The BEST episodes directed by Jim Mallon
#1 - Samson vs. the Vampire Women
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 6 - Episode 24
Movie Plot: A wrestler is hired to save a young woman from a group of vampires. On the SOL: the Crew does a tribute to the 3 Stooges / Crow receives a bizarre message / the 'bots read tribute letters to the departed Frank. In Deep 13: The Mads get a strange message in a fortune cookie / the angel Torgo the White comes to take Frank to "Second Banana Heaven" / Dr. Forrester, upset by Frank's departure, sings a tribute / the ghost of Frank visits Dr. Forrester and pushes the button for the last time. Original film made in 1962.
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#2 - The Beast of Yucca Flats
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 6 - Episode 21
Movie Plot: A scientist is mutated by a nuclear explosion into the Beast of Yucca Flats, which goes around randomly killing people. Also riffed were the shorts "Money Talks" and "Progress Island." On the SOL: the Crew wallpapers the SOL / the crew is disturbed by a party next door / Crow supports the ""Film Anti-preservation Society"", for the decay of bad films. In Deep 13: A political rally over Proposition Deep 13. The Mads rally in favor, the SOL crew rebuts / The Mads concede the issue to Mike and the 'bots. Original film made in 1961.
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#3 - Santa Claus
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 5 - Episode 21
Movie Plot: Satan sends Pitch, one of his demons, to harass Santa by making the world's children evil. On the SOL: The Crew tries caroling, but it soon breaks down / The crew exchanges Christmas gifts / the 'bots try to get Mike in touch with his family, but get a wrong number / the 'bots sing a politically correct Christmas carol. In Deep 13: The Mads exchange gifts / both Santa and Pitch stop by for a visit and end up wrestling each other. Original film made in 1959.
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#4 - Time of the Apes
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 3 - Episode 6
Movie Plot: A Planet-of-the-Apes ripoff with 2 kids being sent to an ape ruled future. On the SOL: Joel plays tee-ball with the 'bots / Joel invents the Cellulite Phone. In Deep 13: Frank presents Miracle-Grow Baby Formula, you can guess what happens. Original film made in 1987.
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#5 - Escape 2000
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 7 - Episode 5
Movie Plot: An evil corporation and the government are kicking people out of the Bronx and moving them to New Mexico to be killed. On the SOL: Crow holds a charity auction / the SOL catches fire, which is luckily put out by Gypsy / Crow's use of the biofeedback machine causes more fires to break out on the SOL / Servo gets sick. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester has put Pearl in a nursing home, which is really just another part of Deep 13 / to boost ratings, Dr. Forrester presents Timmy Bobby Rusty, a cute little kid / Dablone swoons Pearl. Original film made in 1985.
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#6 - 12 to the Moon
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 5 - Episode 24
Movie Plot: Astronauts go to the moon, sparking a battle between the lunar beings and Earth. Also riffed was the short: "Design for Dreaming." Intro: Gypsy holds a tea party. Segment One: Servo and Gypsy play tennis. In Deep 13, Frank hosts a Dean Martin roast of Dr. Forrester Segment Two: Nuveena, the girl from the future, visits the SOL and tempts Mike and the 'bots into moving to the future with her. Segment Three: The crew gets annoyed at Nuveena's singing. Segment Four: Mike throws Nuveena out of the SOL for turning the 'bots into appliances. Segment Five:Nuveena visits Deep 13 and tempts Frank. Original film made in 1960.
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#7 - Gamera vs. Guiron
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 3 - Episode 12
Movie Plot: The Japanese monsters Gamera and Guiron fight each other. On the SOL: The crew compare their lunches / Joel performs a painful magic trick on Crow. In Deep 13: The mads show off centerfolds for "Psychiatry Today" / Michael Feinstein comes to visit. Original film made in 1969.
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#8 - Terror from the Year 5000
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 8 - Episode 7
Movie Plot: Using a time machine, a scientist brings back a creature from the year 5000. On the SOL: The Crew samples some of the Observers' food / Crow goes back in time to visit Mike's family / Mike summons the Terror from the year 500 to be Crow's blind date. On the Observers' Planet: The Observers want to dissect Pearl and Bobo / the Observers' sing the love song "When I Held Your Brain In My Arms." Stinger: The Observers staring. Original film made in 1958.
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#9 - Hercules Unchained
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 4 - Episode 8
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.
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#10 - The Thing That Couldn't Die
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 8 - Episode 5
Movie Plot: The decapitated head of a dead Spaniard curses a household of farmers and leads to senseless deaths. On the SOL: Crow gives Servo an art grant / the SOL is pulled to orbit over a strange planet / An Observer appears on the SOL, but Mike and the 'bots are annoyed to the point that they throw him off the ship / Crow produces a Civil War documentary / Servo pretends to be the head from the movie. On the Observer's Planet: The Observers are amused by Pearl and Bobo / Pearl kicks Bobo out of bed, forcing him to give up his mint. Stinger: The Observers staring. Original film made in 1958.
