Ep 3. City Limits

In Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 4 episode 3, titled "City Limits," the crew on the Satellite of Love is forced to watch a post-apocalyptic film about a gang of teenagers who are forced to fend for themselves in a world without adults.

As with all episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the film is shown in its entirety, but is interspersed with commentary from the show's regular characters, including Joel Robinson (played by Joel Hodgson) and his robot companions Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot. Through their humorous observations and witty remarks, the crew offers a running commentary on the film, often pointing out plot holes, cheesy special effects, and other flaws.

The film itself, "City Limits," was released in 1985 and is widely regarded as a cult classic. It takes place in a world where a virus has killed off all the adults, leaving only teenagers to run the world. The film follows a group of teenagers who have banded together and formed their own gangs to survive, often waging war against one another for control of territory and resources.

The main character of the film is Lee (played by John Stockwell), the leader of the Clippers, one of the most powerful gangs in the city. Lee is a charismatic and resourceful leader who is constantly at odds with a rival gang called the Daggers. The two gangs are locked in a bitter struggle for control of the city, with Lee and his Clippers determined to maintain their power and authority.

The film features a number of familiar faces, including Kim Cattrall, who would go on to star in the hit TV show "Sex and the City," and James Earl Jones, who provides the voice-over narration for the film. The film also features a number of action-packed scenes, including tense standoffs between the Clippers and the Daggers, as well as thrilling motorcycle chases and car crashes.

Throughout the film, the crew of the Satellite of Love offers up a steady stream of witty one-liners and hilarious observations. They riff on the film's over-the-top dialogue, mock the cheesy costumes and special effects, and poke fun at the film's numerous plot holes.

Despite its flaws, "City Limits" remains a beloved cult classic among fans of post-apocalyptic cinema. Its gritty vision of a world without adults has inspired countless other films and TV shows, and its iconic scenes of teenage rebellion and gang warfare continue to captivate audiences to this day.

For fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000, "City Limits" is a beloved episode that perfectly captures the show's irreverent humor and infectious love of bad movies. With its clever riffing and hilarious commentary, this episode is sure to be a hit with fans both old and new.