8.3/10773 votes#1 - Space Travelers
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/1992
In the theater, the crew watch on as three astronauts become stranded when their ship fails, in "Space Travelers" (1969). On the SOL, Crow becomes an escape artist, Joel invents a machine that puts your face on cash, and the crew discusses the side effects of the space program.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: Bridget Jones Nelson
7.8/10605 votes#2 - The Giant Gila Monster
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as a thirty-foot lizard terrorizes a small town in Texas in "The Giant Gila Monster" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo dissects the "leg up" blocking technique used extensively in the movie.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
8.5/101,061 votes#3 - City Limits
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as gangs in a dystopian future attempt to take back control of their city from an evil corporation in "City Limits" (1985). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots invent some new superheroes. This episode features the song "Oh, Kim Cattrall!"
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.4/10524 votes#4 - Teenagers from Outer Space
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 6/27/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as a teenage alien falls in love with a human girl and helps fight back against his former friends, who are attempting to take over the planet in "Teenagers from Outer Space" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots have an encounter with the disappointing crew of a Skull Cruiser.
Director: Kevin Murphy
Writer: N/A
7.1/10455 votes#5 - Being from Another Planet
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/4/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as an alien mummy awakens from suspended animation and terrorizes the campus in "Being from Another Planet" (1982). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots try to scare Joel with their Haunted Boiler Room.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
8.0/10626 votes#6 - Attack of the Giant Leeches
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/18/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as mutant leeches capture and drink the blood of people in a small Florida town in "Attack of the Giant Leeches" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots compare the movie to their own bizarre dreams. This episode features the short "Undersea Kingdom, Chapter One: Beneath the Ocean Floor" (1936) and the song "A Danger to Myself and Others."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
8.0/10521 votes#7 - The Killer Shrews
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/25/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as the inhabitants of a tiny island are terrorized by genetically altered, giant killer shrews (played by dogs in masks) in "Killer Shrews" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel has a bad reaction to his Killer Shrew drink, as does TV's Frank down in Deep 13.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.7/10505 votes#8 - Hercules Unchained
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/1/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as Hercules falls under an amnesia spell and becomes the prisoner/lover of the Queen Omphale in "Hercules Unchained" (1959). Meanwhile, in the SOL, the bots press Joel for answers about what Hercules and the queen are up to all day, alone together.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
8.2/10501 votes#9 - Indestructible Man
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 8/15/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as a mad scientist brings an executed convict back to life; the convict is now out for revenge in "Indestructible Man" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, a parade goes terribly wrong. This episode features the short "Undersea Kingdom, Chapter Two: The Undersea City" (1936).
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.9/10494 votes#10 - Hercules Against the Moon Men
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/22/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as Hercules attempts to free a city from a queen who's under the control of a moon-worshipping cult in "Hercules Against the Moon Men" (1964). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, the Mads introduce the concept of 'Deep Hurting'. This episode features the song "Pants!"
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.9/10455 votes#11 - The Magic Sword
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 8/29/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as a prince attempts to save a princess from a sorcerer who wants to feed her to his dragon in "The Magic Sword" (1962). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel ruins the bots' medieval pageant with his insistence on historical accuracy. This episode features the song "Ode to Estelle."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
8.4/10548 votes#12 - Hercules and the Captive Women
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 9/12/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as Hercules journeys to Atlantis to rescue the King of Thebes in "Hercules and the Captive Women" (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots engage in some good-natured brawling.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.9/10507 votes#13 - Manhunt in Space
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 9/19/1992
In the theater, the crew watches "Manhunt in Space" (1956) as Rocky Jones and his sidekick, Winky, battle evil space pirates, an evil space queen, and an evil space lieutenant. It's set in space. Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from Winky via the Hexfield Viewscreen. This episode features the short "General Hospital (Segment 1)."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
7.2/10478 votes#14 - Tormented
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 9/26/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as a jazz pianist is haunted by the ghost of his mistress, putting a damper on his wedding plans in "Tormented" (1960). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo and Crow try haunting Joel and Gypsy.
Director: Kevin Murphy
Writer: N/A
7.6/10471 votes#15 - The Beatniks
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 11/26/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as a delinquent teen catches his big break as a singer, only to have his career threatened by his resentful former gang in "The Beatniks" (1960). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots explain how to spot a genuine beatnik. This episode features the short "General Hospital (Segment 2)."
