Pilot produced for KTMA TV23 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This half-hour dry-run pilot featured riffing on only a portion of the movie and some rudimentary host segments. It was never shown on television and no fan copy is known to exist. However, the primitive "door sequence" and what appears to be the opening host segment, is featured in the MST3K Scrapbook tape, once sold by Best Brains, and it the pilot in its entirety was shown by Joel Hodgson at a convention appearance by Cinematic Titanic. Never aired, production still for TV23 places production date as 10/3/88 Original film made in 1969.
Movie Plot: A submarine crew fight an underwater civilization. Host Segment I: The crew deals with the vacuflowers that grow on the satellite, which makes everyone that smells them obsessed. Original film made in 1981.
Movie Plot: Aliens from Mars battle the Earth. Host Segment I: The crew does a skit about the Macy's Thanksgiving parade. Original film made in 1981.
Movie Plot: A fugitive alien and a pilot from earth fight a few interplanetary wars. Segment I: Crow tells his version of the first Thanksgiving. Segment II: Joel demonstrates numbchucks. Original film made in 1986.
Movie Plot: Japanese monsters Gamera and Barugon fight each other. Intro: Joel explains the show's premise and plays a phone message from a viewer. Segment One: Joel plays more phone messages, some asking for more of the show and another asking them to show the movies unriffed. Segment Two: A caller asks for more Chapstick (mispronunciation of Slapstick), so Joel and the 'bots promise to use more chapstick on the show. Segment Three: Crow gives a hygiene lesson. Segment Four: Servo and Crow make prank phone calls. Original film made in 1966.
Movie Plot: The people of Japan deal with the monster named Gamera. Intro: Crow volunteers to be frozen as the SOL's Christmas tree. Segment One: Joel wonders if he should freeze Servo as a lawn ornament next Christmas. Segment Two: A caller asks why Godzilla hasn't appeared on the show. Callers are invited to take a Ted Turner survey. Segment Three: The crew debates the authenticity of the movie's monsters. Segment Four: Gypsy and Joel sing Christmas songs. Original film made in 1965.
Movie Plot: Japanese monsters Gamera and Gaos fight each other. Intro: A caller complains about the Gamera movies, but Joel says that he doesn't choose the movies, the Mad Scientists do. Segment One: Servo hits puberty and gets a new deep voice. Segment Two: Gypsy wants new voice, but Joel convinces her keep the one she has. Segment Three: A young caller invites the crew to his birthday party. They can't go, but Servo's birthday greetings turn into a long rant. Segment Four: Servo talks about the upcoming new year. Original film made in 1967.
Movie Plot: Japanese monster Gamera and another Gamera from the planet Zigra fight each other. Intro: Crow is unfrozen. Segment One: Dr. Forrester and Dr. Erhardt, the mad scientists holding Joel captive, taunt Joel. They invite him back to earth for an underwater experiment, but Joel turns them down. Segment Two: Joel is very depressed so Cambot plays messages from viewers to cheer him up. Most of the calls are about Gypsy. Segment Three: The SOL crew talk about their New Year's Resolutions. They countdown the last seconds to midnight. Segment Four: The crew reviews the movie. Original film made in 1971.
Movie Plot: Japanese monster Gamera and Guiron fight each other. Intro: The Mads (Mad scientists) are out of bad movies, until Dr. Erhardt finds another Gamera movie. Segment One: Crow dreams that he is in control of the experiment and the Mads are forced to watch the movies. He keeps sending them "A Planet of the Apes Christmas." Segment Two: Servo and Crow discuss dreams. Servo's is particularly disturbing. Segment Three: Joel tells the 'bots of his dreams, which include operating a crane and waiting in line for Metallica tickets. Segment Four: The crew sings about the Satellite of Love. Original film made in 1969.
Movie Plot: Ants wage an attack against researchers in remote Arizona. Intro: The Mads sell Joel's car to raise $30,000. He then informs them that he had $30,000 hidden under the seats. Segment One: Joel tells Servo and Crow about Isaac Asimov's Rules of Robots. They don't agree. Segment Two: The crew discusses what they would do if they ever get back to Earth. Joel wants to turn off his water, which he had left running. Segment Three: The crew plays I Spy, which becomes a rendition of Wipeout. Segment Four: Joel makes Crow and Gypsy recite a new Robot Law. Original film made in 1974.
Movie Plot: Lunar researchers look for minerals on a hostile planet. Intro: The Mads invent 1-D glasses. Dr. Erhardt can only see length. Segment One: Crow opens a barbershop. Segment Two: Servo unsuccessfully learns to fly. Segment Three: The bots help Joel with his taxes. Segment Four: The SOL crew plays football. Original film filmed in 1976, released in 1982.
Movie plot: Astronauts probing an abandoned spaceship find a female clone whose planet is threatened by pollution and a dictatorship. Original film made in 1981.
Movie Plot: An earth army gets alien help to fight a great battle. Intro: Dr. Forrester is in Vegas, leaving Dr. Erhardt in charge. Segment One: Servo and Gypsy dismantle Crow. Segment Two: Joel and Servo debate why some celebrities are never seen together. Segment Three: Joel hosts a dance competition for Gypsy and Servo. Segment Four: Joel announces the creation of the MST3K Fan Club. Original film made in 1986.
Movie Plot: The inaugural flight of the Concord becomes a disaster as it's sabotaged then a virus gets loose. Cold Opening: Joel and the bots sing the SST: Death Flight Theme Song. Intro: Dr. Forrester has returned from Vegas with gifts for Dr. Erhardt. Segment One: Joel tries to show that robots feel no pain. Segment Two: Gypsy catches a cold. Segment Three: The bots throw a limbo-fest. End: Servo and Crow read letters from viewers. Original film made in 1977.
Movie Plot: Q, an evil presence, tries to conquer the world. Intro: The Mads try to find out how mad they really are. Segment One: The bots weld themselves together. Segment Two: The bots discuss the limits of humor. Segment Three: Joel is depressed when the 'bots don't want to play murderball with him. Segment Four: Crow and Joel read pro- and anti-Servo fan letters. Original film made in 1968.
Movie Plot: A murderer is running around New Orleans during the Superbowl. Intro: The Mads are almost ready to bring the SOL back to earth, until Crow ruins everything. Segment One: Joel helps Servo experience pain. Segment Two: Joel becomes a tyrant. Segment Three: Servo remembers his favourite moments on the SOL. End: Joel finds Servo's letters and then reads letters of his own Original film made in 1978.
Movie Plot: An oil refinery explosion causes a city wide fire. Intro: The Mads are demoted to being "Mildly Peeved Researchers". Segment One: The 'bots play the old ink-eye telescope trick on Joel. Segment Two: Joel invents the "Hell in a Handbag" security system. Segment Three: Joel and the 'bots sing a military march. Segment Four: Gypsy designs newsletters. Original film made in 1979.
Movie Plot: Futuristic world where apes rule the planet. Intro: All of the Mads' transmissions are intercepted by Servo and Crow, leaving them wondering where Joel is. Segment One: The 'bots look for Joel. After finding his uniform, they discover that he is locked out of the ship and floating naked in space. Segment Two: Crow and Servo debate whether or not to let Joel back in. Segment Three: After Cambot tricks Crow into thinking that Joel is back on the ship, Servo demonstrates ways to warp reality. Segment Four: Crow and Servo continue to debate whether or not to let Joel in. He still hasn't been let in by the time the show ends. Original film made in 1987.
Movie Plot: The evil Su-Muru and her minions try to conquer the world. Intro: The Mads help Joel back into the ship. Segment One: Joel punishes the 'bots for locking him out. Segment Two: The SOL crew hosts a game show. Segment Three: The SOL crew perform an acoustic version of the show's theme song. Segment Four: Joel announces that fan club membership has grown to 900. Original film made in 1967.
Bodies of aliens are examined at a secret lab.Intro: Joel introduces this week's film.Segment One: The ship is hit by a meteor shower.Segment Two: Joel purges Crow's memory.Segment Three: Joel jokingly tells Crow that he's actually female. Crow naturally freaks out.Segment Four: Joel announces more fan club news. Original film made in 1980.
Movie Plot: Postapolcalyptic tale about a guy racing to California. Intro: Dr. Forrester creates cold fusion in Dr. Erhardt's mouth. Segment One: Joel teaches Crow and Servo about manners. Segment Two: Joel reads letters from viewers. Segment Three: Joel reads more fan letters. Segment Four: More fan letters read. Original film made in 1981.
Movie Plot: A dinosaur attacks a lake near Mt. Fuji. Intro: The mads start a "Joel is dead" rumour. Segment One: Joel demonstrates cheap special effects. Segment Two: The SOL crew puts on a 1960s type sitcom. Cambot even adds canned laughter. Segment Three: The 'bots are not impressed with Joel's model dinosaur. Segment Four: The SOL crew discusses their plans for the summer. Original film filmed in 1977, released in 1983.
Movie Plot: A giant rogue eyeball is decapitating people in a small mountain community. Segment One: Joel invents the electric bagpipes. Meanwhile, the Mads have moved to Deep 13, a secret underground lair. Dr. Forrester injects Dr. Erhardt with dog antiperspirant. Segment Two: Joel explains to the bots why decapitation is bad. Segment Three: Gypsy uncoils herself. Segment Four: Joel explains why giant rogue appendages are scary. Segment Five: The 'bots each point out something good and bad about the movie. Original film made in 1958.
Movie Plot: A psychiatrist unleashes a curse. The mummy released by this turns out to be an ally, however, in a battle against an evil robot. Also riffed was the short: "Commando Cody: Radar Men from the Moon, part 1." Segment One: Joel invents an airbag helmet for motorcyclists. In Deep 13, the Mads have a new security system. Segment Two: The ship is attacked by demon dogs. Segment Three: The SOL crew try to negotiate with the King of the Demon Dogs. Segment Four: Crow tries to impersonate the Demon Dog's King. Segment Five: Joel manages to fool the Demon Dogs. Original film made in 1957, released in US in 1964.
Movie Plot: A mad scientist turns his assistant into a monster to help get revenge. Also riffed was the short: "Commando Cody: Radar Men from the Moon, part 2." Segment One: Joel presents the Hell-in-a-Handbag anti-theft device. In Deep 13, Dr. Forrester shows off his fire=breathing thunder lizard. Segment Two: Tom falls in love with a blender, which Joel then drinks out of. Segment Three: Servo and Crow have some questions about Jedro the werewolf. Segment Four: Joel switches the bots heads. Segment Five: The 'bots each give a good thing and bad thing about the movie. Original film made in 1942.
Movie Plot: The survivors of a space ship crash run into prehistoric amazons on a desert planet. Intro: Joel and the 'bots redecorate the SOL to look like a talk show set. Segment One: Joel invents toilet paper in a bottle. In Deep 13, the Mads open a fast food place: "Clay and Lar's Flesh Barn." Segment Two: Joel brings a strange spacecraft inside the SOL. Segment Three: The strange object is discovered to be Isaac Asimov's Literary Doomsday Device. Segment Four: While the crew tries to disarm it, the doomsday device explodes, turning the entire crew into Isaac Asimov. Segment Five: Fan letters are read. The winners of the "Name the Plant Guy Contest" are announced. Original film made in 1966.
Movie Plot: Bela Lugosi plays a mad scientist who steals bodies for evil experiments. Also riffed was the short: "Commando Cody: Radar Men from the Moon, part 3." Segment One: Dr. Forrester has a flower boutineer that shoots flame instead of water. He, of course, uses it on Dr. Erhardt. On the SOL, Joel has invented the "chiro-gyro". Segment Two: Servo reads 'Tiger Bot' magazine. Segment Three: The SOL crew plays tag. Segment Four: The 'bots give Joel a haircut. Segment Five: The 'bots give a good thing/bad thing about the movie. Original film made in 1942.
Movie Plot: The hand of an astronaut goes around killing people after his body is blown up. Intro: Cambot sets up a laugh track for the SOL. Segment One: Joel invents a finger-sensing saw. Dr. Forrester demonstrates his new arm-lengthener on Dr. Erhardt. Segment Two: The bots go bowling, but refuse to play with Joel. Segment Three: The crew makes fun of William Shatner. Segment Four: The crew questions the validity of a hand as a monster. Segment Five: The Bots give a good thing and a bad thing about the movie. In Deep 13, Dr. Erhardt uses his new extended arms to strangle Dr. Forrester. Original film made in 1963.
Movie Plot: A post-apocalyptic movie about a robot named Ro-Man. The plot of this film is almost completely unfollowable. Also riffed was the short: "Commando Cody: Radar Men from the Moon, part 5." Intro: Joel explains the show's premise. Segment One: The Mads invent a flaming whoopie cushion. Joel invents the cumber-bumbe-bund. Segment Two: The 'bots get stuck in a logic loop while trying to discuss Cody's flying skills, causing Servo's and Cambot's heads to explode. Segment Three: Crow and Tom play a Robot Monster game. Segment Four: The 'bots learn about surrealism. Segment Five: The crew puts on a skit about Ro-Man killing Joel. In Deep 13, the mads question Joel's sanity. Original film made in 1953.
Movie Plot: Subterranean monsters invade Los Angeles. Also riffed was the short: "Commando Cody: Radar Men from the Moon, part 6." Intro:: Crow turns out to ba a chipper, morning person. Segment One: In Deep 13, the Mads invent cotton candy that screams as you eat it. Joel invents cartoon-style eyeglasses. Segment Two: The 'bots put Commando Cody on trial for crimes against reality. Segment Three: the 'bots try to understand the movie and pitch a script about a guy stranded on an island with robots. Segment Four: The 'bots fill the SOL with smoke to imitate the movie. Segment Five: Gypsy eats half of Joel's diode pie. Original film made in 1962.
Movie Plot: In the 1970's space race, a mission to the moon is not sabotaged by a spy and results in a couple getting married on the moon. Also riffed were the shorts: "Commando Cody: Radar Men from the Moon, parts 7 and 8." Intro: The 'bots get cleaned. Segment One: In Deep 13, the Mads invent the "Insect-a-Sketch". It combines an ant farm with an Etch-a-Sketch. Segment Two: Crow and Servo play Commander Cody. Segment Three: Joel talks about future neckties. Segment Four: Joel presents SPACOM! The ultimate all-purpose product. Segment Five: The bots read letters from viewers. Original film made in 1953.
Movie Plot: In a postapocalyptic world, the human population is controlled by an evil force known as the Dark One. Also riffed was the short: "Commando Cody: Radar Men from the Moon, part 9." Intro: Joel sings the blues. Segment One: Joel invents a pipe that burns nitro and shoots flame. In Deep 13, Dr. Erhardt invents a ski mask with a movable eyebrow to help bank robbers. Segment Two: The 'bots make Joel do stupid tricks. Segment Three: Cambot gets stuck in sitcom mode producing incessant canned laughter. Segment Four: Only Servo enjoys playing a game of Robot Holocaust. Segment Five: Joel announces the "Name the Plant Guy in the Movie Contest." Original film made in 1987.
Movie Plot: In the future, on the moon, an astronaut is hired by a millionaire to capture an asteroid made of sapphire. Intro: Joel explains the show's premise. Segment One: The Mads invent "Celebrity Mouth-to-Mouth Toothpaste", where celebrities throw up on your brush. Segment Two: Joel and the 'bots present a skit about the history of the space program. Segment Three: Joel plays "Rock 'em-Sock 'em Robots" with Servo and Crow as they discuss games of the future. Segment Four: Servo and Crow fight over the women in the movie. Segment Five: The 'bots give a good thing/bad thing about the movie. Gypsy thinks that Richard Basehart is the best thing in the movie. Original film made in 1969.
Movie Plot: A 1950s teen angst movie about youths in a prison farm. Intro: Tom is infected with a tape worm. Segment One: Joel invents a pipe with a smoke detector and sprinkler system built in. In Deep 13, the Mads invent tongue puppets. Segment Two: The crew present the biography of TV's Greg Brady. Segment Three: Gypsy has a flashback about Richard Basehart. Segment Four: Gypsy begins to regurgitate raw cotton, among other things. Segment Five: The crew tries to figure out the odd guy from the movie. Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: Giant scorpions who emerged from a volcano attack Mexico. Intro: The 'bots throw a party for Joel. Segment One: The Mads have mutated themselves in a lab accident: Dr. Erhardt now has a giant cranium and Dr. Forrester is a skeleton. Segment Two: The 'bots do a tribute to Mexico. Segment Three: Gypsy, dressed in a scorpion costume, eats Servo. Segment Four: The 'bots create a puppet show. Segment Five: Joel reads letters from viewers. Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: An expedition to the moon goes wrong when they accidentally land on mars. Intro: Crow has a toothache. Segment One: Joel invents a large Drum Machine. In Deep 13, Dr. Erhardt has mysteriously disappeared, so Dr. Forrester has hired a new assistant: TV's Frank. He used to work at Arby's. Frank's first screw-up is to steal Joel's invention. Segment Two: The SOL Crew salutes the reporters of the movie. Segment Three:Joel and the 'bots discuss what things are funny when floating. Segment Four: Valeria from the movie Robot Holocaust visits the SOL in the Hexfield. Segment Five: Joel talks to Dr. Forrester about how mean it is to send a movie about a crashing spaceship to a guy being held captive on a spaceship. In Deep 13, Frank learns to push the button. Original film made in 1950.
