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Weekend Discussion Thread: Fave Season 8 Host Segments

Well, of course, MST3K changed quite a bit at the start of season 8, and the host segments did too. I’m going to allow 15 for this season (and some of you are ignoring my dictates anyway):

• Mike searches for something good on the radio…and fails–804- THE DEADLY MANTIS: The show takes […]

Weekend Discussion Thread: Favorite Season Seven Segments

Well, we only have a six-episode season here (seven if you count the Turkey Day version of 701 and, as you’ll see, I do), so I am limiting you to lists of five. I’m cruel that way.

• “Stuffing vs. Potatoes”–701(TD)- NIGHT OF THE BLOOD BEAST: Some, or perhaps many of you, haven’t […]

Weekend Discussion Thread: Fave Season Six Host Segments

Once again, I could get my list down to 12, so everybody else can have 12 too. Here are mine, in episode order:

• Song: “Nummy Muffin Coocol Butter”–605- COLOSSUS AND THE HEADHUNTERS: Frank croons. A great performance. • Square dancing–607- BLOODLUST: I like segments that end in Looney Toons-esque chaos. NO FYUCHA! […]

Weekend Discussion Thread: Top 12 Season 5 Host Segments

Okay, I simply couldn’t get this list down to 10, so everybody gets TWELVE season-five segments to pick.

Here’s mine, in episode order: • The bearded town council debates the Sinbad problem–505- MAGIC VOYAGE OF SINBAD: Hilarious writing and a great performance. “He’s not Sinbad!” • Subtle forms of hell–506- EEGAH: Wonderful writing, […]

Weekend Discussion Thread: Fave Season Four Host Segments

On we go to the favorite host segments of SEASON FOUR.

My picks, in episode order: • “Servo on Cinema” looks at Ray Kellogg’s “Leg Up” directorial style–402- THE GIANT GILA MONSTER: Funny and observant. • Duct tape fashion statements, letters, Dr. F. dines with a friend–404- TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE: The fashion […]