discussion Problems in Group Living: Cheating" (1952).

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 16

Alien from L.A.

1h 32m7.3 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a squeaky-voiced Kathy Ireland attempts to rescue her imprisoned father from an underground Atlantis, in "Alien from L.A." (1988). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots play an emotion guessing game. This episode features the song "My Wild Irish Ireland."

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Directed by Trace Beaulieu

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Episode 17

Beginning of the End

1h 32m8.3 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as the military struggles to stop a rampaging horde of giant grasshoppers in "Beginning of the End" (1957). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo performs a standup routine, but most of his jokes involve comparing grasshoppers to locusts.

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Directed by Kevin MurphyGuest stars Mary Jo Pehl, Paul Chaplin

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Episode 18

The Atomic Brain

1h 32m7.4 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as an aging socialite lures young women to her mansion in an attempt to transplant her brain into one of their bodies in "The Atomic Brain" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots are unsettled by Mike's chin puppet demonstration. This episode features the short "What About Juvenile Delinquency?" (1955).

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 19

Outlaw

1h 32m

In the theater, the crew watches as a college professor named Cabot returns to the magical planet Gor to battle a wicked queen and an evil sorcerer in "Outlaw" (1989). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots do their best Jack Palance impressions as they read from the book "Palance on Palance."

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Directed by Trace Beaulieu

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Episode 20

Radar Secret Service

1h 32m6.8 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as the astonishing power of radar is used to track down criminals selling atomic gear on the black market in "Radar Secret Service" (1950). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots throw Mike a 10-year high school reunion based on information gathered from Mike's yearbook.

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Directed by Kevin Murphy

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Episode 21

Santa Claus

1h 32m8.0 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as Santa battles the demon Pitch for the soul of a little Mexican girl, Lupita, in "Santa Claus" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike is reunited with the Nelson family, but unfortunately not HIS Nelson family, via the Hexfield Viewfinder.

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Directed by Jim Mallon

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Episode 22

Teen-Age Crime Wave

1h 32m7.0 / 10

In the theater, the crew witnesses a group of delinquent teens commit one crime, not a wave of them, in "Teen-Age Crime Wave" (1955). Meanwhile on the SOL, the crew tries to escape, and the SOL opens a deli with sandwiches named after movies.

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Directed by Trace Beaulieu

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Episode 23

Village of the Giants

1h 32m7.5 / 10

In the theater, the crew watches as a group of obnoxious teens take over a town after ingesting a growth formula, in "Village of the Giants" (1965). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, Dr. Clayton Forrester is preparing to replace TV's Frank with Torgo.

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Directed by Kevin Murphy

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Episode 24

12 to the Moon

1h 32m8.0 / 10finale

In the theater, the crew watches astronauts go to the moon, sparking a battle between the lunar beings and Earth in "12 to the Moon" (1960). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Nuveena, the girl from the future, visits the SOL and tempts Mike and the bots into moving to the future with her. This episode features the short "Design for Dreaming" (1956).

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Directed by Jim MallonGuest stars Bridget Jones 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