Mystery Science Theater 3000

Joel, Tom Servo and Crow at the Café Fred, from The Muppet Show Comic Book.

Silhouettes of Rizzo, Tim Hill and Gonzo on the Muppets from Space DVD.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 (often abbreviated as MST3K) is a television show which ran from 1988 until 1999. The show first aired locally on Minneapolis television station KTMA before going national in 1989, when it was picked up by the Comedy Channel (succeeded by Comedy Central in 1991). After seven seasons, the show moved to Sci Fi for another three seasons.

Hosted by creator Joel Hodgson (and later by Mike Nelson), the science-fiction flavored series featured the sarcastic host and his two robot sidekicks, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot, making fun of "cheesy movies" -- mainly B-movie science fiction and horror films, with the occasional barbarian epic, cop drama, or biker flick.

The show is known for its diverse pop-culture references, riffing on everything from philosophers and politicians to cartoons and old commercials. The rapid-fire quips included frequent references to the Muppets and Sesame Street.

References

• In a visual style similar to Mystery Science Theater 3000, the DVD audio commentary for Muppets from Space features silhouettes of Kermit, Rizzo, Gonzo, and director Tim Hill at commenting on the film.
• In The Muppet Show Comic Book: Pigs in Space, Tom Servo, Crow and a human who might be either Mike or Joel are seen sitting at a table in the Café Fred.

Muppet Mentions

Season "Zero"

Picture	Episode	Description
	Gamera vs Barugon #K04 (1988)	Soldiers prepare for "Operation Rearview Mirror", to combat the effects of Barugon's deadly rainbow ray. Joel says, "I think they should call it 'Rainbow Connection'." Tom Servo sings a few notes: "Why are there so many -- oh, sorry."
	Cosmic Princess #K10 (1989)	When the ITC Entertainment logo appears, Tom asks, "Is it just me or whenever I see that ITC sign do you think of The Muppet Show?" Joel: "It's The Muppet Show!" Tom (adopting Kermit voice): "It's The Muppet Show with our very special guest star, Fozzie Bear!"
	Cosmic Princess #K10 (1989)	Upon seeing a readout that indicates a rare metal has been found, Dr. Russell excitedly calls out "Titanium!" which leads Servo to sing, "bee bee de bee bee - Titanium."
	City on Fire #K16 (1989)	As Maggie Grayson enters the broadcast building, Joel quips, "Gowns by Miss Piggy of Hollywood."
	Time of the Apes #K17 (1989)	Catherine and the kids are tied to a tree. As three apes approach, Crow says, "Let's buy these guys a tripod. What d'you say?" Tom answers, "I'll chip in." Echoing an earlier My Three Sons riff, Crow says, "Chip? Ernie?" Tom counters: "Bert?" Crow says, "Cookie Monster?" and Tom answers, "Grover".
	Time of the Apes #K17 (1989)	When the kids are reunited with their families, Crow and Servo start calling out names: "Mother!" "Johnny!" "Catherine!" "John Boy!" "Auntie Em!" "Mr. Whipple!" "Mr. Hooper!" "Mr. Bubble!" "Mr. Rogers!" ...
	Time of the Apes #K17 (1989)	The doctor explains to Catherine "I have data that corroborates your story." Servo then sings, "bee bee dee bee bee - Corroborate."

Season 1

Picture	Episode	Description
	Women of the Prehistoric Planet #104 (1990)	Over a shot of the Cosmos III spaceship, Tom says, "Pigs -- in -- Spaaaace!"
	Moon Zero Two #111 (1990)	One of the satellite smugglers wears a green spacesuit as he travels over the surface of the moon. Joel puts on a Kermit the Frog voice: "It's not easy being green". As he reaches a white-spacesuited companion, Tom imitates Fozzie Bear from The Muppet Movie: "Ahhh! Frog and a bear, together again! Wocka wocka wocka!"
	Moon Zero Two #111 (1990)	A fight breaks out at the bar. One of the brawlers is thrown onto the stage, where a group of women are dancing, dressed in yellow jumpsuits with red peacock tails. "Look out, Big Bird!" Crow yells.

