Overview of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' Season 2

Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989)

A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.

Writing:

Kevin Murphy
Michael J. Nelson
David Sussman

Stars:

Release Date: 1989-11-25
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

7.7/10

Country: US
Language: English
Runtime: 92

Season 2 Episode List

Episode 1 - Rocketship X-M
Release Date: 1990-09-22
In the theater, the crew watches as an expedition to the Moon goes off course to Mars and a civilization decimated by atomic war is discovered in "Rocketship X-M" (1950). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the newly designed bridge is revealed as Joel is working on his robot buddies. Crow has a toothache and Tom's voice is undergoing renovation.
Episode 2 - The Sidehackers
Release Date: 1990-09-29
In the theater, the crew watches as a motorcycle racer seeks vengeance on the racer who murdered his fiancée in "The Sidehackers" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots provide their own commentary for the film's exciting new sport. This episode features the songs "Sidehackin'" and "Only Love Pads the Film."
Episode 3 - Jungle Goddess
Release Date: 1990-10-06
In the theater, the crew watches as a pair of pilots set out to find a missing woman and collect a reward, only to find her being worshipped by the jungle inhabitants in "Jungle Goddess" (1948). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots are threatened on the Hexfield Viewscreen by a pair of imperialistic aliens. This episode features the short "The Phantom Creeps, Chapter One: The Menacing Power" (1939).
Episode 4 - Catalina Caper
Release Date: 1990-10-13
In the theater, the crew watches as college kids enjoy 1960s-style beach shenanigans while they try to recover a stolen scroll in "Catalina Caper" (1967). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, TV's Frank botches his Tupperware sales pitch. This episode features the song "My Creepy Girl."
Episode 5 - Rocket Attack USA
Release Date: 1990-10-27
In the theater, the crew watches as American spies in the USSR discover plans for an imminent missile assault, setting off an arms race in "Rocket Attack USA" (1958). Meanwhile on the SOL, Joel and the bots meet their Soviet counterparts. This episode features the short "The Phantom Creeps, Chapter Two: Death Stalks the Highway."
Episode 6 - Ring of Terror
Release Date: 1990-11-03
In the theater, the crew watch as a medical student must perform a horrifying task as part of a fraternity initiation rite in "Ring of Terror" (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel teaches the horrified bots about robot anatomy. This episode features the short "The Phantom Creeps, Chapter 3: Crashing Timbers" and the song "If Chauffeurs Ruled the World."
Episode 7 - The Wild Rebels
Release Date: 1990-11-17
In the theater, the crew watches as a retired stock-car racer goes undercover to infiltrate a biker gang of bank robbers in "Wild Rebels" (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Gypsy finally gets recognition for all her talents.
Episode 8 - Lost Continent
Release Date: 1990-11-24
In the theater, the crew watches as a team of scientists and military men search for a missing rocket ship, and find a prehistoric island inhabited by a native woman and lots of dinosaurs, in "Lost Continent" (1951). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo refuse to back the White Male Reality.
Episode 9 - The Hellcats
Release Date: 1990-12-08
In the theater, the crew watches as the fiancée and the brother of a murdered policeman infiltrate a gang of bikers in order to bring the killer to justice in "The Hellcats" (1967). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots have flashbacks to previous experiments.
Episode 10 - King Dinosaur
Release Date: 1990-12-22
In the theater, the crew watches as a group of astronauts explore a planet populated by giant lizards in "King Dinosaur" (1955). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo struggle to hype up Joey the Lemur. This episode features the short "X Marks the Spot" and the song "Joey the Lemur."
Episode 11 - First Spaceship on Venus
Release Date: 1990-12-29
In the theater, the crew watches as a team of multinational space explorers travel to Venus to investigate an alien artifact in "First Spaceship on Venus" (1960). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel struggles to recalibrate Servo's sarcasm sequencer.
Episode 12 - Godzilla vs. Megalon
Release Date: 1991-01-19
In the theater, the crew watches as the undersea nation of Seatopia sends the gigantic Megalon to destroy the world above while Godzilla and the size-shifting robot Jet Jaguar try to stop him in "Godzilla vs. Megalon" (1973). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the Bots host a stereotypical morning magazine show.
Episode 13 - Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster
Release Date: 1991-02-02
In the theater, the crew watches as a young man steals a boat to find his brother but ends up shipwrecked on a mysterious island inhabited by a giant sea monster and a slumbering Godzilla in "Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster" (1966). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel reads the Velveteen Rabbit and does all the voices.