The BEST episodes directed by Roger Corman
#1 - Teenage Caveman
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 3 - Episode 15
Movie Plot: A teenage caveman. That's pretty much it. Also riffed were the shorts "Aquatic Wizards" and "Catching Trouble." On the SOL: The crew is bored during a rainy day / the bots and Joel hunt Ross Allen / Joel teaches Crow and Servo about the history of technology. In Deep 13: Frank and Dr. Forrester argue about who presents this week's invention / Dr. Forrester and Frank argue over a pair of scissors. Original film made in 1958.
#2 - The Undead
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 8 - Episode 6
Movie Plot: A psychic causes a woman to regress to medieval France. On the SOL: Servo tests higher than Mike, Crow, Gypsy, Pearl, and Bobo on the Observers' IQ test / the witch from the movie visits the SOL. On the Observers' Planet: The Observers administer an IQ test / Servo tries to join the Observers / Bobo accidentally eats one of the Observers' brains. Stinger: The Observers staring. Original film made in 1957.
#3 - Gunslinger
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 5 - Episode 11
Movie Plot: A Roger Corman spaghetti western. Not much else worth saying about it. On the SOL: Joel, Crow, and Gypsy take turns popping Servo's new balloon head / the SOL creates several whiffle-type products / Gypsy and Crow are the SOL's version of the Pony Express / the crew compares the 1870s with the 1970s. In Deep 13: The Mads invent a day planner that makes peoples heads explode. Of course, Frank becomes its first victim. Original film made in 1957.
#4 - Swamp Diamonds
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 5 - Episode 3
Movie Plot: A bunch of female convicts escape from prison and search for a hidden stash of diamonds. Also riffed was the short "What to do on a Date." On the SOL: The Crew invents a grill that burns Andrew Lloyd Webber songs / Servo wants to ask out Gypsy, Joel and Crow offer tips like those in the short / Gypsy and Tom go on a date, but they break up because she just wants to be friends. In Deep 13: The mads invent a tv camera that shows you what you would be doing if you weren't watching TV / Fan watches his life with Michelle Pfeifer go by on TV. Original film made in 1955.
#5 - Viking Women and the Sea Serpent
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 3 - Episode 17
Movie Plot: Female Vikings battle a Sea Monster while on a quest to find their missing men. On the SOL: Lots of waffle themed humor including a history of the waffle, a flat waffle iron, a demonstration on the usefulness of waffles, and, of course, a waffle song. In Deep 13: The mads bring a cooked chicken back to life / Dr. Forrester insults waffles. Original film made in 1957.
#6 - Little Shop of Horrors (Three Riffer Edition)
RiffTrax - Season 1 - Episode 75
Fans of shops of horrors will love this nostalgic look back, before the days of the massive chain stores, and big box horror shops. In the old days, horror shopkeepers gave you the personal touch; they knew your name, asked about your kids, were always ready with a smile... before killing you, chopping you up and feeding you to their monstrous plant. Little Shop features a powerhouse performance -- as the diminutive nerd Seymour Krelboin -- by diminutive nerd Jonathan Haze, and as always, the sumptuous cinematography, lavish production values and white knuckle pacing that are the hallmark of director Roger Corman. Kevin, Mike, and Bill invite you to come inside their little shop of RiffTrax and have a look around. Original film made in 1960.
#7 - It Conquered the World
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 3 - Episode 11
Movie Plot: A cheesy alien-attack 1950s movie. Also riffed was the short "Snow Thrills." On the SOL: Joel is getting ready to be on Star Search / Servo hosts a winter-sports broadcast / the crew complains about their dinner. In Deep 13: Frank and Dr. Forrester dress up as dead people. Original film made in 1956.