Season 2

Picture	Episode	Description
	Jungle Goddess #203 (1990)	"White devil" Bob fools the native girl Wanama, telling her that "dumb" is a synonym for "smart". Later, Montegreta asks Wanama if Bob knows that she's on to his betrayal. Wanama proudly says no: "Wanama dumb!" At this, the three quippers break out into a version of "Mahna Mahna": "Wanama dumb, doo doo de doo doo! Wanama dumb, doo doo de doo!"
	Wild Rebels #207 (1991)	During the movie, Rod plays Linda a love song on his guitar. Joel imitates Rod during a host segment, singing to the female robot, Gypsy. "I know what I like, and I like what I know... cause I know what I like about you... You know, I feel kinda like Mac Davis on The Muppet Show."
	Godzilla vs the Sea Monster #213 (1991)	In the song "Godzilla Genealogy Bop", Joel, Tom and Crow discuss Godzilla's descendants. According to them, Godzilla's son Godzooky had an affair with Lorna Luft, producing a son, Ron Perlman. Perlman and Yoko Ono then had a bunch of green children, including Kermit the Frog, Swamp Thing, the Hulk and Ernest Borgnine.

Season 3

Picture	Episode	Description
	Gamera #302 (1991)	The narrator mentions the word "phenomenon", which inspires Crow to sing "Mahna Mahna." During a host segment, Tom and Crow meet Gamera. When they tell Joel about it, he scoffs, "You know Snuffleupagus too, right?" Tom sighs, "He doesn't believe us."
	Pod People #303 (1991)	A long-nosed alien approaches the poachers' campfire. Joel says, "Hey, it's Mr. Snuffleupagus!"
	Time of the Apes #306 (1991)	The movie's opening titles appear over still photos of monkeys in a zoo. Joel says, "It looks like a Sesame Street segment." Tom chuckles, and agrees.
	Daddy-O #307 (1991)	As Phil (aka Daddy-O) tangles with the geeky-looking Bruce, Crow cries "Beaker, no!" to which Servo adds several "meeps".
	Gamera vs. Guiron #312 (1991)	Akio and Tom ride in a spaceship to a rock-strewn, desolate planet which is obviously a model. "It looks like they're doing Fraggle Rock," Joel observes.
	Earth vs. the Spider #313 (1991)	The police find Carol's father, emaciated after being sucked dry by a spider. As they carry the body in a body bag, Crow asks, "Is that Statler or Waldorf?"
	Earth vs. the Spider #313 (1991)	At the end of the show, Tom reads a letter sent in by a young viewer; the viewer apologizes for drawing Crow like Big Bird and Joel like Ernie.
	Mighty Jack #314 (1991)	Hatari is trapped inside a metal dome and interrogated by agents of Q. "It's not easy bein' green," Joel observes.
	Gamera vs. Zigra #316 (1991)	Kenny and Helen struggle to put up the sail on their sailboat. Joel says, "Iwo Jima Babies! From Jim Henson." A moment later, Crow chimes in with "African Queen Babies."
	Star Force: Fugitive Alien II #318 (1991)	The episode begins with Crow and Servo in a philosophical discussion over the nature of puppets. The first line of the episode is Crow conferring with Tom: "...your point is that Big Bird cannot be considered a puppet because of his... or her... its size?" Tom says yes, and furthers his argument by saying that once a puppet has feet, it becomes a costume rather than a puppet. This "puppet vs. costume" conversation extends to Topo Gigio, Lamb Chop, H.R. Pufnstuf, and Yoda, and Señor Wences.After the commercial break, Joel plays a game in which the bots identify famous characters as puppet or costume; this set, accompanied by cue-card drawings of each, includes Rowlf the Dog (specifically labeled by Servo as a Muppet rather than a mere puppet), Meow Meow Kitty, Kukla (or Ollie, Joel would've accepted either), Spitting Image, and D.C. Follies.
	War of the Colossal Beast #319 (1991)	The Colossal Man's case is referred to the U.S. Department of Medical Research. Seeing a bald man sitting at the Medical Research desk, Crow says, "Fred Mertz?" Joel replies, "More like Bunsen Honeydew."
	Santa Claus Conquers the Martians #321 (1991)	Billy and Betty are lost at the North Pole. Spotting a light in the distance, Betty cries, "I see it! I see it! Santa's workshop!" "No, that's the Children's Television Workshop," Joel says.
	Master Ninja I #322 (1992)	When McAllister is introduced, Joel says, "He looks like a Henson rat!"
	Master Ninja II #324 (1992)	McAllister tells Max, "When you need to run the four-minute mile, you'll do it!" Tom adds, "You'll be a Henson rat, like me!"

