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The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3

Every episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3!

The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3

A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.
  1. Background image for Cave Dwellers
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Cave Dwellers

    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.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Gamera
    8.2/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Gamera

    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. This episode features the song "Tibby, Oh Tibby."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Pod People
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Pod People

    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. This episode features the songs "Idiot Control Now" and "Clowns in the Sky."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Gamera vs. Barugon
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    #4 - Gamera vs. Barugon

    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.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Stranded in Space
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Stranded in Space

    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.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Time of the Apes
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Time of the Apes

    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. This episode features "The Sandy Frank Song."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Daddy-O
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Daddy-O

    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. This episode features the short "Alphabet Antics" and the song "Hike Your Pants Up."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Gamera vs. Gaos
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    #8 - Gamera vs. Gaos

    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.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for The Amazing Colossal Man
    8.4/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The Amazing Colossal Man

    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.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - Fugitive Alien

    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. This episode features the in-theater song "He Tried to Kill Me with a Forklift."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for It Conquered the World
    7.3/10(5 votes)

    #11 - It Conquered the World

    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".

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Gamera vs. Guiron
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    #12 - Gamera vs. Guiron

    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. This episode features Joel and the bots' own version of the "Gamera" theme song, in English and in dubious Japanese.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Earth vs. the Spider
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Earth vs. the Spider

    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. This episode features the short "Speech: Using Your Voice."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Mighty Jack
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Mighty Jack

    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. This episode features the song "Slow the Plot Down."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Teenage Caveman
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Teenage Caveman

    S3:E15

    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. This episode features the shorts "Aquatic Wizards" and "Catching Trouble."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Gamera vs. Zigra
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    #16 - Gamera vs. Zigra

    S3:E16

    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. This episode features variations of the "Gamera Theme Song."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Viking Women and the Sea Serpent
    7.5/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Viking Women and the Sea Serpent

    S3:E17

    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. This episode features the short "The Home Economics Story."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Star Force: Fugitive Alien II
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    #18 - Star Force: Fugitive Alien II

    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. This episode features the "Fugitive Alien Medley."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for War of the Colossal Beast
    6.5/10(3 votes)

    #19 - War of the Colossal Beast

    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. This episode features the short "Mr. B Natural."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for The Unearthly
    7.6/10(4 votes)

    #20 - The Unearthly

    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. This episode features the shorts "Posture Pals" and "Appreciating Our Parents."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

    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. This episode features the song "(Let's Have) A Patrick Swayze Christmas."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Master Ninja
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Master Ninja

    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. This episode features "The Master Ninja Theme Song."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for The Castle of Fu Manchu
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #23 - The Castle of Fu Manchu

    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.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Master Ninja II
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Master Ninja II

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Cave Dwellers" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" season 3. It scored 8.5/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Jim Mallon and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/1/1991. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Gamera".