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Mystery Science Theater 3000 S8E4 — The Deadly Mantis
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Mystery Science Theater 3000•Season 8•Episode 4

The Deadly Mantis

7.9/10 · 508 votesFeb 22, 199791 min

Ranked #7 of 21 in Season 8•+0.4 vs season avg

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In the theater, the crew watches as a praying mantis is exposed to atomic radiation and attacks the North Pole in "The Deadly Mantis" (1957). Meanwhile, on Earth, Pearl, Bobo, and Dr. Peanut accidentally (with help from Mike) detonate a bomb that destroys the planet. The

Directed byKevin Murphy
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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)

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Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

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Episode Summary

"The Deadly Mantis" is episode 4 of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 8. It scored 7.9/10 from 508 votes, ranking #7 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Kevin Murphy, it aired on February 22, 1997.

Next: E5 · The Thing That Couldn't DieBest of Season 8