Mystery Science Theater 3000: Season 1
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.
Episodes
The Crawling Eye
Nov 25, 1989 · 92 min
The crew watches "The Crawling Eye" (1958). Joel treats the bots to RAM chips.
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.
Mad Monster
Dec 2, 1989 · 95 min
The crew watches "Mad Monster" (1942). Joel swaps Crow and Servo's heads.
The Corpse Vanishes
Dec 9, 1989 · 89 min
The crew watches "The Corpse Vanishes" (1942). The SOL crew unwinds with a game of tag.
The Crawling Hand
Dec 16, 1989 · 97 min
The crew watches "The Crawling Hand" (1963). Joel and the bots impersonate William Shatner.
Robot Monster
Dec 23, 1989 · 97 min
The crew watches "Robot Monster" (1953). The Mads unveil their Flaming Whoopie Cushion.
The Slime People
Dec 30, 1989 · 98 min
The crew watches "The Slime People" (1962). Crow and Servo take Commander Cody to "Reality Court."
Project Moonbase
Jan 6, 1990 · 97 min
The crew watches "Project Moonbase" (1953). The bots explore the many uses of SPACOM!
Robot Holocaust
Jan 13, 1990 · 97 min
The crew watches "Robot Holocaust" (1987). Cambot's sitcom simulator laugh track goes haywire.
Moon Zero Two
Jan 20, 1990 · 98 min
The crew watches "Moon Zero Two" (1969). Crow and Servo battle in zero gravity.
Untamed Youth
Jan 27, 1990 · 97 min
The crew watches "Untamed Youth" (1957). Gypsy is coughing up all sorts of exciting surprises.
The Black Scorpion
Feb 3, 1990 · 97 min
The crew watches "The Black Scorpion" (1957). Joel and the bots pay tribute to Mexico.
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.