Director: Joel Hodgson
Writer: N/A
7.8/10481 votes#16 - Fire Maidens of Outer Space
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 11/26/1992
Movie Plot: A very odd movie about an expedition to one of the moons of Jupiter, which is inhabited by a refugee from Atlantis and his many daughters. On the SOL: Joel helps the 'bots with posture / Crow meets Timmy (the evil version of himself) / Joel explains the double entendre / Timmy attacks Crow and holds Servo hostage until Joel throws him off the satellite. In Deep 13: The Mads present the giant checkbook for use for prizes and charity events, Frank writes a check for 1.5 million dollars with out telling Dr. Forrester / Timmy ends up in Deep 13 and attacks Frank.
Director: Trace Beaulieu
Writer: N/A
7.6/10466 votes#17 - Crash of the Moons
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 11/28/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as Space Ranger Rocky Jones returns to rescue a planet that's on a collision course with a moon in "Crash of the Moons" (1954). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots do a read-through of Crow's spec script. This episode features the short "General Hospital (Segment 3)." Crow and Servo perform the song "Gypsy Moons."
Director: Kevin Murphy
Writer: N/A
7.8/10494 votes#18 - Attack of the Eye Creatures
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 12/5/1992
Movie Plot: A really bad alien movie that features aliens with many eyes that land on Earth. On the SOL: Servo and Crow become best buddies / Servo needs to kiss someone / the crew celebrates Earl Holiman / the crew tries to prove that the movie's producers didn't care. In Deep 13: The mads use a Router Ouija Board to contact dead wood-workers / Larry Buchanan (the movie's director) confirms that nobody on the crew cared.
Director: Joel Hodgson
Writer: N/A
7.9/10531 votes#19 - The Rebel Set
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 12/12/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as a coffeehouse regular hires three bumbling crooks to help him rob an armored car in "The Rebel Set" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the Bots keep busy with writing workshops and acting lessons. This episode features the short "Johnny at the Fair."
Director: Trace Beaulieu
Writer: N/A
7.5/10575 votes#20 - The Human Duplicators
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 12/26/1992
In the theater, the crew watches as an alien takes over a lab on Earth to create android clones to infiltrate the government in "The Human Duplicators" (1965). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Tom Servo decides to duplicate himself, but finds that his clones aren't blindly obedient like he'd hoped. This episode features Michael J. Nelson as Hugh Beaumont and Kevin Murphy as William Conrad.
Director: Kevin Murphy
Writer: N/A
8.2/10818 votes#21 - Monster a Go-Go
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 1/9/1993
In the theater, the crew watches as a crash causes an astronaut to become an irradiated mutant creature, who then terrorizes a nearby town in "Monster a Go-Go" (1965). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy doesn't understand Crow and Servo, and Crow and Servo don't understand the Piña Colada song. This episode features the short "Circus on Ice" (1954).
Director: Joel Hodgson
Writer: N/A
7.8/10546 votes#22 - The Day the Earth Froze
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 1/16/1993
In the theater, the crew watches as a young man tries to rescue his best girl from a witch who's stolen a magic mill in "The Day the Earth Froze" (1959), based on the Finnish fairytale, the Kalevala. Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots discuss the nature of the mysterious "Sampo." This episode features the short "Here Comes the Circus." Gypsy performs the song "Gypsy Rose Me."
Director: Trace Beaulieu
Writer: N/A
7.0/10524 votes#23 - Bride of the Monster
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 1/23/1993
In the theater, the crew watches as a mad scientist with a man-eating octopus turns folks into atomic superhuman monsters in "Bride of the Monster" (1955). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Cambot edits a better ending for the film. This episode features the short "Hired! Part I" (1940). Joel and the bots perform "Hired! The Musical."
Director: Kevin Murphy
Writer: N/A
7.5/10549 votes#24 - Manos: The Hands of Fate
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 1/30/1993
In the theater, the crew watches as a vacationing family find themselves in the lair of a demon-worshipping cultist, his harem of brides, and his minion, Torgo, in "Manos: The Hands of Fate" (1966). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, Torgo shows up very late with a pizza delivery. This episode features the short "Hired! Part II" (1940).
Director: Joel Hodgson
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 4
Every episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 4!
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 4 Ratings Summary
"Space Travelers" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" season 4. It scored 8.3/10 based on 773 votes. Directed by Jim Mallon and written by Bridget Jones Nelson, it aired on 6/6/1992. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Giant Gila Monster".