Season 4

Picture	Episode	Description
	The Giant Gila Monster #402 (1992)	Joel and the Bots prepare for their gig as Hee-La, a Giant Gila Monster tribute band. Reading the set list, Joel says that Tom will do his "touching and heartfelt version of 'It's Not Easy Bein' Green', kinda like the way Buddy Rich did it on The Tonight Show."
	City Limits #403 (1992)	Lee is surrounded by a group of Clippers, and a young man stands in front of him, holding a bat. "Hey, Ernie!" another calls, and Joel replies in Ernie's voice, "Yeah, Bert?" Then Ernie turns and says, "Fish it, Bert!" Joel says, "It is Bert and Ernie!" as Tom chuckles. They repeat the joke again later in the movie, when another character says "Hey, Ernie."
	City Limits #403 (1992)	Rae Dawn Chong's character has a flashback to her childhood. Seeing the young girl, Joel says, "Jim Henson's Rae Dawn Chong Babies."
	City Limits #403 (1992)	One of the Clippers uses scale-model airplanes to bomb the factory. Crow quips, "Jim Henson's Flying Leatherneck Babies".
	Teenagers From Outer Space #404 (1992)	A group of boys stare at the oddly-dressed alien, Derek. Tom Servo calls them "Jim Henson's Baretta Babies".
	Teenagers From Outer Space #404 (1992)	Mac and Joe are investigating the cave where the huge lobster-like gargons are growing. Mac calls to Joe to bring flashbulbs, then enters the cave. As Joe rushes to the cave, he hears Mac's screams, and the high-pitched growl of the gargons. "Grover's in there," Tom says.
	Being From Another Planet #405 (1992)	A baby plays with the mummy's amulet. Crow says, "Jim Henson's Baby Babies."
	Being From Another Planet #405 (1992)	The mummy's point of view is shown through a green filter, often moving around in a boiler room. The robots think that this is the most terrifying thing they've ever seen. Panicked, Crow cries out, "It's not easy seeing green!"
	Attack of the Giant Leeches #406 (1992)	Steve and Liz paddle through the swamp, looking for clues to what's behind the mysterious attacks. There's a sinister splash, and Joel cries, "Kermit, no!"
	Attack of the Giant Leeches #406 (1992)	Three hayseed characters are unconscious in the leeches' cave. Servo says, "Oh, look -- Jim Henson's Cracker Babies!"
	The Killer Shrews #407 (1992)	Joel's invention is "Jim Henson's Edgar Winter Babies".
	The Killer Shrews #407 (1992)	In the "Junior Rodeo Daredevils" short, Crow calls the main kids "Jim Henson's Misfits Babies".
	The Killer Shrews #407 (1992)	The "Junior Rodeo Daredevils" kids hang up posters for the rodeo, prompting Joel to call them "Jim Henson's Last Picture Show Babies".
	The Killer Shrews #407 (1992)	Thorne and Mario go into the basement, looking for shrews. Mario's flashlight plays over the stairs, where a shrew shrinks back from the light. "Ahh!" Joel cries, "There's a Muppet behind the stairs!" Crow and Tom imitate Señor Wences: "S'all right under the stairs. S'all right." Joel calls, "Honey... I think we've got puppets down here!" "Hand puppets?" Crow responds. "Yeah," Joel says. "They're under the stairs, so I don't think they're marionettes." When the shrew attacks, Tom scolds, "Bad puppet! Bad puppet!"
	Hercules Unchained #408 (1992)	Tom's head covers the middle initial in A.S.C. Crow says, "This movie brought to you by the letters A, B and C."
	Hercules Unchained #408 (1992)	The Waters of Forgetfulness pour from a carved stone that looks like an angry face. Crow mutters, "The Mighty Pavog!" (sic)
	The Indestructible Man #409 (1992)	In the "Undersea Kingdom" serial chapter, Unga Khan's soldiers chase Crash Corrigan and his friends on horseback. Joel says, "Oh, it's Jim Henson's Birth of a Nation Babies!"
	Hercules Against the Moon Men #410 (1992)	The people of Samar are forced to sacrifice their children to "the mountain of death". Joel calls the line of marching children "Jim Henson's Exodus Babies".
	Hercules Against the Moon Men #410 (1992)	The entrance to the sacrificial cave looks like a wizened face. Crow says, "I am the Mighty Pavog!" (sic)
	Hercules and the Captive Women #412 (1992)	During the Festival of Uranus, a group of robed children are led to the Mountain of the Dead to be sacrificed. "Hey!" Tom says. "It's Jim Henson's Ghandi Babies!"
	Manhunt in Space #413 (1992)	Rocky lands the oddly-shaped Orbit Jet. Joel shouts, "Sturgeon... in... Space!"
	Tormented #414 (1992)	As Sandy approaches the lighthouse in a sailor's cap, Servo comments, "She's like the Gorton's Fisherman...Babies!"
	Tormented #414 (1992)	When Sandy observes Tom killing the blackmailer, Joel quips, "Jim Henson's Witness Babies!"
	Tormented #414 (1992)	For the trifecta, as Tom takes Sandy up the spiral staicase in the lighthouse, Servo calls out "Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo Babies."
	Crash of the Moons #417 (1992)	Rocky Jones and Winky are flying in the Orbit Jet. Joel and the bots shout, "Pigs in Space!"
	Crash of the Moons #417 (1992)	Empress Cleolanta, clad in a high-collared cape, gives the order to fire on the moon Posita. She cries, "Count two... count one! Fire!" Tom says, "Oh, the Count from Sesame Street."
	Attack of the (the) Eye Creatures #418 (1992)	As Stan, Suzy and Mike run to their car to the sound of hurried music, Crow says, "A Muppet News Flash."
	The Rebel Set #419 (1992)	Joel misquotes "Movin' Right Along" over a shot of a car driving down the highway: "Travelin' along... Footloose and fancy free!"
	The Human Duplicators #420 (1992)	Glenn says, "Looks like this Dr. Munson was the strong man type." Joel cries, "Dr. Munson Honeydew!"
	The Human Duplicators #420 (1992)	A stern-faced young man watches Glenn and Gale dance. Joel says, "Jim Henson's Jack Palance Muppet Babies."
	Monster A Go Go #421 (1993)	Over a tight, dark shot of the "monster" fumbling about, Joel imitates Cookie Monster's trademark "Coookieee" and munching sounds.

