The BEST episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 4
Every episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 4!
In the not-too-distant future, various test subjects are held captive by mad scientists and evil villains aboard the Satellite of Love, where they are forced to watch cheesy B-grade movies with the help of their robot friends: Cambot, Gypsy, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot.
#1 - Manos: The Hands of Fate
Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 1/30/1993
Movie Plot: A family on a long car trip end up lost and at the house of the evil "Master". Also riffed was: The second part of the Chevy training film "Hired!" Intro: Joel installs a program in the 'bots so that they think he is a genius. Segment One: Joel invents a machine to make unfunny comic strips funny by combining them. In Deep 13, The Mads invent a guillotine for chocolate bunnies. Segment Two: The crew go on a fake car trip, when redneck cop Gypsy pulls them over, they end up breaking down in tears about how bad the movie is. Frank calls to apologize for the movie. Segment Three The crew discusses what makes a monster so monstrous. Segment Four: Joel dresses up as "The Master" with Crow as tag-along Hellbeast. Dr. Forrester calls to apologize for the movie. Segment Five: Crow and Servo wrestle like the brides of Manos in the movie. In Deep 13, the Mads' pizza is delivered by Torgo. It takes a long time to get there. Original film made in 1966.
#2 - The Magic Sword
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/29/1992
Movie Plot: A knight longs for the love of a princess, but is constantly rebuffed. On the SOL: Joel draws nude caricatures of the 'bots / The crew wears "Big Gulp Berets" / the gang puts on a play about the Middle Ages / the crew talks about moderately bad words like "booger". In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester has created toxic pillows which emit a toxic gas, which eats away Frank's flesh. Original film made in 1962.
#3 - Hercules Against the Moon Men
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/22/1992
Movie Plot: Hercules is sent to stop an evil force in a mountain that has been demanding sacrifices. On the SOL: Crow and Servo run away / the Crew does a knife trick / the Crew sing about pants. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents "Deep Hurting" which, of course, Frank is forced to experience. Original film made in 1964.
#4 - Teenagers from Outer Space
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/27/1992
Movie Plot: Teens from outer space come to earth for the purpose of livestock grazing. On the SOL: Joel tries electroshock on Servo and Crow / the 'bots invent scratch-and- sniff report cards / the crew shoots snacks into space. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester tries ventriloquism. Original film made in 1959.
#5 - The Day the Earth Froze
Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 1/16/1993
Movie Plot: Film rendition of a Finnish legend about a witch's spell intervening in a marriage. Also riffed was the short "Here Comes the Circus." On the SOL: Joel tries to get the 'bots into a group photo / Joel invents a snack food for martial Artists / the 'bots put on a clown act / Gypsy puts on a one robot show. In Deep 13: The Mads present the Unhappy Meal. Original film made in 1959.
#6 - Bride of the Monster
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 1/23/1993
Movie Plot: An Ed Wood movie about a mad scientist who fails to take over the world by creating a superior race. Also riffed was the first part of "Hired!", a training film for Chevy salesmen. On the SOL: Joel reads into Crow's dreams / the crew discusses how the movie's monster had it easy / Servo wishes that there was no such thing as advertising / Cambot redoes the movie's ending with the rest of the crew acting like Bela Lugosi. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents the "tough love seat": a couch with metal spikes / the Mads act like the movie's antagonists. Original film made in 1956.
#7 - Hercules Unchained
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/1/1992
Movie Plot: Hercules goes on a mission to Thebes. On the SOL: Its wash day on the Satellite of Love / Gypsy sings Greek style songs / the group tries to explain bad movies to Gypsy. In Deep 13: The Mads introduce decorator roaches / Steve Reeves stops by as a pest control guy and ends up reminiscing about the movie. Original film made in 1959.
