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Mystery Science Theater 3000 S8E10 — The Giant Spider Invasion
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Mystery Science Theater 3000•Season 8•Episode 10

The Giant Spider Invasion

8.0/10 · 5 votesMay 31, 199793 min

Ranked #3 of 21 in Season 8•+0.5 vs season avg

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In the theater, the crew watches as hillbillies and scientists join forces to protect their town from a giant alien spider in "The Giant Spider Invasion" (1975). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots fight off an infestation of mind-controlling alien pods.

Directed byKevin Murphy
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Michael J. Nelson

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Mike Nelson

Kevin Murphy

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Tom Servo (voice) / Professor Bobo

Bill Corbett

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Crow T. Robot (voice) / Observer

Mary Jo Pehl

Mary Jo Pehl

Pearl Forrester

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Patrick Brantseg

Gypsy (voice)

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Episode Summary

"The Giant Spider Invasion" is episode 10 of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 8. It scored 8.0/10 from 5 votes, ranking #3 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Kevin Murphy, it aired on May 31, 1997.

Next: E11 · Parts: The Clonus HorrorBest of Season 8