Ep 6. Time of the Apes
- Not Rated
- July 13, 1991
- 97 min
"In the not-too-distant future, a man and his robots are trapped aboard the Satellite of Love, forced to watch bad movies to preserve their sanity. This is Mystery Science Theater 3000!"
In season 3 episode 6, the crew of the Satellite of Love are treated to a Japanese sci-fi film called "Time of the Apes." The movie follows a group of astronauts who crash land on a planet where humans are no longer the dominant species; instead, they are treated as slaves by a race of intelligent apes.
As always, Joel and his robot companions, Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo, provide a running commentary and riff on the movie as they watch. They poke fun at the cheesy special effects, the campy dialogue, and the overall absurdity of the film.
The episode is filled with hilarious jokes and references, including nods to classic sci-fi movies like "Planet of the Apes" and "Star Wars." Joel and the robots also take jabs at everything from 70s fashion to Japanese pop culture.
But it's not all fun and games. As they watch the movie, Joel and the bots also engage in witty banter about the nature of the film, discussing the underlying themes and critiquing the storytelling.
Overall, season 3 episode 6 of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" is a hilarious and entertaining episode that will have viewers laughing out loud and eagerly anticipating the next bad movie escapade with Joel and the robots.