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The Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6

Every episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6!

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A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 12 - The Sinister Urge
    8.8/10(1051 votes)

    S6:E12

    In the theater, the crew watches as a cop tries to shut down a "smut-picture racket" that may be connected to a series of killings in "The Sinister Urge" (1960). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots must reluctantly figure out a way to save Dr. Forrester from being blown up by TV's Frank. This episode features the short "Keeping Clean and Neat" (1956).

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 7 - The Creeping Terror
    8.5/10(840 votes)

    S6:E7

    In the theater, the crew watches as a blob-like creature terrorizes a quiet town in "The Creeping Terror" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike refuses to salute the flag Crow has designed.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 21 - The Beast of Yucca Flats
    8.3/10(764 votes)

    S6:E21

    In the theater, the crew watches as a scientist becomes a monster and rampages a rural desert community in "The Beast of Yucca Flats" (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow petitions for film anti-preservation so that bad movies can deteriorate rapidly like they deserve. This episode features the shorts "Money Talks!" (1951) and "Progress Island U.S.A." (1972).

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 6 - Bloodlust!
    8.2/10(822 votes)

    S6:E6

    In the theater, the crew watches as a group of college kids are trapped on a private island and hunted by a madman in "Bloodlust!" (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow manages to ruin both a square-dancing session and a murder mystery dinner theater.

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 8 - Code Name: Diamond Head
    8.1/10(544 votes)

    S6:E8

    In the theater, the crew watches as a secret agent in Hawaii goes undercover to keep an extinction-causing chemical from falling into enemy hands, in "Code Name: Diamond Head" (1977). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Magic Voice answers the bots' "What if?" questions. This episode features the short "A Day at the Fair" (1947).

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 14 - Kitten with a Whip
    8.1/10(539 votes)

    S6:E14

    In the theater, the crew watches a girl escape juvenile hall and hold a wealthy couple captive. On the SOL, Crow readies for a raid of Deep 13 via the Umbilicus but is caught by Dr. Forrester, a kitten with a whip visits, and the crew creates a piñata in the shape of Dr. Forrester.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 9 - The Violent Years
    8.0/10(558 votes)

    S6:E9

    In the theater, the crew watches as a girl gang goes on a crime spree under the leadership of a rebellious socialite in "The Violent Years" (1956). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, the Mads unveil their new radio station, "Turn Your Crank to Frank!"

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 13 - San Francisco International
    8.0/10(728 votes)

    S6:E13

    In the theater, the crew watches as an airport manager winds up a pert of a scheme to rob a shipment of cash from a plane. On the SOL, Mike moderates a debate between Servo and Crow, Jan in the Pan is thrilled with Mike's Urkel imitation, so are the Mads, Pitch, and Santa Claus, and Torgo ruins everyone's good time about Mike's Urkel.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 1 - Girls Town
    7.9/10(622 votes)

    S6:E1

    In the theater, the crew watches a women sent to a convent after being accused of killing a man. On the SOL, Crow hires the Power Steves for a party the crew is having, Servo scats in honor of Mel Torme, and the crew designs the woman of the future. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester presents the Umbilicus, a giant cable connecting Deep 13 to the SOL. It connects directly to Gypsy, who is not pleased.

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 10 - Last of the Wild Horses
    7.8/10(479 votes)

    S6:E10

    In the theater, the crew watches as a rivalry between two ranches over a herd of wild horses ends in murder in "Last of the Wild Horses" (1948). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots meet their Mirror-Verse counterparts. This episode features a reprise of the song "Joey the Lemur."

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 3 - The Dead Talk Back
    7.7/10(546 votes)

    S6:E3

    In the short "The Selling Wizard" (1954), an unseen narrator and a mute 'Pizza Dominatrix' explain the benefits of freezer cases to grocery store owners. In "The Dead Talk Back" (1957), a crackpot 'scientist' invents the machine that can supposedly communicate with the dead and uses it to help solve a murder. On the SOL, Servo and crow host "The Dead Talk Back" radio show, the crew dresses as the Grateful Dead, and the crew is interrogated by Dr. Forrester, but he is interrupted when Frank confesses.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 5 - The Skydivers
    7.7/10(493 votes)