#8 - The Human Duplicators
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/26/1992
Movie Plot: Similar to "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", this is a film about an alien sent to earth to duplicate people and take over the planet. On the SOL: Joel invents the beanie-chopper: a beanie that flies / the crew makes models of the spaceship from the movie out of household items / Servo duplicates himself several times / Hugh Beaumont visits the SOL. In Deep 13: The Mads invent the Fridge Alarm, Will Conrad breaks into the Mads fridge anyway. Original film made in 1964.
#9 - Crash of Moons
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/28/1992
Movie Plot: Space Ranger Rocky Jones must evacuate a planet before it collides with another planet. Also riffed was another old episode of "General Hospital." On the SOL: Servo tries macramé / Joel creates a guitar that can be destroyed at a rock show and be put back together / Crow and Servo try to woo Gypsy / Joel sends Banner-grams to random points in the US / John Banner visits the SOL. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester invents Deep 13 Toothpaste, which causes cavities. Original film made in 1954.
#10 - Hercules and the Captive Women
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/12/1992
Movie Plot: Hercules ends up stranded in Atlantis, which he ends up destroying by activating the local volcano. On the SOL: Gypsy begs to be allowed to watch the movie / Joel invents motivational tapes for unborn children / Crow researches the legend of Hercules / Servo and Crow create a lazy Hercules action figure. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester returns from a retreat, Frank invents a lawn mover with a baby seat (the Lawn Baby), The mower later maims Frank. Original film made in 1961.
#11 - City Limits
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/1992
Movie Plot: Teenagers are the only survivors in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. On the SOL: The crew plays with leftovers / the 'bots try to perform a scene from "Mannequin" / Servo and Crow create superheroes. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester has to deal with pop star Morrisey. Original film made in 1985.
#12 - The Rebel Set
Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/12/1992
Movie Plot: A con artist, played by "Get Smart"'s Edward Platt, tricks a bunch of actors into robbing an armored car. Also riffed was the short "Johnny at the Fair." On the SOL: Crow begins to take recorded acting lessons / the crew discusses what they would do if they had a 4 hour layover in Chicago / Servo pretends that he is Hercule Poirot. In Deep 13: Frank creates a make up and mirror kit that you hang on someone's back for use when standing in line / Frank tries to solve Servo's Poirot mystery. Original film made in 1959.
#13 - The Giant Gila Monster
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/1992
Movie Plot: Not much unexpected happens: a giant gila monster goes on a rampage. On the SOL: Crow and Tom tape themselves together / Joel opens a small malt shop / the crew forms a rock band. In Deep 13: The Mads create motivational punching bags. Original film made in 1959.
#14 - Attack of the Giant Leeches
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/18/1992
Movie Plot: Giant leeches attack a bunch of hicks in the Everglades. Also riffed was the short "The Undersea Kingdom." On the SOL: Joel finally gets rid of the Holo-clowns / Servo becomes a teenager / the 'bots discuss fashion for megalomaniacs / the crew discusses their dreams. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester puts a leech on Frank's neck instead of a nicotine patch / Dr. Forrester tries to get Joel to bow down to him. Original film made in 1959
#15 - Attack of the Eye Creatures
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/5/1992
Movie Plot: A really bad alien movie that features aliens with many eyes that land on Earth. On the SOL: Servo and Crow become best buddies / Servo needs to kiss someone / the crew celebrates Earl Holiman / the crew tries to prove that the movie's producers didn't care. In Deep 13: The mads use a Router Ouija Board to contact dead wood-workers / Larry Buchanan (the movie's director) confirms that nobody on the crew cared. Original film made in 1965.
#16 - Manhunt in Space
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/19/1992
Movie Plot: Two Space Rangers stop traitors from stealing intergalactic cargo. Also riffed was part of an old "General Hospital" episode. On the SOL: Servo realizes he is color-blind and thinks that everyone is red / Servo and Crow play doctor / the Crew discusses the uses of the word "space" / Winky stops by for a visit / Joel turns Crow into a guitar. In Deep 13: The Mads wear beanbag pants and have a discussion salon. Original film made in 1956.