Season 5

Picture	Episode	Description
	Secret Agent Super Dragon #504 (1993)	The opening credits run over a shot of a telephone, a cigarette burning in an ashtray, and a gun. Joel points, and says, "One of these things is not like the other, one of these things just..."
	Operation Double 007 #508 (1993)	Every time Neil meets a mysterious girl, she's wearing a new outlandish outfit. This time, she's got a fuzzy, hot pink wig. Tom notes: "Hair by Jim Henson."
	Operation Double 007 #508 (1993)	Maya leads a troop of showgirls to distract a troop of soldiers, and steal their equipment. Looking at her feathery outfit, Tom says, "Now, she could be a candidate for Big Bird. Definitely." Crow agrees.
	Lassie: The Painted Hills #510 (1993)	Crow asks, "Hey, isn't that the song Big Bird sang about the alphabet?"
	The Atomic Brain #518 (1993)	Centron's "Young America Films" logo appears at the start of the short, "What About Juvenile Delinquency?" Tom announces, "Sam the Eagle presents!" Crow agrees: "Hey, it is!"
	The Atomic Brain #518 (1993)	Dr. Frank tells Nina about his bizarre experiments. "Let me explain," he says. Mike suggests, "ABC-DEF-GHI-JKLMNOP-QRSTUVWXYZ."
	Village of the Giants #523 (1994)	The Beau Brummels play for an enthusiastic teen audience. A shaggy-haired blonde woman dances in the crowd, throwing her hair around as she bounces up and down. "What is that, Animal from the Muppets in the front there?" Tom asks, and does an Animal impression: "WOMAN!"