    S6:E5

    In the theater, the crew watches as skydivers deal with the intense drama that comes with running a skydiving school in "The Skydivers" (1963). Meanwhile, on the SOL, shop class turns out to be a total bust.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 11 - The Starfighters
    7.7/10(538 votes)

    S6:E11

    In the theater, the crew watches as a lot of airplanes are refueled mid-flight during a young Air Force pilot's training in "The Starfighters" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, The United Servo Academy Men's Chorus stages a gripping performance.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 19 - Red Zone Cuba
    7.7/10(560 votes)

    S6:E19

    In the theater, the crew watches as an escaped criminal joins in the Bay of Pigs invasion in "Red Zone Cuba" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike believes he is Carol Channing. This episode features the short "Speech: Platform Posture and Appearance" (1949) and also the "Bouncy Upbeat Song."

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 22 - Angels Revenge
    7.7/10(413 votes)

    S6:E22

    In the theater, the crew watches as a squad of gorgeous female vigilantes takes on a drug ring in "Angels Revenge" (1979). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike agrees that being sentenced to death by cannon is a fitting punishment for his Fonzie impersonation.

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Bill Corbett

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  16. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 24 - Samson vs. the Vampire Women
    7.7/10(404 votes)

    S6:E24

    In the theater, the crew watches as famous Mexican wrestler Santo (re-dubbed "Samson") battles a cult of vampiresses in "Samson vs. The Vampire Women" (1962). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, TV's Frank is escorted into Second Banana Heaven by Torgo the White. This episode features the song "Who Will I Kill?"

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Bill Corbett

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  17. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 4 - Colossus and the Headhunters
    7.6/10(550 votes)

    S6:E4

    In the theater, the crew watch Colossus leads a bunch of poor islanders to a battle against the enemy headhunters in "Colossus and the Headhunters" (1963). On the SOL, Servo does the crew's taxes, the SOL deals with NummyMuffinCooColButter - the worlds cutest pet - which has been given to them by Dr. Forrester, and the crew talks discusses decapitation.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 15 - Zombie Nightmare
    7.6/10(609 votes)

    S6:E15

    In the theater, the crew watches as a beefy jock is raised from the dead and seeks revenge on his murderers in "Zombie Nightmare" (1987). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike ruins the bots' hot tub session.

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 17 - The Sword and the Dragon
    7.6/10(596 votes)

    S6:E17

    In the theater, the crew watches as legendary Russian hero, Illya Morometz, battles the forces of an evil warlord with the help of a magic sword in "The Sword and the Dragon" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the Russian swordsman himself drops by on the Hexfield Viewscreen.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 2 - Invasion USA
    7.5/10(451 votes)

    S6:E2

    In the theater, the crew watches as a group of people in a bar witness a Soviet takeover, in "Invasion USA" (1952). Meanwhile, on the Satellite of Love, Crow gives a lecture about Lois Lanes. This episode features the short "A Date with Your Family" (1950).

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 16 - Racket Girls
    7.5/10(555 votes)

    S6:E16

    In the theater, the crew watches as a gym owner uses a stable of female wrestlers as a front for a criminal organization in "Racket Girls" (1951). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo plan their wedding. This episode features the short "Are You Ready for Marriage?" (1950).

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 23 - The Amazing Transparent Man
    7.5/10(517 votes)

    S6:E23

    In the theater, the crew watches as a bank robber suffers side effects from the invisibility device he acquired from a mad scientist in "The Amazing Transparent Man" (1960). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, TV's Frank is devastated that he's missed his chance to see "Squanto: A Warrior's Tale." This episode features the short "The Days of Our Years" (1955).

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Bill Corbett

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  23. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 18 - High School Big Shot
    7.4/10(574 votes)

    S6:E18

    In the theater, the crew watches as an awkward teen gets mixed up in the wrong crowd and ends up a criminal in "High School Big Shot" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, inspired by the short, Mike and the bots introduce a line of specialty breads made with unconventional "ingredients." This episode features the short Out of this World.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 20 - Danger!! Death Ray
    7.3/10(436 votes)

    S6:E20

    In the theater, the crew watches as secret agent Bart Fargo attempts to retrieve a death ray from a criminal organization in "Danger!! Death Ray" (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Cambot is heartbroken over all the security cameras blown up in the film.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"The Sinister Urge" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" season 6. It scored 8.8/10 based on 1051 votes. Directed by Trace Beaulieu and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/5/1994. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Creeping Terror".