9.0/101 votes#1 - Robot Holocaust
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/13/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a renegade group attempt to overthrow the Dark One and his minions and free mankind in a post-apocalyptic future in ROBOT HOLOCAUST (1987). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Cambot's sitcom simulator laugh track goes haywire. This episode features the short "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter Nine: Battle in the Stratosphere."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.8/106 votes
#2 - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 12/21/1991
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. This episode features the song "(Let's Have) A Patrick Swayze Christmas."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/103 votes
#3 - Earth vs. the Spider
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 9/14/1991
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. This episode features the short "Speech: Using Your Voice."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/108 votes
#4 - Pod People
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/1991
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. This episode features the songs "Idiot Control Now" and "Clowns in the Sky."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/102 votes
#5 - The Corpse Vanishes
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/9/1989
In the theater, the crew watches as a botanist poisons brides at the altar, concocting a youth potion from their glands for his ancient wife, in THE CORPSE VANISHES (1942). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the crew unwinds with a game of tag and Crow runs a barbershop. This episode features the short "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter 3: Bridge of Death."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/106 votes
#6 - Cave Dwellers
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/1991
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.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
8.5/102 votes#7 - Escape 2000
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 3/2/1996
In the theater, the crew watches as a street punk protects the Bronx from being razed by an evil corporation in "Escape 2000" (1985). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow accidentally lights several fires and Mike chokes Servo with cigar smoke.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/107 votes
#8 - Catalina Caper
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as college kids enjoy 1960s-style beach shenanigans while they try to recover a stolen scroll in "Catalina Caper" (1967). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, TV's Frank botches his Tupperware sales pitch. This episode features the song "My Creepy Girl."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/104 votes
#9 - The Amazing Colossal Man
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/1991
Movie Plot: A man grows to giant size after getting too close to a nuclear blast. On the SOL: Crow and Tom won't let Joel into their cardboard fort / the crew tries to think of things to do if they were 50 feet tall. In Deep 13: The Mads create a plant that reviews music.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/103 votes
#10 - Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/1991
Movie Plot: Japanese monster Godzilla fights a Sea Monster. Intro: Joel reads "The Velveteen Rabbit" to the 'bots. Segment One: Joel invents the mind-controlled guitar. In Deep 13, The Mads invent squeeze toy guitars. Segment Two: The SOL crew sings the ""Godzilla Genealogy Bop"". Segment Three: Joel makes models of the world's famous buildings using found items. The bots destroy the models. Segment Four: Mothra visits the SOL. Segment Five: The SOL crew talk about great movie lines that were never said. In Deep 13, the Mads ponder whether to "institute a change to a less hostile posture" towards Joel and the 'bots.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/102 votes
#11 - Gamera
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/1991
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. This episode features the song "Tibby, Oh Tibby."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/102 votes
#12 - The Crawling Eye
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/25/1989
The crew watches a journalist and a UN troubleshooter team up to investigate a Swiss village under attack by one-eyed tentacled monsters from outer space, in "The Crawling Eye" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel treats the bots to RAM chips, and in Deep 13, Dr. Forrester injects Dr. Erhardt with an antiperspirant for dogs.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/102 votes
#13 - The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/1989
In the theater, the crew watches as a robot created by the evil Dr. Krupp attempts to defeat Popoca – the Aztec Mummy – and loot the treasure of his crypt, in "The Robot vs the Aztec Mummy" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Demon Dogs invade the SOL and cause chaos. This episode features the short riff "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter 1: Moon Rocket."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/101 votes
#14 - The Crawling Hand
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/16/1989
In the theater, the crew watches as a naive medical student becomes a killer after he is possessed by the disembodied hand of an irradiated astronaut, in "The Crawling Hand" (1963). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots unleash their William Shatner impressions.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
8.0/105 votes#15 - Santa Claus
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 12/24/1993
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. This episode features the songs "Whispering Christmas Warrior" and "Merry Christmas... If That's Okay."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
8.0/101 votes#16 - 12 to the Moon
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 2/5/1994
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). Also riffed was the short "Design for Dreaming" (1956). In Deep 13, Frank hosts a Dean Martin roast of Dr. Forrester. 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.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
8.0/103 votes#17 - The Dead Talk Back
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/1994
In the short "The Selling Wizard" (1954), an unseen narrator and a mute 'Pizza Dominatrix' explain the benefits of freezer cases to grocery store owners. In "The Dead Talk Back" (1957), a crackpot 'scientist' invents the machine that can supposedly communicate with the dead and uses it to help solve a murder. On the SOL, Servo and crow host "The Dead Talk Back" radio show, the crew dresses as the Grateful Dead, and the crew is interrogated by Dr. Forrester, but he is interrupted when Frank confesses.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/104 votes
#18 - Rocket Attack USA
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as American spies in the USSR discover plans for an imminent missile assault, setting off an arms race in "Rocket Attack USA" (1958). Meanwhile on the SOL, Joel and the bots meet their Soviet counterparts. This episode features the short "The Phantom Creeps, Chapter Two: Death Stalks the Highway."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.8/105 votes#19 - The Wild World of Batwoman
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 11/13/1993
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).
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.8/105 votes#20 - The Mole People
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 2/15/1997
In the theater, the crew watches an archeological encounter an underground civilization in "The Mole People" (1956). On the SOL: Crow tries to enslave Gypsy, Mike, and Servo, and later conducts an archaeological dig through the SOL. On Earth, Pearl demands a parade in her honor.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/103 votes
#21 - The Wild Rebels
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a retired stock-car racer goes undercover to infiltrate a biker gang of bank robbers in "Wild Rebels" (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy finally gets recognition for all her talents.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.7/103 votes#22 - The Magic Sword
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 8/29/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as a prince attempts to save a princess from a sorcerer who wants to feed her to his dragon in "The Magic Sword" (1962). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel ruins the bots' medieval pageant with his insistence on historical accuracy. This episode features the song "Ode to Estelle."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.7/103 votes#23 - Manhunt in Space
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 9/19/1992
In the theater, the crew watches "Manhunt in Space" (1956) as Rocky Jones and his sidekick, Winky, battle evil space pirates, an evil space queen, and an evil space lieutenant. It's set in space. Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from Winky via the Hexfield Viewscreen. This episode features the short "General Hospital (Segment 1)."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/103 votes
#24 - Revenge of the Creature
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/1997
Mike, Servo, and Gypsy return to the SOL to find the year is now 2525, Crow has been there alone for a VERY long time, and the earth is being ruled by apes. Following orders from their Lawgiver, the apes force the crew to watch a mutant fish-man escape from captivity at a Florida aquarium in "Revenge of the Creature" (1955).
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.7/103 votes#25 - The Thing That Couldn't Die
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 3/1/1997
The SOL is pulled into orbit over a strange planet of the Observers. The Observers insist on observing the crew watch "The Thing That Couldn't Die" (1958) where the decapitated head of a dead Spaniard curses a household of farmers and leads to senseless deaths. On the SOL, an Observer appears, but Mike and the bots are annoyed to the point that they throw him off the ship.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
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"Robot Holocaust" is the best rated episode directed by Jim Mallon. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/13/1990 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians".