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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 8

22 episodes · Feb 1, 1997

Five centuries have passed since we last saw them, and now Mike and the robots find themselves abruptly yanked back into orbit – straight onto the Satellite of Love. A familiar, if unsettling, welcome awaits: Pearl Forrester, Professor Bobo, and Brain Guy are ready and waiting to subject our bewildered heroes to a fresh round of their uniquely bizarre programming, kicking things off with absolute classics like SPACE MUTINY and TIME CHASERS.

1. Revenge of the Creature
Feb 1, 1997 · 92m · 7.7

Mike, Servo, and Gypsy find the *SOL* to be adrift in the year 2525. Crow has been there for an immeasurably long time, and Earth is now governed by apes. Under the direction of their Lawgiver, the apes compel the crew to witness a captive …

2. Leech Woman
Feb 8, 1997 · 92m · 7.3

In the theater, the crew observes a grim story concerning the fountain of youth and a woman yearning for rejuvenation in "Leech Woman" (1960). Elsewhere on the starship SOL, Crow tackles a prairie dog infestation, while the Nanites stage…

3. The Mole People
Feb 15, 1997 · 92m · 7.8

In the theater, the cast and crew observe an archaeological discovery: the unearthing of a subterranean civilization in the 1956 film, "The Mole People." Simultaneously, aboard the spaceship SOL, Crow attempts to enslave Gypsy, Mike, and…

4. The Deadly Mantis
Feb 22, 1997 · 91m · 7.3

In the theater, the crew observes as a praying mantis is subjected to atomic radiation and turns its attention to the North Pole in the 1957 film, "The Deadly Mantis." Simultaneously, on Earth, Pearl, Bobo, and Dr. Peanut inadvertently (…

5. The Thing That Couldn't Die
Mar 1, 1997 · 92m · 7.7

The vessel SOL drifted into orbit above a world belonging to the Observers. They insisted the crew view a film: "The Thing That Couldn't Die" (1958), a story of a decapitated Spanish head cursing a family of farmers, unleashing a series of …

6. The Undead
Mar 8, 1997 · 92m · 7.7

In the theater, the crew observes a hypnotist transporting a woman from the present to a long-gone era in "The Undead" (1957). Simultaneously, aboard the *SOL*, Servo’s invitation to join the Observers is met with resistance.

7. Terror from the Year 5000
Mar 15, 1997 · 92m · 7.3

In the theater, the crew observed a scientist employing a time machine to retrieve a creature from the year 5000. Meanwhile, aboard the *SOL*, they analyzed samples of the Observers’ sustenance. Crow journeyed into the past to visit Mike’s …

8. The She-Creature
Apr 5, 1997 · 92m · 7.0

In the theater, the crew observes as a hypnotist’s stunning assistant undergoes a startling transformation into a creature of primeval instinct, unleashed upon the world in "The She-Creature" (1956). Elsewhere, aboard the SOL, Mike culti…

9. I Was a Teenage Werewolf
Apr 19, 1997 · 92m · 7.2

In the theater, the crew observed a teenager's transformation into a werewolf in the 1956 film, "I Was a Teenage Werewolf." Elsewhere, aboard the SOL, Servo declined the command of the vessel. Pearl rerouted power, leaving the ship to fu…

10. The Giant Spider Invasion
May 31, 1997 · 93m · 8.0

In the theater, the crew observes as a ragtag group – hillbillies and scientists united – band together to defend their town from a colossal alien spider in "The Giant Spider Invasion" (1975). Simultaneously, aboard the starship SOL, Mik…

11. Parts: The Clonus Horror
Jun 7, 1997 · 92m · 8.0

In the theater, the crew observes as a young man uncovers a chilling truth: he and his companions are cultivated solely to be harvested for their body parts in the 1979 film, "Parts: The Clonus Horror." Elsewhere, Pearl, Professor Bobo, …

12. The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies
Jun 14, 1997 · 92m · 7.0

In the theater, the crew observes as a carnival fortune teller in *The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies* (1964) transforms men into vacant automatons, dispatching them to kill on her behalf. Sim…

13. Jack Frost
Jul 12, 1997 · 92m · 6.6

In the theater, the crew observes a young man striving to lift a curse, while a young woman toils under the oppressive hand of her wicked stepmother in "Jack Frost" (1965). Simultaneously, aboard the S.O.L., Russian-American comedian Yak…

14. Riding with Death
Jul 19, 1997 · 92m

In the theater, the cast and crew are engrossed in a film titled "Riding with Death" (1976), a story of a clandestine government agent. Elsewhere on the ship, Mike attempts culinary endeavors, while Servo pays homage to the seventies – …

15. Agent for H.A.R.M.
Aug 2, 1997 · 92m · 7.8

In the theater, the crew observes a secret agent tasked with safeguarding a scientist who has inadvertently unleashed a remarkably foolish biological weapon in "Agent for H.A.R.M." (1966). Simultaneously, Mike faces trial for his destruc…

16. Prince of Space
Aug 16, 1997 · 92m · 7.0

In the darkened theater, the crew observed the unfolding drama of "Prince of Space" (1962), watching as an extraterrestrial hero repelled an invasion spearheaded by the Phantom of Krankor. Simultaneously, aboard the starship SOL, Kranko…

17. The Horror of Party Beach
Sep 6, 1997 · 92m · 8.0

In the theater, the crew observes the unfolding chaos of "The Horror of Party Beach" (1964), as monstrous sea creatures terrorize local teenagers. Elsewhere, aboard the SOL, Servo provokes Mike's annoyance with a relentlessly current ne…

18. Devil Doll
Oct 4, 1997 · 92m · 6.6

Within the theater's dim confines, the crew observes a ventriloquist ensnaring a human spirit within his wooden companion in the 1964 film, "Devil Doll." Simultaneously, aboard the SOL, Mike perceives the demon known as Pitch as a corrup…

19. Invasion of the Neptune Men
Oct 11, 1997 · 92m · 7.5

In the theater, the crew observes the unfolding drama of "Invasion of the Neptune Men" (1961), where the cosmic hero, Space Chief, valiantly defends Earth from a Neptunian invasion. Simultaneously, aboard the *SOL*, a discussion of Noh …

20. Space Mutiny
Nov 7, 1997 · 92m · 6.7

In the theater, the crew observes a strikingly handsome space pilot striving to quell a mutiny aboard a vessel boasting a colossal boiler room in *Space Mutiny* (1988). Elsewhere, aboard the SOL, Crow firmly believes himself to be a Bel…

21. Time Chasers
Nov 22, 1997 · 91m · 7.8

In the theater, the crew observes as a physics teacher transforms his light plane into a vessel capable of traversing time, journeying to the future to prevent his older self from bringing about the world's destruction in "Time Chasers" (19…

22. Overdrawn at the Memory Bank
Dec 6, 1997 · 92m · 8.1

In the theater, the production crew observes a man in a bleak future inadvertently igniting a revolution in "Overdrawn at the Memory Bank" (1983). Simultaneously, the Mads are conducting a fundraising campaign for Pearl. This episod…