Season 6

Picture	Episode	Description
	Colossus and the Headhunters #605 (1994)	Arros, the leader of the Headhunters says, "And now you, Kermes..." Tom does an impression: "Hi-ho, Kermes here."
	Bloodlust #607 (1994)	Johnny and Betty watch as Jondor exits through a secret passage in the wall, next to an enormous stuffed bear. Tom says "Wocka wocka wocka!", and then turns to whisper to Mike: "Fozzie Bear." Mike nods and whispers, "Yes."
	Code Name: Diamond Head #608 (1994)	Mike identifies a bearded member of the coast guard: "It's Jim Henson!" The sailor's Kermit-esque voice elicits a "Hi-ho" from Crow.
	Last of the Wild Horses #611 (1994)	Cooper, the head of the Double C Ranch, tells Riley to inform everyone that trespassers on the ranch will be shot. Crow says, "He's the George Stephanopoulos of the ranch." Servo asks, "Snuffleupagus?" Mike agrees: "Snuffleupagus."
	San Francisco International #614 (1994)	Stayczek's associate waits for a crate to be unloaded from the plane. Crow says, "He's from the Land of Misfit Toys." Mike agrees: "He looks like a Henson rat!"
	High School Big Shot #618 (1994)	At the end of their first date, Marv walks Betty home to a brownstone. Tom observes, "This is where Mr. Hooper died."
	Angels' Revenge #622 (1995)	One of Burke's sidekicks shoots at the Angels. Tom shouts, "Jim Henson!" Crow gives a Kermit the Frog "Hi-ho!" The man is shot a moment later, and Crow adds a Kermit-esque "Oh!"

Season 7

Picture	Episode	Description
	The Brute Man #702 (1996)	The Brute Man approaches a brownstone with a three-digit number printed above the door. Crow hums the first few bars of the "Sesame Street Theme".
	Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell #703 (1996)	Deathstalker ties a furry saddle onto a horse. Mike gasps, "They made a saddle out of Grover!"
	Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell #703 (1996)	Deathstalker stabs Troxartas. Mike observes, "He looks like Sam the American Eagle." Crow agrees.
	Escape 2000 #705 (1996)	Junior says goodbye to Strike, who's setting off on a dangerous mission. Referring to the youngster's cap, Crow says, "Jim Henson's Chairman Mao Babies".

Season 8

Picture	Episode	Description
	The Leech Woman #802 (1997)	As African children run through some stock footage, Mike sings "Sunny days...sweepin' the clouds away."
	The Mole People #803 (1997)	Roger holds up a furry pelt. Tom gasps, "They killed Fozzie Bear!"
	The She-Creature #808 (1997)	Crow shows Mike the new Tickle Me Carlo Lombardi doll that he's created, based on the movie's creepy hypnotist. Crow insists that Mike tickle the doll, which emits an eerie chuckle. Also, the doll is sticky, so Mike can't put it down. Mike is thrown to the floor, struggling with the spooky doll as Crow sings the "Tickle Me Carlo Lombardi" theme song. Tickle Me Carlo Lombardi and Tickle Me Carlo Lombardi are sold separately.
	The She-Creature #808 (1997)	Carlo Lombardi makes a presentation to a group of scientists. Tom recognizes the bald man on the left: "Hey, Bunsen Honeydew!"
	The Giant Spider Invasion #810 (1997)	A hairy-legged spider attacks a scantily-clad girl, and Crow cries, "Snuffleufagus [sic], no!"
	Jack Frost #813 (1997)	The Hunchback Fairy's house walks around on huge bird legs. "Wow," Mike says, "Big Bird got developed."
	The Horror of Party Beach #817 (1997)	When the googly-eyed monster attacks Tina, Mike imitates Cookie Monster: "Coo-kie!" Later on in the film, when Elaine is attacked by another monster, Mike says: "Cookie! Me want cookie..."

