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Mystery Science Theater 3000 S3E17 — Teenage Caveman
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Mystery Science Theater 3000•Season 3•Episode 17

Teenage Caveman

7.0/10 · 3 votesNov 9, 199197 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byJim Mallon
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Joel Hodgson

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Joel Robinson

Kevin Murphy

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Tom Servo (voice)

Trace Beaulieu

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Crow T. Robot (voice) / Dr. Clayton Forrester

Frank Conniff

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Jim Mallon

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Gypsy (voice)

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Jim Mallon

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Episode Summary

"Teenage Caveman" is episode 17 of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 3. It scored 7.0/10 from 3 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Jim Mallon, it aired on November 9, 1991.

Next: E18 · Star Force: Fugitive Alien IIBest of Season 3