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The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000

Every episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000!

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The cult hit is back AGAIN! Captured by mad scientists, returning host Jonah and new host Emily survive a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with their funny robot pals.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 3 - Beyond Atlantis
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E3

    In the theater, a brand new MST3K host and crew watch as a team of jewel thieves discover a mysterious island and the bug-eyed civilization living there, in BEYOND ATLANTIS (1973). Meanwhile, the Simulator of Love's fresh test subject gets her bearings.

    Director:Jonah Ray Rodrigues
    Writers:Tammy Golden, Ross Bryant, Emily Marsh, Yvonne Freese, Sara Benincasa, Mike Drucker, Tim Ryder, Paul Sabourin, Devon Coleman, Hallie Haglund, Mary Christen

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  2. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 4 - Munchie
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E4

    In the theater, the crew watches as a hapless child befriends whatever a Munchie is, in MUNCHIE (1992). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Jonah stands up for himself by refusing to go back into the theater, and suffers the consequences.

    Director:Tim Ryder
    Writers:Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Rebecca Hanson, Matt Oswalt, Ross Bryant, Felicia Day, Hampton Yount, Opus Moreschi, Matt Conant, Dana Quercioli, Ryon Day, Molly Lewis

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  3. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 7 - Gamera vs. Jiger
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E7

    In the theater, the crew watches as the excavation of an ancient statue awakens the centuries-old Jiger and only Gamera can save the day in GAMERA VS JIGER (1970). Meanwhile, on the moon, Pearl tries to convince Kinga to take a little vacation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 1 - Santo in The Treasure of Dracula
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E1

    As SEASON 13 begins, Jonah and his crew endure their newest experiment: SANTO IN THE TREASURE OF DRACULA (1969). Outside the theater, Kinga and Max unveil their newest diabolical plan for world domination... the Kingadome! Also, Crow gets blinkers!

    Director:Tim Ryder
    Writers:Harold Buchholz, Devon Coleman, Mary Christen

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  5. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 10 - The Shape of Things to Come
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E10

    In the theater, the crew watches as three people and their robot friend try to put a stop to an evil plot to destroy the colonies living on the moon in H.G. Wells' THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME (1979). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots roast the robot from the movie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 12 - The Bubble
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E12

    In the theater, the crew watches as a married couple find themselves in a mysterious town in THE BUBBLE (1966). Meanwhile, all three test subjects work together to develop a top secret plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 5 - Doctor Mordrid
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E5

    In the theater, the crew watches as as the magical Doctor Mordrid defends the Earth from evil in DOCTOR MORDRID (1992). Meanwhile, on the moon, Dr. Kabahl has a new idea to increase the show’s viewership.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 9 - The Million Eyes of Sumuru
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E9

    In the theater, Jonah's crew watches an evil woman bent on dominating the world with her all-woman army in THE MILLION EYES OF SUMURU (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots realize Jonah is tall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 8 - The Batwoman
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E8

    In the theater, Emily's crew watches a Mexican film about a scantily-clad superhero going up against a mad scientist trying to create a fish-man in THE BATWOMAN (1968). Meanwhile, on the moon, Kinga and Pearl take a trip through time, leaving Max and the clones in charge of the experiment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 2 - Robot Wars
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E2

    In the theater, Jonah's crew watches as an archeologist and the world's most misogynist robot pilot uncover an international conspiracy to unearth a giant robot, in ROBOT WARS (1993). Meanwhile, the Mads introduce the Simulator of Love, and a new Gizmonic technician arrives.

    Director:Jonah Ray Rodrigues
    Writers:Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Matt Oswalt, Ricky Carmona, Storm DiCostanzo, Hampton Yount, Harold Buchholz, Sara Benincasa, Paul Sabourin, Billy Lopez

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  11. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 6 - Demon Squad
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E6

    In the theater, the crew watches as a paranormal investigator is tasked with saving the world from demonic forces in DEMON SQUAD (2019). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the original test subject returns, and Tom Servo’s voice is reverted back to its factory settings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 11 - The Mask (3D)
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E11

    In MST3K's first-ever Halloween episode, the crew watches a 3D horror film about an accursed skull mask in THE MASK in 3D (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Jonah teaches the bots about the spookiest holiday.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 13 - The Christmas Dragon
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E13

    In this "triple riffle holiday spectacular,” all three test subjects and their bots must make it through a movie about a group of children who venture off to save the magic of Christmas in THE CHRISTMAS DRAGON (2014). Meanwhile, the test subjects gather together to put their top secret escape plan into action!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Beyond Atlantis" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Jonah Ray Rodrigues and written by Tammy Golden, Ross Bryant, Emily Marsh, Yvonne Freese, Sara Benincasa, Mike Drucker, Tim Ryder, Paul Sabourin, Devon Coleman, Hallie Haglund, Mary Christen, it aired on 5/8/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Munchie".