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The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1

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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!

The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1

A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.

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  1. Background image for The Crawling Eye
    6.4/10(340 votes)

    #1 - The Crawling Eye

    S1:E1

    The crew watches "The Crawling Eye" (1958). Joel treats the bots to RAM chips.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy
    6.6/10(329 votes)

    #2 - The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy

    S1:E2

    The crew watches "The Robot Vs. The Aztec Mummy" (1964). Demon Dogs invade the SOL.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Mad Monster
    6.8/10(333 votes)

    #3 - Mad Monster

    S1:E3

    The crew watches "Mad Monster" (1942). Joel swaps Crow and Servo's heads.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Corpse Vanishes
    6.4/10(373 votes)

    #4 - The Corpse Vanishes

    S1:E4

    The crew watches "The Corpse Vanishes" (1942). The SOL crew unwinds with a game of tag.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for The Crawling Hand
    6.6/10(389 votes)

    #5 - The Crawling Hand

    S1:E5

    The crew watches "The Crawling Hand" (1963). Joel and the bots impersonate William Shatner.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Robot Monster
    6.5/10(366 votes)

    #6 - Robot Monster

    S1:E6

    The crew watches "Robot Monster" (1953). The Mads unveil their Flaming Whoopie Cushion.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for The Slime People
    6.7/10(353 votes)

    #7 - The Slime People

    S1:E7

    The crew watches "The Slime People" (1962). Crow and Servo take Commander Cody to "Reality Court."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for Project Moonbase
    7.1/10(367 votes)

    #8 - Project Moonbase

    S1:E8

    The crew watches "Project Moonbase" (1953). The bots explore the many uses of SPACOM!

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Robot Holocaust
    6.8/10(344 votes)

    #9 - Robot Holocaust

    S1:E9

    The crew watches "Robot Holocaust" (1987). Cambot's sitcom simulator laugh track goes haywire.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Moon Zero Two
    6.6/10(323 votes)

    #10 - Moon Zero Two

    S1:E10

    The crew watches "Moon Zero Two" (1969). Crow and Servo battle in zero gravity.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Untamed Youth
    6.5/10(337 votes)

    #11 - Untamed Youth

    S1:E11

    The crew watches "Untamed Youth" (1957). Gypsy is coughing up all sorts of exciting surprises.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for The Black Scorpion
    6.8/10(335 votes)

    #12 - The Black Scorpion

    S1:E12

    The crew watches "The Black Scorpion" (1957). Joel and the bots pay tribute to Mexico.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Women of the Prehistoric Planet
    7.0/10(339 votes)

    #13 - Women of the Prehistoric Planet

    S1:E13

    The crew watches "Women Of The Prehistoric Planet" (1966). Joel & the bots disarm a Doomsday Device.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Crawling Eye" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" season 1. It scored 6.4/10 based on 340 votes. Directed by Jim Mallon and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/25/1989. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy".