6.5/10331 votes#1 - 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
6.6/10321 votes#2 - 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
6.8/10325 votes#3 - Mad Monster
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/2/1989
In the theater, the crew watches as a mad scientist transforms his assistant into a werewolf, whom he sics on all those who mocked him, in "Mad Monster" (1942). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel swaps Crow and Servo's heads. This episode features the short "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter Two: Molten Terror."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.4/10363 votes#4 - The Corpse Vanishes
Season 1 Episode 4 - 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
6.6/10380 votes#5 - The Crawling Hand
Season 1 Episode 5 - 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
6.4/10359 votes#6 - Robot Monster
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/23/1989
In the theater, the crew watches as the Earth's last survivors are hunted by an alien robot that resembles a gorilla in a diving helmet, in "Robot Monster" (1953). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, the Mads unveil their Flaming Whoopie Cushion. This episode features the shorts "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter Four: Flight to Destruction" and "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter Five: Murder Car."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.7/10344 votes#7 - The Slime People
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/30/1989
In the theater, the crew watches as a sportscaster/pilot leads a counterattack on the subterranean reptile beasts that have conquered the city of Los Angeles, in "The Slime People" (1962). Meanwhile, on the SOL, annoyed by the short, Crow and Servo take Commander Cody to "Reality Court." This episode features the short "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter Six: Hills of Death."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.1/10361 votes#8 - Project Moonbase
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/6/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a communist spy tries to sabotage an American space mission to the moon in the distant future (AKA 1970), in "Project Moonbase" (1953). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the Bots rattle off the many uses of the miracle home product SPACOM! This episode features the short "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter Seven: Camouflaged Destruction" and "Chapter Eight: The Enemy Planet."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.8/10338 votes#9 - Robot Holocaust
Season 1 Episode 9 - 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
6.6/10318 votes#10 - Moon Zero Two
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/20/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a former astronaut operates a cargo hauling business on the moon in "Moon Zero Two" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo battle in zero gravity.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.5/10332 votes#11 - Untamed Youth
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a pair of hitchhiking sisters are sentenced to work in a labor camp run by a corrupt local government in "Untamed Youth" (1957). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy is coughing up all sorts of exciting surprises.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.8/10328 votes#12 - The Black Scorpion
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a volcanic eruption causes giant scorpions to rage through Mexico in "The Black Scorpion" (1957). Meanwhile on the SOL, Joel and the bots pay tribute to Mexico in Spanish with less-than-helpful subtitles.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.0/10333 votes#13 - Women of the Prehistoric Planet
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/1990
In the theater, the crew watches a search for survivors of a crash on a prehistoric planet inhabited by giant iguanas, in "Women of the Prehistoric Planet" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots struggle to disarm a Doomsday Device.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1
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A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.
Genres:ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Crawling Eye" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 331 votes. Directed by Jim Mallon and written by N/A, it aired on 11/25/1989. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy".