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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 4 - Gamera vs. Barugon
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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.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 8 - Gamera vs. Gaos
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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.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 10 - Fugitive Alien
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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."

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 12 - Gamera vs. Guiron
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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.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 16 - Gamera vs. Zigra
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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."

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #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."

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 19 - Outlaw (of Gor)
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    #7 - Outlaw (of Gor)

    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."

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 8 Episode 14 - Riding with Death
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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.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 10 Episode 12 - Diabolik
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Diabolik

    S10:E12

    In the theater, the crew watches the skilled thief Diabolik performs daring heists, culminating in the theft of $10 million, an 11-emerald necklace, and twenty tons of gold in "Diabolik" (1968). Meanwhile, on Earth, Pearl accidentally destroys the device controlling the SOL.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 10 Episode 8 - Hamlet
    4.2/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Hamlet

    S10:E8

    In the theater, the crew watches as a German television production of Shakespeare's tragedy proves to be unbearably dull in "Hamlet" (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots play "Alas, Poor Whom?" trying to guess the deceased person based on a single bone from their body.

    Director:Michael J. Nelson
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 1 Episode 11 - Moon Zero Two
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Moon Zero Two

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    #13 - 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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  14. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 9 Episode 7 - Hobgoblins
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Hobgoblins

    S9:E7

    In the theater, the crew watches as a horde of murderous goblin-like creatures terrorize a group of teens in "Hobgoblins" (1988). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow presents his film "Let's Talk Women!"

    Director:Michael J. Nelson
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 3 Episode 6 - Time of the Apes
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #15 - 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."

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 18 - High School Big Shot
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 10 Episode 4 - Blood Waters of Dr. Z
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Blood Waters of Dr. Z

    S10:E4

    In the theater, the crew watches as a mad scientist exacts revenge by transforming himself into a catfish and going on a killing spree in "Blood Waters of Dr. Z" (1971). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots decide to go fishing.

    Director:Michael J. Nelson
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 5 - Colossus and the Headhunters
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 12 - The Starfighters
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #19 - 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."

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 7 Episode 3 - Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Trace Beaulieu
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 9 Episode 6 - The Space Children
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #21 - The Space Children

    S9:E6

    In the theater, the crew watches an alien blob force children to sabotage a military project in "The Space Children" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the blob from the movie takes control of Servo. On Earth, Pearl starts her own space program.

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 4 Episode 9 - Indestructible Man
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Indestructible Man

    S4:E9

    In the theater, the crew watches as a mad scientist brings an executed convict back to life; the convict is now out for revenge in "Indestructible Man" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, a parade goes terribly wrong. This episode features the short "Undersea Kingdom, Chapter Two: The Undersea City" (1936).

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 6 Episode 11 - Last of the Wild Horses
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - 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."

    Director:Kevin Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 2 Episode 11 - First Spaceship on Venus
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #24 - First Spaceship on Venus

    S2:E11

    The crew watches "First Spaceship On Venus" (1960). Joel adjusts Servo's sarcasm sequencer.

    Director:Jim Mallon
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #25 - 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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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".