Episode
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Monster a Go-Go
Overview
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 episode features the short "Circus on Ice" (1954).
Details
- Series
- Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 1993-01-09
- Runtime
- 92 min
Episode context
Monster a Go-Go is Episode 21 in Season 4 of Mystery Science Theater 3000. It aired on 1993-01-09. The runtime is 92 min.
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Episode 20: 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 episode features Michael J. Nelson as Hugh Beaumont and Kevin Murphy as William Conrad.
Episode 22: The Day the Earth Froze
In the theater, the crew watches 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).
Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots discuss the nature of the mysterious "Sampo."
This episode features the short "Here Comes the Circus." Gypsy performs the song "Gypsy Rose Me."
More episodes from this season
Episode 19: 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."
Episode 23: 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" (1940). Joel and the bots perform "Hired! The Musical."
Episode 18: Attack of the Eye Creatures
Movie Plot: A really bad alien movie that features aliens with many eyes that land on Earth.
On the SOL: Servo and Crow become best buddies / Servo needs to kiss someone / the crew celebrates Earl Holiman / the crew tries to prove that the movie's producers didn't care.
In Deep 13: The mads use a Router Ouija Board to contact dead wood-workers / Larry Buchanan (the movie's director) confirms that nobody on the crew cared.
Episode 24: 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 short "Hired! Part II" (1940).
Episode 17: 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 (Segment 3)." Crow and Servo perform the song "Gypsy Moons."
Episode 16: Fire Maidens of Outer Space
Movie Plot: A very odd movie about an expedition to one of the moons of Jupiter, which is inhabited by a refugee from Atlantis and his many daughters.
On the SOL: Joel helps the 'bots with posture / Crow meets Timmy (the evil version of himself) / Joel explains the double entendre / Timmy attacks Crow and holds Servo hostage until Joel throws him off the satellite.
In Deep 13: The Mads present the giant checkbook for use for prizes and charity events, Frank writes a check for 1.5 million dollars with out telling Dr. Forrester / Timmy ends up in Deep 13 and attacks Frank.
Episode 15: 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 "General Hospital (Segment 2)."
Episode 14: Tormented
In the theater, the crew watches as a jazz pianist is haunted by the ghost of his mistress, putting a damper on his wedding plans in "Tormented" (1960).
Meanwhile, on the SOL, Servo and Crow try haunting Joel and Gypsy.
Episode 13: Manhunt in Space
In the theater, the crew watches Rocky Jones and his sidekick, Winky, battle evil space pirates, an evil space queen, and an evil space lieutenant in "Manhunt in Space" (1956).
Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots get a visit from Winky via the Hexfield Viewscreen.
This episode features the short "General Hospital (Segment 1)."
Episode 12: 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.