As of July 2026, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 aired in 1993 with 24 episodes — streaming now on fuboTV. Full episode guide and where to watch below.

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Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5

1993 24 Episodes Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy ⭐ 8/10

Right now you can watch Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 223 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Joel Hodgson — stay for everyone else around them. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 is worth clearing space for. Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. MST3K changes hosts for the first time when Joel Robinson escapes and is replaced by Mike Nelson. Joel’s departure is marked by the iconic MITCHELL, and Mike enters the arena with THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN'T DIE. Season 5 also includes Joel’s favorite episode, I ACCUSE MY PARENTS. Joel Hodgson and Michael J. Nelson lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1993. What keeps Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Joel Hodgson sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 — Episode Guide

In the theater, the crew watches as Hercules and Jason search for the legendary Golden Fleece in "Hercules" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from some Amazons via the Hexfield Viewscreen.

Warrior of the Lost World

In the theater, the crew watches as a road warrior with a talking motorcycle take on a fascist dictator in a dystopian future in "Warrior of the Lost World" (1984). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots discuss their own post-Apocalyptic plans.

In the theater, the crew watches as three women break out of jail and search for a hidden cache of stolen diamonds, emboldened by an undercover police officer, in "Swamp Diamonds" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo is inspired to ask one of his robot cohorts on a date. This episode also features...

Secret Agent Super Dragon

In the theater, the crew watches as a secret agent investigates a Venezuelan crime organization manufacturing a mind-altering chewing gum in "Secret Agent Super Dragon" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots do a read-through of Crow's wholesome screenplay, "The Spy Who Hugged Me."

The Magic Voyage of Sinbad

In the theater, the crew watches as the Russian folk hero Sadko seeks the Bluebird of Happiness to bring back to his unhappy city in "The Magic Voyage of Sinbad" (1953). Meanwhile on the SOL, Servo leaves for his own Sinbad-like adventure.

In the theater, the crew watches as a young woman and her singer boyfriend rescue her father from a giant caveman living in a California desert in "Eegah" (1962). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots alter Joel's face to resemble Arch Hall, Jr.

I Accuse My Parents

In the theater, the crew watches as a young man gets involved in a crime syndicate and ends up blaming his downfall on his inattentive parents in "I Accuse My Parents" (1944). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy helps to re-enact the nightclub scene in the movie. This episode features the short "The Truc...

Operation Double 007

In the theater, the crew watches as a world-class plastic surgeon and lip-reader thwarts the plans of an evil crime syndicate in "Operation Double 007" (1967). Title was later changed to "Operation Kid Brother" due to copyright issues. Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel hypnotizes Crow, but has less succ...

The Girl in Lovers Lane

In the theater, the crew watches as a rich runaway named Danny and a vagrant named Bix Dugan get into trouble in a small town in "The Girl in Lovers Lane" (1959). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo and Crow, inspired by the film, try to instigate a fight with Joel. This episode features the train song "...

The Painted Hills

In the theater, the crew watches as Lassie avenges her master's murder in an 1870s gold-mining town in "The Painted Hills" (1951). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow is melted down into an ingot by Servo, but it turns out he's not actually made of gold. This episode features the short "Body Care and Groo...

In the theater, the crew watches as the widow of a murdered sheriff steps up to fight outlaws in her rural town in "Gunslinger" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo sends Joel messages via the Gypsy Express.

In the theater, the crew watches as a drunken oaf of a cop bumbles his way through a murder investigation in "Mitchell" (1975). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy schemes to help Joel escape.

The Brain that Wouldn't Die

In the theater, the crew watches as a scientist keeps his girlfriend's severed head alive in a pan while he tries to find her a new body in "The Brain that Wouldn't Die" (1962). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots are visited by Jan in the Pan, the bodiless lady in the film.

Teen-Age Strangler

In the theater, the crew watches as a troubled teen is accused of murder when a serial killer terrorizes a small town in "Teen-Age Strangler" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots fit Mike with a modified pair of glasses that make him act like the teenage star of the film. This episode features ...

The Wild World of Batwoman

In the theater, the crew watches as a bat-costume-clad woman and her lady army battle an evil scientist bent on taking over the world in "The Wild World of Batwoman" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike, inspired by the short, insists the bots each write essays about cheating. This episode features...

Alien from L.A.

In the theater, the crew watches as a squeaky-voiced Kathy Ireland attempts to rescue her imprisoned father from an underground Atlantis, in "Alien from L.A." (1988). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots play an emotion guessing game. This episode features the song "My Wild Irish Ireland."

Beginning of the End

In the theater, the crew watches as the military struggles to stop a rampaging horde of giant grasshoppers in "Beginning of the End" (1957). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo performs a standup routine, but most of his jokes involve comparing grasshoppers to locusts.

The Atomic Brain

In the theater, the crew watches as an aging socialite lures young women to her mansion in an attempt to transplant her brain into one of their bodies in "The Atomic Brain" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots are unsettled by Mike's chin puppet demonstration. This episode features the short "W...

In the theater, the crew watches as a college professor named Cabot returns to the magical planet Gor to battle a wicked queen and an evil sorcerer in "Outlaw" (1989). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots do their best Jack Palance impressions as they read from the book "Palance on Palance."

Radar Secret Service

In the theater, the crew watches as the astonishing power of radar is used to track down criminals selling atomic gear on the black market in "Radar Secret Service" (1950). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the bots throw Mike a 10-year high school reunion based on information gathered from Mike's yearbook.

🎭 Cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5

Joel Hodgson

Michael J. Nelson

Michael J. Nelson

Kevin Murphy

Tom Servo (voice)

Trace Beaulieu

Crow T. Robot (voice) / Dr. Clayton Forrester

Frank Conniff

Jim Mallon

Mary Jo Pehl

Magic Voice (voice)

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