Movie Plot: A couple of sidehacking gangs get into a minor war of vengeance against each other. Intro: Joel tries to get the 'bots to go to bed. Segment One: Joel invents a Slinky named Getchen that talks and does tricks. In Deep 13, Dr. Forrester creates the Slinky tube which can let him be in two places at once. Segment Two: The crew discusses the requirements necessary to be a sidehacker. Segment Three: Joel instructs us on the terminology of sidehacking. Segment Four: Joel makes the 'bots Rommel hats. Segment Five: Joel sings "Love Pads the Film". Original film made in 1969.
Movie Plot: An expedition to Africa to recover a missing heiress leads to trouble when she is made queen of the jungle. Also riffed was the short: "The Phantom Creeps, part 1." Intro: Joel and the 'bots toy with the forces of the universe. Segment One: Joel invents a radio controlled saw. Dr. Forrester has had his head transplanted onto a saxophone. Segment Two: The SOL crew presents an infomercial selling some of Bela Lugosi's Phantom Creeps. Segment Three: Joel explains to the 'bots the movie binocular vision trick. Segment Four: Two aliens visit the SOL with a list of demands. Segment Five: Joel and the 'bots put on a fake TV show, which has Frank entertained. Original film made in 1948.
Movie Plot: A group of teenagers on vacation stumble upon a bizarre mystery. Intro: The 'bots say their prayers. Segment One: Joel invents the "Tickle Bazooka", which fires out feathers. The Mads invent "Tank Tops" armored beachwear. Segment Two: Joel tries to explain the sixties. Segment Three: Servo sings the "Creepy Girl Song". Segment Four: Frank throws a Tupperware party, which upsets Dr. Forrester. Segment Five: Using charts, the Crew tries to explain the movie. Original film made in 1967.
Movie Plot: An American spy is dropped into the Soviet Union to sabotage a rocket mission. He, of course, fails. Also riffed was the short: "The Phantom Creeps, part 2." Intro: Joel gives Servo a haircut. Segment One: Joel invents a calculator that prints in paper candy. In Deep 13, the Mads play water polo by filling a foosball table with water. Segment Two: Joel attempts to explain the cold war. Segment Three: The crew plays "Civil Defense Quiz Bowl". Segment Four: A Cosmonaut shows up and insults Billy Joel. Segment Five: Frank tries to suggest a movie for next week, but is rebuffed by Dr. Forrester. Original film made in 1958.
Movie Plot: A medical student must rob a grave as a fraternity prank. Also riffed was the short: "The Phantom Creeps, part 3." Intro: Crow and Servo trick Joel into thinking it's movie sign. Segment One: Joel creates a pinball machine out of intestines. In Deep 13, Dr. Forrester plays a real life game of operation on Frank. Segment Two: Joel and the 'bots create the "Old School for Old Students". Segment Three: Joel performs an autopsy on a vacuum cleaner, much to Gypsy's chagrin. Segment Four: The 'bots can't think of a single good thing about the movie. Segment Five: Frank sings "If Chauffeurs Ruled the World." Original film made in 1962.
Movie Plot: A former race car driver gets in trouble with a gang of bikers. Intro: Joel allows Gypsy to speak her mind, which means shutting down the SOL's higher functions. Segment One: Joel invents the 3-D pizza, the Mads have invented Hobby Hogs. Segment Two: The 'bots learn about the biker culture. Segment Three: the crew show off "Wild Rebels Cereal", it is great for breakfast. Segment Four: Joel sings to Gypsy, later Servo and Crow jump him. Segment Five: Joel convinces the 'bots to look at the movie as a positive experience. Original film made in 1967.
Movie Plot: While searching for a lost rocket, Air Force personnel get attacked by dinosaurs. Intro: Joel gives the 'bots a pep talk. Segment One: Frank invents a moving treadmill, so that you can exercise outside. Segment Two: One of the horsemen of the apocalypse visit the SOL. Segment Three: The SOL crew presents Quinn Martin's The Explorers. Segment Four: The SOL crew looks observes space. Segment Five: The crew gives us the hidden "facts" of the movie. Original film made in 1951.
Movie Plot: A preachy film about kids who run drugs from Mexico. Intro: Joel and the 'bots have colds. Segment One: Joel invents a device that converts speech into sign language. Segment Two: Servo writes in his diary about the things happening on the SOL. He flashbacks to a scene from episode 26 where the crew used rubber hands and imitated Shatner. Segment Three: Crow writes in his diary and remembers the funny floating sketch from episode 35. Segment Four: Joel writes a letter and flashes back to the Scopes sketch from episode 37. Segment Five:They all admit to keeping diaries, and in Deep 13, the mads share a touching moment. Original film made in 1967.
Movie Plot: The Planet Nova is attacked by a dinosaur. Also riffed was the short: "X Marks the Spot." Intro: Joel reads beat poetry to the 'bots. Segment One: In Deep 13, Frank accidentally squishes Dr. Forrester with the elevator. Joel invents a very stinky sock. Segment Two: Crow wonders how good of a judge he is of others' actions. Segment Three: It's the Joey the Lemur song. Segment Four: Joel becomes the Emotional Scientist. Segment Five: Joel explains the concept of Robert Lippert. In Deep 13, the Mads go to a Kurosawa film festival. Original film made in 1955.
Movie Plot: A group of astronauts explore the ruined civilization on Venus. Intro: Joel turns up Servo's sarcasm level. Segment One: Joel invents a Junk Drawer organizer. In Deep 13, The Mads find Abe Vigoda in their junk drawer. Segment Two: The 'bots present the world's coolest robot. Segment Three: The 'bots host the Match Game. Segment Four: A fake commercial about the eating habits of the aliens in the movie. Segment Five: The Crew has mixed feelings about the film. In Deep 13, Dr. Forrester gets ill and throws up into Abe's drawer. Original film made in 1960.
Movie Plot: The Japanese monsters Godzilla and Megalon fight each other. Intro: The crew puts on a 60-minutes-type show. Segment One: The crew celebrates Halloween. In Deep 13, Dr. Forrester dresses up as a foosball goalie and Frank as a Geordi LaForge. Segment Two: The 'bots argue about who has a more powerful monster. Segment Three: The crew shows a montage of this movie's hero: Rex dart. Segment Four: Servo and Crow put on a weird play about Orville Redenbacher. Segment Five: Joel gives Crow and servo new arms. Frank gets angry at his Mario Bros. video game. Original film made in 1973, released in US in 1976.
Movie Plot: Japanese monster Godzilla fights a Sea Monster. Intro: Joel reads "The Velveteen Rabbit" to the 'bots. Segment One: Joel invents the mind-controlled guitar. In Deep 13, The Mads invent squeeze toy guitars. Segment Two: The SOL crew sings the ""Godzilla Genealogy Bop"". Segment Three: Joel makes models of the world's famous buildings using found items. The bots destroy the models. Segment Four: Mothra visits the SOL. Segment Five: The SOL crew talk about great movie lines that were never said. In Deep 13, the Mads ponder whether to "institute a change to a less hostile posture" towards Joel and the 'bots. Original film made in 1966.
Movie Plot: Miles O'Keefe plays Ator, the caveman-ish hero of the future. Intro: The Crew and Magic Voice discuss changing their names. Segment One: Joel invents the Smoking Jacket. In Deep 13, The Mads try robotic arm wrestling. Segment Two: The crew try a new version of the opening sequence. Segment Three: Joel tells the bots how the makers of this week's film tries to make the movie better than it actually was. Segment Four: Joel demonstrates the magic of sound effects. Segment Five: The Mads try to convince the SOL crew that the movie wasn't that bad. Original film made in 1984.
Movie Plot: Some Japanese children have an adventure with the monster Gamera. On the SOL: The crew does vocal warm-ups / Joel creates an endless salad bar / Crow tries voodoo / Gypsy opens a beauty parlor. In Deep 13: The mads do their spring cleaning / Dr. Forrester had Frank shock Joel. Original film made in 1965.
Movie Plot: Alien beings hatch on earth after a meteor crash. On the SOL: The SOL hosts an art festival / The crew sings a nonsense song. In Deep 13: The Mads have a very lame Karaoke machine. Original film made in 1983.
Movie Plot: The Japanese monsters Gamera and Barugon fight each other. On the SOL: Crow and Servo battle Mac vs. IBM / the Crew plays with the 5,000 piece Man vs. Monster play set / Joel, Servo, and Crow pretend they are at the beach / the Crew pitches Barugon's book "You'll Never Eat this Town again!" In Deep 13: The Mads celebrate Disco / Frank gives Dr. Forrester a copy of "The Stand." Original film made in 1966.
Movie Plot: An astronaut lands on the planet Terra where he must fight the "Perfect Order." On the SOL: Tom makes some cookies and Crow has bad nightmares / Joel turns Servo into an arcade game / Joel becomes an evil overlord. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester tries to promote Frank, but Frank couldn't care less. Original film made in 1973.
Movie Plot: A Planet-of-the-Apes ripoff with 2 kids being sent to an ape ruled future. On the SOL: Joel plays tee-ball with the 'bots / Joel invents the Cellulite Phone. In Deep 13: Frank presents Miracle-Grow Baby Formula, you can guess what happens. Original film made in 1987.
Movie Plot: Teenager risk their lives drag-racing. On the SOL: Joel demonstrated the value of a spit-take / The crew re-creates the drag-race scene from the movie. In Deep 13: The Mads are still dealing with the Miracle-Grow baby. Original film made in 1958.
Movie Plot: The Japanese monsters Gamera and Gaos fight each other. On the SOL: The 'bots take on the personalities of raspy-voiced celebrities / the Crew makes fun of the Ed Sullivan show with Joel as a turtle-spinner on stage. In Deep 13: The mads invent Printer that show your self image: Dr. Forrester is a model and Frank is a clown. Original film made in 1967.
Movie Plot: A man grows to giant size after getting too close to a nuclear blast. On the SOL: Crow and Tom won't let Joel into their cardboard fort / the crew tries to think of things to do if they were 50 feet tall. In Deep 13: The Mads create a plant that reviews music. Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: Wolf Raiders run around attacking earthlings and aliens. On the SOL: Joel acts like a dairy farmer / Joel plays the "Musical Chair" / the Crew has a funny-hat party. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester creates the all purpose sinus drop / Dr. Forrester gives Jack an interesting gift. Original film made in 1986.
Movie Plot: A cheesy alien-attack 1950s movie. Also riffed was the short "Snow Thrills." On the SOL: Joel is getting ready to be on Star Search / Servo hosts a winter-sports broadcast / the crew complains about their dinner. In Deep 13: Frank and Dr. Forrester dress up as dead people. Original film made in 1956.
Movie Plot: The Japanese monsters Gamera and Guiron fight each other. On the SOL: The crew compare their lunches / Joel performs a painful magic trick on Crow. In Deep 13: The mads show off centerfolds for "Psychiatry Today" / Michael Feinstein comes to visit. Original film made in 1969.
Movie Plot: A giant spider terrorizes a town and kills a guy by draining the fluids from him. Also riffed was the short "Speech: Using Your Voice." On the SOL: Joel invents a hairdryer CD player / The crew puts on a rock opera inspired by the movie. In Deep 13: The Mads invent the Cheese Phone, Frank eats it and gets sick. Original film made in 1958.
Movie Plot: An evil entity called simply "Q" is trying to take over the world. Only Mighty jack can stop it. On the SOL: The 'bots think that Joel is dead / Joel presents earmuffs that look like ears / the 'bots present Mighty Jack Dog Food / Joel sings a sea shanty about the movie. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents formal scuba gear. Original film made in 1968.
Movie Plot: A teenage caveman. That's pretty much it. Also riffed were the shorts "Aquatic Wizards" and "Catching Trouble." On the SOL: The crew is bored during a rainy day / the bots and Joel hunt Ross Allen / Joel teaches Crow and Servo about the history of technology. In Deep 13: Frank and Dr. Forrester argue about who presents this week's invention / Dr. Forrester and Frank argue over a pair of scissors. Original film made in 1958.
Movie Plot: Another Gamera movie about Japanese monster fighting each other. On the SOL: The Crew has a keg party / the Crew performs the Gamera theme song. In Deep 13: Frank states that he is a 3 Stooges fan and the Mads to a tribute / the Mads do a metal version of the Gamera song. Original film made in 1971.
Movie Plot: Female Vikings battle a Sea Monster while on a quest to find their missing men. On the SOL: Lots of waffle themed humor including a history of the waffle, a flat waffle iron, a demonstration on the usefulness of waffles, and, of course, a waffle song. In Deep 13: The mads bring a cooked chicken back to life / Dr. Forrester insults waffles. Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: An Alien seeks help from Earth. On the SOL: The Joel and Crow try to save a dying Servo / the Crew presents the Captain Joe action figure, based on the character from the movie. In Deep 13: The Mads have invented large fake noses / Dr. Forrester negotiates with Servo and Crow about what movies to send. Original film made in 1986.
The 1991 Turkey Day Special. TV's Frank tries to keep the Thanksgiving Day dinner party together while Dr. Forrester is distracted by trying to take over the world by showing 30 straight hours of... turkeys.
Movie Plot: Sequel to the Amazing Colossal man, with Glen Manning returning to cause a ruckus. Also riffed was the short "Mr. B Natural." On the SOL: The Crew discusses Mexican food / Joel blows up food / Servo and Crow debate the gender of Mr. B Natural. In Deep 13: The Mads invent a breakfast firing bazooka / Dr. Forrester gives Frank a drugged waffle. Original film made in 1958.
Movie Plot: A mad scientist creates havoc when an experiment to stop the aging process goes awry. Also riffed were the shorts "Posture Pals" and "Appreciating Your Parents." On the SOL: Joel invents celebrity appliances / the 'bots film an action packed home movie / Servo and Crow create "The Unearthly" board game. In Deep 13: The Mads create odd shaped pills including one with a fish hook / Frank eats potatoes. Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: Santa is abducted by martians to bring joy to Mars. On the SOL: The 'bots make their Christmas lists / the Crew performs "A Patrick Swayze Christmas" / Joel looks through his Christmas movie collection / Crow teaches elves about marketing / Joel gives the 'bots presents. In Deep 13: The Mads create a machine that turns good gifts into bad ones / Frank pawns Dr. Forrester's rolex to buy him a watchband. Original film made in 1964.
Movie Plot: An action film about the Japanese mob and a vigilante. On the SOL: The 'bots build a model car / Joel sings the "Master Ninja" theme song. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents the Boil-in-a-bag intravenous dinner / The Mads try to smother each other with pillows. Original film made in 1984.
Movie Plot: Fu Manchu, an evil genius, tries to conquer the world by turning all water into ice. On the SOL: The Crew pretend to be Shriners / the movie causes the Crew to break down. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents a stinky bomb / the mads try to riff the movie. Original film made in 1969.
Movie Plot: The Ninja travels the country fighting bad guys. On the SOL: The Crew tries improv / Joel invents Gerbilsphere II / The 'bots create custom vans. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents the conveyor belt buffet / Frank tries to get ABC to bring back "The Second Hundred years." Original film made in 1984.
Movie Plot: 3 astronauts become stranded when their ship fails. On the SOL: Crow becomes an escape artist / Joel invents a machine that puts your face on cash / the crew discusses the side effects of the space program. In Deep 13: The Mads invent tissues with famous people's faces printed on it. Original film made in 1969.
Movie Plot: Not much unexpected happens: a giant gila monster goes on a rampage. On the SOL: Crow and Tom tape themselves together / Joel opens a small malt shop / the crew forms a rock band. In Deep 13: The Mads create motivational punching bags. Original film made in 1959.
Movie Plot: Teenagers are the only survivors in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. On the SOL: The crew plays with leftovers / the 'bots try to perform a scene from "Mannequin" / Servo and Crow create superheroes. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester has to deal with pop star Morrisey. Original film made in 1985.
Movie Plot: Teens from outer space come to earth for the purpose of livestock grazing. On the SOL: Joel tries electroshock on Servo and Crow / the 'bots invent scratch-and- sniff report cards / the crew shoots snacks into space. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester tries ventriloquism. Original film made in 1959.
Movie Plot: A scientist steals a mummy that turns out to be alien. On the SOL: The crew plays 20 questions / Servo and Crow put on a haunted house / the crew tempts Frank by presenting the "TV's Frank Shopping Network" in an attempt to get him to bring the SOL back to earth. In Deep 13: The Mads invent tragic moments figures. Original film made in 1982.
