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Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989 – 1999)

1989 • 10 seasons • Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • TV-PG
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Mystery Science Theater 3000 — Season 1

13 episodes · Nov 25, 1989

Season one plunges Joel Robinson and his resourceful robot companions into a terrifying predicament: held captive by the sinister schemes of Drs. Forrester and Erhardt. Their prison? A bizarre testing ground where they’re forced to confront nightmarish, experimental films—including unsettling creations like "The Crawling Eye" and "Robot Holocaust"—as part of a deeply disturbing experiment.

1. The Crawling Eye
Nov 25, 1989 · 92m · 8.0

The crew settled in to watch "The Crawling Eye" (1958). Joel distributed RAM chips amongst the automatons.

2. The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy
Nov 18, 1989 · 99m · 8.0

The crew settled in to watch "The Robot Vs. The Aztec Mummy" (1964). Suddenly, reports flooded in: Demon Dogs were invading the Solar System.

3. Mad Monster
Dec 2, 1989 · 95m · 7.0

The crew settled in to watch "Mad Monster" (1942). In a moment of playful mischief, Joel exchanged the heads of Crow and Servo.

4. The Corpse Vanishes
Dec 9, 1989 · 89m · 8.0

The crew settled in to watch "The Corpse Vanishes" (1942). Afterward, the SOL crew enjoyed a spirited game of tag to unwind.

5. The Crawling Hand
Dec 16, 1989 · 97m · 7.5

The crew settled in to watch "The Crawling Hand" (1963). Joel and the automatons performed an imitation of William Shatner.

6. Robot Monster
Dec 23, 1989 · 97m · 7.0

The film crew settled in to watch "Robot Monster" (1953). Meanwhile, the Mads presented their Flaming Whoopie Cushion.

7. The Slime People
Dec 30, 1989 · 98m · 7.5

The crew settled in to watch "The Slime People" (1962). Meanwhile, Crow and Servo guided Commander Cody through the bizarre proceedings of "Reality Court."

8. Project Moonbase
Jan 6, 1990 · 97m · 7.0

The crew settled in to watch "Project Moonbase" (1953). On the screen, the automatons explored the myriad applications of SPACOM.

9. Robot Holocaust
Jan 13, 1990 · 97m · 9.0

The crew settled in to watch "Robot Holocaust" (1987). During a scene, Cambot’s sitcom simulator laugh track began to malfunction, emitting a chaotic and unsettling sound.

10. Moon Zero Two
Jan 20, 1990 · 98m · 4.5

The crew settled in to watch "Moon Zero Two" (1969). On screen, Crow and Servo engaged in a chaotic free-fall battle, untethered in the void.

11. Untamed Youth
Jan 27, 1990 · 97m · 8.0

The crew watched "Untamed Youth" (1957). Gypsy was producing a remarkable array of coughs.

12. The Black Scorpion
Feb 3, 1990 · 97m · 7.5

The crew settled in to watch "The Black Scorpion" (1957). In the film, Joel and his robotic companions offer a gesture of respect to Mexico.

13. Women of the Prehistoric Planet
Feb 10, 1990 · 98m · 7.5

The crew settled in to watch "Women of the Prehistoric Planet" (1966). On the screen, Joel and his robotic companions worked to disable a device designed for utter destruction.