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The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 24 - 12 to the Moon
    9.0/10(1567 votes)

    S5:E24

    In the theater, the crew watches astronauts go to the moon, sparking a battle between the lunar beings and Earth in "12 to the Moon" (1960). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Nuveena, the girl from the future, visits the SOL and tempts Mike and the bots into moving to the future with her. This episode features the short "Design for Dreaming" (1956).

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 18 - The Atomic Brain
    8.3/10(477 votes)

    S5:E18

    In the theater, the crew watches as an aging socialite lures young women to her mansion in an attempt to transplant her brain into one of their bodies in "The Atomic Brain" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots are unsettled by Mike's chin puppet demonstration. This episode features the short "What About Juvenile Delinquency?" (1955).

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 4 - Secret Agent Super Dragon
    8.2/10(656 votes)

    S5:E4

    In the theater, the crew watches as a secret agent investigates a Venezuelan crime organization manufacturing a mind-altering chewing gum in "Secret Agent Super Dragon" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots do a read-through of Crow's wholesome screenplay, "The Spy Who Hugged Me."

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 22 - Teen-Age Crime Wave
    8.1/10(617 votes)

    S5:E22

    In the theater, the crew witnesses a group of delinquent teens commit one crime, not a wave of them, in "Teen-Age Crime Wave" (1955). Meanwhile on the SOL, the crew tries to escape, and the SOL opens a deli with sandwiches named after movies.

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 23 - Village of the Giants
    8.1/10(625 votes)

    S5:E23

    In the theater, the crew watches as a group of obnoxious teens take over a town after ingesting a growth formula, in "Village of the Giants" (1965). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, Dr. Clayton Forrester is preparing to replace TV's Frank with Torgo.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 2 - Warrior of the Lost World
    8.0/10(601 votes)

    S5:E2

    In the theater, the crew watches as a road warrior with a talking motorcycle take on a fascist dictator in a dystopian future in "Warrior of the Lost World" (1984). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots discuss their own post-Apocalyptic plans.

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 14 - Teen-Age Strangler
    7.9/10(531 votes)

    S5:E14

    In the theater, the crew watches as a troubled teen is accused of murder when a serial killer terrorizes a small town in "Teen-Age Strangler" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots fit Mike with a modified pair of glasses that make him act like the teenage star of the film. This episode features the short "Is This Love?" (1957) and the song, "I'm a Janitor."

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 16 - Alien from L.A.
    7.9/10(421 votes)

    S5:E16

    In the theater, the crew watches as a squeaky-voiced Kathy Ireland attempts to rescue her imprisoned father from an underground Atlantis, in "Alien from L.A." (1988). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots play an emotion guessing game. This episode features the song "My Wild Irish Ireland."

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 21 - Santa Claus
    7.9/10(585 votes)

    S5:E21

    In the theater, the crew watches as Santa battles the demon Pitch for the soul of a little Mexican girl, Lupita, in "Santa Claus" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike is reunited with the Nelson family, but unfortunately not HIS Nelson family, via the Hexfield Viewfinder.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 6 - Eegah
    7.8/10(583 votes)

    S5:E6

    In the theater, the crew watches as a young woman and her singer boyfriend rescue her father from a giant caveman living in a California desert in "Eegah" (1962). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots alter Joel's face to resemble Arch Hall, Jr.

    Director:Joel Hodgson
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 7 - I Accuse My Parents
    7.8/10(619 votes)

    S5:E7

    In the theater, the crew watches as a young man gets involved in a crime syndicate and ends up blaming his downfall on his inattentive parents in "I Accuse My Parents" (1944). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy helps to re-enact the nightclub scene in the movie. This episode features the short "The Truck Farmer" (1954).

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 11 - Gunslinger
    7.8/10(529 votes)

    S5:E11

    In the theater, the crew watches as the widow of a murdered sheriff steps up to fight outlaws in her rural town in "Gunslinger" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo sends Joel messages via the Gypsy Express.