Movie Plot: Giant leeches attack a bunch of hicks in the Everglades. Also riffed was the short "The Undersea Kingdom." On the SOL: Joel finally gets rid of the Holo-clowns / Servo becomes a teenager / the 'bots discuss fashion for megalomaniacs / the crew discusses their dreams. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester puts a leech on Frank's neck instead of a nicotine patch / Dr. Forrester tries to get Joel to bow down to him. Original film made in 1959
Movie Plot: Some scientists on an island accidentally create giant poisonous shrews. Also riffed was the short "Junior Rodeo Daredevils." On the SOL: Joel gives gifts to the 'bots / Joel tries to impersonate Will Rogers / Servo and Crow create a Killer Shrews board game. In Deep 13: The Mads have a missile ready to split the earth in two, but they don't have much to gain from using it / they try a drink that Servo and Crow came up with which makes Frank go crazy. Original film made in 1969.
Movie Plot: Hercules goes on a mission to Thebes. On the SOL: Its wash day on the Satellite of Love / Gypsy sings Greek style songs / the group tries to explain bad movies to Gypsy. In Deep 13: The Mads introduce decorator roaches / Steve Reeves stops by as a pest control guy and ends up reminiscing about the movie. Original film made in 1959.
Movie Plot: An executed man is brought back to life by a mad scientist. Also riffed was the short "The Undersea Kingdom, part 2." On the SOL: The 'bots switch covers / Joel and the 'bots put novels on the back of cereal boxes / the Crew discusses what they would do if they were indestructible. In Deep 13: The Mads put on a Playboy party / Deep 13 is visited by the cops to put a stop to cop and doughnut jokes. Original film made in 1956.
Movie Plot: Hercules is sent to stop an evil force in a mountain that has been demanding sacrifices. On the SOL: Crow and Servo run away / the Crew does a knife trick / the Crew sing about pants. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents "Deep Hurting" which, of course, Frank is forced to experience. Original film made in 1964.
Movie Plot: A knight longs for the love of a princess, but is constantly rebuffed. On the SOL: Joel draws nude caricatures of the 'bots / The crew wears "Big Gulp Berets" / the gang puts on a play about the Middle Ages / the crew talks about moderately bad words like "booger". In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester has created toxic pillows which emit a toxic gas, which eats away Frank's flesh. Original film made in 1962.
Movie Plot: Hercules ends up stranded in Atlantis, which he ends up destroying by activating the local volcano. On the SOL: Gypsy begs to be allowed to watch the movie / Joel invents motivational tapes for unborn children / Crow researches the legend of Hercules / Servo and Crow create a lazy Hercules action figure. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester returns from a retreat, Frank invents a lawn mover with a baby seat (the Lawn Baby), The mower later maims Frank. Original film made in 1961.
Movie Plot: Two Space Rangers stop traitors from stealing intergalactic cargo. Also riffed was part of an old "General Hospital" episode. On the SOL: Servo realizes he is color-blind and thinks that everyone is red / Servo and Crow play doctor / the Crew discusses the uses of the word "space" / Winky stops by for a visit / Joel turns Crow into a guitar. In Deep 13: The Mads wear beanbag pants and have a discussion salon. Original film made in 1956.
Movie Plot: A pianist is haunted by the ghost of his ex-girlfriend, who he murdered. On the SOL: Servo and Crow make a fort / Joel invents a wheel of sayings to get you through a family reunion / Joel gets blackmailed by the 'bots / the Crew pushes their least favorite singers from a lighthouse, a la the murder scene in the movie / Servo and Crow accuse Joel of killing them. In Deep 13: The Mads create a jacket custom fitted for alcoholics / Frank sings a song about happiness which is cut short by Dr. Forrester throwing a grenade at him. Original film made in 1960.
This was a half-hour special produced by Comedy Central. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of an MST3K episode.
The 1992 Turkey Day Special.
Movie Plot: A promising young singer gets in with the wrong crowd and murders a guy. Also riffed was an old episode of "General Hospital." On the SOL: The crew plays Rock-Paper-Scissors / Joel and the 'bots discuss the symptoms of beatnickness / the 'bots have a slumber party. In Deep 13: The Mads dress as trolls to try to get women. Original film made in 1960.
Movie Plot: A very odd movie about an expedition to one of the moons of Jupiter, which is inhabited by a refugee from Atlantis and his many daughters. On the SOL: Joel helps the 'bots with posture / Crow meets Timmy (the evil version of himself) / Joel explains the double entendre / Timmy attacks Crow and holds Servo hostage until Joel throws him off the satellite. In Deep 13: The Mads present the giant checkbook for use for prizes and charity events, Frank writes a check for 1.5 million dollars with out telling Dr. Forrester / Timmy ends up in Deep 13 and attacks Frank. Original film made in 1956.
Movie Plot: Space Ranger Rocky Jones must evacuate a planet before it collides with another planet. Also riffed was another old episode of "General Hospital." On the SOL: Servo tries macramé / Joel creates a guitar that can be destroyed at a rock show and be put back together / Crow and Servo try to woo Gypsy / Joel sends Banner-grams to random points in the US / John Banner visits the SOL. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents Deep 13 Toothpaste, which causes cavities. Original film made in 1954.
Movie Plot: A really bad alien movie that features aliens with many eyes that land on Earth. On the SOL: Servo and Crow become best buddies / Servo needs to kiss someone / the crew celebrates Earl Holiman / the crew tries to prove that the movie's producers didn't care. In Deep 13: The mads use a Router Ouija Board to contact dead wood-workers / Larry Buchanan (the movie's director) confirms that nobody on the crew cared. Original film made in 1965.
Movie Plot: A con artist, played by "Get Smart"'s Edward Platt, tricks a bunch of actors into robbing an armored car. Also riffed was the short "Johnny at the Fair." On the SOL: Crow begins to take recorded acting lessons / the crew discusses what they would do if they had a 4 hour layover in Chicago / Servo pretends that he is Hercule Poirot. In Deep 13: Frank creates a make up and mirror kit that you hang on someone's back for use when standing in line / Frank tries to solve Servo's Poirot mystery. Original film made in 1959.
Movie Plot: Similar to "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", this is a film about an alien sent to earth to duplicate people and take over the planet. On the SOL: Joel invents the beanie-chopper: a beanie that flies / the crew makes models of the spaceship from the movie out of household items / Servo duplicates himself several times / Hugh Beaumont visits the SOL. In Deep 13: The Mads invent the Fridge Alarm, Will Conrad breaks into the Mads fridge anyway. Original film made in 1964.
Movie Plot: The search for an astronaut on an alien planet. Also riffed was the short "Circus on Ice." On the SOL: The 'bots start a micro-cheese factory / Gypsy doesn't "get" Crow / Joel and Crow play keep-away from Servo / The 'bots discuss the plausibility of the ""Pina Colada Song."" In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester decides to have and Action hero competition: The Mads' "Johnny Longtorso" doll is presented in many separate pieces. Original film made in 1965.
Movie Plot: Film rendition of a Finnish legend about a witch's spell intervening in a marriage. Also riffed was the short "Here Comes the Circus." On the SOL: Joel tries to get the 'bots into a group photo / Joel invents a snack food for martial Artists / the 'bots put on a clown act / Gypsy puts on a one robot show. In Deep 13: The Mads present the Unhappy Meal. Original film made in 1959.
Movie Plot: An Ed Wood movie about a mad scientist who fails to take over the world by creating a superior race. Also riffed was the first part of "Hired!", a training film for Chevy salesmen. On the SOL: Joel reads into Crow's dreams / the crew discusses how the movie's monster had it easy / Servo wishes that there was no such thing as advertising / Cambot redoes the movie's ending with the rest of the crew acting like Bela Lugosi. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents the "tough love seat": a couch with metal spikes / the Mads act like the movie's antagonists. Original film made in 1956.
Movie Plot: A family on a long car trip end up lost and at the house of the evil "Master". Also riffed was: The second part of the Chevy training film "Hired!" Intro: Joel installs a program in the 'bots so that they think he is a genius. Segment One: Joel invents a machine to make unfunny comic strips funny by combining them. In Deep 13, The Mads invent a guillotine for chocolate bunnies. Segment Two: The crew go on a fake car trip, when redneck cop Gypsy pulls them over, they end up breaking down in tears about how bad the movie is. Frank calls to apologize for the movie. Segment Three The crew discusses what makes a monster so monstrous. Segment Four: Joel dresses up as "The Master" with Crow as tag-along Hellbeast. Dr. Forrester calls to apologize for the movie. Segment Five: Crow and Servo wrestle like the brides of Manos in the movie. In Deep 13, the Mads' pizza is delivered by Torgo. It takes a long time to get there. Original film made in 1966.
Movie Plot: In a post-apocalyptic world, a woman hires the Warrior to rescue her father. On the SOL: Servo can't handle the pressure of introducing the show / Joel invents candy hearts with adult messages like "Get Out!" / Crow and Servo race slot cars / The crew discusses all the cool stuff they would do after the apocalypse, like play stickball on the interstate / the Crew calls the Megaweapon from the movie. In Deep 13: The mads invent some fitness equipment / The Mads discover the good life, they play tennis and go dancing. Original film made in 1984.
Movie Plot: Hercule and Ulysses go on a quest to find the Golden Fleece. On the SOL: The Crew tries to improvise a skit / Tom, Joel, and Crow unveil "Instant Karma." / Two Amazon Women visit the SOL, the 'bots are VERY happy to see them. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents a portable desk that you wear / Frank accidentally hits Dr. Forrester in the groin with the portable desk. Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: A bunch of female convicts escape from prison and search for a hidden stash of diamonds. Also riffed was the short "What to do on a Date." On the SOL: The Crew invents a grill that burns Andrew Lloyd Webber songs / Servo wants to ask out Gypsy, Joel and Crow offer tips like those in the short / Gypsy and Tom go on a date, but they break up because she just wants to be friends. In Deep 13: The mads invent a tv camera that shows you what you would be doing if you weren't watching TV / Fan watches his life with Michelle Pfeifer go by on TV. Original film made in 1955.
Movie Plot: A secret agent comes out of retirement to bust a drug ring. On the SOL: Tom and Servo make a new robot / the crew presents Micro golf, a microscopic golf course / the Crew form a jazz group to make fun of the movie's soundtrack / Joel explains to the 'bots about schools for prosperous spies / the crew attends Dr. Forrester's lecture on Super-villainy. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester is at a class reunion, so Frank sends the movie. He opens up a virtual reality club in Deep 13. / Dr. Forrester holds a lecture on the art of Super-Villainy. Original film made in 1966.
Movie Plot: Sinbad returns home from a trip to find his people in need of great help. On the SOL: Crow fixes an award show, much to Servo's chagrin / Joel invents a cheese set modeled after the Rat Pack / the Crew acts like the Jester from the movie / Crow fires himself out the air lock to go on a voyage like Sinbad. In Deep 13: The Mads present "Chin-derwear." It is exactly what you think it is. Original film made in 1953.
Movie Plot: Story of a caveman in modern times. Really dumb. Intro: Servo attempts to freeze Crow to absolute zero. Joel interrupts the experiment and shatters Crow. Segment One: Joel has fixed Crow...sort of. In Deep 13, Dr. Forrester replaces Frank's blood with anti-freeze. Segment Two: The Crew discusses the workings of Hell. Segment Three: The 'bots do some disastrous plastic surgery on Joel, to make him look like Arch Hall Jr. from the movie. Segment Four: The crew discusses why all 1960s sitcom families had single dads. They realize that the Munsters were the only normal 60s TV family. Segment Five: The 'bots take showers to try to clean the movie's residue off. Original film made in 1962.
Movie Plot: A teenager's dysfunctional family life leads him into trouble with a night club dancer and the mob. Also riffed was the short: "The Truck Farmer." Intro: Crow paints Servo flesh toned because he has "Pinocchio Syndrome". Segment One: Joel invents an organizer for your junk drawer that holds some really odd stuff. In Deep 13, the Mads invent a cake mix that includes an exotic dancer, who is accidentally baked into the cake by Frank. Segment Two: The crew re-enacts the night club scene from the movie. Segment Three: Joel analyzes the 'bots hopes for their families. Segment Four: The crew tries to find the cause of Jimmy's (the kid in the movie) social illness. Segment Five: The 'bots try to rob Joel of hamburgers. They get out the heavy artillery to do so. In Deep 13, the exotic dancer from the cake tries to seduce Dr. Forrester. Original film made in 1944.
Movie Plot: The evil "Mr. Thayer" attempts to take over the world by freezing all machinery. Stars Sean Connery's brother, Neil. On the SOL: Joel shows some old home movies / Crow invents a variation on the bird that dips and drinks from a glass of water / Joel, mocking the cheesy visuals of the movie, wants a back rub / the crew compares the careers of the Connery brothers / Dr. Forrester's magnetizer causes the 'bots to stick to the walls. An old Russian satellite, complete with dog, also gets stuck to the SOL. In Deep 13: Frank is in a very Bavarian mood, inventing ""Lederhosen-hosen"", pants with a hose through them. He gets depressed when he realizes how lame it is / Torgo stops by to deliver some "Mr. Pibb"s the the Mads ordered / Dr. Forrester magnetizes the SOL, and Frank tries to speak German. Original film made in 1967.
Movie Plot: A couple of drifters deal with love and prostitution. On the SOL: Crow and Servo get belly buttons / Joel mixes fashionable footwear with cartoon feet / Crow and Servo try to suck an egg into a vacuum. In Deep 13: The Mads present ideas for evil handouts at sports events like "Brass Knuckle Night" / Dr. Forrester puts a railroad spike through Frank's head. Original film made in 1959.
Movie Plot: A story about a gold miner who is betrayed and the dog that seeks out justice for him. Stars Lassie as Shep the dog. Also riffed was the short "Body Care and Grooming." On the SOL: the 'bots put on a late-night show / the crew invents a subliminal message machine / Crow and Servo debate if the woman in the short was better off clean of dirty / Servo tries melting down Crow for the gold. Unfortunately, it turns out he's made of Kevlar / the crew discusses whether Shep had the right to take out vengeance without using the proper authorities. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents a generator that uses your heart as a source of fuel / Dr. Forrester has to buy Frank a new heart, since his old one was worn out from being hooked up to the generator. Original film made in 1951.
Movie Plot: A Roger Corman spaghetti western. Not much else worth saying about it. On the SOL: Joel, Crow, and Gypsy take turns popping Servo's new balloon head / the SOL creates several whiffle-type products / Gypsy and Crow are the SOL's version of the Pony Express / the crew compares the 1870s with the 1970s. In Deep 13: The Mads invent a day planner that makes peoples heads explode. Of course, Frank becomes its first victim. Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: Mitchell is a cop who doesn't follow proper policy. He messes up everything in the movie yet manages to come out the hero. Intro: Joel shows the 'bots his toothpick Monticello model. They, of course, plot its destruction. Segment One: The 'bots have destroyed Monticello. In Deep 13, the Mads are being audited, so they have hired a temp to help get things organized. Frank enjoys yelling at the temp, a guy named Mike Nelson. Segment Two: Joel and the bots go on an Outward Bound trip to the heart of the ship. Gypsy, meanwhile overhears the Mads' plans to kill Mike, but mishears and thinks they plan to kill Joel. Segment Three: Gypsy tries to find a way to get Joel off the ship and save him from the Mads. Despite her concern, Joel doesn't want to go. Segment Four: Gypsy asks Mike for help in getting Joel off the ship. He gets the keys to the SOL controls from Frank and informs Gypsy that there is an escape pod hidden on the ship. Segment Five: Gypsy uses the ship's only escape pod to send Joel home. Original film made in 1975.
Movie Plot: A mad scientist keeps the head of his fiancée alive in a dish in his lab. On the SOL: The 'bots train Mike on how to riff movies / Mike invents an umbrella with gutters / Mike accidentally ruins an attempt to return to earth / the crew tries to find the right hat for Jan, the head from the movie / Jan visits the SOL. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents a machine that pops dream bubbles of kids / Dr. Forrester tries to decapitate Frank. Original film made in 1962.
Movie Plot: A serial killer is attacking teen-age girls. Also riffed was the short "Is this Love?" On the SOL: Mike calls his grandmother for help to escape, but she isn't home / the crew discusses celebrity romances / Mike sings the Janitor Song. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester has Frank in a giant harness that lets him bounce all day long, which ends up making Frank sick. Original film made in 1968.
Movie Plot: A really bad movie about Batwoman going against a mad scientist. Also riffed was the short "Cheating." On the SOL: The crew plays blackjack / the 'bots write essays on cheating / the crew tries to decide how to deal with Crow's cheating problem. In Deep 13: Frank invents the Atomic Hair Dryer / Dr. Forrester's new hair causes Frank to run away screaming. Original film made in 1966.
