Mystery Science Theater 3000
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Series Overview
A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
10 Seasons • 176 Episodes
92–97 min per episode
1989 – 1999
Premiered: Sat, Nov 25, 1989
Joel HodgsonLatest Aired Episode
Season 10, Episode 13: “Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders”
In the theater, the crew watches as Merlin sells a spellbook to a rude costumer and a wind-up monkey toy terrorizes a family in "Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders" (1996). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots are disturbed by Ernest Borgnine's series of unsettling children's books.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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MST3K Season 1-5 Theme Song
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2007-09-19
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Hodgson
Michael J. Nelson, David Sussman, Mary Jo Pehl, Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon, Frank Conniff, Paul Chaplin, Trace Beaulieu, Colleen Henjum, Mike Dodge
Kevin Murphy, Joel Hodgson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael J. Nelson
Writer
David Sussman
Writer
Mary Jo Pehl
Writer
Kevin Murphy
Writer
Jim Mallon
Writer
Frank Conniff
Writer
Paul Chaplin
Writer
Trace Beaulieu
Writer
Colleen Henjum
Writer
Mike Dodge
Writer
Kevin Murphy
Producer
Joel Hodgson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mystery Science Theater 3000
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What is Mystery Science Theater 3000 about?
A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.
How many seasons does Mystery Science Theater 3000 have?
Mystery Science Theater 3000 comprises 10 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Mystery Science Theater 3000?
Key cast members in Mystery Science Theater 3000 include Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett, Mary Jo Pehl, Patrick Brantseg.
Who created or directed Mystery Science Theater 3000?
Mystery Science Theater 3000 was developed and directed by Joel Hodgson.