Season 9

Picture	Episode	Description
	The Projected Man #901 (1998)	Mike says, "She's napping on Big Bird."
	The Pumaman #903 (1998)	Tony jogs outside the museum in a bright yellow jogging suit. Mike shrugs, "The new Big Bird action wear."
	The Touch of Satan #908 (1998)	Brain Guy is humiliated when Pearl goes away for the week, and leaves him with a stern babysitter, Steffi. When he complains about her reading of Green Eggs and Ham, she asks, "Are we a little cranky, Brian?" "No, madam," he says grandly, "I am overtired. So I shall turn in now. So, if you wouldn't mind, please -- my blankie, my nookie... and my friend." Brain Guy's "friend" is a Cookie Monster doll.
	The Final Sacrifice #910 (1998)	Troy is chased on his bike by ski-mask wearing goons. As the goons' truck smashes into a couple of trash cans, Crow growls, "Oh, I love tra -- OWWWW! Oooohh..."

Season 10

Picture	Episode	Description
	Soultaker #1001 (1999)	Natalie is in a hospital bed, with a breathing apparatus over her nose and mouth. Mike says, "She's Snuffleupagus!"
	Girl in Gold Boots #1002 (1999)	Mike imitates the Count, as McCabe's dour henchman watches Buz, Michele and Critter walk by: "One... ha ha haaa! Two! Ha ha ha ha!"
	Future War #1004 (1999)	When a character writes "ABC" on a chalkboard, Mike sings a quick chorus of "ABC-DEF-GHI."
	Boggy Creek II #1006 (1999)	Deputy Williams tells the story of his encounter with the swamp creature. A shaggy, floppy beast jumps onto Williams' neck, prompting Tom to narrate, "Suddenly, I was attacked by a Muppet."
	Final Justice #1008 (1999)	Deputy Geronimo visits Malta during Carnival time. He walks through a parade, which includes a float that resembles a scantily clad Miss Piggy. Mike simpers, "Oh, Kermie, take a look at my good stuff!"
	It Lives By Night #1010 (1999)	Servo quips that the babbling, drunken drifter "sounds like the Swedish Chef Muppet."

RiffTrax

Following the conclusion of the Mystery Science Theater 3000 show in 1999, the various performers and writers from the show have taken on new projects that involve the basic idea of "riffing" over movies. The projects have taken different forms over the years. Given the people involved, it's not surprising that these projects continue the MST3K tradition of Muppet references.

In 2006, Nelson teamed up with Legend Films in a new enterprise called "RiffTrax", a website which offers downloadable audio commentaries in the MST3K style. The viewer listens to the commentary track in sync with a DVD. Nelson has recorded RiffTrax with many of his MST colleagues, including Kevin Murphy (Tom Servo), Bill Corbett (Crow), Mary Jo Pehl (Pearl Forrester), and his wife Bridget Nelson (writer), as well as occasional celebrity guests such as Neil Patrick Harris and "Weird Al" Yankovic.

Due to its nature, RiffTrax is able to provide humorous commentary without the permission of the filmmakers, expanding the field of available material to current films and significant blockbusters. RiffTrax also keeps up the MST tradition of riffing on bizarre public-domain short films.