Movie Plot: Wanda goes to Atlantis to rescue her missing father. On the SOL: Crow orders Mike and Servo like a drill sergeant / Mike invents fridge udders for milk extraction / the crew sings "My Wild Irish Ireland". In Deep 13: The Mads invent a vending machine for donor organs / Frank needs a new liver and tries to put $250,000 in quarters into the vending machine. Original film made in 1988.
The 1991 Turkey Day Special. Promos, and the clips of msties that were shown during the breaks this year
Movie Plot: Chicago is attacked by giant grasshoppers. Intro: The SOL gets a call from an upset lady looking for her husband. Segment One: In Deep 13, Dr. Forrester has invented the re-comfy bike. On the SOL, the crew invent new playing cards. Servo's card, Todd, is too annoying for Mike. Segment Two: Mike decided to call the Mads to complain about the movie. We get to see a rather disturbing glimpse of the Mads private life. Segment Three: Crow writes a screenplay about Peter Graves and his years at the University of Minnesota. Segment Four: Servo does insect-related stand up comedy. Segment Five: The crew recreates the movies visual effects using postcards. In Deep 13, the Mads have a boxing match to prove their manhood. Frank almost K.O.s Dr. Forrester. Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: A mad scientist does odd experiments on peoples brains. Nothing Atomic is involved. On the SOL: The crew performs a Broadway-style musical / Mike and the 'bots mock the Mads mercilessly / Servo goes out into space to report the weather / Magic Voice chats with the movie's narrator. In Deep 13: The Mads retaliate Mike's taunting by dressing as the SOL crew. Original film made in 1964.
Movie Plot: Cobot travels through time and is framed for murder in a strange civilization. On the SOL: Mike tells the bots about his old acting career / the crew reads excerpt from the autobiography of Jack Palance. In Deep 13: The Mads have invented a time machine / Frank and Dr. Forrester dance. Original film made in 1989.
Movie Plot: The US Government uses radar technology to capture criminals. Also riffed was the short "The Last Clear Chance." On the SOL: Mike sets off Crow's Horshack device / Mike ties various items together and tries to climb down to Earth from the SOL / the 'bots put on a class reunion for Mike. In Deep 13: The Mads try to numb the brains of the SOL crew. Original film made in 1950.
Movie Plot: Satan sends Pitch, one of his demons, to harass Santa by making the world's children evil. On the SOL: The Crew tries caroling, but it soon breaks down / The crew exchanges Christmas gifts / the 'bots try to get Mike in touch with his family, but get a wrong number / the 'bots sing a politically correct Christmas carol. In Deep 13: The Mads exchange gifts / both Santa and Pitch stop by for a visit and end up wrestling each other. Original film made in 1959.
Movie Plot: A group of delinquent teens commit one crime, not a wave of them. On the SOL: The Crew tries to escape / The SOL opens a deli, with sandwiches named after movies. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents perfume mixed with mace / Frank orders a sandwich from the SOL deli / Dr. Forrester sprays Frank with the mace-perfume. Original film made in 1955.
Movie Plot: A bunch of teenagers in a small town grow to be a huge size. On the SOL: The crew does some exercising / Mike makes juice out of anything / the crew sings a tribute to Frank. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester lays Frank off / Frank asks the SOL for a job interview so he can lie to unemployment / Torgo injures Dr. Forrester so Frank can get re-hired. Original film made in 1965.
Movie Plot: Astronauts go to the moon, sparking a battle between the lunar beings and Earth. Also riffed was the short: "Design for Dreaming." Intro: Gypsy holds a tea party. Segment One: Servo and Gypsy play tennis. In Deep 13, Frank hosts a Dean Martin roast of Dr. Forrester Segment Two: Nuveena, the girl from the future, visits the SOL and tempts Mike and the 'bots into moving to the future with her. Segment Three: The crew gets annoyed at Nuveena's singing. Segment Four: Mike throws Nuveena out of the SOL for turning the 'bots into appliances. Segment Five:Nuveena visits Deep 13 and tempts Frank. Original film made in 1960.
Movie Plot: After being accused of killing a man, a woman is sent to a convent. On the SOL: Crow hires the Power Steves for a party the crew is having / Servo, in honor of Mel Torme, scats / the crew designs the woman of the future. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester presents the Umbilicus, a giant cable connecting Deep 13 to the SOL. It connects directly to Gypsy, who is not pleased / Dr. Forrester gets pied by Mike and the 'bots via the Umbilicus. Original film made in 1959.
Movie Plot: The USSR completes a nuclear attack on the USA. Also riffed was the short "A Date with Your Family." On the SOL: Mike builds a new, psycho robot / the crew has a calm dinner / the bomb from the movie visits the SOL / Servo becomes convinced that reality is a dream. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester tries an experiment on Crow by making him choose between a wire mother and a Dr. Forrester plush doll. / Frank is held at gunpoint by Dr. Forrester. Original film made in 1952.
Movie Plot: After a murder, the people at a rooming house are questioned, including a man who is working on talking to dead people. Also riffed was the short "The Selling Wizard." On the SOL: It's time for a Fire Drill / Servo and crow host "The Dead Talk Back" radio show / the crew dresses as the Grateful Dead / the Crew is interrogated by Dr. Forrester, but he is interrupted when Frank confesses. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester tries to use direct marketing with ""Nelson Cigarettes."" Mike, with no help from Crow, resists / Dr. Forrester and Frank play "William Tell." Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: A boy is brought back from the dead to seek revenge on his killers. On the SOL: Secret Service agents Crow and Tom Servo protect Mike / the crew does some good voodoo / Servo runs over Crow with a car / the crew chills in a hot tub / Mike and Servo are Robin and Batman / the 'bots write to Adam West. in Deep 13: The Mads use voodoo to inflict inexpensive evil on the world / Frank turns Dr. Forrester into a zombie. Original film made in 1986.
Movie Plot: Colossus leads a bunch of poor islanders to a battle against the enemy headhunters. On the SOL: Servo does the crew's taxes / the SOL deals with NummyMuffinCocolButter, the worlds cutest pet, which has been given to them by Dr. Forrester / Gypsy is allergic to Nummy / The crew talks about the concept of decapitation. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents the world's cutest pet / Frank misses Nummy so much that he becomes ill. Original film made in 1960.
Movie Plot: A giant centipede-like alien attacks Earth. On the SOL: Servo becomes the satellite's security guard / the SOL is forced by the Mads to open a coffeehouse / Crow becomes a sovereign nation / Mike tries out his new sound system / Gypsy eats Servo. In Deep 13: Frank does the laundry / Dr. Forrester tortures Frank for messing up the wash. Original film made in 1964.
Movie Plot: A group of vacationers are captured and hunted by a madman. Also riffed was the short "Uncle Jim's Dairy Farm." On the SOL: The Crew helps Dr. Forrester impress his mother / Mike becomes Kenny G. and Crow opens a fruit stand / the crew does a hoedown / Crow confesses, thus ruining the crew's murder mystery party / the 'bots think that Mike is hunting them. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester's mother, Pearl, is visiting. She and Frank get along very well. Original film made in 1961.
Movie Plot: Diamond Head is a secret agent-type guy who tries to stop an illegal weapons dealer. Also riffed was the short "A Day at the Fair." On the SOL: The SOL needs to be cleaned up, so the crew throws out all the garbage, including Crow's mother, into the sun / Magic Voice and Cambot try to make Mike appear more mean / Cambot and Magic Voice present Mike as a crash test dummy / Cambot and Magic Voice make mike into the Frugal Gourmet / Crow gives Mike a Hawaiian Punch. In Deep 13: The Mads compete over which of them is cleaner. Original film made in 1977.
Movie Plot: A skydiving school is the central point in a movie about a bunch of people cheating on each other. Also riffed was the short "Why Study Industrial Arts?". On the SOL: Crow cuts himself in half during a shop class taught by Frank / Servo ruins Crow's car / Crow and Servo get stuck in parachutes. In Deep 13: Mike and Dr. Forrester compete Swinging Choir. Dr. Forrester wins, according to Frank / Dr. Forrester throws balls at Frank. Original film made in 1963.
Movie Plot: A young woman leads a crime spree and people die. Also riffed was the short "Young Man's Fancy." On the SOL: Servo has a new, creepy, head / Mike puts on a show as Keanu Reeves / Mike and Crow act out the gas station robbery from the movie. In Deep 13: The Mads write a theme song for themselves / Frank starts a country music radio station. Original film made in 1956.
Movie Plot: A save-the-ranch type spaghetti western. Host Segment Plots: This is complicated, so try to follow. The Mads try to send a matter transfer machine to the SOL, but it gets caught in a storm of ions, resulting in the creation of a parallel universe. In the parallel universe, the Mads are on the SOL and an evil version of Mike and the 'bots are in Deep 13, forcing Frank and Dr. Forrester to watch the movie. in the regular universe, Servo and Mike use the ""Parallel Universe Manual"" to fix the situation. The friendly Mads visit the SOL at the end of the show, just to say hi. Original film made in 1948.
Movie Plot: A really bad movie about some Air Force pilots, where the plot is nonexistent. On the SOL: Crow surfs the internet / the crew tries to sell their new kind of barbecue sauce / Servo leads the Servo Academy choir. In Deep 13: The Mads share thoughts through their new cranial ports. Original film made in 1964.
Movie Plot: An Ed Wood movie about murders and a porno racket. Also riffed was the short "Keeping Clean and Neat." On the SOL: The boys throw Gypsy a shower / Frank sends a letter to the SOL, stating that he intends to blow up Deep 13 / Frank sets off a small bomb on the SOL and, in a phone call, threatens Mike. He has also kidnapped Dr. Forrester / Mike helps Dr. Forrester to lure Frank away from the bomb that he was about to use. In Deep 13: After seeing a violent movie, Frank disappears, only to come back and capture Dr. Forrester. / After foiling Frank's attempt to blow up Deep 13, Dr. Forrester deep-fries Frank. Original film made in 1961.
Movie Plot: An airport manager winds up a pert of a scheme to rob a shipment of cash from a plane. On the SOL: Mike moderates a debate between Servo and Crow / Jan in the Pan is thrilled with Mike's Urkel imitation, so are the Mads, Pitch, and Santa Claus / Torgo ruins everyone's good time about Mike's Urkel. In Deep 13: The Mads impersonate construction workers / Dr. Forrester's ears become overgrown with hair. Original film made in 1970.
Movie Plot: A girl escapes juvenile hall and holds a wealthy couple captive. On the SOL: Crow readies for a raid of Deep 13 / Crow goes to Deep 13 via the Umbilicus, but is caught by Dr. Forrester / A kitten with a whip visits / the crew creates a pineata in the shape of Dr. Forrester. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester uses Frank as a pinata when some kids show up. Original film made in 1964.
Adam West is your 'cheesy gourmet', serving up the MST3K turkeys! (and appearing in the premier of Zombie Nightmare!)
Movie Plot: Essentially, a movie about women's wrestling. Also riffed was the short "Are You Ready for Marriage?" On the SOL: Lisa Loeb appears on the hexfield viewscreen and sings / Crow wants to marry Servo / Jan in the Pan is the stripper for Crow's bachelor party / Dr. Forrester performs the wedding of Servo and Crow, with Frank as the wedding singer. In Deep 13: A family starts poking around Deep 13, prompting the Mads to get a new security system, which Frank plays with / Frank falls in love with Lisa Loeb, until Dr. Forrester breaks the news to him that she is seeing Ethan Hawke. Original film made in 1951.
Movie Plot: A man inherits a magic sword which he uses to vanquish an enemy clan. On the SOL: The crew plays Dungeons and Dragons, though they don't really care about the game / Servo provides entertainment for the Mads' guests / Gypsy mimics the singer from the movie / Ilya from the movie stops by, now a waiter at IHOP. In Deep 13: Bridget and Mary Jo, new neighbors from Deep 12, stop by to say hi to the Mads / After their dates with the Deep 12 women, the Mads can't wait to hear from them again. Original film made in 1956.
Movie Plot: A high school student develops mob ties and organizes a robbery of drug money. Also riffed was the short "Out of this World." On the SOL: The 'bots are not helping Mike with his headache / Crow uses a chemistry set and makes Servo huge / the crew discusses bread / Servo and Crow unsuccessfully try to break into Gypsy's diary / the 'bots have a squirt gun fight. In Deep 13: Frank uses DNA to make a dinosaur that attacks Dr. Forrester / Dr. Forrester puts the angry dinosaur into Frank's pants. Original film made in 1959.
Movie Plot: A story of some men who become mercenaries in an attack on Cuba. Also riffed was the short "Platform Posture and Appearance." On the SOL: Mike uses Servo's head to pick the lottery balls out of / the crew plays bingo / The Movie causes Mike to lose his mind and have an identity crisis / the crew sings about ironing boards. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester is beaten up by some mob goons, to whom Frank owes a lot of money / Frank tries to help the dying Dr. Forrester by reading him the sympathy cards people have sent / Dr. Forrester has a near-death experience / as revenge, Dr. Forrester tries to kill Frank. Original film made in 1966.
Movie Plot: A secret agent is hired to find a kidnapped scientist and his latest invention: the death ray. On the SOL: Crow doesn't like his new contacts / Servo uses a death ray to destroy Crow / Crow has a line of sunglasses / Cambot cries over how bad the movie is. In Deep 13: Frank is Servo's talent agent, and gets him a gig endorsing sneakers / Frank gives Dr. Forrester an autographed picture of himself. Original film made in 1967.
Movie Plot: A scientist is mutated by a nuclear explosion into the Beast of Yucca Flats, which goes around randomly killing people. Also riffed were the shorts "Money Talks" and "Progress Island." On the SOL: the Crew wallpapers the SOL / the crew is disturbed by a party next door / Crow supports the ""Film Anti-preservation Society"", for the decay of bad films. In Deep 13: A political rally over Proposition Deep 13. The Mads rally in favor, the SOL crew rebuts / The Mads concede the issue to Mike and the 'bots. Original film made in 1961.
Movie Plot: Six secret agent women bust a drug ring. A blatant "Charlie's Angels" rip-off. On the SOL: The Mads turn the SOL crew into the cast of Renegade, so they can get higher ratings / The 'bots are very to-the-point on their opinion of Mike's Fonz impression / the bots test the shame-meter, which is broken by the Mads' level of shame. In Deep 13: The mads dress up as mediocre 1970s baseball pitchers / the Mads dress as Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King. Original film made in 1979.
Movie Plot: A fugitive makes a crooked deal with a scientist to become invisible. Also riffed was the short "The Days of Our Years." On the SOL: Servo uses Crow as a science project / Crow and Servo are hurt in a welding accident. In Deep 13: The Mads have opened a bed and breakfast, and force the SOL crew into being the "local color" / Dr. Forrester won't let Frank have a day off / the Mads have some Apple Dowdy. Original film made in 1960.
This half hour special aired before the 1995 Academy Awards. In it, the MST3K cast makes fun of the following movies: Mary Shelly's Frankenstein 4 Weddings and a Funeral Tom & Viv Quiz Show Forrest Gump Queen Margot Priscilla, Queen of the Desert The Lion King Junior Red Heavenly Creatures Little Women Blue Sky Hoop Dreams Pulp Fiction
Movie Plot: A wrestler is hired to save a young woman from a group of vampires. On the SOL: the Crew does a tribute to the 3 Stooges / Crow receives a bizarre message / the 'bots read tribute letters to the departed Frank. In Deep 13: The Mads get a strange message in a fortune cookie / the angel Torgo the White comes to take Frank to "Second Banana Heaven" / Dr. Forrester, upset by Frank's departure, sings a tribute / the ghost of Frank visits Dr. Forrester and pushes the button for the last time. Original film made in 1962.
Promos for VHS's of MST3k on 1995 Turkey Day. Aired appx 9:30PM
Outtake Reel made available on Turkey Day '95.
2nd Outtake Reel made after Bill Corbett's arrival.
Turkey Day intros/storyline on the lead up to 701T, Night of the Blood Beast (Turkey Day Edition)
An astronaut returns from space, dead. The base that recovered him (staffed by three men called Steve, one called Dave, and a a lady Doctor) is then cut off from the outside world by an alien. The revival of the dead astronaut, the death of a scientist, and the discovery of alien embryos inside the resurrected astronaut's body bodes ill for the survival of those trapped at the base and for the rest of humanity. The movie riffed was "Night of the Blood Beast", the same film as episode 7-1. The difference between this episode and that one is that this version aired only once and the live action comedy bits were all related to thanksgiving. It was the non-thanksgiving version that was used in reruns, this thanksgiving version was aired only once. On the SOL: The crew discusses today's football game / debate: Stuffing vs. Potatoes / Crow talks with Dr. Forrester's guests / Mike and the 'bots have thanksgiving dinner. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester is having a thanksgiving party / The party guests have Thanksgiving dinner / Dr. Forrester's mother, Pearl, presents her home made Turkey Surprise.
