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Mystery Science Theater 3000

  • TV Series
  • 1988–1999
  • TV-14
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
28K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,464
1,564
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988)
Trailer for Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXVI
Play trailer0:57
16 Videos
99+ Photos
FarceParodyQuirky ComedySpace Sci-FiComedySci-Fi

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: Cambo... Read allIn 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.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.

  • Creator
    • Joel Hodgson
  • Stars
    • Joel Hodgson
    • Michael J. Nelson
    • Trace Beaulieu
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    28K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,464
    1,564
    • Creator
      • Joel Hodgson
    • Stars
      • Joel Hodgson
      • Michael J. Nelson
      • Trace Beaulieu
    • 249User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated TV #183
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 8 wins & 16 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos16

    Mystery Science Theater 3000: We've Got Problems Too
    Clip 1:50
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: We've Got Problems Too
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXVI
    Trailer 0:57
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXVI
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXVI
    Trailer 0:57
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXVI
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXV
    Trailer 1:23
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXV
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXIII
    Trailer 1:28
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXIII
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXII
    Trailer 1:28
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXII
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Vol. 15
    Trailer 1:16
    Mystery Science Theater 3000: Vol. 15

    Photos728

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    Top Cast99+

    Joel Hodgson
    Joel Hodgson
    • Joel Robinson…
    • 1988–1999
    Michael J. Nelson
    Michael J. Nelson
    • Mike Nelson…
    • 1990–1999
    Trace Beaulieu
    Trace Beaulieu
    • Crow T. Robot…
    • 1988–1996
    Kevin Murphy
    Kevin Murphy
    • Tom Servo…
    • 1988–1999
    Jim Mallon
    Jim Mallon
    • Gypsy…
    • 1989–1998
    Frank Conniff
    Frank Conniff
    • TV's Frank…
    • 1990–1999
    Mary Jo Pehl
    Mary Jo Pehl
    • Pearl Forrester…
    • 1992–1999
    Bill Corbett
    Bill Corbett
    • Crow T. Robot…
    • 1997–1999
    Patrick Brantseg
    Patrick Brantseg
    • Gypsy…
    • 1993–1999
    Alexandra Carr
    • Magic Voice…
    • 1989–1992
    Paul Chaplin
    Paul Chaplin
    • Ned the Nanite…
    • 1992–1999
    J. Elvis Weinstein
    J. Elvis Weinstein
    • Tom Servo…
    • 1988–1990
    Bridget Jones
    Bridget Jones
    • Flavia…
    • 1991–1997
    Beez McKeever
    Beez McKeever
    • Roman Day Player…
    • 1996–1998
    Peter Rudrud
    • Sea World Phone Representative…
    • 1997–1999
    Bradley J. Keely
    • Little Amish Boy…
    • 1993–1999
    Nathan Molstead
    • Jerry
    • 1990–1991
    Timothy Scott
    • Miracle Growth Baby…
    • 1991–1993
    • Creator
      • Joel Hodgson
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews249

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    Related interests

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    Farce
    Bill Pullman, John Candy, Joan Rivers, Daphne Zuniga, and Lorene Yarnell Jansson in Spaceballs (1987)
    Parody
    Jeff Goldblum, Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe, Cate Blanchett, Bud Cort, Anjelica Huston, Michael Gambon, Noah Taylor, Matthew Gray Gubler, Seu Jorge, and Waris Ahluwalia in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
    Quirky Comedy
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    Space Sci-Fi
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    Comedy
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    Sci-Fi

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The show gained popularity after fans taped episodes and gave them to their friends. In seasons 3-5, a line at the end of the end credits says "Keep circulating the tapes." That ended after Best Brain's lawyers questioned the show's support of piracy.
    • Goofs
      A line in the end credits thanks "The authors of the First Ammendment." The last word should be spelled "Amendment."
    • Quotes
      • Tom Servo: What do you think the lesson of the movie was?
      • Crow: Don't watch it.
    • Crazy credits
      In some episodes Torgo's theme from 'manos' the hands of fate plays in the background of the credits
    • Alternate versions
      For syndication, the show was aired as "The Mystery Science Theater Hour." Eleven episodes from seasons 2-4 were broken up into two-parters, and released as 22 hour-long episodes into what was effectively first-run syndication for the 1995-96 season. Although the original host segments were retained, new introductions were also filmed featuring Michael J. Nelson as the balding "Host" (a parody of A&E announcer Jack Perkins).
    • Connections
      Edited into This Is MST3K (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      The Love Theme from Mystery Science Theatre 3000
      Lyrics by Joel Hodgson and J. Elvis Weinstein
      Music by Charlie Erickson and Joel Hodgson
      Performed by Joel and the Joels

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    FAQ5

    • I always read there were ten seasons; why does IMDb list eleven?
    • Why did Joel leave the show?
    • Why is Crow's head backwards when watching the movies?

    Details

    • Release date
      • May 10, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Satellite News
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • MST 3000
    • Filming locations
      • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    • Production companies
      • Best Brains
      • Comedy Central
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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