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Mystery Science Theater 3000 S5E1 — Hercules
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Mystery Science Theater 3000•Season 5•Episode 1

Hercules

7.2/10 · 417 votesJul 17, 199392 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 5•−0.6 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byTrace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy
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Joel Hodgson

Joel Hodgson

Joel Robinson

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

Tom Servo (voice)

Trace Beaulieu

Trace Beaulieu

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

Frank Conniff

Frank Conniff

TV's Frank

Jim Mallon

Jim Mallon

Gypsy (voice)

Mary Jo Pehl

Mary Jo Pehl

Magic Voice (voice)

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Trace Beaulieu

Trace Beaulieu

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Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

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Episode Summary

"Hercules" is episode 1 of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 5. It scored 7.2/10 from 417 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, it aired on July 17, 1993.

Next: E2 · Warrior of the Lost WorldBest of Season 5