Movie Plot: After a rocket crash, an alien beast starts to attack people in southern California. Also riffed was the short "Once Upon a Honeymoon." On the SOL: The 'bots attack Mike with Mace and tasers / Crow plays the trombone / Gypsy imitates the woman from the short / Crow pretends to be pregnant. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester's mother, Pearl, has moved in with him. She forces him to do a trombone recital / Pearl makes Dr. Forrester confess to the SOL crew, but he doesn't know what he is supposed to be confessing / Pearl treats Dr. Forrester like a baby. Stinger: "Wounded animal that large isn't good." Original film made in 1958.
Movie plot: Rondo Hatton stars as a disfigured man who takes revenge on the college pals he believes caused his condition. The short is a documentary-style examination of chicken farming. Also rifft was the short "The Chicken of Tomorrow". Stinger: Crotchety old grocer: "Creeper, creeper, creeper. You give me the creeps!" Original film made in 1946.
Movie Plot: A very hard to follow film featuring Deathstalker, a very disgusting hero, and a princess he is trying to protect, but doesn't. On the SOL: Crow gets a toupee / the crew dresses up as fast food workers to try and terrorize an ailing Pearl / the 'bots put on a Renaissance Festival to cheat Mike out of money / Crow reads a story to Pearl. In Deep 13: Pearl is very sick, thus making Dr. Forrester miserable / Dr. Forrester tries to poison his mother, but ends up poisoning himself. Original film made in 1988.
Movie Plot: An astronaut returns from a mission and begins to melt while going on a bizarre killing spree. On the SOL: The crew plays baseball / Crow's screenplay is being made into a movie by Pearl and Dr. Forrester. Of the $30 million budget, Crow gets $800 / They start filming the movie with Mike starring as Kevin Bacon / Dr. Forrester and Pearl come up to the SOL to revise the movie script / Crow fails as a director. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester conducts a focus group to see how people like Crow's movie / Dr. Forrester and Pearl tell Crow the movie is a failure. Original film made in 1977.
Movie Plot: An evil corporation and the government are kicking people out of the Bronx and moving them to New Mexico to be killed. On the SOL: Crow holds a charity auction / the SOL catches fire, which is luckily put out by Gypsy / Crow's use of the biofeedback machine causes more fires to break out on the SOL / Servo gets sick. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester has put Pearl in a nursing home, which is really just another part of Deep 13 / to boost ratings, Dr. Forrester presents Timmy Bobby Rusty, a cute little kid / Dablone swoons Pearl. Original film made in 1985.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie is a theatrical adaptation of the cult television hit Mystery Science Theater 3000. Set between seasons 6 and 7 of the show The evil scientist Dr. Clayton Forrester locks Mike Nelson and two robots in a spacecraft to watch terrible low-budget movies as part of his scheme to conquer the world. He projects "This Island Earth" with the intention of driving them crazy. However, the trio laughs and makes funny comments in every scene and dialogs, having good-time instead, and Dr. Forrester's ambitious plan does not work. Original movie was made in 1955.
Movie Plot: An alien invasion is foiled by a man wielding one of the alien's own laser guns. On the SOL: The 'bots tell a captive Mike the ""thunderdome"" joke / the SOL crew taunts a perfectionist satellite / the 'bots change the diaper of a star baby / Mike dressed as Star trek's Captain Janeway / the SOL reaches the edge of the universe and the Crew is turned into pure energy. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester has lost his funding and cuts the SOL loose in space / Dr. Forrester watches himself grow old (a la 2001: Space Odyssey) and turns into a Star Baby. Instead of a monolith, there is a giant VHS tape. Pearl decides to try and raise baby Clayton right. Stinger: "Far out!" Original film made in 1978.
Mike and the Bots are still stranded at the edge of the universe and won't be able to make it back in time to screen our Saturday movie, 'The Day The World Ended'. In their absence, we need you - the home viewer - to join us on-air and supply sarcastic quips, biting commentary and witty remarks when Sci-Fi Channel and The Dominion present... MST3K: THE HOME GAME live on-air IRC chats - Special Bonus - The 4PM and 11PM EST showings will feature all-new interviews with the Brains, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the MST3K studio with Mike Nelson and Kevin Murphy.
Movie Plot: A mutant fish-man escapes from captivity at a Florida aquarium. Intro: Mike, Servo, and Gypsy return to the SOL to find Crow has been there alone for a VERY long time. Segment One: The crew discovers that the year is now 2525, and the earth is being ruled by apes. They are contacted by Professor Bobo and Dr. peanut, two ape scientists. Following orders from their Lawgiver, they sent the SOL the movie. Segment Two: Crow introduces us to the Nanites, tiny robots that have infested the SOL, and are helping Servo fix the ship. Segment Three: An alien named Phil that Servo did business with comes looking for him. Segment Four: Mike and the 'bots catch up with what they've been doing before returning to the SOL. Segment Five: We discover that Mike's ancestors are responsible for the ape takeover. On Ape Earth, we learn that the Lawgiver is Pearl Forrester, who was cryogenically frozen for 500 years. She has become more evil than she was before and she vows to continue. Original film made in 1955.
Movie Plot: A sordid tale about the fountain of youth and a woman who wishes to be younger. On the SOL: Crow rids the SOL of a prairie dog problem / the Nanites go on strike / Servo and Crow attack Mike to extract eternal youth from him / Servo demands that Crow and Mike play "Beverly Hillbillies." On Ape Earth: Mike convinces the apes to revert to their monkey nature, which causes Pearl to get upset / Pearl makes up dumb laws to help reinforce her authority as lawgiver. Stinger: The cop tries to outwit his suspect. Original film made in 1959.
Movie Plot: An expedition to the center of the Earth encounters an underground civilization. On the SOL: Crow tries to make Gypsy, Mike, and Servo his slaves / Crow does an archaeological dig through the SOL / Mike meets some of the underground dwellers. On Ape Earth: Pearl demands a parade in her honor / the apes give Pearl a hunky guy, played by Robert Smith of the Minnesota Vikings. Stinger: "It" hits the wall. Original film made in 1956.
Movie Plot: After being exposed to atomic radiation, a giant Praying Mantis attacks the North Pole. On the SOL: Mike and Crow upset Servo by not participating in casual day / the Crew holds a memorial service for Pearl, who then calls to tell them that she is angry and she will pursue them to the bitter end / Crow is eaten by an alien that was brought on board the SOL / the Crew gets a letter from Dr. Peanut, who survived the blast and is now in Wisconsin. On Ape Earth: Pearl, Bobo, and Dr. Peanut accidentally (with help from Mike) detonate a bomb that destroys the planet / Pearl has survived and, with Bobo, she will hunt down the SOL across space. Stinger: The corporal goes for a little stroll. Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: The decapitated head of a dead Spaniard curses a household of farmers and leads to senseless deaths. On the SOL: Crow gives Servo an art grant / the SOL is pulled to orbit over a strange planet / An Observer appears on the SOL, but Mike and the 'bots are annoyed to the point that they throw him off the ship / Crow produces a Civil War documentary / Servo pretends to be the head from the movie. On the Observer's Planet: The Observers are amused by Pearl and Bobo / Pearl kicks Bobo out of bed, forcing him to give up his mint. Stinger: The Observers staring. Original film made in 1958.
Movie Plot: A psychic causes a woman to regress to medieval France. On the SOL: Servo tests higher than Mike, Crow, Gypsy, Pearl, and Bobo on the Observers' IQ test / the witch from the movie visits the SOL. On the Observers' Planet: The Observers administer an IQ test / Servo tries to join the Observers / Bobo accidentally eats one of the Observers' brains. Stinger: The Observers staring. Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: Using a time machine, a scientist brings back a creature from the year 5000. On the SOL: The Crew samples some of the Observers' food / Crow goes back in time to visit Mike's family / Mike summons the Terror from the year 500 to be Crow's blind date. On the Observers' Planet: The Observers want to dissect Pearl and Bobo / the Observers' sing the love song "When I Held Your Brain In My Arms." Stinger: The Observers staring. Original film made in 1958.
Movie Plot: A female crustacean creature is conjured up from the sea and starts to attack people. On the SOL: Thawmaster vs. Thighmaster / Crow makes a doll based on the psychic doctor from the movie / the Crew questions the meaning of the question mark at the end of the film. On the Observers' Planet: The Observers are about to dissect Bobo and Pearl, so Mike and the Nanites steal one of the Observers' brains as a distraction. Mike then blows up their planet. / Pearl, with Bobo and an Observer, have escaped the planet's destruction aboard the Widowmaker / Bobo goes to change a flat tire on the Widowmaker, but falls to the strange planet below. Stinger: Bobo scopes out the planet. Original film made in 1956.
Movie Plot: A teenager becomes a werewolf. On the SOL: Servo declines the position of SOL commander / Pearl leaves the SOL functioning only on battery power, making it vulnerable to alien attack / the crew deals with the aliens attacking the ship / Crow opens a breakfast place on the SOL. On the Camping Planet: Pearl, Bobo, and Brain Guy are camping / Pearl tries to scare Bobo and Brain Guy with some campfire ghost stories. Stinger: "People bug me, too." Original film made in 1957.
Movie Plot: After an asteroid crash, giant alien spiders start attacking people. On the SOL: Servo becomes a cheerleader / an evil alien entity possesses Gypsy, and is coming to possess the others / the evil entity creates a doppelganger Servo / all of the 'bots are now possessed, and Mike appeals to Bobo for help. On the Camping Planet: Pearl tells the SOL of her camping adventures / Pearl and Brain Guy have been possessed by the evil aliens and are preparing to use the alien pods to possess the world / only Bobo, who is not possessed, can destroy the mother pod. Mike has to convince him to do it. Stinger: "Phtphptptphpt." Original film made in 1975.
Interview with Parts: The Clonus Horror director Robert Fiveson
Movie Plot: A clone escapes the lab where people are cloned to provide body parts. On the SOL: Mike grows a mustache / the Crew discusses how to raise children / at Pearl's request, the SOL produces some children's programs to keep the Space Kids busy / Crow gets a new, small nose. On the Camping Planet: Three evil Space Kids with psychic powers force Pearl, Bobo and Brain Guy to play with them / the Kids force Pearl, et al. to play "Candyland." Stinger: "Sure!" Original film made in 1979.
Movie Plot: A fortune teller kidnaps some salesmen and turns them into her zombie slaves. On the SOL: Crow and Servo hit up Mike for walk-a-thon pledges / Crow and Servo pretend to be fortune-tellers and cheat more money from Mike / Shelli the Nanite gives the crew pompadours / Ortega is hired by Crow to cater the break / the 'bots put Mike into a box and call it a roller coaster. On the Camping Planet: Pearl is driving the Space kids home, leaving Bobo and Brain Guy on the planet alone. Bobo hurts Brain Guy / Pearl meets the omnipotent parents of the Space Kids. Stinger: "What do you think we came here for...to eat?" Original film made in 1964.
Movie Plot: A really weird Scandinavian movie about a woman whose ugly sister throws her out and she goes to Jack Frost for help to find her dream husband. On the SOL: Mike is the "Lord of the Dance" / Yakov Smirnoff comes to talk about the film / Earl Torgeson of Sanford, Maine visits and tries to explain the movie. On the Camping Planet: Pearl is still gone, and Bobo and Brain Guy argue over who is in charge / Brain Guy and Bobo grow closer / Mike, Bobo, Brain Guy, and Pearl debate what is the best ape movie ever made. Stinger: "Bring on my fiancé!" Original film made in 1964.
Movie Plot: A 1970s movie about a secret government agent. On the SOL: Mike tries cooking / Servo does a tribute to the seventies. Thats the 70s AD, not the 1970s / Servo becomes a trucker / the Crew tries to inject characters into a movie. On the Camping Planet: Evil robots attack Pearl, Bobo, and Brain Guy. They ask the SOL for help, and Mike responds by blowing up the planet / once again, Pearl, Bobo, and Brain Guy have escaped destruction by taking off in the Widowmaker. Pearl demands medals for bravery. Stinger: Jim Stafford is happy. Original film made in 1976.
A behind the scenes look at the making of an MST3K episode.
Movie Plot: A 1960s secret agent is charged to protect a scientist who has created a really dumb biological weapon. On the SOL: Servo and Crow are into some Extreme Hobbies / Servo tries to find a legal way to help Mike / the 'bots make sure Mike does his community service. In the Intergalactic Courtroom: Mike is charged for his recent planet destructions. Pearl is the prosecutor, Bobo is the defense attorney / Bobo is not defending Mike very well / Servo and Crow's testimony does not seem to help Mike either / Bobo traps Brain Guy in a lie on the stand / Mike is convicted, but his death sentence is negotiated down to community service. Stinger: Spaz chop. Original film made in 1966.
Movie Plot: Only the hero Prince Of Space can save Japan from an evil alien attack. On the SOL: The SOL is sucked into a wormhole causing all sorts of things to happen, including Mike turning into a puppet and the entire crew ending up the woods of Minnesota / Mike marries Krankor, the villain of the movie. On the Widowmaker: While outside going to the bathroom, Bobo pulls the Widowmaker into a wormhole, taking the SOL with it / Pearl and Brain Guy land the Widowmaker in what seems to be ancient Rome. Original film made in 1959.
A half-hour special in which Mike and the 'bots riff the trailers from the hit movies of the summer of 1997. Trailers riffed in this special were those for: The 5th Element Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World Men in Black Contact Batman and Robin
Movie Plot: Radioactive waste creates a monster that attacks some teenagers. On the SOL: The 'bots make Mike a very small bathing suit / Servo writes newspaper articles that are very up-to-date / the Crew imitates the Del-Aires. In Ancient Rome: Pearl and Brain Guy try to convince Flavia and Callypigeas that they are gods. Flavia is impressed with Mike and the 'bots / Flavia and Pearl catfight. Original film made in 1964.
Movie Plot: A ventriloquist uses voodoo to seduce women. On the SOL: Servo throws a keg party where Crow gets drunk on Nanite beer and goes bonkers / Crow buys a Devil Doll from Pitch the demon, much to Mike's chagrin / the 'bots set up a pub for Mike / Crow talks to Pitch about how to mess with Servo's soul. In Ancient Rome: The Romans think Pearl and Brain Guy are gods and throw them a toga party, that Brain Guy turns into a pants party / Pearl and Brain Guy watch a fight at the Colosseum where they discover that one of the fighters is actually Bobo. Original film made in 1964.
Movie Plot: Japan is attacked by aliens, and is saved by a very insignificant hero. Features the classic horrible special effects that are a staple of early 1950s Japanese horror movies. Keep an eye out for the bizarre scene featuring Adolph Hitler. On the SOL: Servo, Crow, and the Nanites lose a battle against the mites that live on Mike's eyelashes / the 'bots kabuki play degenerates / the Crew is almost driven to insanity be the movie, but they are cheered up when Krankor visits to try to conquer them. In Ancient Rome: Bobo, who thinks he is a Roman warrior named the Mad Goth, is a celebrity / Pearl and Brain Guy try to tell Bobo who he really is / Pearl bashes Bobo over the head, which gets his memory back, but also gets the them, and Brain Guy, arrested. Stinger: The little boy falls down. Original film made in 1961.
Movie Plot: A group of spaceship passengers rebel against the ship's captain. On the SOL: Mike gets a new set of encyclopedias to replace the old one that the 'bots kept complaining about / Servo and Crow crash the last of the SOL's escape pods / Servo installs a bit too much safety gear on the SOL / Crow shows off his new muscles. In Ancient Rome: Pearl, Bobo, and Brain Guy are in the dungeon. Brain Guy attempts to bring Mike down to help, but the Romans have taken away his brain, leaving him powerless / Bobo throws up a possible means of escape / Mike distracts Flavia while Brain Guy busts Bobo and Pearl out. Bobo then sets the city on fire. Original film made in 1988.
Movie Plot: a Vermont based film made in 1991 about a college professor who creates a time-traveling plane and sells it to an evil cooperation. He finds that the cooperation uses the plane as a weapon to destroy the future, and he has to go back in time several times to stop himself from selling his time machine in the first place. On the SOL: Crow goes back in time to the 1980s to talk Mike out of taking temp jobs, thus stopping him from getting the job in Deep 13 that got him trapped on the SOL / The 'bots are dismayed to find Mike replaced by Mike's alcoholic brother Eddie / Eddie tells the 'bots that Mike played in a band and died, prompting Crow to go back and undo his earlier mission. On the Widowmaker: Pearl has put Bobo and Brain Guy down for the night and invites Mike over for a chat / Pearl informs Mike that there is now an extra Crow roaming around 1985 Wisconsin. Original film made in 1994.
