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Mystery Science Theater 3000 S8E3 — The Mole People
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Mystery Science Theater 3000•Season 8•Episode 3

The Mole People

7.8/10 · 564 votesFeb 15, 199792 min

Ranked #8 of 21 in Season 8•+0.3 vs season avg

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In the theater, the crew watches an archeological encounter an underground civilization in "The Mole People" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow tries to enslave Gypsy, Mike, and Servo, and later conducts an archaeological dig through the SOL. On Earth, Pearl demands a parade in her honor.

Directed byJim Mallon
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Michael J. Nelson

Michael J. Nelson

Mike Nelson

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

Tom Servo (voice) / Professor Bobo

Bill Corbett

Bill Corbett

Crow T. Robot (voice) / Observer

Mary Jo Pehl

Mary Jo Pehl

Pearl Forrester

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Patrick Brantseg

Gypsy (voice)

Crew1

Jim Mallon

Jim Mallon

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Mole People" is episode 3 of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 564 votes, ranking #8 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Jim Mallon, it aired on February 15, 1997.

Next: E4 · The Deadly MantisBest of Season 8