Episode
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Earth vs. the Spider
Overview
In the theater, the crew watches as teenagers and a science teacher attempt to exterminate the giant spider that's rampaging through their small town in "Earth vs. the Spider" (1958). Meanwhile, on the SOL, there's a surprise performance from the rock group, Spidorr.
Details
- Series
- Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 1991-09-14
- Runtime
- 97 min
Episode context
Earth vs. the Spider is Episode 13 in Season 3 of Mystery Science Theater 3000. It aired on 1991-09-14. The runtime is 97 min.
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In the theater, the crew watches as Gamera battles the knife-headed kaiju called Guiron, and attempts to rescue two abducted schoolboys in "Gamera vs Guiron" (1969). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow ruins Joel's big magic trick.
Episode 14: Mighty Jack
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Episode 16: Viking Women and the Sea Serpent
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Episode 9: The Amazing Colossal Man
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Episode 17: Teenage Caveman
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Episode 8: Gamera vs. Gaos
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Episode 18: Star Force: Fugitive Alien II
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Episode 7: Daddy-O
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Episode 19: War of the Colossal Beast
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