Movie Plot: A man's mind gets sucked into a massive computer system. Intro: Crow creates a catch phrase for himself. Segment One: Pearl asks the 'bots to make a catch phrase for Mike. Pearl decides to make money by having her own PBS station, and hosting a pledge drive. Segment Two: The 'bots order a pet monkey over the internet. Segment Three: The bots' monkey does not like Mike. As an example of other Pearl-based programming, Pearl and Brain guy sing a duet. Segment Four: Servo is beat up by some rough Nanites. Segment Five: Bobo comes up to the SOL to help with the monkey, but ends up turning against Mike and the 'bots. Meanwhile, Pearl counts the money her pledge drive made. Original film made in 1983.
Shorts, Volume 1 is a compilation release featuring seven popular shorts from Mystery Science Theater 3000. It was originally released on VHS by Rhino Entertainment in July 1998; it was later re-released on DVD as part of the Volume 2 set from Rhino and its re-issue, Volume II from Shout! Factory. The seven shorts featured are: The Home Economics Story (Episode #317) Junior Rodeo Daredevils (Episode #407) Body Care and Grooming Episode #510) Cheating (Episode #515) A Date with Your Family (Episode #602) Why Study Industrial Arts? (Episode #609) The Chicken of Tomorrow (Episode #702)
From PlayStation Underground Vol 2.1. Mike and the robots riff on various videos from the PlayStation Underground series and outtakes from PlayStation commercials. Includes some great behind-the-scenes footage of the MST3K set with the writers/actors.
Movie Plot: A scientist is turned into a monster when his matter transference beam malfunctions. Intro: After another wormhole, the crew is back orbiting present day Earth. Segment One: Pearl, Bobo, and Brain Guy find an old castle which turns out to be Pearl's ancestral home. Segment Two: The 'bots "project" some of Mike's treasured objects to an undisclosed location. Segment Three: Pearl reads about the Forrester family history. Mike pleads for one of the movie's characters to stay. Segment Four: Crow gets the touch of death and tries to kill Mike. Segment Five: Mike denies Servo a grant, but gives one to Crow. Pearl decides to set up shop in the castle permanently. Stinger: Lembach decides to stay in London. Original film made in 1967.
A half-hour special aired before the 1998 Academy Awards.In it the MST3K cast makes fun of the following movies: Mrs. Brown Wings of a Dove Good Will Hunting As Good as it Gets Amistad Titanic Jackie Brown Boogie Nights Deconstructing Harry LA Confidential Starship Troopers
Movie Plot: An astronaut ends up on a planet inhabited by miniature people. Intro: The Crew compare their Andy Rooney imitations. Segment One: The Doomsday Device pearl ordered finally arrives. Unfortunately, its radioactive core was sent to the SOL, and the 'bots do not want to part with it. Segment Two: Servo tries to look at beautiful things, so he can enjoy life. Segment Three: Mike takes a space walk, and the 'bots refuse to let him back in. In Castle Forrester, Pearl and Brain Guy discover that the ghostly noises around the castle are actually being made by Bobo. Segment Four: Mike upstages the 'bots in water-glass playing. Segment Five: Crow dresses as an alien from the movie. Pearl, doubting her evilness after failing to assemble the Doomsday Device, is cheered up by a mob of villagers. Turns out, however, that they are just the local welcome wagon. Stinger: The "Good and the Beautiful" are extolled. Original film made in 1961.
Movie Plot: A man discovers that he is an Aztec god-like creature that has the power of a Puma. Intro: Servo comes down with "Short Man's Disease." Segment One: Pearl is holding a fancy dress ball at the same time that Brain Guy is throwing a normal party. Servo gets into mingling for Pearl's ball. Segment Two: Mike enlists the help of Shelli the Nanite to give his hair the "dry look." Segment Three: The 'bots force Mike to dress as Cotamundi Man. Segment Four: Crow and Servo create a voodoo head of Roger Whittaker. Segment Five: Crow resigns, then accepts a lower pay to do the same job. In Castle Forrester, Brain Guy's party is more popular than Pearl's ball. Roger Whittaker stops by for a visit. Stinger: Puma Man is befuddled. Original film made in 1980.
Movie Plot: A man on a archaeological dig becomes a werewolf. Intro: Mike pretends to be James Lipton. Segment One: With the SOL in geosynchronous orbit, he uses a ladder to climb down to Earth. Mike's ladder escape is ruined when he ends up in the castle. Segment Two: Mike and Servo play "Who do you want in your werewolf movie?" Segment Three: Mike and the 'bots sing a song about the movie. Segment Four: Mike becomes a werecrow. Segment Five: Servo becomes a weremike. Pearl wants to make a werewolf, but can only find a cocker spaniel to use. Original film made in 1996.
Movie Plot: Bees start killing people on a bee farm. Intro: The crew does a series of "previously on..." skits. Segment One: The other Observers return to take back Brain Guy. Segment Two: Crow writes a poem to the cigarette smoking lady in the movie. Segment Three: Bobo and Pearl sing a song to convince Brain Guy to stay. Segment Four: Mike dresses as a bee and tries to communicate by movement. Segment Five: Brain Guy banishes the Observers to Wisconsin. Original film made in 1967.
Movie Plot: An alien blob forces children to sabotage a military project. Also riffed was the short: "Century 21 Calling." Intro: Servo opens a very expensive kissing booth. Segment One: Pearl installs a new phone system in the castle and on the SOL. Segment Two: Mike pretends to be the young star of the short. Segment Three: While launching a model rocket Mike gets blown up. Pearl plans to launch Bobo into space in a rocket, but the training doesn't go well. Segment Four: Crow present s a not-so-sexy fashion line. Segment Five: The blob from the movie takes control of Servo. Bobo misses the rocket launch, which causes the castle to be destroyed when it crashes. Original film made in 1958.
Movie Plot: Goblins wreak havoc when they escape from a movie studio. Intro: The crew of the SOL keeps turning each other on. Segment One: The crew rough-houses on the couch Pearl sent them. Segment Two: Crow makes a film questioning the existence of women. Segment Three: Crow starts a hotline for people who have suffered trauma from watching this movie. Only Bobo calls in to talk about his love life. Segment Four: The crew uses cardboard cutouts to distract Pearl while they try to escape. Segment Five: Servo goes back in time to punish Rick Sloane for making this movie. In the Castle, Pearl lectures Mike and the 'bots on how she can no longer trust them with furniture. Original film made in 1988.
Movie Plot: A man ends up on a farm with a witch and a woman posessed by Satan. Intro: Mike has no wassail of his own, but finds some in a can. Segment One: Pearl has gone on a trip and left Bobo and Brain Guy in the hands of Steffi the babysitter, who treats Brain Guy like a baby, and Bobo as a pet. Segment Two: Mike takes up walnut farming while Servo takes up pecan farming. Segment Three: Crow thinks he's a witch. Segment Four: Servo's grandma attempts to kill Mike. Segment Five: Crow sells his soul to Stan Johnson, an accountant who trades souls as commodities. Original film made in 1971.
Movie Plot: A monster named Gorgo appears on an island off the coast of Ireland. Intro: Crow's head becomes the nest for a rare bird. Segment One: Brain Guy and Bobo armwrestle, until a transmission from Pearl, on a trip to LA interrupts. She has met Leonard Maltin, who recommends and introduces this week's movie. Segment Two: The Crew presents "Waiting for Gorgot". Segment Three: The Crew plays Trivial Pursuit, William Sylvester style. Segment Four: The Nanites have a circus, which ends in tragedy. Segment Five: Pearl and Leonard make plans for future bad films. Original film made in 1961.
Movie Plot: The story of a Canadian cult and a lost city. Intro: The bots loot the SOL during a power outage. Segment One: Pearl plans to take over the world one person at a time, starting with Todd Gunderson. Segment Two: Servo does a tribute to Canada. Segment Three: Everyone but Mike gets bad hockey hair Segment Four: As a result of being immune to Hockey Hair, Mike comes down with Grizzly Old Prospector Syndrome. Segment Five: The 'bots start a non-threatening, muffin based cult. Pearl's plan has moved onto victim #2. Stinger: Troy asks for Rowsdower. Original film made in 1990.
Bonus feature from the Volume XIX DVD set.
Movie Plot: A fish monster runs around the everglades. Intro: Mike has an identity crisis. Segment One: Pearl convinces a couple that the castle is a cruise ship, to make some cash. The SOL crew makes ice sculptures for Pearl's fake cruise. Segment Two: Some advanced dolphins show up to teach the Crew a lesson about taunting dolphins. Segment Three: An electrician shows up to repair some stuff. Crow and Servo taunt him a bit too much. Segment Four: Pearl makes the SOL crew look more Italian. Cambot's Italian filter breaks down. Segment Five: Bobo, the fake cruise ship captain, goes bonkers during formal dinner. Original film made in 1984.
Movie Plot: The skull of a man's ex-wife comes back to haunt him. Also riffed: the Gumby short "Robot Rumpus." Intro: Servo becomes a butterfly. Segment One: Pearl, Bobo, and Brain Guy dress as penguins as a prank on Mike. Mike isn't amused. Segment Two: The 'bots deal with the concept of Gumby killing robots. Segment Three: Servo tries to get a free coffin. Segment Four: Crow becomes a screaming skull. Segment Five: Servo uses Mike's credit card to pay for the coffin. Brain Guy shrinks Bobo to tiny size. Stinger: Our hero flings his stool. Original film made in 1958.
A half-hour special in which Mike and the 'bots riff the trailers for the big movies of the summer of 1998. Trailers riffed in this special were for the following movies: The X Files Ever After Halloween H2O The Truman Show Pi Saving Private Ryan Small Soldiers Godzilla Deep Impact
Movie Plot: The Delta Knights search for the lost cave of Archimedes. Intro: Gypsy is repairing Crow, leaving Servo and Mike with a loaner. Servo and Mike are happy, because the temp Crow has a radio. Segment One: Pearl switches places with Mike to test how miserable the movie watching really is. Segment Two: Despite the 'bots pleas for her to stay, Pearl switches back with Mike, who was enjoying a boys night out with Bobo and Brain Guy in the Castle. Segment Three: The Tom Servo choir performs the classic ""Air on a Delta Knight"" song Segment Four: Leonardo DaVinci visits on the hexfield. Segment Five: The Delta Knights are holding their annual pancake breakfast in Castle Forrester. Stinger: It's the "I'm Coming!" guy. Original film made in 1993.
Shorts, Volume 2 is a compilation release featuring six popular shorts from Mystery Science Theater 3000. It was originally released on VHS in October 1999 by Rhino Entertainment; it was later re-released on DVD as part of the Volume 3 set from Rhino and its reissue, Volume III from Shout! Factory. The six shorts featured are: Catching Trouble (Episode #315) What to Do on a Date (Episode #503) Last Clear Chance (Episode #520) A Day at the Fair (Episode #608) Keeping Clean and Neat (Episode #613) The Days of Our Years (Episode #623) With the release of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXXIX, all of these shorts have been re-released as part of their original episodes.
Movie Plot: The souls of 4 teenagers are being hunted by a soultaker. Intro: The 'bots have a wet t-shirt contest. They don't seem to grasp the point, and leave Mike confused. Commercial sign doesn't come on when it's supposed to, leaving Mike to have to push the button. Segment One: Cambot picks up some odd interference. Gypsy informs Mike that the ship is having serious malfunctions. Meanwhile, in Castle Forrester, Pearl, Bobo, and Brain Guy are playing Monopoly. They couldn't care less about the SOL. Segment Two: Gypsy, and other parts of the ship, are seriously malfunctioning. Mike takes charge, but only succeeds in breaking the Hexfield Viewscreen. Segment Three: The SOL, still malfunctioning, is caught in another ship's tractor beam. In Castle Forrester, a soultaker comes for Bobo's soul. It turns out to be TV's Frank, who became a soultaker when he realized that second banana heaven wasn't all that great. Segment Four: The person from the other ship boards the SOL. Original film made in 1990.
Movie Plot: A night club dancer goes off to California with a drifter. Intro: Crow has a WWBSMD bracelet. Segment One: Pearl is being inspected by the Institute for Mad Science. Segment Two: Crow exacts revenge on Mike. Segment Three: Crow does an exotic dance. The 'bots belittle Mike for not recognizing Crow as a sexual being. Segment Four: Mike sings a sad song in the rain, oblivious to the fact that the SOL is on fire. Segment Five: The SOL crew dress as the thug from the movie. Pearl finally impresses the inspector by forcing Brain Guy to dance in a dress. Original film made in 1969.
Movie Plot: Dinosaurs attack LA looking for a cyborg. Intro: The 'bots figure out how many times a lady Gypsy is. Crow realizes that Mike is more feminine than Gypsy. Segment One: Pearl conducts LSD tests on Crow and Servo. Segment Two: Servo and Gypsy kickbox. Segment Three: The SOL crew graciously thank Pearl for not killing them. The gesture gives pearl a gilt trip about her next plan. Segment Four: The SOL is visited by Droppy the Water Droplet. Segment Five: Mike gets a giant chin, Pearl puts collars on Bobo and Brain Guy before they go on tour with their acid rock band. Original film made in 1997.
Movie Plot: A mad doctor turns himself into a mutant-fish. Intro: Crow takes up chewing tobacco. Segment One: Pearl deprives the SOL of love, as part of an experiment. Segment Two: Crow's evil voice-over causes Mike to get wedged in a bulkhead. Segment Three: The SOL crew goes fishing. Segment Four: Crow and Tom get Bobo and Brain Guy to help convince Mike that nudity in acting is good. Segment Five: The 'bots create personalized food carrying cases. Pearl turns Bobo into a Mermonkey. Stinger: "Sargassum: the weed of deceit!" Original film made in 1975.
Movie Plot: A crew searches for a monster in an Arkansas swamp. Intro: The SOL has a cub scout meeting. Servo shows up in a Brownie uniform. Segment One: Pear is going to take over the world by knocking out power to all the major cities and buying all the world's potatoes. She will then make millions of those little potato batteries and control the world's electricity. Unfortunately, Bobo forgets to get the potatoes. Segment Two: The crew has flashbacks to remember why Mike came up to the bridge. Mike's flashback is so blurry he can't remember anything about it. Until he remembers that he came to get his contact lenses. Segment Three: Pearl decides to make money off of the tourist trade by cooking up a monster lengend. Brain Guy sings a country song of "The Legend of Forrester Swamp." Segment Four: Servo starts a corporate whittling business. Segment Five: Crow starts some fires on the SOL. Down at Castle Forrester, Bobo drives away customers. Original film made in 1985.
Movie Plot: A man turns into a lizard monster after being hit by a meteorite. Intro: The 'bots use their new onion blossomer to blossom everything, including Servo's head. Segment One: In Castle Forrester, Pearl has exposed Bobo's brain as a way to control him with a remote control. Mike tries it and almost escapes, but fouls up the plan. Segment Two: The Crew show how pathetic the "practical joke" at the beginning of the movie is. Segment Three: Mike presents a "Behind the Music"-style documentary about the folk-rock band in the movie. Segment Four: Crow and Servo send a camera, taped to a remote-control truck, to spy on Mike. Segment Five: Servo hits a satellite with his bow and arrow. In Castle Forrester, Brain Guy is showing Bobo how to take care of his new exterior brain. Original film made in 1976.
Movie Plot: A Texas sheriff runs amok in Malta after a mobster who killed his partner. Intro: Servo ponders if the owner of a lonely heart is really better than the owner of a broken heart. Segment One: In Castle Forrester, Pearl, Brain Guy, and Bobo demonstrate how to put humor into the workplace. Segment Two: The crew tries to complain to Pearl about the repetition in the movie by making Mike trip multiple times. Segment Three: Goosio visits the SOL as a goodwill ambassador, but the 'bots kill it. Segment Four: Crow delivers a speech about Maltese men. Segment Five: Since Joel escaped after a Joe Don Baker movie, Mike assumes its his turn. He's really just sitting in the water heater. The 'bots comfort him. In Castle Forrester, Pearl and Bobo are demonstrating "funny dress-up day" to improve workplace morale. Pearl is dressed up in wacky colors, Bobo dresses as Joe Don Baker from the movie. Brain Guy appears in leather biker gear, but informs them that it isn't for dress-up. Original film made in 1985.
Movie Plot: An old German public TV version of the classic Shakespeare play. Intro: Servo changes his name to Servaux. Segment One: Mike plays 3 card monty with Pearl for the choice of the movie. He wins, and chooses "Hamlet" but Pearl gets the last laugh by digging up this version. Segment Two: Crow and Tom try to scare Mike by pretending to be the ghosts of some of his relatives. Segment Three: The 'bots do a conceptual musical version of Hamlet. Segment Four: Mike hosts the game show "Alas poor WHO?" Segment Five: Servo and Crow make a Hamlet action figure, complete with pull-string soliloquy. Fortenbras visits Castle Forrester to complain about not being in this version of the story. Pearl kills him. Stinger: King Claudius does a double-take. Original film made in 1961.
