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The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1

Every episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1!

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The cult hit returns! Captured by mad scientists, new host Jonah survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 1 - Reptilicus
    8.2/10(739 votes)

    #1 - Reptilicus

    S1:E1

    After falling into a trap on the dark side of the moon, Jonah Heston befriends a trio of robots and braves a slime-spewing Danish monster flick.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Paul Chaplin, Tammy Golden, Dan Harmon, Joel Hodgson, Justin Roiland, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Paul Sabourin, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount

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  2. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 2 - Cry Wilderness
    8.0/10(549 votes)

    #2 - Cry Wilderness

    S1:E2

    Stock footage, a sketchy Bigfoot costume and creepy fits of laughter make this 1980s tale of boy, beast and park ranger ripe for wisecracks.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Rebecca Hanson, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Shaun Stewart, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Eric Fell, Patrick Maliha, Matt McGinnis, Tim Ryder, Seth Robinson, Mary Robinson, Opus Moreschi, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Felicia Day

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  3. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 3 - The Time Travelers
    7.6/10(451 votes)

    #3 - The Time Travelers

    S1:E3

    A botched experiment hurls a group of scientists into a bleak future full of mutants, androids and catty humans in this 1964 sci-fi romp.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Mario Weddell, Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Paul Sabourin, Matt McGinnis, Eugene Cordero, Russ Walko, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Erik Marcisak

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  4. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 4 - Avalanche
    8.4/10(471 votes)

    #4 - Avalanche

    S1:E4

    While Jonah and crew dig into a schlocky ski-resort disaster flick starring Rock Hudson and Mia Farrow, Kinga connects with her long-distance lover.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Paul Sabourin, Jonathan Stern, Matt Conant, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount

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  5. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 5 - The Beast of Hollow Mountain
    7.8/10(401 votes)

    #5 - The Beast of Hollow Mountain

    S1:E5

    Saddle up for a trip to a Mexican ranch with a nasty secret in this part-Western, part-monster movie that's all torture for Jonah and the bots.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Paul Sabourin, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Joshua Pruett, Kate Micucci, Grant Baciocco

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  6. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 6 - Starcrash
    7.5/10(414 votes)

    #6 - Starcrash

    S1:E6

    Perms, skimpy battle outfits and cheap effects abound in this 1978 "Star Wars" knockoff with David Hasselhoff and Christopher Plummer.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Paul Chaplin, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Paul Sabourin, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Erik Marcisak, Bill Corbett, Dana Gould, Mary Jo Pehl, Mark Levy

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  7. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 7 - The Land That Time Forgot
    8.2/10(365 votes)

    #7 - The Land That Time Forgot

    S1:E7

    A motley group aboard a German U-boat discovers an island full of ancient beasts and evolutionary mysteries in this blustery 1974 adventure.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Matt McGinnis, Matt Conant, Seth Robinson, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Ivan Askwith, Adam Ray, Larry Johnson

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  8. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 8 - The Loves of Hercules
    7.0/10(334 votes)

    #8 - The Loves of Hercules

    S1:E8

    The far-fetched fight scenes and tangled plot lines of the breathy Jayne Mansfield saga nudge Jonah and friends one step closer to the edge.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Rebecca Hanson, Paul Chaplin, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Paul Sabourin, Matt McGinnis, Tim Ryder, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Felicia Day, Erik Marcisak, Zach Thompson, Ryon Day

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  9. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 9 - Yongary
    8.0/10(349 votes)

    #9 - Yongary

    S1:E9

    Rockets, quakes and reptiles, oh my! Jonah and the bots dive into a South Korean monster film that's long on rampages and short on sensible behavior.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Zach Thompson, Joe Parsons, Scott Chester, John Erler

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  10. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 10 - Wizards of the Lost Kingdom
    8.0/10(340 votes)

    #10 - Wizards of the Lost Kingdom

    S1:E10

    A boy magician, a boozy hero and a furry ... something-or-other team up to save a kingdom from a nefarious sorcerer in this 1985 cheesefest.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Matt McGinnis, Matt Conant, Seth Robinson, Matt Oswalt, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Dana Snyder

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  11. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 11 - Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II
    7.5/10(307 votes)

    #11 - Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II

    S1:E11

    The Mads turn up the heat with a sequel! This time, a has-been wizard and his gawky apprentice embark on their own mind-bending quest to quash evil.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Paul Chaplin, Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Paul Sabourin, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Felicia Day, Bill Corbett, Mary Jo Pehl, Tiffany Hartsell

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  12. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 12 - Carnival Magic
    7.8/10(329 votes)

    #12 - Carnival Magic

    S1:E12

    Kinga drops a bombshell on Jonah before plunging him into a world of bare-chested carnies, talking chimps, brooding magicians and young love.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Paul Sabourin, Seth Robinson, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Erik Marcisak, Ashley Holtgraver, Nell Scovell

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  13. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 13 - The Christmas That Almost Wasn't
    8.0/10(304 votes)

    #13 - The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

    S1:E13

    The gang gets in the holiday spirit with the tale of a plucky lawyer who sets out to save Santa Claus from the clutches of a spoilsport zillionaire.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Paul Sabourin, Matt Conant, Storm DiCostanzo, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Joel McHale, Ashley Holtgraver, Tiffany Hartsell

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  14. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 14 - At the Earth's Core
    7.8/10(284 votes)

    #14 - At the Earth's Core

    S1:E14

    While gearing up for his big day, Jonah joins Doug McClure for a wild drill ride down to a lava-licked world ruled by tyrannical, telepathic beasts.

    Directors:Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen
    Writers:Tammy Golden, Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Paul Sabourin, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Felicia Day, Erik Marcisak, Ernest Cline, Robert Lopez, Neil Casey

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Reptilicus" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 739 votes. Directed by Joel Hodgson, Robert Cohen and written by Paul Chaplin, Tammy Golden, Dan Harmon, Joel Hodgson, Justin Roiland, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Harold Buchholz, Lesley Kinzel, Paul Sabourin, Storm DiCostanzo, Matt Oswalt, Mary Robinson, Elliott Kalan, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, it aired on 4/14/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Cry Wilderness".