NaN/100 votesLoading...#1 - Gamera vs. Zigra
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 10/19/1991
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: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#2 - Star Force: Fugitive Alien II
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 11/16/1991
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: N/A
NaN/100 votesLoading...#3 - Riding with Death
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 7/19/1997
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: N/A
5.5/102 votesLoading...#4 - Mighty Jack
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 9/21/1991
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: N/A
5.8/104 votesLoading...#5 - The Castle of Fu Manchu
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 1/18/1992
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: N/A
6.4/10363 votesLoading...#6 - The Corpse Vanishes
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/9/1989
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."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.4/10359 votesLoading...#7 - Robot Monster
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/23/1989
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."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.4/10668 votesLoading...#8 - The Sidehackers
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/1990
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."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.5/10331 votesLoading...#9 - The Crawling Eye
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/25/1989
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.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.5/10332 votesLoading...#10 - Untamed Youth
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/1990
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.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.5/103 votesLoading...#11 - War of the Colossal Beast
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 11/30/1991
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: N/A
6.6/10321 votesLoading...#12 - The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/1989
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."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.6/10380 votesLoading...#13 - The Crawling Hand
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/16/1989
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.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.6/10318 votesLoading...#14 - Moon Zero Two
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/20/1990
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.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.6/105 votesLoading...#15 - Jack Frost
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 7/12/1997
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: N/A
6.6/105 votesLoading...#16 - Devil Doll
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 10/4/1997
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: N/A
6.7/10344 votesLoading...#17 - The Slime People
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/30/1989
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."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.7/10555 votesLoading...#18 - Jungle Goddess
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/1990
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).
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.8/10325 votesLoading...#19 - Mad Monster
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/2/1989
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."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.8/10338 votesLoading...#20 - Robot Holocaust
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/13/1990
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."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.8/10328 votesLoading...#21 - The Black Scorpion
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/1990
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.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.9/10718 votesLoading...#22 - Rocketship X-M
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/1990
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.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.9/10570 votesLoading...#23 - Rocket Attack USA
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/1990
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."
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.9/10468 votesLoading...#24 - Lost Continent
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/1990
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.
Director: Jim Mallon
Writer: N/A
6.9/10536 votesLoading...#25 - It Lives by Night
Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 7/18/1999
In the theater, the crew watches as a man bitten by a bat becomes a murderous bat-creature with werewolf rules, in “It Lives By Night” (1974). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike asks Tom and Crow for input on redecorating the satellite.
Director: Kevin Murphy
Writer: N/A
The Worst Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Every episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 ranked from worst to best. Explore 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.
Genres:ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
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".