6.9/10718 votes#1 - Rocketship X-M
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as an expedition to the Moon goes off course to Mars and a civilization decimated by atomic war is discovered in "Rocketship X-M" (1950) Meanwhile, on the SOL, the newly designed bridge is revealed as Joel is working on his robot buddies. Crow has a toothache and Tom's voice is undergoing renovation.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.4/10667 votes#2 - The Sidehackers
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a motorcycle racer seeks vengeance on the racer who murdered his fiancée in "The Sidehackers" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots provide their own commentary for the film's exciting new sport. This episode features the songs "Sidehackin'" and "Only Love Pads the Film."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/10553 votes
#3 - Jungle Goddess
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a pair of pilots set out to find a missing woman and collect a reward, only to find her being worshipped by the jungle inhabitants in "Jungle Goddess" (1948). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots are threatened on the Hexfield Viewscreen by a pair of imperialistic aliens. This episode features the short "The Phantom Creeps, Chapter One: The Menacing Power" (1939).
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.1/10519 votes#4 - Catalina Caper
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as college kids enjoy 1960s-style beach shenanigans while they try to recover a stolen scroll in "Catalina Caper" (1967). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, TV's Frank botches his Tupperware sales pitch. This episode features the song "My Creepy Girl."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10568 votes
#5 - Rocket Attack USA
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as American spies in the USSR discover plans for an imminent missile assault, setting off an arms race in "Rocket Attack USA" (1958). Meanwhile on the SOL, Joel and the bots meet their Soviet counterparts. This episode features the short "The Phantom Creeps, Chapter Two: Death Stalks the Highway."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/10595 votes
#6 - Ring of Terror
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/1990
In the theater, the crew watch as a medical student must perform a horrifying task as part of a fraternity initiation rite in RING OF TERROR (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel teaches the horrified bots about robot anatomy. This episode features the short "The Phantom Creeps, Chapter 3: Crashing Timbers" and the song "If Chauffeurs Ruled the World."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/10546 votes
#7 - The Wild Rebels
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a retired stock-car racer goes undercover to infiltrate a biker gang of bank robbers in "Wild Rebels" (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy finally gets recognition for all her talents.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10468 votes
#8 - Lost Continent
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a team of scientists and military men search for a missing rocket ship, and find a prehistoric island inhabited by a native woman and lots of dinosaurs, in "Lost Continent" (1951). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo refuse to back the White Male Reality.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10484 votes
#9 - The Hellcats
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as the fiancée and the brother of a murdered policeman infiltrate a gang of bikers in order to bring the killer to justice in "The Hellcats" (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots have flashbacks to previous experiments.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/10539 votes
#10 - King Dinosaur
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/22/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a group of astronauts explore a planet populated by giant lizards in "King Dinosaur" (1955). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo struggle to hype up Joey the Lemur. This episode features the short "X Marks the Spot" and the song "Joey the Lemur."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/10508 votes
#11 - First Spaceship on Venus
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/29/1990
In the theater, the crew watches as a team of multinational space explorers travel to Venus to investigate an alien artifact in "First Spaceship on Venus" (1960). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel struggles to recalibrate Servo's sarcasm sequencer.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.1/10486 votes#12 - Godzilla vs. Megalon
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/1991
The Mads force Joel and the Bots to watch "Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)," the cheesy Japanese monster mash featuring Godzilla's infamous flying kick.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10455 votes#13 - Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/1991
Movie Plot: Japanese monster Godzilla fights a Sea Monster. Intro: Joel reads "The Velveteen Rabbit" to the 'bots. Segment One: Joel invents the mind-controlled guitar. In Deep 13, The Mads invent squeeze toy guitars. Segment Two: The SOL crew sings the ""Godzilla Genealogy Bop"". Segment Three: Joel makes models of the world's famous buildings using found items. The bots destroy the models. Segment Four: Mothra visits the SOL. Segment Five: The SOL crew talk about great movie lines that were never said. In Deep 13, the Mads ponder whether to "institute a change to a less hostile posture" towards Joel and the 'bots.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 2
Every episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 2!
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 2 Ratings Summary
"Rocketship X-M" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" season 2. It scored 6.9/10 based on 718 votes. Directed by Jim Mallon and written by N/A, it aired on 9/22/1990. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Sidehackers".