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Mystery Science Theater 3000 S5E21 — Santa Claus
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Mystery Science Theater 3000•Season 5•Episode 21

Santa Claus

7.9/10 · 583 votesDec 24, 199392 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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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

Directed byJim Mallon
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Episode Summary

"Santa Claus" is episode 21 of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 583 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jim Mallon, it aired on December 24, 1993.

Next: E22 · Teen-Age Crime WaveBest of Season 5