MST3K: SEASON 4 (1992-93)
MST3K shifts into high gear as the unforgettable MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE makes its indelible mark on Joel, Tom Servo, and Crow. This season also includes THE DAY THE EARTH FROZE, although we never did find out what a Sampo is.
Season 4 originally aired on Comedy Central from June 6, 1992 to January 30, 1993.
The licensing rights for the following movie titles are no longer available:
• S4E01 - Space Travelers
• S4E16 - Fire Maidens of Outer Space
• S4E18 - Attack of the Eye Creatures
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The Giant Gila Monster
In the theater, the crew watches as a thirty-foot lizard terrorizes a small town in Texas in "The Giant Gila Monster" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo dissects the "leg up" blocking technique used extensively in the movie.
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City Limits
In the theater, the crew watches as gangs in a dystopian future attempt to take back control of their city from an evil corporation in CITY LIMITS (1985). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots invent some new superheroes. This episode features the song "Oh, Kim Cattrall!"
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Teenagers From Outer Space
In the theater, the crew watches as a teenage alien falls in love with a human girl and helps fight back against his former friends, who are attempting to take over the planet in "Teenagers From Outer Space" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots have an encounter with the disappointing...
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Being From Another Planet
In the theater, the crew watches as an alien mummy awakens from suspended animation and terrorizes the campus in "Being From Another Planet" (1982). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots try to scare Joel with their Haunted Boiler Room.
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Attack of the Giant Leeches
In the theater, the crew watches as mutant leeches capture and drink the blood of people in a small Florida town in "Attack of the Giant Leeches" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots compare the movie to their own bizarre dreams. This episode features the short "Undersea Kingdom, Chap...
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The Killer Shrews
In the theater, the crew watches as the inhabitants of a tiny island are terrorized by genetically-altered, giant killer shrews (played by dogs in masks) in "Killer Shrews" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel has a bad reaction to his Killer Shrew drink, as does TV's Frank down in Deep 13.
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Hercules Unchained
In the theater, the crew watches as Hercules falls under an amnesia spell and becomes the prisoner/lover of the Queen Omphale in HERCULES UNCHAINED (1959). Meanwhile, in the SOL, the bots press Joel for answers about what Hercules and the queen are up to all day, alone together.
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The Indestructible Man
In the theater, the crew watches as a mad scientist brings an executed convict back to life; the convict is now out for revenge in "Indestructible Man" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, a parade goes terribly wrong. This episode features the short "Undersea Kingdom, Chapter Two: The Undersea City."
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Hercules Against The Moon Men
In the theater, the crew watches as Hercules attempts to free a city from a queen who's under the control of a moon-worshipping cult in HERCULES AGAINST THE MOON MEN (1964). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, the Mads introduce the concept of DEEP HURTING. This episode features the song "Pants!"
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The Magic Sword
In the theater, the crew watches as a prince attempts to save a princess from a sorcerer who wants to feed her to his dragon in "The Magic Sword" (1962). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel ruins the bots' medieval pageant with his insistence on historical accuracy. This episode features the song "Ode to...
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Hercules and the Captive Women
In the theater, the crew watches as Hercules journeys to Atlantis to rescue the King of Thebes in "Hercules and the Captive Women" (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots engage in some good-natured brawling.
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Manhunt In Space
In the theater, the crew watches "Manhunt in Space" (1956) as Rocky Jones and his sidekick, Winky, battle evil space pirates, an evil space queen, and an evil space lieutenant. It's set in space. Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from Winky via the Hexfield Viewscreen. This ep...
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The Beatniks
In the theater, the crew watches as a delinquent teen catches his big break as a singer, only to have his career threatened by his resentful former gang in "The Beatniks" (1960). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots explain how to spot a genuine beatnik. This episode features the short "Gener...
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Crash Of The Moons
In the theater, the crew watches as Space Ranger Rocky Jones returns to rescue a planet that's on a collision course with a moon in "Crash of the Moons" (1954). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots do a read-through of Crow's spec script. This episode features the short "General Hospital (Seg...
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The Rebel Set
In the theater, the crew watches as a coffeehouse regular hires three bumbling crooks to help him rob an armored car in "The Rebel Set" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the Bots keep busy with writing workshops and acting lessons. This episode features the short "Johnny at the Fair."
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The Human Duplicators
In the theater, the crew watches as an alien takes over a lab on Earth to create android clones to infiltrate the government in THE HUMAN DUPLICATORS (1965). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Tom Servo decides to duplicate himself, but finds that his clones aren't blindly obedient like he'd hoped. This epis...
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Monster A-Go-Go
In the theater, the crew watches as a crash causes an astronaut to become an irradiated mutant creature, who then terrorizes a nearby town in MONSTER A-GO-GO (1965). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy doesn't understand Crow and Servo, and Crow and Servo don't understand the Piña Colada song. This epis...
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The Day The Earth Froze
In the theater, the crew watches as as a young man tries to rescue his best girl from a witch who's stolen a magic mill in THE DAY THE EARTH FROZE (1959), based on the Finnish fairytale, the Kalevala. Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots discuss the nature of the mysterious "Sampo." This epis...
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Bride Of The Monster
In the theater, the crew watches as a mad scientist with a man-eating octopus turns folks into atomic superhuman monsters in BRIDE OF THE MONSTER (1955). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Cambot edits a better ending for the film. This episode features the short "Hired! Part I." Joel and the bots perform "H...
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Manos: The Hands of Fate
In the theater, the crew watches as a vacationing family find themselves in the lair of a demon-worshipping cultist, his harem of brides, and his minion, Torgo, in "Manos: The Hands of Fate" (1966). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, Torgo shows up very late with a pizza delivery. This episode features the s...