Picture	Title	Description
	X-Men (2006)	Toad is working in Magneto's secret laboratory. Bill says, "It's Beaker! This must be the Muppet Labs." Mike makes "meep" noises.
	Glitter (2007)	Billie tells Dice about a recurring dream: "I'm on this huge TV show, right? And I'm singing this song that me and my mom used to sing together." "It's called 'C Is for Cookie'," Mary Jo quips.
	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2007)	Harry flies on his broomstick through a cloud of winged keys. "Nice effect," Mike scoffs. "About as real looking as Björk." Surprised, Bill asks, "Björk's not real?" "No," Mike says, "she's a product of Jim Henson's Creature Workshop." "I actually believe that," Bill says.
	Spider-Man (2007)	The Green Goblin shows up to wreck the Unity Day celebration. Kevin says, "I guess it is easy being green."
	Star Wars- Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2007)	During a conversation between Yoda and Mace Windu, while the former character is discussing the pain he senses in Anakin Skywalker, Kevin lets out: "What about us, Muppet boy?!"
	The Star Wars Holiday Special (2007)	The Imperial Guard Officer tells Chewbacca's son Lumpy, "Go clean up your room." Mike says, "Hmm. One of these things is not like the other: I am your father. Let the hate flow through you. Go clean up your room."
	Buying Food (2008)	At the end title card featuring the Young America Films logo, Mike riffs: "Sam the Eagle approves of the patriotic content of this video, but for the record states that you are all weirdos."
	The Dark Knight (2008)	During a chase scene, a talkative SWAT team member says, "That's not good!" Bill quips, "His faithful assistant Beaker silently agrees."
	The Dark Knight (2008)	Batman visits Harvey Dent after his disfiguring accident. Batman looks down at Harvey's face, half-covered in gauze and blue in the day-for-night lighting. Bill says, "Cookie Monster, is that you?"
	Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2008)	Harry spots a phoenix in Dumbledore's library. Mike yells, "D'ahh! A Skeksis!"
	Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2008)	Professor Lockhart reveals that he's a villain. As the camera cuts to a shot of Ron, Kevin makes panicky Beaker noises.
	Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2008)	As Harry approaches Buckbeak, Hagrid gives instructions: "Let him come to you." Kevin quips: "Good advice for handling any big bird. Mr. Hooper would have done well to heed it." Mike adds: "But instead, he's dead."
	The Incredible Hulk: The Final Round (2008)	An alleycat pokes its head out of a garbage can as the Hulk changes back into Bruce Banner. "Prisoner of a deranged Grouch," Kevin explains.
	It Must Be the Neighbors (2008)	A man finds that the Department of Health has placed a sticker on his trash can that says "This container is condemned for use of garbage and refuse." "Hmmm... doesn't say anything about Grouches," Kevin says.
	Jurassic Park (2008)	"Mr. DNA" explains how the geneticists use the DNA of a frog to fill in the holes in the dinosaurs' genetic sequence. Mike remarks: "Kermit the Frog's Clint Howard."
	Jurassic Park (2008)	Referring to Ellie Sattler, Weird Al jokes that Malcolm would like to "Waldorf her Sattler." Mike corrects him by telling him the other Muppet is named Statler, but Weird Al replies, "I stand by my filthy Muppet innuendo." Mike adds, "You know, I was once in a band called Filthy Muppet Innuendo."
	Jurassic Park (2008)	A line by Malcolm is interrupted: "God creates dinosaur. God kills dinosaur. God creates man. Man kills God. Man creates dinosaur. Dinosaur..." Al jumps in: "... says 'not the mama!'"
	Memento (2008)	Bill announces: "Hey! It's everybody's favorite game show host, Guy... Pearce."
	Memento (2008)	Natalie grabs Lenny as he walks by. Bill says, "Whoa there, Forgetful Jones."
	Memento (2008)	Lenny asks Bert for directions, and then runs off. Mike says, "Thanks, Bert -- I hope Ernie puts down the duckie."
	Memento (2008)	Teddy barks at Lenny, "She doesn't know anything about your investigation, okay, Einstein? So write this down." Mike says: "ABC-DEF-GHI-JKLMNOP..."
	Spider-Man 3 (2008)	During Mary Jane's performance, the camera pans up to the balcony. James Lileks says, "Well, let's see what Statler and Waldorf have to say about this up there."
