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The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 21 - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E21

    In the theater, the crew watches as a group of Martians, eager for their own Christmas back on Mars, abduct Santa and two children in "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots share essays about Christmas.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 12 - Gamera vs. Guiron
    8.2/10(522 votes)

    S3:E12

    In the theater, the crew watches as Gamera battles the knife-headed kaiju called Guiron, and attempts to rescue two abducted schoolboys in "Gamera vs Guiron" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow ruins Joel's big magic trick.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 4 - Gamera vs. Barugon
    7.7/10(667 votes)

    S3:E4

    In the theater, the crew watches as the legendary Gamera saves Earth from Barugon, a giant kaiju that hatches from a mysterious ruby egg in "Gamera vs. Barugon" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots present the 5000-piece Fightin' Men & Monster Set.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 24 - Master Ninja II
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S3:E24

    In the theater, the crew watches as an aging American ninja and his young sidekick do typical ninja stuff: fighting terrorists and helping tuna cannery workers unionize in "Master Ninja II" (1984). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Tom assigns appropriate pets to a variety of crime-fighting characters.

    Director:Michael J. Nelson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 20 - The Unearthly
    7.6/10(4 votes)

    S3:E20

    In the theater, the crew watches as a mad scientist searches for a youth serum and performs experiments on his patients in an isolated sanitorium in "The Unearthly" (1957). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo learn to appreciate Gypsy for all the little things she does around the ship.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 6 - Time of the Apes
    7.5/10(538 votes)

    S3:E6

    In the theater, the crew watches as a woman and two children emerge from cryogenic capsules only to find themselves in a world populated by anthropomorphic apes in "Time of the Apes" (1987). Meanwhile on the SOL, Crow deconstructs the fashions of the future.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 13 - Earth vs. the Spider
    7.5/10(397 votes)

    S3:E13

    In the theater, the crew watches as teenagers and a science teacher attempt to exterminate the giant spider that's rampaging through their small town in "Earth vs. the Spider" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, there's a surprise performance from the rock group, Spidorr.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 16 - Viking Women and the Sea Serpent
    7.5/10(1 votes)

    S3:E16

    In the theater, the crew watches as Viking women in search of their missing husbands do battle with a society of barbarians, in "The Saga of the Viking Women and Their Voyage to the Waters of the Great Sea Serpent" (1957). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel has developed a worrying obsession with waffles.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 1 - Cave Dwellers
    7.4/10(456 votes)

    S3:E1

    In the theater, the crew watches as blonde barbarian called Ator fights to protect the mighty "Geometric Nucleus" from falling into the hands of a power-hungry villain in "Cave Dwellers" (1984). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel teaches the bots the art of Foley.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 2 - Gamera
    7.4/10(631 votes)

    S3:E2

    In the theater, the crew watches as Japan comes under attack by Gamera, a giant, fire-breathing turtle monster, who also befriends a schoolboy in "Gamera" (1965). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gamera pays a visit.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 3 - Pod People
    7.4/10(468 votes)

    S3:E3

    In the theater, the crew watches as a little kid befriends a magic alien he calls Trumpy, while Trumpy's alien family go on a murder spree in "Pod People" (1983). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Trumpy's magic is causing chaos.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 8 - Gamera vs. Gaos
    7.4/10(548 votes)

    S3:E8

    In the theater, the crew watches as Gamera, The Friend to All Children, battles the pterosaur-like kaiju called Gaos, in "Gamera vs. Gaos" (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel performs a plate-spinning act as Gaos the Great.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 10 - Fugitive Alien
    7.4/10(509 votes)

    S3:E10

    In the theater, the crew watches as an alien soldier defects to help Earth battle his former masters during an invasion in "Fugitive Alien" (1986). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel attempts to make sense of the plot using the Syd Field's Screenplay Model.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 7 - Daddy-O
    7.3/10(485 votes)

    S3:E7

    In the theater, the crew watches as a drag-racing singer investigates a murder and unwittingly becomes a courier for drug smugglers in "Daddy-O" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots re-enact some drag-racing.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 5 - Stranded in Space
    7.2/10(466 votes)

    S3:E5

    In the theater, the crew watches as an astronaut finds himself on a parallel Earth with a dystopian government in “Stranded in Space” (1973). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Tom bakes cookies.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 9 - The Amazing Colossal Man
    7.1/10(491 votes)

    S3:E9

    In the theater, the crew watches as a military pilot is exposed to radiation that causes him to grow to an unmanageable size in "The Amazing Colossal Man" (1957). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Tom Servo make a fort to hide from Joel and get out of doing their chores.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 11 - It Conquered the World
    7.1/10(522 votes)

    S3:E11

    In the theater, the crew watches as a renegade scientist helps a cucumber-esque alien take over the world with bat-like mind-control devices in "It Conquered the World" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel attempts to use Crow as a ventriloquist dummy to get on to Star Search. This episode features the short "Snow Thrills".

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 17 - Teenage Caveman
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E17

    In the theater, the crew watches as a teenage caveman sets out on a prehistoric Rumspringa, leaving his tribe to explore the jungle in "Teenage Caveman" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots examine the pendulum of human development.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 22 - Master Ninja
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E22

    In the theater, the crew watch as an American ninja and his young sidekick protect local businesses from corrupt cops, thugs, and sleazy businessmen in "Master Ninja" (1984). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots reveal the many alternatives to nunchucks.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 19 - War of the Colossal Beast
    6.5/10(3 votes)

    S3:E19

    In the theater, the crew watches as the military attempts to capture a fifty-foot soldier who is ravaging Mexico in "War of the Colossal Beast" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from Glenn Manning, the Colossal Man himself.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 23 - The Castle of Fu Manchu
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    S3:E23

    In the theater, the crew watches as the wicked Doctor Fu Manchu uses an ocean-freezing chemical in an attempt to take over the world in "The Castle of Fu Manchu" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the film causes Joel and the bots to suffer emotional breakdowns.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 14 - Mighty Jack
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E14

    In the theater, the crew watches as a secret organization with a flying submarine protect the world from the terrorist group "Q" in "Mighty Jack" (1968). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo fail to capture Joel in a prison of blinding light.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 15 - Gamera vs. Zigra
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S3:E15

    In the theater, the crew watches as Gamera battles the shark-like alien monster Zigra, who wants to seize the Earth from mankind, in "Gamera vs. Zigra" (1971). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from Kenny and Helen, Gamera's young friends from the film.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 18 - Star Force: Fugitive Alien II
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S3:E18

    In the theater, the crew watches as the Fugitive Alien, Ken, returns to help the human crew of the Bacchus 3 destroy the devastating super-weapon of Ken's homeworld in "Star Force: Fugitive Alien II" (1987). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots present the Captain Joe action figure.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" is the best rated episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 3. It scored 8.8/10 from 6 votes. Directed by Jim Mallon and written by Unknown, it aired on December 21, 1991. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Gamera vs. Guiron".