Mystery Science Theater 3000

10 Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2

In the not-too-distant future Joel Robinson is held captive by Dr. Forrester and TV's Frank, forced to watch B-Grade movies on the Satellite of Love with the help of his robot friends: Cambot, Gypsy, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot.

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Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E3

#13 - Jungle Goddess (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 6.76 from 25 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E6

#12 - Ring of Terror (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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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.

The episode was rated 6.77 from 26 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E2

#11 - The Sidehackers (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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.

The episode was rated 6.84 from 31 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E5

#10 - Rocket Attack USA (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 30 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E11

#9 - First Spaceship on Venus (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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.

The episode was rated 7.27 from 26 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E1

#8 - Rocketship X-M (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 29 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E10

#7 - King Dinosaur (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 17 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E4

#6 - Catalina Caper (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 37 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E13

#5 - Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 22 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E8

#4 - The Lost Continent (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 26 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E9

#3 - The Hellcats (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 19 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E7

#2 - The Wild Rebels (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 23 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S2E12

#1 - Godzilla vs. Megalon (Season 2 - Episode 12)

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.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 37 votes.

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