S8·E5 The Thing That Couldn't Die
- Episode
- Season 8, Episode 5
- Air Date
- March 1, 1997
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Jim Mallon
- Score
- 7.7/10 (3 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The SOL is pulled into orbit over a strange planet of the Observers. The Observers insist on observing the crew watch "The Thing That Couldn't Die" (1958) where the decapitated head of a dead Spaniard curses a household of farmers and leads to senseless deaths. On the SOL, an Observer appears, but Mike and the bots are annoyed to the point that they throw him off the ship.
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When did Season 8 Episode 5 of Mystery Science Theater 3000 air?
Season 8, Episode 5 ('The Thing That Couldn't Die') originally aired on March 1, 1997.
How long is Season 8 Episode 5 ('The Thing That Couldn't Die')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 92 minutes.
What happens in Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 8 Episode 5?
The SOL is pulled into orbit over a strange planet of the Observers. The Observers insist on observing the crew watch "The Thing That Couldn't Die" (1958) where the decapitated head of a dead Spaniard curses a household of farmers and leads to senseless deaths. On the SOL, an Observer appears, but M...
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