    Director:Joel Hodgson
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 8 - Operation Double 007
    7.7/10(538 votes)

    S5:E8

    In the theater, the crew watches as a world-class plastic surgeon and lip-reader thwarts the plans of an evil crime syndicate in "Operation Double 007" (1967). Title was later changed to "Operation Kid Brother" due to copyright issues. Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel hypnotizes Crow, but has less success with Servo.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 15 - The Wild World of Batwoman
    7.7/10(585 votes)

    S5:E15

    In the theater, the crew watches as a bat-costume-clad woman and her lady army battle an evil scientist bent on taking over the world in "The Wild World of Batwoman" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike, inspired by the short, insists the bots each write essays about cheating. This episode features the short "Discussion Problems in Group Living: Cheating" (1952).

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 19 - Outlaw
    7.7/10(500 votes)

    S5:E19

    In the theater, the crew watches as a college professor named Cabot returns to the magical planet Gor to battle a wicked queen and an evil sorcerer in "Outlaw" (1989). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots do their best Jack Palance impressions as they read from the book "Palance on Palance."

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 10 - The Painted Hills
    7.6/10(567 votes)

    S5:E10

    In the theater, the crew watches as Lassie avenges her master's murder in an 1870s gold-mining town in "The Painted Hills" (1951). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow is melted down into an ingot by Servo, but it turns out he's not actually made of gold. This episode features the short "Body Care and Grooming" (1947).

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 20 - Radar Secret Service
    7.6/10(457 votes)

    S5:E20

    In the theater, the crew watches as the astonishing power of radar is used to track down criminals selling atomic gear on the black market in "Radar Secret Service" (1950). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots throw Mike a 10-year high school reunion based on information gathered from Mike's yearbook.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 12 - Mitchell
    7.5/10(503 votes)

    S5:E12

    In the theater, the crew watches as a drunken oaf of a cop bumbles his way through a murder investigation in "Mitchell" (1975). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy schemes to help Joel escape.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 5 - The Magic Voyage of Sinbad
    7.4/10(502 votes)

    S5:E5

    In the theater, the crew watches as the Russian folk hero Sadko seeks the Bluebird of Happiness to bring back to his unhappy city in "The Magic Voyage of Sinbad" (1953). Meanwhile on the SOL, Servo leaves for his own Sinbad-like adventure.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 13 - The Brain that Wouldn't Die
    7.4/10(471 votes)

    S5:E13

    In the theater, the crew watches as a scientist keeps his girlfriend's severed head alive in a pan while he tries to find her a new body in "The Brain that Wouldn't Die" (1962). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots are visited by Jan in the Pan, the bodiless lady in the film.

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 17 - Beginning of the End
    7.4/10(466 votes)

    S5:E17

    In the theater, the crew watches as the military struggles to stop a rampaging horde of giant grasshoppers in "Beginning of the End" (1957). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo performs a standup routine, but most of his jokes involve comparing grasshoppers to locusts.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 3 - Swamp Diamonds
    7.3/10(494 votes)

    S5:E3

    In the theater, the crew watches as three women break out of jail and search for a hidden cache of stolen diamonds, emboldened by an undercover police officer, in "Swamp Diamonds" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo is inspired to ask one of his robot cohorts on a date. This episode also features the short "What to Do on a Date" (1951).

    Director:Joel Hodgson
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 9 - The Girl in Lovers Lane
    7.3/10(524 votes)

    S5:E9

    In the theater, the crew watches as a rich runaway named Danny and a vagrant named Bix Dugan get into trouble in a small town in "The Girl in Lovers Lane" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo and Crow, inspired by the film, try to instigate a fight with Joel. This episode features the train song "What a Pleasant Journey."

    Director:Joel Hodgson
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 1 - Hercules
    7.2/10(418 votes)

    S5:E1

    In the theater, the crew watches as Hercules and Jason search for the legendary Golden Fleece in "Hercules" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from some Amazons via the Hexfield Viewscreen.

    Directors:Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"12 to the Moon" is the best rated episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 5. It scored 9.0/10 from 1,567 votes. Directed by Jim Mallon and written by Unknown, it aired on February 5, 1994. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Atomic Brain".