#17 - Fire Maidens of Outer Space
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/26/1992
Movie Plot: A very odd movie about an expedition to one of the moons of Jupiter, which is inhabited by a refugee from Atlantis and his many daughters. On the SOL: Joel helps the 'bots with posture / Crow meets Timmy (the evil version of himself) / Joel explains the double entendre / Timmy attacks Crow and holds Servo hostage until Joel throws him off the satellite. In Deep 13: The Mads present the giant checkbook for use for prizes and charity events, Frank writes a check for 1.5 million dollars with out telling Dr. Forrester / Timmy ends up in Deep 13 and attacks Frank. Original film made in 1956.
#18 - Tormented
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/26/1992
Movie Plot: A pianist is haunted by the ghost of his ex-girlfriend, who he murdered. On the SOL: Servo and Crow make a fort / Joel invents a wheel of sayings to get you through a family reunion / Joel gets blackmailed by the 'bots / the Crew pushes their least favorite singers from a lighthouse, a la the murder scene in the movie / Servo and Crow accuse Joel of killing them. In Deep 13: The Mads create a jacket custom fitted for alcoholics / Frank sings a song about happiness which is cut short by Dr. Forrester throwing a grenade at him. Original film made in 1960.
#19 - The Beatniks
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/26/1992
Movie Plot: A promising young singer gets in with the wrong crowd and murders a guy. Also riffed was an old episode of "General Hospital." On the SOL: The crew plays Rock-Paper-Scissors / Joel and the 'bots discuss the symptoms of beatnickness / the 'bots have a slumber party. In Deep 13: The Mads dress as trolls to try to get women. Original film made in 1960.
#20 - The Killer Shrews
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/25/1992
Movie Plot: Some scientists on an island accidentally create giant poisonous shrews. Also riffed was the short "Junior Rodeo Daredevils." On the SOL: Joel gives gifts to the 'bots / Joel tries to impersonate Will Rogers / Servo and Crow create a Killer Shrews board game. In Deep 13: The Mads have a missile ready to split the earth in two, but they don't have much to gain from using it / they try a drink that Servo and Crow came up with which makes Frank go crazy. Original film made in 1969.
#21 - Monster a Go-Go
Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 1/9/1993
Movie Plot: The search for an astronaut on an alien planet. Also riffed was the short "Circus on Ice." On the SOL: The 'bots start a micro-cheese factory / Gypsy doesn't "get" Crow / Joel and Crow play keep-away from Servo / The 'bots discuss the plausibility of the ""Pina Colada Song."" In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester decides to have and Action hero competition: The Mads' "Johnny Longtorso" doll is presented in many separate pieces. Original film made in 1965.
#22 - Space Travelers
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/1992
Movie Plot: 3 astronauts become stranded when their ship fails. On the SOL: Crow becomes an escape artist / Joel invents a machine that puts your face on cash / the crew discusses the side effects of the space program. In Deep 13: The Mads invent tissues with famous people's faces printed on it. Original film made in 1969.
#23 - The Indestructible Man
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/15/1992
Movie Plot: An executed man is brought back to life by a mad scientist. Also riffed was the short "The Undersea Kingdom, part 2." On the SOL: The 'bots switch covers / Joel and the 'bots put novels on the back of cereal boxes / the Crew discusses what they would do if they were indestructible. In Deep 13: The Mads put on a Playboy party / Deep 13 is visited by the cops to put a stop to cop and doughnut jokes. Original film made in 1956.
#24 - Being from Another Planet
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/4/1992
Movie Plot: A scientist steals a mummy that turns out to be alien. On the SOL: The crew plays 20 questions / Servo and Crow put on a haunted house / the crew tempts Frank by presenting the "TV's Frank Shopping Network" in an attempt to get him to bring the SOL back to earth. In Deep 13: The Mads invent tragic moments figures. Original film made in 1982.