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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 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
    Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 1 - Santo in The Treasure of Dracula
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Santo in The Treasure of Dracula

    S1:E1

    SEASON 13 BEGINS, as 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, Mary Christen, Devon Coleman

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  2. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 2 - Robot Wars
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Robot Wars

    S1:E2

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

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  3. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 3 - Beyond Atlantis
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Beyond Atlantis

    S1:E3

    In the theater, the crew watches as a team of jewel thieves discover a mysterious island and the bug-eyed civilization living there, in "Beyond Atlantis" (1973). Meanwhile, a new test subject is trapped in the Simulator of Love with an animatronic Tom and Crow.

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

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  4. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 4 - Munchie
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Munchie

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

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  5. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 5 - Doctor Mordrid
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Doctor Mordrid

    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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  6. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 6 - Demon Squad
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Demon Squad

    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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  7. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 7 - Gamera vs. Jiger
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Gamera vs. Jiger

    S1:E7

    The 1970 Wold Expo becomes the battleground for everyone's favorite gigantic flying turtle in Gamera versus Jiger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #8 - The Batwoman

    S1:E8

    A mad scientist and aquatic super soldiers face an unlicensed, bikini-clad, caped crusader in The Batwoman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 9 - The Million Eyes of Sumuru
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - The Million Eyes of Sumuru

    S1:E9

    Shirley Eaton attempts world domination with her all-lady army in The Million Eyes of Sumuru.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 10 - The Shape of Things to Come
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - The Shape of Things to Come

    S1:E10

    Jack Palance stars in a dystopian romp with no actual connection to the book in H. G. Wells' The Shape of Things to Come

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 11 - The Mask (3D)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - The Mask (3D)

    S1:E11

    MST3K presents its first-ever Halloween special and first-ever 3-D riff with the Mask 3D.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 12 - The Bubble
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - The Bubble

    S1:E12

    A young couple visit a creepy town and discover things aren't what they seem, prepare to enter The Bubble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 13 - The Christmas Dragon
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - The Christmas Dragon

    S1:E13

    MST3K Ends Season 13 with a Holiday special so big it needs three hosts!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Santo in The Treasure of Dracula" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Tim Ryder and written by Harold Buchholz, Mary Christen, Devon Coleman, it aired on 5/6/2022. This episode is rated 8.0 points higher than the second-best, "Robot Wars".