Movie Plot: A man on a spelunking trip becomes a man-bat. Intro:The crew does some painting. Mike tests to see what different colors do to the 'bots emotions. Segment One: Pearl distracts the SOL crew while Bobo sprays them with poison. The poison causes Crow to grow extra arms, for Servo's hands to become huge, and for a small Servo to grow on Mike's back. She gives in to their complaints and finally sends them the antidote. Segment Two: The crew dresses as the cast of the Mary Tyler Moore show, with Crow as Mary, Mike as Ted, and Servo as Lou. Segment Three: The 'bots think Mike is rabid and give him injections. It turns out he just fell asleep while eating pastry and has frosting on his face. The 'bots are mad that the won't need the rest of the injections. Segment Four: Mike grows a mustache and asks Pearl what she thinks of it. Segment Five: On the SOL, Servo opens a franchise of the Buddy Epsen Hat Destress Original film made in 1974.
Movie Plot: A group of exotic dancers are stranded on an island where a radioactive spider threatens to kill them. Intro: Crow writes a newspaper column. Segment One: Pearl has moved the castle to suburbia to save money on Bobo's monkey license. Segment Two: Mike gets stuck in a giant spider web. Segment Three: Mike auditions Pearl, Bobo, and Brain Guy for a dance show, like the guy in the movie. Segment Four: Mike and the 'bots keep crashing the SOL, testing the theory that in a crash women instantly become helpless, murmuring idiots. Segment Five: Mike pretends to be a man-spider. Meanwhile, Pearl has decided to move the castle back because in the suburbs, you cant throw your garbage out the window. On the way back, they have stopped at a "Pump & Munch" to diesel up the flatbed. Bobo is delighted at the balloon dispenser in the bathroom. Brain Guy keeps the "balloons" for his lady friends. Original film made in 1960.
Movie Plot: Worms overrun a southern town. Also riffed was the short: "A Case of Spring Fever." Intro: It's the annual SOL safety check, revealing that the SOL is a death trap. Segment One: Pearl is having a fair in the castle. The 'bots enter a 5000 pound pig in the Forrester Fair. Segment Two: The 'bots discuss the plausibility of Coily, the sprite from the short, and summon a sprite to get rid of Mike. Segment Three: Servo becomes a southern belle. Segment Four: Mike fails to create giant worms, creating a tasty snack instead. Segment Five: Brain Guy demonstrates the Forrester Fair's 4 foot bungee jump. Crow gets some huuuuge platform shoes, which he can't balance on. Original film made in 1976.
Movie Plot: A super spy tries to steal a large chunk of gold. Intro: Servo finds the SOL employee handbook, which is written in typical Forrester dictator style. Segment One: Pearl has hooked the SOL up to a joystick and starts to mess with the crew. The joystick breaks and initiates the SOL's re-entry system. Brain Guy and Pearl are helpless to stop the SOL's return, which has Pearl quite upset. Segment Two: Servo disposes of the many Servo clones on the ship. Segment Three: The residents of the castle are moving on with life: Pearl becomes dictator for life of Qatar, Bobo gets a "job" at the zoo, and Brain Guy becomes the oracle of a planet. Segment Four: Crow is nervous about going to Earth, so Mike writes a song to make him feel better. Crow feels better, but the song makes Servo afraid. Segment Five: The residents of the Castle do a Mary Tyler Moore style good bye. The SOL violently crashlands on Earth. Gypsy starts a successfull Fortune 500 company called ConGypsCo. Mike, Servo and Crow settle into their small apartment to watch the strangely familiar "The Crawling Eye" Original film made in 1968.
Camcorder footage shot by Jim Mallon of the filming of the last episode. First released in Info Club catalog #136.
Movie Plot: An old man tells his grandson a story about the magician Merlin. Intro: The Crew pulls old-school college pranks. Segment One: Pearl makes Servo the SOL's supreme dictator, to see if that makes the experiment more evil. Segment Two: Servo and Crow review each other. Neither likes the other. Segment Three: Servo turns Mike into a baby. Segment Four: Mike shows off his Ernest Borgnine kids books. Segment Five: Pearl sends Bobo to the SOL to torture Mike and the 'bots. They send him back. Original film made in 1996.
Assignment: Venezuela is a 1956 short film produced by the Creole Petroleum Corporation, created to encourage American employees to work at their location(s) in Venezuela. Creole was the Venezuelan subsidiary of Standard Oil of New Jersey, later renamed Exxon. The short shows an American employee of the company arriving at Venezuela to work at the Lake Maracaibo oil fields. His narration serves as the letters he writes to his family. He learns about the country's historic background and sees the country's sights and its cities, which impress him with their modernity. He looks into a temporary housing complex while waiting for a house and learns Spanish while preparing for his family's eventual arrival.
Mr. B's Lost Shorts??!! is a compilation of shorts from Mystery Science Theater 3000. Originally released by Best Brains, Inc. exclusively on VHS through the MST3K Info Club, it was later re-packaged with Rhino Entertainment's Volume 6 box set in October of 2004 and again as part of Shout Factory's reissue Volume VI. Mr. B Natural (Episode #319) X Marks the Spot (Episode #210) Hired!, Part I (Episode #423) Design for Dreaming (Episode #524) Johnny at the Fair (Episode #419) Are You Ready for Marriage? (Episode #616)
Shorts, Volume 3 is a compilation release from Rhino Entertainment featuring seven popular shorts from Mystery Science Theater 3000. It was originally released on VHS and later as a limited bonus with The Essentials DVD set if the set was ordered through a special website offer. Shorts, Volume 3 has since been re-released by Shout! Factory in The Singles Collection. The seven shorts featured are: Speech: Using Your Voice (Episode #313) Aquatic Wizards (Episode #315) Is This Love? (Episode #514) Design for Dreaming (Episode #524) The Selling Wizard (Episode #603) Out of This World (Episode #618) Once Upon a Honeymoon (Episode #701T/#701) With the release of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXXVIII, all of these shorts have been re-released as part of their original episodes.
In addition to the various chapters' appearances within their MST3K episodes, all "8 ½" were released on a bonus DVD by Shout! Factory alongside Volume XXV. In addition to the segments, the DVD includes a new introduction by "Season One's Tom Servo, J. Elvis Weinstein".
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Serial Variety Pack is a DVD bonus disc made available to early purchasers of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXVII directly from Shout! Factory. It was released alongside Volume XXVII on July 27, 2013. The disc features all of the theater segments from the serials The Phantom Creeps and Undersea Kingdom, as well as the TV series General Hospital.
A collection of MST3K Turkey Day Bumpers throughout the years.
Jonah Heston is shanghaied during a space mission by Kinga, Dr. Forrester's ambitious daughter. Jonah does a major redesign on Gypsy. Tom Servo and Crow settle in with Jonah as they riff on Reptillicus! Movie Plot: Copenhagen is terrorized by a prehistoric beast that has regenerated itself from a recently discovered tail segment. Original film made in 1961.
Pearl Forrester, Bobo and Brain Guy pay an awkward visit to Moon 13 revealing fractured family dynamics. Jonah starts working on a space suit. Special guest stars Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy and Mary Jo Pehl. Jonah and the bots riff on Cry Wilderness. Movie Plot: Bigfoot's ghost brings a boy (Eric Foster) to where his father (Maurice Grandmaison) and a hunter are mistaking Bigfoot for a Bengal tiger. Original film made in 1986.
Jonah introduces a series of new robots to Tom and Crow with unexpected results. The Satellite of Love receives visitors Larry (series creator, Joel Hodgson) and Dr. Varno (head writer, Elliott Kalan). Jonah and the bots riff on The Time Travelers. Kinga and Max celebrate the 200th episode of MST3K. Movie Plot: Research scientists experimenting with time warps are accidentally propelled forward into an unbearable future. Original film made in 1964.
Max ruefully considers his affection for Kinga while she openly declares her love for online soul mate, Neville LaRoy (Neil Patrick Harris). Together they sing the hit song, “Our Love is On Wings (You Can’t See).” Jonah and the bots riff on Rock Hudson’s Avalanche. Movie Plot: Hanging over a new ski resort are charges of corruption and a big snow wedge that's been there for years. Original film made in 1978.
Crow and Tom don mysterious costumes inspired by the film and perform an unnerving parade. Jonah and the bots discuss how other popular movies could benefit from dinosaur attacks. Jonah and bots riff on The Beast of Hollow Mountain. Movie Plot: A Mexican cattleman's (Eduardo Noriega) beef with a rancher (Guy Madison) is settled by a tyrannosaur from the local swamp. Original film made in 1956.
Kinga and Max pitch several money-making ideas to big-time space venture capitalist, Freak Masterstroke (Jerry Seinfeld). The bots obsess over their newfound-devotion to Starcrash character, Akton. Jonah and the bots riff on Starcrash. Movie Plot: An outlaw smuggler and her alien companion are recruited by the Emperor of the Galaxy to rescue his son and destroy a secret weapon by the evil Count Zarth Arn. Original film made in 1978.
Jonah and the bots realize the Mads have been stealing their ideas for Invention Exchanges. The Satellite of Love attracts a giant space squid, and Kinga and Max debut a promotional ad for their new venture, Dinosaur BBQ. Jonah and the bots riff on The Land that Time Forgot. Movie Plot: Bowen Tyler (Doug McClure) is among a small group of survivors taken in by a German submarine after the vessel has sunk their ship. When a struggle ensues between the German officers and their captives, the U-boat, which is running out of fuel, ends up coming across an uncharted island. Unfortunately for the passengers and crew, dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures roam the land, and everyone must fight to survive the perils of the lost island. Original film made in 1975.
The bots subject Jonah to a Herculean trial as the defendant in “Court of Axe Appeal.” When Jonah introduces another new bot, M. Waverly, Tom and Crow make their feelings known. Jonah and the bots riff on The Loves of Hercules. Movie Plot: An evil Amazon wants Hercules (Mickey Hargitay) to think she's the same queen (Jayne Mansfield) he freed from between two trees. Original film made in 1960.
The Mads invest heavily in a new brand of coffee by a rising entrepreneur named Todd Hitler. Jonah breaks down for Crow how to properly create a mix tape for listening to on space trips. Jonah and the bots riff on Yongary. Movie Plot: An earthquake from an atomic blast rouses an amphibious colossus, which then attacks South Korea. Original film made in 1967.
Max finds a mysterious key that unlocks a gigantic, powerful robot he befriends and names Reptilicus Metallicus. Jonah sings a poignant song to Tom Servo illustrating the responsibility of magic powers. Jonah and the bots riff on Wizards of the Lost Kingdom. Movie Plot: A drunken warrior (Bo Svenson) helps the son (Vidal Peterson) of a slain wizard fight a wicked sorcerer (Thom Christopher) in the land of Axeholme. Original film made in 1985.
Kinga seeks advice from Gramma Pearl (Mary Jo Pehl) but is rejected, and instead has to settle for Pearl’s clone, Synthia (Rebecca Hanson). Kinga’s new liquid medium, Kinga Chrome, continues to misfire, while Jonah creates a training video with the bots for a grille and inn franchise. Guest starring Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy. Jonah and the bots riff on Wizards of the Lost Kingdom 2. Movie Plot: A warrior (David Carradine), a boy (Bobby Jacoby) and a wizard must unite three kingdoms of the future. Original film made in 1989.
Jonah and the bots are visited by the great space circus ring master, P.T. Mindslap (Mark Hamill), who wants to recruit the bots for his circus. A glitch in Kinga Chrome reveals a strange specter of another host with the bots. Jonah and the bots riff Carnival Magic. Movie Plot: A jealous lion-tamer kidnaps a magician's (Don Stewart) talking chimpanzee and hands the animal over for scientific experiments. Original film made in 1981.
Kinga has decided to marry Jonah as a ratings stunt and asks Pearl to give her away. Jonah puts the finishing touches on his space suit. Guest starring series creator, Joel Hodgson as Santa and head writer, Elliott Kalan, as Mr. Whipple. Also guest starring are Bill Corbett, Rebecca Hanson, Kevin Murphy, and Mary Jo Pehl. Jonah and the bots riff on The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t. Movie Plot: Children unite to help Santa Claus (Alberto Rabagliati) and his wife, whose heartless landlord (Rossano Brazzi) wants the rent. Original film made in 1966.
It is Kinga's wedding day and she coerces the Manager of the Hive Mind to fill the seats at Moon 13 with guests. Max, disheartened, receives a manly pep talk from Doug McClure (Joel McHale). An unexpected guest officiates the wedding. Guest starring Paul Chaplin, Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl and Rebecca Hanson. Jonah and the bots riff on At the Earth’s Core. Movie Plot: Dr. Abner Perry (Peter Cushing) is an English scientist who has invented a massive drill that can dig deep into the earth. Joined by his adventure-seeking American backer, David Innes (Doug McClure), Perry accidentally discovers an underground civilization of primitive humans who live in fear of telepathic flying monsters. David becomes intrigued by the beautiful native Dia (Caroline Munro), and must rescue her when she is chosen as a human sacrifice. Original film made in 1976.
Every bumper from the 2018 Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon! Also included are the promo videos that preceeded the event.
An alien trying to escape from NASA is befriended by a wheelchair-bound boy.
When giant monsters crawl out of the Atlantic Ocean and attack the Eastern Seaboard the US Government is forced to trust a trio of mischievous soldiers, specialized in piloting gigantic robots, to defend America.
Man has finally conquered the ocean. America's first self-contained undersea laboratory is the pride of the nation, and expectations are high for an elaborate undersea mining operation. What wasn't expected was the inhabitants of an undiscovered world.
Aliens visit the solar-powered house of a middle-class family, and the house is suddenly sucked into a time warp that transports it back to prehistoric times.
Jewel thieves attempt to recover treasure from piranha infested waters. Mistrust and betrayals happen amongst the gang in the quest for gold.
The son of Torren learns of his heritage, goes to avenge the deaths of his fellow villagers, and rescue his sister/love interest from the evil Dakkar and his spider cult. Ator battles giant spiders, swordsmen cloaked in shadow, re-animated dead warriors, and horribly hideous witches.
Shout! Factory TV and Joel Hodgson’s Alternaversal Productions Present the 2021 Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without turkey—cinematic turkey, that is! This Thanksgiving, break out the pureed giblets, crack open some canned wassail and join your fellow MSTies for the beloved annual Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon. Hosted by Jonah Ray, Emily Marsh, Tom Servo, Crow T. Robot, and GPC2, this year’s event will include special exclusive announcements regarding the films being used for Season 13. Starting at 9am ET / 6am PT on Thursday, November 25, the marathon will feature an extended lineup of eight classic MST3K episodes, with four chosen by fans via a bracket elimination poll and four chosen by Joel Hodgson and the creative team behind Season 13. This year’s marathon will feature new host segments with upcoming Season 13 cast members Jonah Ray, Emily Marsh, Tom Servo (Conor McGiffin), Crow (Nate Begle), and GPC2 (Yvonne Freese). Throughout the marathon, exclusive teasers will reveal each of the 13 films that will be riffed in the show’s upcoming thirteenth season, which will premiere exclusively on the show’s new virtual online theater, the Gizmoplex, in 2022.
Created for a fundraiser to help rebuild Minneapolis-based Native American youth organization MIGIZI's facility, which was damaged when fires from a nearby police precinct spread during the protests over the death of George Floyd.
An overview of the water supply in America
An unexpected set of test subjects watch the short film CAVALCADE (1960), featuring a potpourri of topics that range from auto manufacturing to ostrich farming.
Emily's crew watches the short film BALANCE BEAM FOR GIRLS (1971), which demonstrates balance beam exercises... for girls!
Emily's crew watches a short about three kids watching a short about bicycle safety, called BICYCLING VISUAL SKILLS (1980s).
Test subjects watch THE BICYCLE DRIVER (1973), a short in which a young man learns to safely operate his new bike.
From Turkey Day ‘20. This version features the cast of MST3k Live.
SEASON 13 BEGINS, as Jonah and his crew endure their newest experiment: "Santo in the Treasure of Dracula" (1969). Outside the theater, Kinga and Max unveil their newest diabolical plan for world domination... the Kingadome! Also, Crow gets blinkers!
The Gizmoplex LIVESTREAM SPECIAL EVENT series kicks off with an MST3K watch-along and tribute to one of the most infamous experiments of all time... Manos: The Hands of Fate! Plus: a brand new short riff (Pipeline to the Clouds), new sketches featuring Jonah and the Bots, and an in-depth post-show discussion with Joel Hodgson, Mary Jo Pehl, and special guest Jackey Neyman Jones, one of the stars of Manos!
In the theater, the crew watches as an archeologist and the world's most misogynist robot pilot uncover an international conspiracy to unearth a giant robot, in "Robot Wars" (1993). Meanwhile, the Mads introduce the Simulator of Love, and a new Gizmonic technician arrives.
