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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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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. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 8 - Project Moonbase
    7.0/10(332 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 13 - Women of the Prehistoric Planet
    7.0/10(300 votes)

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 3 - Mad Monster
    6.8/10(302 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 9 - Robot Holocaust
    6.8/10(309 votes)

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 12 - The Black Scorpion
    6.7/10(296 votes)

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 5 - The Crawling Hand
    6.6/10(352 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 7 - The Slime People
    6.6/10(317 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 10 - Moon Zero Two
    6.6/10(284 votes)

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 2 - The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy
    6.5/10(295 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 11 - Untamed Youth
    6.5/10(300 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 1 - The Crawling Eye
    6.4/10(309 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 4 - The Corpse Vanishes
    6.4/10(337 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 6 - Robot Monster
    6.4/10(331 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Project Moonbase" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 332 votes. Directed by Jim Mallon and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/1990. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Women of the Prehistoric Planet".