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The Worst Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000

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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 - Gamera vs. Zigra

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    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
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    #2 - Star Force: Fugitive Alien II

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    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
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    #3 - Riding with Death

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    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
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  4. 5.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Mighty Jack

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    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
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  5. 5.8/10(4 votes)

    #5 - The Castle of Fu Manchu

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    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
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  6. 6.4/10(367 votes)

    #6 - The Corpse Vanishes

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    S1:E4

    In the theater, the crew watches as a botanist poisons brides at the altar, concocting a youth potion from their glands for his ancient wife, in THE CORPSE VANISHES (1942). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the crew unwinds with a game of tag and Crow runs a barbershop. This episode features the short "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter 3: Bridge of Death."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  8. 6.4/10(362 votes)

    #7 - Robot Monster

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    S1:E6

    In the theater, the crew watches as the Earth's last survivors are hunted by an alien robot that resembles a gorilla in a diving helmet, in "Robot Monster" (1953). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, the Mads unveil their Flaming Whoopie Cushion. This episode features the shorts "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter Four: Flight to Destruction" and "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter Five: Murder Car."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  9. 6.4/10(676 votes)

    #8 - The Sidehackers

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    S2:E2

    In the theater, the crew watches as a motorcycle racer seeks vengeance on the racer who murdered his fiancée in "The Sidehackers" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots provide their own commentary for the film's exciting new sport. This episode features the songs "Sidehackin'" and "Only Love Pads the Film."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  10. 6.5/10(335 votes)

    #9 - The Crawling Eye

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    S1:E1

    The crew watches a journalist and a UN troubleshooter team up to investigate a Swiss village under attack by one-eyed tentacled monsters from outer space, in "The Crawling Eye" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel treats the bots to RAM chips, and in Deep 13, Dr. Forrester injects Dr. Erhardt with an antiperspirant for dogs.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  11. 6.5/10(335 votes)

    #10 - Untamed Youth

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    S1:E11

    In the theater, the crew watches as a pair of hitchhiking sisters are sentenced to work in a labor camp run by a corrupt local government in "Untamed Youth" (1957). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy is coughing up all sorts of exciting surprises.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  12. 6.5/10(3 votes)

    #11 - War of the Colossal Beast

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    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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  13. 6.6/10(325 votes)

    #12 - The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy

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    S1:E2

    In the theater, the crew watches as a robot created by the evil Dr. Krupp attempts to defeat Popoca – the Aztec Mummy – and loot the treasure of his crypt, in "The Robot vs the Aztec Mummy" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Demon Dogs invade the SOL and cause chaos. This episode features the short riff "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter 1: Moon Rocket."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  14. 6.6/10(384 votes)

    #13 - The Crawling Hand

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    S1:E5

    In the theater, the crew watches as a naive medical student becomes a killer after he is possessed by the disembodied hand of an irradiated astronaut, in "The Crawling Hand" (1963). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots unleash their William Shatner impressions.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  15. 6.6/10(321 votes)

    #14 - Moon Zero Two

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    S1:E10

    In the theater, the crew watches as a former astronaut operates a cargo hauling business on the moon in "Moon Zero Two" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo battle in zero gravity.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  16. 6.6/10(564 votes)

    #15 - Jungle Goddess

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    S2:E3

    In the theater, the crew watches as a pair of pilots set out to find a missing woman and collect a reward, only to find her being worshipped by the jungle inhabitants in "Jungle Goddess" (1948). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots are threatened on the Hexfield Viewscreen by a pair of imperialistic aliens. This episode features the short "The Phantom Creeps, Chapter One: The Menacing Power" (1939).

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  17. 6.6/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Jack Frost

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    S8:E13

    In the theater, the crew watches as a young man attempts to break a curse, and a young woman works for her wicked stepmother in "Jack Frost" (1965). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Russian-American comic Yakov Smirnoff visits via the Hexfield Viewscreen.

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    Director:Kevin Murphy
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  18. 6.6/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Devil Doll

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    S8:E18

    In the theater, the crew watches as a ventriloquist traps a human soul inside his dummy in "Devil Doll" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike thinks that the demon called Pitch is a bad influence on Crow.

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    Director:Kevin Murphy
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  19. 6.7/10(348 votes)

    #18 - The Slime People

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    S1:E7

    In the theater, the crew watches as a sportscaster/pilot leads a counterattack on the subterranean reptile beasts that have conquered the city of Los Angeles, in "The Slime People" (1962). Meanwhile, on the SOL, annoyed by the short, Crow and Servo take Commander Cody to "Reality Court." This episode features the short "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter Six: Hills of Death."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  20. 6.8/10(328 votes)

    #19 - Mad Monster

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    S1:E3

    In the theater, the crew watches as a mad scientist transforms his assistant into a werewolf, whom he sics on all those who mocked him, in "Mad Monster" (1942). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel swaps Crow and Servo's heads. This episode features the short "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter Two: Molten Terror."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  21. 6.8/10(341 votes)

    #20 - Robot Holocaust

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    S1:E9

    In the theater, the crew watches as a renegade group attempt to overthrow the Dark One and his minions and free mankind in a post-apocalyptic future in ROBOT HOLOCAUST (1987). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Cambot's sitcom simulator laugh track goes haywire. This episode features the short "Radar Men from the Moon, Chapter Nine: Battle in the Stratosphere."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  22. 6.8/10(331 votes)

    #21 - The Black Scorpion

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    S1:E12

    In the theater, the crew watches as a volcanic eruption causes giant scorpions to rage through Mexico in "The Black Scorpion" (1957). Meanwhile on the SOL, Joel and the bots pay tribute to Mexico in Spanish with less-than-helpful subtitles.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  23. 6.9/10(727 votes)

    #22 - Rocketship X-M

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    In the theater, the crew watches as an expedition to the Moon goes off course to Mars and a civilization decimated by atomic war is discovered in "Rocketship X-M" (1950). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the newly designed bridge is revealed as Joel is working on his robot buddies. Crow has a toothache and Tom's voice is undergoing renovation.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  24. 6.9/10(580 votes)

    #23 - Rocket Attack USA

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    S2:E5

    In the theater, the crew watches as American spies in the USSR discover plans for an imminent missile assault, setting off an arms race in "Rocket Attack USA" (1958). Meanwhile on the SOL, Joel and the bots meet their Soviet counterparts. This episode features the short "The Phantom Creeps, Chapter Two: Death Stalks the Highway."

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  25. 6.9/10(474 votes)

    #24 - Lost Continent

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    S2:E8

    In the theater, the crew watches as a team of scientists and military men search for a missing rocket ship, and find a prehistoric island inhabited by a native woman and lots of dinosaurs, in "Lost Continent" (1951). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo refuse to back the White Male Reality.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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  26. 6.9/10(494 votes)

    #25 - The Hellcats

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    S2:E9

    In the theater, the crew watches as the fiancée and the brother of a murdered policeman infiltrate a gang of bikers in order to bring the killer to justice in "The Hellcats" (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots have flashbacks to previous experiments.

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    Director:Jim Mallon
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Gamera vs. Zigra" is the worst rated episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Jim Mallon and written by N/A, it aired on 10/19/1991. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Star Force: Fugitive Alien II".