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Mystery Science Theater 3000

Mystery Science Theater 3000

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TV-PG1989•1h 32m•7.7/10
ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

Ratings

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7.7/10(219)

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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Production

HBO Downtown Productions, Shout! Factory, Consolidated Puppets, Alternaversal Productions, Satellite of Love, Abominable Pictures, Comedy Central

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 25, 1989

Last Aired

September 12, 1999

Networks

Comedy Central, Syfy

Created By

Joel Hodgson

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Crawling Eye
E1
The Crawling Eye
Air date: 1989-11-25
The crew watches "The Crawling Eye" (1958). Joel treats the bots to RAM chips.
The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy
E2
The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy
Air date: 1989-11-18
The crew watches "The Robot Vs. The Aztec Mummy" (1964). Demon Dogs invade the SOL.
Mad Monster
E3
Mad Monster
Air date: 1989-12-02
The crew watches "Mad Monster" (1942). Joel swaps Crow and Servo's heads.
The Corpse Vanishes
E4
The Corpse Vanishes
Air date: 1989-12-09
The crew watches "The Corpse Vanishes" (1942). The SOL crew unwinds with a game of tag.
The Crawling Hand
E5
The Crawling Hand
Air date: 1989-12-16
The crew watches "The Crawling Hand" (1963). Joel and the bots impersonate William Shatner.
Robot Monster
E6
Robot Monster
Air date: 1989-12-23
The crew watches "Robot Monster" (1953). The Mads unveil their Flaming Whoopie Cushion.
The Slime People
E7
The Slime People
Air date: 1989-12-30
The crew watches "The Slime People" (1962). Crow and Servo take Commander Cody to "Reality Court."
Project Moonbase
E8
Project Moonbase
Air date: 1990-01-06
The crew watches "Project Moonbase" (1953). The bots explore the many uses of SPACOM!
Robot Holocaust
E9
Robot Holocaust
Air date: 1990-01-13
The crew watches "Robot Holocaust" (1987). Cambot's sitcom simulator laugh track goes haywire.
Moon Zero Two
E10
Moon Zero Two
Air date: 1990-01-20
The crew watches "Moon Zero Two" (1969). Crow and Servo battle in zero gravity.
Untamed Youth
E11
Untamed Youth
Air date: 1990-01-27
The crew watches "Untamed Youth" (1957). Gypsy is coughing up all sorts of exciting surprises.
The Black Scorpion
E12
The Black Scorpion
Air date: 1990-02-03
The crew watches "The Black Scorpion" (1957). Joel and the bots pay tribute to Mexico.
Women of the Prehistoric Planet
E13
Women of the Prehistoric Planet
Air date: 1990-02-10
The crew watches "Women Of The Prehistoric Planet" (1966). Joel & the bots disarm a Doomsday Device.

Cast

Michael J. Nelson

Michael J. Nelson

Mike Nelson

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

Tom Servo (voice) / Professor Bobo

Bill Corbett

Bill Corbett

Crow T. Robot (voice) / Observer

Mary Jo Pehl

Mary Jo Pehl

Pearl Forrester

Patrick Brantseg

Gypsy (voice)

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