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Mystery Science Theater 3000: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Nov 25, 1989 Updated Jul 21, 2026

Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 1 premiered on KTMA-TV in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The show was created by Joel Hodgson. Joel Robinson, a stranded spaceship pilot, is captured by mad scientists Dr. Forrester and Dr. Erhardt. Joel survives by watching and riffing on a series of cheesy B movies with the help of his robot pals. The season features Joel facing off against movies such as THE CRAWLING EYE and ROBOT HOLOC

Season overview

Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 1 premiered on KTMA-TV in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The show was created by Joel Hodgson. Joel Robinson, a stranded spaceship pilot, is captured by mad scientists Dr. Forrester and Dr. Erhardt. Joel survives by watching and riffing on a series of cheesy B movies with the help of his robot pals. The season features Joel facing off against movies such as THE CRAWLING EYE and ROBOT HOLOCAUST. The show is a science fiction comedy television series that combines elements of science fiction and fantasy with comedic elements.

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Episodes

S1·E1

The Crawling Eye

Nov 25, 1989 · 92 min

The crew watches "The Crawling Eye" (1958). Joel treats the bots to RAM chips.

S1·E2

The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy

Nov 18, 1989 · 99 min

The crew watches "The Robot Vs. The Aztec Mummy" (1964). Demon Dogs invade the SOL.

S1·E3

Mad Monster

Dec 2, 1989 · 95 min

The crew watches "Mad Monster" (1942). Joel swaps Crow and Servo's heads.

S1·E4

The Corpse Vanishes

Dec 9, 1989 · 89 min

The crew watches "The Corpse Vanishes" (1942). The SOL crew unwinds with a game of tag.

S1·E5

The Crawling Hand

Dec 16, 1989 · 97 min

The crew watches "The Crawling Hand" (1963). Joel and the bots impersonate William Shatner.

S1·E6

Robot Monster

Dec 23, 1989 · 97 min

The crew watches "Robot Monster" (1953). The Mads unveil their Flaming Whoopie Cushion.

S1·E7

The Slime People

Dec 30, 1989 · 98 min

The crew watches "The Slime People" (1962). Crow and Servo take Commander Cody to "Reality Court."

S1·E8

Project Moonbase

Jan 6, 1990 · 97 min

The crew watches "Project Moonbase" (1953). The bots explore the many uses of SPACOM!

S1·E9

Robot Holocaust

Jan 13, 1990 · 97 min

The crew watches "Robot Holocaust" (1987). Cambot's sitcom simulator laugh track goes haywire.

S1·E10

Moon Zero Two

Jan 20, 1990 · 98 min

The crew watches "Moon Zero Two" (1969). Crow and Servo battle in zero gravity.

S1·E11

Untamed Youth

Jan 27, 1990 · 97 min

The crew watches "Untamed Youth" (1957). Gypsy is coughing up all sorts of exciting surprises.

S1·E12

The Black Scorpion

Feb 3, 1990 · 97 min

The crew watches "The Black Scorpion" (1957). Joel and the bots pay tribute to Mexico.

S1·E13

Women of the Prehistoric Planet

Feb 10, 1990 · 98 min

The crew watches "Women Of The Prehistoric Planet" (1966). Joel & the bots disarm a Doomsday Device.