The WORST seasons of Mystery Science Theater 3000

Every season of Mystery Science Theater 3000 ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of Mystery Science Theater 3000!

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.

Last Updated: 12/21/2024Network: GizmoplexStatus: Continuing
Season 1
star
6.75
8 votes

#1 - Season 1

First Aired 11/19/1989

In season 1, trapped by mad scientists Dr. Forrester and Dr. Erhardt, Joel Robinson and his robot pals face off against movies like THE CRAWLING EYE and ROBOT HOLOCAUST.

Season 2
star
7.20
10 votes

#2 - Season 2

First Aired 9/22/1990

In Season 2, Joel Robinson’s torment continues as Dr. Forrester and TV’s Frank inflict such horrors as CATALINA CAPER and THE SIDEHACKERS.

Season 12
star
7.75
12 votes

#3 - Season 12

First Aired 11/22/2018

Season 7
star
7.86
7 votes

#4 - Season 7

First Aired 2/3/1996

Season 3
star
8.00
7 votes

#5 - Season 3

First Aired 6/1/1991

In season 3, Joel and the bots tackle all five original-run GAMERA episodes and the beloved classic POD PEOPLE.

The Return: Season 1
star
8.04
26 votes

#6 - The Return: Season 1

First Aired 4/14/2017

Season 4
star
8.33
6 votes

#7 - Season 4

First Aired 6/6/1992

Season 8
star
8.38
8 votes

#8 - Season 8

First Aired 2/1/1997

Season 9
star
8.71
7 votes

#9 - Season 9

First Aired 3/14/1998

Season 10
star
9.00
8 votes

#10 - Season 10

First Aired 4/11/1999

Season 5
star
9.14
7 votes

#11 - Season 5

First Aired 7/24/1993

Season 6
star
9.29
7 votes

#12 - Season 6

First Aired 7/16/1994