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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. #1 Worst Episode
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    Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 16 - Gamera vs. Zigra
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - 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."

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 18 - Star Force: Fugitive Alien II
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - 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."

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 8 Episode 14 - Riding with Death
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 14 - Mighty Jack
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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."

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 23 - The Castle of Fu Manchu
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 1 - The Crawling Eye
    6.4/10(342 votes)

    #6 - The Crawling Eye

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 4 - The Corpse Vanishes
    6.4/10(373 votes)

    #7 - The Corpse Vanishes

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 6 - Robot Monster
    6.4/10(368 votes)

    #8 - Robot Monster

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 2 Episode 2 - The Sidehackers
    6.4/10(689 votes)

    #9 - The Sidehackers

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 11 - Untamed Youth
    6.5/10(335 votes)

    #10 - Untamed Youth

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 19 - War of the Colossal Beast
    6.5/10(3 votes)

    #11 - 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."

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 2 - The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy
    6.6/10(330 votes)

    #12 - The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy

    S1:E2

    The crew watches "The Robot Vs. The Aztec Mummy" (1964). Demon Dogs invade the SOL.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 5 - The Crawling Hand
    6.6/10(388 votes)

    #13 - The Crawling Hand

    S1:E5

    The crew watches "The Crawling Hand" (1963). Joel and the bots impersonate William Shatner.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 7 - The Slime People
    6.6/10(355 votes)

    #14 - The Slime People

    S1:E7

    The crew watches "The Slime People" (1962). Crow and Servo take Commander Cody to "Reality Court."

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 10 - Moon Zero Two
    6.6/10(321 votes)

    #15 - Moon Zero Two

    S1:E10

    The crew watches "Moon Zero Two" (1969). Crow and Servo battle in zero gravity.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 2 Episode 3 - Jungle Goddess
    6.6/10(575 votes)

    #16 - Jungle Goddess

    S2:E3

    The crew watches "Jungle Goddess" (1948). Joel and the bots are threatened by a pair of aliens.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 8 Episode 13 - Jack Frost
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Jack Frost

    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.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 8 Episode 18 - Devil Doll
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Devil Doll

    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.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 8 Episode 20 - Space Mutiny
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Space Mutiny

    S8:E20

    In the theater, the crew watches as a beefcake space pilot attempts to stop a mutiny on a ship with a giant boiler room in "Space Mutiny" (1988). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow is pretty sure he is a Bellerian.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 3 - Mad Monster
    6.8/10(335 votes)

    #20 - Mad Monster

    S1:E3

    The crew watches "Mad Monster" (1942). Joel swaps Crow and Servo's heads.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 9 - Robot Holocaust
    6.8/10(343 votes)

    #21 - Robot Holocaust

    S1:E9

    The crew watches "Robot Holocaust" (1987). Cambot's sitcom simulator laugh track goes haywire.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 12 - The Black Scorpion
    6.8/10(336 votes)

    #22 - The Black Scorpion

    S1:E12

    The crew watches "The Black Scorpion" (1957). Joel and the bots pay tribute to Mexico.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 2 Episode 1 - Rocketship X-M
    6.9/10(744 votes)

    #23 - Rocketship X-M

    S2:E1

    An expedition to the moon goes wrong when a group of astronauts accidentally lands on Mars in "Rocketship X-M (1950)." Joel and the Bots are visited by Valeria from "Robot Holocaust (1987)" and Frank learns to push the button.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 2 Episode 5 - Rocket Attack USA
    6.9/10(591 votes)

    #24 - Rocket Attack USA

    S2:E5

    The crew watches "Rocket Attack U.S.A." (1958). Joel and the bots meet their Soviet counterparts.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 2 Episode 8 - Lost Continent
    6.9/10(484 votes)

    #25 - Lost Continent

    S2:E8

    The crew watches "Lost Continent" (1951). Crow and Servo refuse to back the White Male Reality.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Gamera vs. Zigra" 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 10/19/1991. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Star Force: Fugitive Alien II".