Mystery Science Theater 3000

10 Best Episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 4

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 - S4E15

#15 - The Beatniks (Season 4 - Episode 15)

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.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 21 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E7

#14 - The Killer Shrews (Season 4 - Episode 7)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 21 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E19

#13 - The Rebel Set (Season 4 - Episode 19)

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.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 18 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E11

#12 - The Magic Sword (Season 4 - Episode 11)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 24 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E13

#11 - Manhunt in Space (Season 4 - Episode 13)

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.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 19 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E22

#10 - The Day the Earth Froze (Season 4 - Episode 22)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 28 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E21

#9 - Monster a Go-Go (Season 4 - Episode 21)

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.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 27 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E6

#8 - Attack of the Giant Leeches (Season 4 - Episode 6)

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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

The episode was rated 7.60 from 20 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E2

#7 - The Giant Gila Monster (Season 4 - Episode 2)

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.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 25 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E12

#6 - Hercules and the Captive Women (Season 4 - Episode 12)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 16 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E4

#5 - Teenagers from Outer Space (Season 4 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 27 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E16

#4 - Fire Maidens of Outer Space (Season 4 - Episode 16)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 20 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E23

#3 - Bride of the Monster (Season 4 - Episode 23)

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.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 25 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E14

#2 - Tormented (Season 4 - Episode 14)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 19 votes.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - S4E24

#1 - Manos: The Hands of Fate (Season 4 - Episode 24)

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.

The episode was rated 8.56 from 52 votes.

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