In the theater, the crew watches as a team of jewel thieves discover a mysterious island and the bug-eyed civilization living there, in "Beyond Atlantis" (1973). Meanwhile, a new test subject is trapped in the Simulator of Love with an animatronic Tom and Crow.
Includes an all-new Season 13 short riff - LET'S MAKE A MEAL IN 20 MINUTES - plus new bonus sketches, and a post-show conversation as returning test subject Jonah Ray spends some time with the newest additions to the MST3K cast: Emily Marsh, Conor McGiffin, Kelsey Ann Brady, and Yvonne Freese!
Includes an all-new Season 13 short riff - COURT CASE – plus new bonus sketches, and a brand new post-show conversation featuring Rebecca Hanson (Synthia, GPC), original MST3K cast members Mary Jo Pehl (Pearl) and Bill Corbett (Brain Guy), and special guest Ken Hall (the creature designer for Hobgoblins)!
In the theater, the crew watches as a hapless child befriends whatever a Munchie is, in MUNCHIE (1992). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Jonah stands up for himself by refusing to go back into the theater, and suffers the consequences.
In the theater, the crew watches as as the magical Doctor Mordrid defends the Earth from evil in DOCTOR MORDRID (1992). Meanwhile, on the moon, Dr. Kabahl has a new idea to increase the show’s viewership.
In the theater, the crew watches as a paranormal investigator is tasked with saving the world from demonic forces in "Demon Squad" (2019). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the original test subject returns, and Tom Servo’s voice is reverted back to its factory settings.
Includes an all-new Season 13 short riff (Sleep for Health), plus new bonus sketches, and a special MEGA MONSTER MONTH post-show screening of “So Happy Together: A Look Back At MST3K and Gamera,” a documentary featurette originally included in the Gamera DVD set.
In the theater, Jonah's crew watches as the excavation of an ancient statue awakens the centuries-old Jiger and only Gamera can save the day in GAMERA VS JIGER (1970). Meanwhile, on the moon, Pearl tries to convince Kinga to take a little vacation.
No matter how many times you've seen this episode, you've NEVER seen it like this, because this screening features our new SURGICALLY ENHANCED print, presented in glorious upscaled HD! Plus, the premiere of an all-new short riff (THE WONDER OF REPRODUCTION), new bonus sketches, and a special NOT-SO-SUPERHERO MONTH post-show screening of an interview with Pumaman star Walter Alton, first created for the Pumaman DVD release!
In the theater, Emily's crew watches a Mexican film about a scantily-clad superhero going up against a mad scientist trying to create a fish-man in THE BATWOMAN (1968). Meanwhile, on the moon, Kinga and Pearl take a trip through time, leaving Max and the clones in charge of the experiment.
In the theater, Jonah's crew watches an evil woman bent on dominating the world with her all-woman army in THE MILLION EYES OF SUMURU (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots realize Jonah is tall.
MST3K pays tribute to the undercover adventures of SECRET AGENT SUPER DRAGON! Plus, the premiere of an all-new short riff (CAVALCADE) featuring some unexpected test subjects, brand new bonus sketches, the return of VIEWER MAIL, a special tribute music video, and an improvised post-show SECRET MISSION featuring the newest cast of MST3K. Don't let this one sneak past you!
In the theater, Emily's crew watches as three people and their robot friend try to put a stop to an evil plot to destroy the colonies living on the moon in H.G. Wells' THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME (1979). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots roast the robot from the movie.
MST3K pays tribute to the uncanny terror of DEVIL DOLL. Plus, the premiere of an all-new short riff (BALANCE BEAM FOR GIRLS), brand new bonus sketches, and a spooky post-episode Jackbox mini-showdown of TRIVIA MURDER PARTY 2, where the audience got to compete against our cast... for their lives!
In the theater, for MST3K's first-ever Halloween episode, the crew watches a 3D horror film about an accursed skull mask in THE MASK 3D (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Jonah teaches the bots about the spookiest holiday.
[2-D VERSION] In MST3K's first-ever Halloween episode, the crew watches a 3D horror film about an accursed skull mask in THE MASK in 3D (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Jonah teaches the bots about the spookiest holiday.
In the theater, the crew watches as a married couple find themselves in a mysterious town in THE BUBBLE (1966). Meanwhile, all three test subjects work together to develop a top secret plan.
In this "triple riffle holiday spectacular,” all three test subjects and their bots must make it through a movie about a group of children who venture off to save the magic of Christmas in THE CHRISTMAS DRAGON (2014). Meanwhile, the test subjects gather together to put their top secret escape plan into action!
Sally Gasco makes a meal on a deadline by using proper techiques, canned foods and her gas stove.
A look at the process of manufacturing tennis balls.
Joel and the bots watch a short about the very different sleeping habits of two children, with riffs written by #BringBackMST3K backers during a riffing workshop with Joel in 2017!
Emily's crew watches a short in which three kids learn how aquarium fish reproduce.
“My name is Mike Nelson. I'm the former host of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and the author of Mike Nelson's Movie Megacheese and that's why I've been asked to guide you through this cult classic. It's not, I promise you, because of my extensive knowledge of reefer.” — Michael J. Nelson
Reefer Madness (originally made as Tell Your Children and sometimes titled The Burning Question, Dope Addict, Doped Youth, and Love Madness) is a 1936 American propaganda film about drugs, revolving around the melodramatic events that ensue when high school students are lured by pushers to try marijuana – upon trying it, they become addicted, eventually leading them to become involved in various crimes such as a hit and run accident, manslaughter, murder, conspiracy to murder and attempted rape. While this is all happening they suffer hallucinations, descend into insanity, associate with organized crime and (in one character's case) commit suicide. The film was directed by Louis J. Gasnier and featured a cast of mainly little-known actors.
Join your host, Crow T. Robot, for a celebration of short riffs both classic AND new, as we revisit some old favorites and premiere TWO ALL-NEW SHORT RIFFS... including a surprise riff you won't want to miss.
Emily's crew watches LET'S KEEP FOOD SAFE TO EAT (1964), about how children can help keep food safe... to eat.
In this uncovered footage from the end of Season 12, Kinga and Max are trapped in the theater and forced to watch the classic short, MR. B NATURAL (1956).
Emily's crew watches BETTER BREAKFASTS, USA (1964), a short that scientifically explains the importance of breakfast for teenagers.
Live watch-along tribute screening of OVERDRAWN AT THE MEMORY BANK featuring brand new bonus sketches, and live commentary from Jonah, Baron, Hampton, and Rebecca!
Joel's crew watches DOING THINGS FOR OURSELVES IN SCHOOL (1963), a short about young Steve and his irrepressible need to be independent.
The Mega Turkey Day Marathon Telethon will showcase a whopping 24 classic MST3K episodes over the course of two days.
Mike Nelson, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot on Cheap Seats Without Ron Parker.
'The History of MST3K' is a feature included on the 20th anniversary DVD box set. Part one covers the inception and initial development of the series and its early years on local television station KTMA.
'The History of MST3K' is a feature included on the 20th anniversary DVD box set. Part two covers the show's move to Comedy Central and the eventual leaving of its creator, Joel Hodgson.
'The History of MST3K' is a feature included on the 20th anniversary DVD box set. Part three covers the post-Joel era of the show, including the show's move to the SciFi Channel and the production of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie'.
Crow T. Robot and Senior Sock on Talk Soup
The MST Scrapbook is a video diary of Mystery Science Theater 3000 that starts from the original pilot episode and goes through the sixth season of the show. Included are many rare pieces of footage, including the pilot and several KTMA-era bits, as well as the promotional tape sent to the, The Comedy Channel that sold the show.
This is the long-lost missing host segment for Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode K15 (KTMA), "Superdome". This was verified the real thing on October 18. 2004 by Lee Lovingood (www.mst3kcentral.net) and Michael Slusher (www.mstdvd.com)
Every bumper from the 2013 Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon! Also included are the promo videos that preceeded the event.
A documentary detailing the history of the Gamera series of Japanese monster movies and Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Behind the scenes of filming for Season 13. Provided as a Kickstarter backer reward.
A short documentary on the making and aftereffect of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, and Mary Jo Pehl revisit their own tribulations with Torgo in Group Therapy, an amusing interview segment that examines the show's love-hate relationship with Manos.
Best Brains presented "MST Alive" at the Uptown Theater on July 10, 1992. They lampooned the movie World Without End. It was something of an experiment to see how the premise would work in front of a large audience. Also, ideas for a live tour were being thrown around.
The MST3K crew has a new title to watch: Stranger Things. Jonah and the bots riff on one of their sister shows on Netflix, “Stranger Things.” HUGE thank you to Stranger Things for allowing us to run amok for a few minutes on their amazing show!
Crow goes fishing and discusses the benefits of his "incredibly stable" kayak before being capsized by Servo on a jet ski.
Gypsy and Servo discuss actual temperature versus the wind chill factor. Servo then begins translating everything Gypsy says into "feels like..." statements, much to her annoyance.
Servo dresses up as a clown, thinking it to be a Thanksgiving tradition. Crow consults an old World Book encyclopedia to verify.
Crow plays solitaire while Servo advises. Eventually Crow becomes fed up with Servo's pestering and leaves. Servo sees a fantastic move, but can't play as his arms don't work. Desperate, he unsuccessfully tries to move the cards using telekinesis, but in the process breaks himself.
Enjoy this MST3K Yule Log!
This feature-length documentary provides fans with an insider’s look at the creation of Season 11 and its triumphant debut on Netflix. Featuring new interviews with Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray, Felicia Day, Patton Oswalt, and many others, interwoven with previously unseen footage from all stages of MST3K’s miraculous comeback.
Turkey Day 2017 Marathon
Experience riffs-upon-riffs as the MST3K Live touring cast riffs on our very own Moon Zero Two episode, plus a new short.
Follow-Up to the Riff-Along Special
Erik Adams (The A.V. Club) leads a discussion with MST3K creator Joel Hodgson and former cast members Bill Corbett (Crow T. Robot #2) and J. Elvis Weinstein (Tom Servo #1) as they engage in some good old-fashioned Q&A.
Break out the pureed giblets and crack open some canned wassail-- it’s time to celebrate Turkey Day Mystery Science Theater 3000-style! This year, give thanks for turkeys of the cinematic variety as Shout! Factory and Alternaversal Productions continue the beloved holiday tradition with a newly curated Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day streaming marathon, hosted by the cast of MST3K LIVE and special guests from the Netflix series.
Join Joel Hodgson as he introduces you to the newest members of the MST3K Cast: Emily Marsh, Conor McGiffin, Nate Begle, and Yvonne Freese! Stick around for our first #MakeMoreMST3K watch-a-long, as we screen one of Emily’s favorite classic episodes... HOBGOBLINS!
Joel is joined by members of the cast and SPECIAL GUEST J. ELVIS WEINSTEIN... MST3K's "Dr. Laurence Erhardt" and the ORIGINAL voice of Tom Servo! We also have the Servo Squad (all the Servo performers from the Netflix series as the touring shows). We'll answer some questions *and* screen the classic episode... UNTAMED YOUTH!
The #MakeMoreMST3K LIVE WATCH-ALONG SERIES CONTINUES, with a Saturday matinee screening of GAMERA VS GUIRON, as Joel is joined by Jonah, Nate, and Conor!
It's a VERY SPECIAL MST3K EVENT™, as Team Jonah and Team Emily go head-to-head in a JACKBOX SHOWDOWN, hosted by our friends at Jackbox Games! Join us for three rounds of good-natured comedic sparring, as our two newest casts compete for your laughter. Who will be named the winner? You decide!
The #MakeMoreMST3K LIVE RIFF-ALONG SERIES CONTINUES! Joel and Jonah are joined by a murder of Crows! Hampton, Nate and SPECIAL GUEST BILL CORBETT... MST3K's "Brain Guy" and the second voice of CROW T. ROBOT! We'll answer some questions *and* screen the classic episode... WEREWOLF!
The #MakeMoreMST3K LIVE RIFF-ALONG SERIES CONTINUES! Submit your questions, then stick around for our FINAL scheduled #MakeMoreMST3K group rewatch, hosted by the SOL crew from Seasons 11 and 12: Jonah Ray, Baron Vaughn (Servo), Hampton Yount (Crow) and Rebecca Hanson (GPC). We'll answer some questions *and* screen one of Jonah's all-time favorite episodes... ZOMBIE NIGHTMARE! Then, stick around for a post-show chat... and an unexpected surprise guest!
All good things must come to an end, including the #MakeMoreMST3K Kickstarter. Come spend the final five hours of our campaign running down the clock with Joel, our cast, and some friends. We don't know how this thing's gonna end, but however it goes... we want to hang out with you (and a bunch of special guests) while it does. Plus, we'll have some LAST MINUTE REWARD OFFERS, our JACKBOX REMATCH, and the return of VIEWER MAIL. So, one last time... join us, won't you?
The MST3K MINDLESS SUMMER FILM SERIES kicks off with a LIVE group viewing of THE HORROR OF PARTY BEACH. Join Alternaversal's Matt McGinnis, along with special guests Tim Ryder, Nate Begle and Beez McKeever, for a livestream screening of this classic Mike-era riff, as a radioactive spill creates a murderous fish monster bent on terrorizing partying teens on a nearby beach!
The MST3K MINDLESS SUMMER FILM SERIES continues with a LIVE group viewing of TORMENTED! Join Alternaversal's Matt McGinnis, along with MST3K Rebecca Hanson, Yvonne Freese and Conor McGiffin, for a livestream screening of this Joel-era classic: Jazz pianist Tom Stewart is planning a wedding to his wealthy fiancée on a small New England island, but his dead mistress has other ideas!
The MST3K MINDLESS SUMMER FILM SERIES continues with a LIVE group viewing of BLOOD WATERS of DR. Z! Join Alternaversal's Matt McGinnis, along with MST3K's Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray, Tim Ryder, and Nate Begle, for a livestream screening of this Mike-era abomination, as a mad scientist attempts to prove his genius by turning himself into a giant catfish and going on a deadly rampage.
The MST3K MINDLESS SUMMER FILM SERIES continues with a LIVE group viewing of CATALINA CAPER! Join Alternaversal's Matt McGinnis, along with MST3K's Felicia Day, Rebecca Hanson, and Conor McGiffin, for a livestream screening of this Joel-era favorite, as college kids on a beach getaway wind up involved in an international art heist!
The MST3K MINDLESS SUMMER FILM SERIES concludes with a LIVE group viewing of CODE NAME: DIAMOND HEAD! Join Alternaversal's Matt McGinnis, along with MST3K's Emily Marsh, Tim Ryder, Baron Vaughn, and Hampton Yount for a livestream screening of this Mike-era riff, as an undercover spy races to stop a double agent who has stolen a dangerous new nerve gas in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse... set in Hawaii!
Look at the writing process for season 13 of MST3K. Available to backers of the #MakeMoreMST3K Kickstarter
This year, we featured one of our most over-stuffed marathons ever, as we served up 10 EPISODES and a SHORT, including TWO FAN-FAVORITE EPISODES from this year's all-new Season 13, and EIGHT CLASSIC EPISODES like you've never seen them before... SURGICALLY ENHANCED with HD picture!
A murder of Crows takes on the Tom Servo army in a monster-themed Jackbox battle for the ages!
GIZMOPLEX HOLIDAY WEEK seasonal livestream event, as MST3K pays tribute to the Swayziest Christmas of all: SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS! Plus brand new bonus sketches, and a special post-episode YULETIDE ROAST of our casts' fond childhood memories and photos.
GIZMOPLEX HOLIDAY WEEK continues with another seasonal livestream event, when MST3K pays tribute to... SANTA CLAUS! Plus, the premiere of an all-new short riff, brand new bonus sketches, and a special post-episode HOLIDAY SINGALONG with our cast!
GIZMOPLEX HOLIDAY WEEK pays tribute to... THE CHRISTMAS THAT ALMOST WASN'T! Plus, brand new bonus sketches, and a special post-episode HOLIDAY TALK SHOW with our cast!
Join us live for our second GIZMOPLEX JACKBOX SHOWDOWN, as we celebrate WINTER/WONDERLANDS month in the Gizmoplex with an epic battle between the test subjects of TEAM HOSTS (Hodgson, Ray, Marsh) vs. the evil masterminds of TEAM MADS (Pehl, Oswalt, Day). Who will win? YOUR votes will decide!
Rewatch our event from FEBRUARY 10, 2023, as we celebrated the Gizmoplex's DOOMED LOVERS month with a live watch-along tribute screening of I ACCUSE MY PARENTS! Plus, the premiere of an all-new short riff (DOING THINGS FOR OURSELVES IN SCHOOL), brand new bonus sketches, and live commentary from Emily, Kelsey, Tim, and Yvonne!
Worlds collide, as RiffTrax hosts a special livestream event in the Gizmoplex! Join Mike, Kevin, and Bill for a classic full-length riff, followed by the live watchalong of a brand-new short, plus a live Q&A with the guys!