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#11 - The Sidehackers
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2 - Episode 2
Movie Plot: A couple of sidehacking gangs get into a minor war of vengeance against each other. Intro: Joel tries to get the 'bots to go to bed. Segment One: Joel invents a Slinky named Getchen that talks and does tricks. In Deep 13, Dr. Forrester creates the Slinky tube which can let him be in two places at once. Segment Two: The crew discusses the requirements necessary to be a sidehacker. Segment Three: Joel instructs us on the terminology of sidehacking. Segment Four: Joel makes the 'bots Rommel hats. Segment Five: Joel sings "Love Pads the Film". Original film made in 1969.
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#12 - War of the Colossal Beast
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 3 - Episode 19
Movie Plot: Sequel to the Amazing Colossal man, with Glen Manning returning to cause a ruckus. Also riffed was the short "Mr. B Natural." On the SOL: The Crew discusses Mexican food / Joel blows up food / Servo and Crow debate the gender of Mr. B Natural. In Deep 13: The Mads invent a breakfast firing bazooka / Dr. Forrester gives Frank a drugged waffle. Original film made in 1958.
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#13 - Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2 - Episode 13
Movie Plot: Japanese monster Godzilla fights a Sea Monster. Intro: Joel reads "The Velveteen Rabbit" to the 'bots. Segment One: Joel invents the mind-controlled guitar. In Deep 13, The Mads invent squeeze toy guitars. Segment Two: The SOL crew sings the ""Godzilla Genealogy Bop"". Segment Three: Joel makes models of the world's famous buildings using found items. The bots destroy the models. Segment Four: Mothra visits the SOL. Segment Five: The SOL crew talk about great movie lines that were never said. In Deep 13, the Mads ponder whether to "institute a change to a less hostile posture" towards Joel and the 'bots. Original film made in 1966.
#14 - Fugitive Alien
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 3 - Episode 10
Movie Plot: Wolf Raiders run around attacking earthlings and aliens. On the SOL: Joel acts like a dairy farmer / Joel plays the "Musical Chair" / the Crew has a funny-hat party. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester creates the all purpose sinus drop / Dr. Forrester gives Jack an interesting gift. Original film made in 1986.
#15 - City Limits
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 4 - Episode 3
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.
#16 - Gamera vs. Zigra
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 3 - Episode 16
Movie Plot: Another Gamera movie about Japanese monster fighting each other. On the SOL: The Crew has a keg party / the Crew performs the Gamera theme song. In Deep 13: Frank states that he is a 3 Stooges fan and the Mads to a tribute / the Mads do a metal version of the Gamera song. Original film made in 1971.
#17 - King Dinosaur
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2 - Episode 10
Movie Plot: The Planet Nova is attacked by a dinosaur. Also riffed was the short: "X Marks the Spot." Intro: Joel reads beat poetry to the 'bots. Segment One: In Deep 13, Frank accidentally squishes Dr. Forrester with the elevator. Joel invents a very stinky sock. Segment Two: Crow wonders how good of a judge he is of others' actions. Segment Three: It's the Joey the Lemur song. Segment Four: Joel becomes the Emotional Scientist. Segment Five: Joel explains the concept of Robert Lippert. In Deep 13, the Mads go to a Kurosawa film festival. Original film made in 1955.
#18 - Kitten with a Whip
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 6 - Episode 15
Movie Plot: A girl escapes juvenile hall and holds a wealthy couple captive. On the SOL: Crow readies for a raid of Deep 13 / Crow goes to Deep 13 via the Umbilicus, but is caught by Dr. Forrester / A kitten with a whip visits / the crew creates a pineata in the shape of Dr. Forrester. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester uses Frank as a pinata when some kids show up. Original film made in 1964.
#19 - Revenge of the Creature
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 8 - Episode 1
Movie Plot: A mutant fish-man escapes from captivity at a Florida aquarium. Intro: Mike, Servo, and Gypsy return to the SOL to find Crow has been there alone for a VERY long time. Segment One: The crew discovers that the year is now 2525, and the earth is being ruled by apes. They are contacted by Professor Bobo and Dr. peanut, two ape scientists. Following orders from their Lawgiver, they sent the SOL the movie. Segment Two: Crow introduces us to the Nanites, tiny robots that have infested the SOL, and are helping Servo fix the ship. Segment Three: An alien named Phil that Servo did business with comes looking for him. Segment Four: Mike and the 'bots catch up with what they've been doing before returning to the SOL. Segment Five: We discover that Mike's ancestors are responsible for the ape takeover. On Ape Earth, we learn that the Lawgiver is Pearl Forrester, who was cryogenically frozen for 500 years. She has become more evil than she was before and she vows to continue. Original film made in 1955.
#20 - Daddy-O
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 3 - Episode 7
Movie Plot: Teenager risk their lives drag-racing. On the SOL: Joel demonstrated the value of a spit-take / The crew re-creates the drag-race scene from the movie. In Deep 13: The Mads are still dealing with the Miracle-Grow baby. Original film made in 1958.
