Episode
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Sinister Urge
Overview
In the theater, the crew watches as a cop tries to shut down a "smut-picture racket" that may be connected to a series of killings in "The Sinister Urge" (1960). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots must reluctantly figure out a way to save Dr. Forrester from being blown up by TV's Frank. This episode features the short "Keeping Clean and Neat" (1956).
Details
- Series
- Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 1994-11-05
- Runtime
- 93 min
Episode context
The Sinister Urge is Episode 12 in Season 6 of Mystery Science Theater 3000. It aired on 1994-11-05. The runtime is 93 min.
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Episode 11: The Starfighters
In the theater, the crew watches as a lot of airplanes are refueled mid-flight during a young Air Force pilot's training in "The Starfighters" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, The United Servo Academy Men's Chorus stages a gripping performance.
Episode 13: San Francisco International
In the theater, the crew watches as an airport manager winds up a pert of a scheme to rob a shipment of cash from a plane. On the SOL, Mike moderates a debate between Servo and Crow, Jan in the Pan is thrilled with Mike's Urkel imitation, so are the Mads, Pitch, and Santa Claus, and Torgo ruins everyone's good time about Mike's Urkel.
More episodes from this season
Episode 10: Last of the Wild Horses
In the theater, the crew watches as a rivalry between two ranches over a herd of wild horses ends in murder in "Last of the Wild Horses" (1948).
Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots meet their Mirror-Verse counterparts.
This episode features a reprise of the song "Joey the Lemur."
Episode 14: Kitten with a Whip
In the theater, the crew watches a girl escape juvenile hall and hold a wealthy couple captive. On the SOL, Crow readies for a raid of Deep 13 via the Umbilicus but is caught by Dr. Forrester, a kitten with a whip visits, and the crew creates a piñata in the shape of Dr. Forrester.
Episode 9: The Violent Years
In the theater, the crew watches as a girl gang goes on a crime spree under the leadership of a rebellious socialite in "The Violent Years" (1956). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, the Mads unveil their new radio station, "Turn Your Crank to Frank!"
Episode 15: Zombie Nightmare
In the theater, the crew watches as a beefy jock is raised from the dead and seeks revenge on his murderers in "Zombie Nightmare" (1987). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike ruins the bots' hot tub session.
Episode 8: Code Name: Diamond Head
In the theater, the crew watches as a secret agent in Hawaii goes undercover to keep an extinction-causing chemical from falling into enemy hands, in "Code Name: Diamond Head" (1977).
Meanwhile, on the SOL, Magic Voice answers the bots' "What if?" questions.
This episode features the short "A Day at the Fair" (1947).
Episode 16: Racket Girls
In the theater, the crew watches as a gym owner uses a stable of female wrestlers as a front for a criminal organization in "Racket Girls" (1951).
Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow and Servo plan their wedding.
This episode features the short "Are You Ready for Marriage?" (1950).
Episode 7: The Creeping Terror
In the theater, the crew watches as a blob-like creature terrorizes a quiet town in "The Creeping Terror" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike refuses to salute the flag Crow has designed.
Episode 17: The Sword and the Dragon
In the theater, the crew watches as legendary Russian hero, Illya Morometz, battles the forces of an evil warlord with the help of a magic sword in "The Sword and the Dragon" (1956).
Meanwhile, on the SOL, the Russian swordsman himself drops by on the Hexfield Viewscreen.
Episode 6: Bloodlust!
In the theater, the crew watches as a group of college kids are trapped on a private island and hunted by a madman in "Bloodlust!" (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow manages to ruin both a square-dancing session and a murder mystery dinner theater.
Episode 18: High School Big Shot
In the theater, the crew watches as an awkward teen gets mixed up in the wrong crowd and ends up a criminal in "High School Big Shot" (1959).
Meanwhile, on the SOL, inspired by the short, Mike and the bots introduce a line of specialty breads made with unconventional "ingredients."
This episode features the short Out of this World.