Mystery Science Theater 3000

TV Series
1988–19991988–1999
TV-14TV-14
1h 32m

Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, and Michael J. Nelson in Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988)

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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
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Top rated TV #186

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 4 wins & 15 nominations total

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Joel Robinsonas Joel Robinson…

109 episodes109 eps • 1988–1999

Michael J. Nelson

Mike Nelsonas Mike Nelson…

124 episodes124 eps • 1990–1999

Crow T. Robotas Crow T. Robot…

150 episodes150 eps • 1988–1996

Tom Servoas Tom Servo…

185 episodes185 eps • 1988–1999

Gypsyas Gypsy…

142 episodes142 eps • 1989–1998

TV's Frankas TV's Frank…

110 episodes110 eps • 1990–1999

Pearl Forresteras Pearl Forrester…

88 episodes88 eps • 1992–1999

Crow T. Robotas Crow T. Robot…

48 episodes48 eps • 1997–1999

Patrick Brantseg

Gypsyas Gypsy…

48 episodes48 eps • 1993–1999

Magic Voiceas Magic Voice…

46 episodes46 eps • 1989–1992

Ned the Naniteas Ned the Nanite…

37 episodes37 eps • 1992–1999

J. Elvis Weinstein

Tom Servoas Tom Servo…

36 episodes36 eps • 1988–1990

Flaviaas Flavia…

18 episodes18 eps • 1991–1997

Roman Day Playeras Roman Day Player…

12 episodes12 eps • 1996–1998

Announceras Announcer…

5 episodes5 eps • 1997–1999

Bradley J. Keely

Kidas Kid…

3 episodes3 eps • 1993–1999

Nathan Molstead

Jerryas Jerry

3 episodes3 eps • 1990–1991

Miracle Growth Babyas Miracle Growth Baby…

3 episodes3 eps • 1991–1993

When zany mad scientist Dr. Clayton Forrester and his loopy assistant Frank get bored with their work at the Deep Thirteen research center, they kidnap Joel the janitor and shoot him into orbit on the Satellite of Love. While in space Joel builds wacky robot sidekicks Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot to help him withstand an onslaught of grade 'Z' movies that the mad scientists force him to watch. —Jeremy Lunt <durlinlunt@acadia.net>

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Taglines
- We've got movie sign!
Genres
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
Certificate
- TV-14
Parents guide

Trivia
The show gained popularity after fans taped episodes and gave them to their friends. In seasons 2-4, 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
Special Thanks To: ...The authors of the First Amendment

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 from Hamlet (1960)

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

Top review

One of the funniest shows around

I found MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 to be one of the most creative, original, funniest and greatest shows I've ever seen. It's very unique and has never been done before. It also has some very talented and very funny people, like Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy and Trace Beaulieu. I didn't know there were so many bad b-rated movies until these guys found them and made fun of them. Then turn watching a crappy movie into a funny and enjoyable experience. It's a shame that this terrific show is over, because this is one show that never gets old.

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Release date
- November 24, 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
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Runtime
1 hour 32 minutes
Color
- Black and White
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

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Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, and Michael J. Nelson in Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988)

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