#21 - Catalina Caper
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2 - Episode 4
Movie Plot: A group of teenagers on vacation stumble upon a bizarre mystery. Intro: The 'bots say their prayers. Segment One: Joel invents the "Tickle Bazooka", which fires out feathers. The Mads invent "Tank Tops" armored beachwear. Segment Two: Joel tries to explain the sixties. Segment Three: Servo sings the "Creepy Girl Song". Segment Four: Frank throws a Tupperware party, which upsets Dr. Forrester. Segment Five: Using charts, the Crew tries to explain the movie. Original film made in 1967.
#22 - Rocket Attack USA
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2 - Episode 5
Movie Plot: An American spy is dropped into the Soviet Union to sabotage a rocket mission. He, of course, fails. Also riffed was the short: "The Phantom Creeps, part 2." Intro: Joel gives Servo a haircut. Segment One: Joel invents a calculator that prints in paper candy. In Deep 13, the Mads play water polo by filling a foosball table with water. Segment Two: Joel attempts to explain the cold war. Segment Three: The crew plays "Civil Defense Quiz Bowl". Segment Four: A Cosmonaut shows up and insults Billy Joel. Segment Five: Frank tries to suggest a movie for next week, but is rebuffed by Dr. Forrester. Original film made in 1958.
#23 - The Lost Continent
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2 - Episode 8
Movie Plot: While searching for a lost rocket, Air Force personnel get attacked by dinosaurs. Intro: Joel gives the 'bots a pep talk. Segment One: Frank invents a moving treadmill, so that you can exercise outside. Segment Two: One of the horsemen of the apocalypse visit the SOL. Segment Three: The SOL crew presents Quinn Martin's The Explorers. Segment Four: The SOL crew looks observes space. Segment Five: The crew gives us the hidden "facts" of the movie. Original film made in 1951.
#24 - The She-Creature
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 8 - Episode 8
Movie Plot: A female crustacean creature is conjured up from the sea and starts to attack people. On the SOL: Thawmaster vs. Thighmaster / Crow makes a doll based on the psychic doctor from the movie / the Crew questions the meaning of the question mark at the end of the film. On the Observers' Planet: The Observers are about to dissect Bobo and Pearl, so Mike and the Nanites steal one of the Observers' brains as a distraction. Mike then blows up their planet. / Pearl, with Bobo and an Observer, have escaped the planet's destruction aboard the Widowmaker / Bobo goes to change a flat tire on the Widowmaker, but falls to the strange planet below. Stinger: Bobo scopes out the planet. Original film made in 1956.
#25 - Attack of the Giant Leeches
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 4 - Episode 6
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
#26 - The Amazing Colossal Man
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 3 - Episode 9
Movie Plot: A man grows to giant size after getting too close to a nuclear blast. On the SOL: Crow and Tom won't let Joel into their cardboard fort / the crew tries to think of things to do if they were 50 feet tall. In Deep 13: The Mads create a plant that reviews music. Original film made in 1957.
#27 - Manhunt in Space
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 4 - Episode 13
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.
#28 - The Mole People
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 8 - Episode 3
Movie Plot: An expedition to the center of the Earth encounters an underground civilization. On the SOL: Crow tries to make Gypsy, Mike, and Servo his slaves / Crow does an archaeological dig through the SOL / Mike meets some of the underground dwellers. On Ape Earth: Pearl demands a parade in her honor / the apes give Pearl a hunky guy, played by Robert Smith of the Minnesota Vikings. Stinger: "It" hits the wall. Original film made in 1956.
#29 - First Spaceship on Venus
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2 - Episode 11
Movie Plot: A group of astronauts explore the ruined civilization on Venus. Intro: Joel turns up Servo's sarcasm level. Segment One: Joel invents a Junk Drawer organizer. In Deep 13, The Mads find Abe Vigoda in their junk drawer. Segment Two: The 'bots present the world's coolest robot. Segment Three: The 'bots host the Match Game. Segment Four: A fake commercial about the eating habits of the aliens in the movie. Segment Five: The Crew has mixed feelings about the film. In Deep 13, Dr. Forrester gets ill and throws up into Abe's drawer. Original film made in 1960.
#30 - The Indestructible Man
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 4 - Episode 9
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.
#31 - Being from Another Planet
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 4 - Episode 5
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.
#32 - Jungle Goddess
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2 - Episode 3
Movie Plot: An expedition to Africa to recover a missing heiress leads to trouble when she is made queen of the jungle. Also riffed was the short: "The Phantom Creeps, part 1." Intro: Joel and the 'bots toy with the forces of the universe. Segment One: Joel invents a radio controlled saw. Dr. Forrester has had his head transplanted onto a saxophone. Segment Two: The SOL crew presents an infomercial selling some of Bela Lugosi's Phantom Creeps. Segment Three: Joel explains to the 'bots the movie binocular vision trick. Segment Four: Two aliens visit the SOL with a list of demands. Segment Five: Joel and the 'bots put on a fake TV show, which has Frank entertained. Original film made in 1948.