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The Worst Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000

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 - Gamera vs. Barugon

    S3:E4

    In the theater, the crew watches as the legendary Gamera saves Earth from Barugon, a giant kaiju that hatches from a mysterious ruby egg in "Gamera vs. Barugon" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots present the 5000-piece Fightin' Men & Monster Set.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Gamera vs. Gaos

    S3:E8

    In the theater, the crew watches as Gamera, The Friend to All Children, battles the pterosaur-like kaiju called Gaos, in "Gamera vs. Gaos" (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel performs a plate-spinning act as Gaos the Great.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Fugitive Alien

    S3:E10

    In the theater, the crew watches as an alien soldier defects to help Earth battle his former masters during an invasion in "Fugitive Alien" (1986). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel attempts to make sense of the plot using the Syd Field's Screenplay Model. This episode features the in-theater song "He Tried to Kill Me with a Forklift."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Gamera vs. Guiron

    S3:E12

    In the theater, the crew watches as Gamera battles the knife-headed kaiju called Guiron, and attempts to rescue two abducted schoolboys in "Gamera vs Guiron" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow ruins Joel's big magic trick. This episode features Joel and the bots' own version of the "Gamera" theme song, in English and in dubious Japanese.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Gamera vs. Zigra

    S3:E16

    In the theater, the crew watches as Gamera battles the shark-like alien monster Zigra, who wants to seize the Earth from mankind, in "Gamera vs. Zigra" (1971). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from Kenny and Helen, Gamera's young friends from the film. This episode features variations of the "Gamera Theme Song."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Star Force: Fugitive Alien II

    S3:E18

    In the theater, the crew watches as the Fugitive Alien, Ken, returns to help the human crew of the Bacchus 3 destroy the devastating super-weapon of Ken's homeworld in "Star Force: Fugitive Alien II" (1987). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots present the Captain Joe action figure. This episode features the "Fugitive Alien Medley."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Outlaw

    S5:E19

    In the theater, the crew watches as a college professor named Cabot returns to the magical planet Gor to battle a wicked queen and an evil sorcerer in "Outlaw (Of Gor)" (1989). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots do their best Jack Palance impressions as they read from the book "Palance on Palance." This episode features the song "Tubular Boobular Joy."

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    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - Riding with Death

    S8:E14

    In the theater, the crew watches a movie about a secret government agent in "Riding with Death" (1976). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike tries cooking, Servo does a tribute to the seventies (the 70s AD, not the 1970s), Servo becomes a trucker, and the Crew tries to inject characters into a movie. On the Camping Planet, evil robots attack Pearl, Bobo, and Brain Guy.

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    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Mighty Jack

    S3:E14

    In the theater, the crew watches as a secret organization with a flying submarine protect the world from the terrorist group "Q" in "Mighty Jack" (1968). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo fail to capture Joel in a prison of blinding light. This episode features the song "Slow the Plot Down."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - The Castle of Fu Manchu

    S3:E23

    In the theater, the crew watches as the wicked Doctor Fu Manchu uses an ocean-freezing chemical in an attempt to take over the world in "The Castle of Fu Manchu" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the film causes Joel and the bots to suffer emotional breakdowns.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Time of the Apes

    S3:E6

    In the theater, the crew watches as a woman and two children emerge from cryogenic capsules only to find themselves in a world populated by anthropomorphic apes in "Time of the Apes" (1987). Meanwhile on the SOL, Crow deconstructs the fashions of the future. This episode features "The Sandy Frank Song."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - High School Big Shot

    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.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Colossus and the Headhunters

    S6:E5

    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.

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    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Starfighters

    S6:E12

    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. This episode features the song "United Servo Academy Men's Chorus Hymn."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell

    S7:E3

    In the theater, the crew watches as an acerbic hero adventures through the realm of Southland on a quest for three magic stones in "Deathstalker and the Warriors From Hell" (1988). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike is enchanted by the Renaissance Fest the bots put on for him.

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    Writer:Unknown
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    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Last of the Wild Horses

    S6:E11

    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."

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    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.4/10(338 votes)

    #17 - The Crawling Eye

    S1:E1

    The crew watches "The Crawling Eye" (1958). Joel treats the bots to RAM chips.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.4/10(371 votes)

    #18 - The Corpse Vanishes

    S1:E4

    The crew watches "The Corpse Vanishes" (1942). The SOL crew unwinds with a game of tag.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.4/10(680 votes)

    #19 - The Sidehackers

    S2:E2

    The crew watches "The Sidehackers" (1969). Joel and the bots provide sidehacking commentary.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(365 votes)

    #20 - Robot Monster

    S1:E6

    The crew watches "Robot Monster" (1953). The Mads unveil their Flaming Whoopie Cushion.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(336 votes)

    #21 - Untamed Youth

    S1:E11

    The crew watches "Untamed Youth" (1957). Gypsy is coughing up all sorts of exciting surprises.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(3 votes)

    #22 - War of the Colossal Beast

    S3:E19

    In the theater, the crew watches as the military attempts to capture a fifty-foot soldier who is ravaging Mexico in "War of the Colossal Beast" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from Glenn Manning, the Colossal Man himself. This episode features the short "Mr. B Natural."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Warrior of the Lost World

    S5:E1

    In the theater, the crew watches as a road warrior with a talking motorcycle take on a fascist dictator in a dystopian future in "Warrior of the Lost World" (1984). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots discuss their own post-Apocalyptic plans.

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    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for The Beast of Yucca Flats
    6.5/10(5 votes)

    #24 - The Beast of Yucca Flats

    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).

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    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #25 - The Incredible Melting Man

    S7:E4

    In the theater, the crew watches an astronaut return from a mission and begin to melt while going on a bizarre killing spree in "The Incredible Melting Man" (1977). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow's screenplay is being made into a movie by Pearl and Dr. Forrester.

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    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Gamera vs. Barugon" is the worst rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Jim Mallon and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/22/1991. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Gamera vs. Gaos".