	Spider-Man 3 (2008)	As they fight, Peter and Harry trash the Osborns' luxurious apartment. James observes, "Any second now, the butler is going to walk out with nine coconut custard pies!"
	Spider-Man 3 (2008)	As Venom attacks, Peter screams "HARRY!" Mike adds: "MONSTER! Is a very underrated Muppet!"
	Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (2008)	A droid growls at R2-D2 when he's brought into the Jawa sandcrawler. Bill says, "That was Robot for 'We make HBO's Oz look like Sesame Street here.'"
	A Christmas Dream (2009)	A little girl sees all of her new toys under the Christmas tree, and compares them to her old, long-haired rag doll. As she tosses it into a corner, Bill says, "And she quickly loses interest in her Tickle Me Yahoo Serious doll."
	The Empire Strikes Back (2009)	Luke Skywalker says that he's supposed to meet someone. Yoda replies, "Looking! Found someone you have, I would say, hmmm?" Kevin chimes in: "Wocka wocka wocka!"
	The Empire Strikes Back (2009)	Yoda says, "A great warrior! Hmm! Wars do not make one great." Bill asks, "So this is what Grover looks like when you shave him, huh?"
	The Empire Strikes Back (2009)	Lando tells Leia, "You know that ship saved my life quite a few times. She's the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy." Bill adds, "Aside from Oscar the Grouch's Sloppy Jalopy."
	Fast and Furious (2009)	At the scene of an accident, Dominic finds some yellow powder on the road. Mike announces, "This can only mean one thing -- Big Bird has been ground up into dust." Bill agrees: "Big Bird's dead, kids!"
	Fast and Furious (2009)	Dominic says, "There were burn marks on the ground, the kind that could only be caused by nitrometh. There's only one guy in all of LA that sells that." Mike says, "The guy that dresses up as Elmo outside Grauman's Chinese Theater."
	House on Haunted Hill (2009)	Lightning flashes as Lance opens the curtains in Nora's room, prompting Kevin to grouse: "Damn neighbor must be counting things again!" Lance tells Nora that one of them may be murdered next. As thunder crashes again, Mike does a Count von Count impression: "Two! Two murder victims! Ah ha ha ha."
	The Little Shop of Horrors (2009)	Gravis Mushnik tells an armed thief to help himself to the money in the cash register. The thief asks where the rest of the money is. When Mushnik hesitates, the thief takes aim and counts: "One... two... three... four..." Mike cries, "No, I hate Sesame Street, please!"
	The Little Shop of Horrors (2009)	A hypnotized Seymour searches the streets to find food for his plant. He stumbles over a trash can, and Mike says, "Great. You've killed Oscar the Grouch."
	Missile to the Moon (2009)	To capture June, Steve and Lon, the moon women send out the Dark Creature -- which turns out to be a gigantic puppet spider. Bill says, "You know, in the sequel, The Muppets Take a Missile to Manhattan, this guy actually rides a bike." Mike says, "I don't think he's one of the Muppets." Offended, Bill says, "I don't think you're a Muppet!" Mike says, "I think both of us are right, then." Bill mutters, "Didn't go as I'd hoped." In another part of the cave, Gene says, "There's something moving in there." "I'm pretty sure it's a Muppet!" Bill says, and Kevin whispers: "It's not a Muppet." A minute later, Gene says, "Oh, sure, I bet," prompting Bill to ask, "Did he just say, 'Oh, sure, Mup-pet?'"
	Missile to the Moon (2009)	June is taken before the Lido. Bill says, "She would have called Lido 'Ludo', if this had been after Labyrinth came out." "Of course," Kevin says. Bill continues, "I'm certain of that!"
	Rifftrax Live! Nashville '09 (2009)	During Plan 9 From Outer Space, when what appears to be a third actor portraying Bela Lugosi's character comes on screen, Mike says, "One... two... three! Three Bela Lugosis! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!" The audience applauds, and Kevin adds, "He does a great Count, doesn't he?"
	Self-Conscious Guy (2009)	Marty says that he wants to try out for a part in the school play. The teacher asks him to read some lines. Kevin says, "Just ignore the teenage Waldorf and Statler up in the balcony."
	Star Trek (2009)	During the Kobayashi Maru simulation, Kirk turns to a crewman and tells him to arm photons. Kevin gasps, "It's Gordon from Sesame Street! When Kirk orders the crewman to fire the photons, Kevin notes, "Gordon from Sesame Street's a badass."
	Twilight (2009)	Bella refers to herself as the "suffer-in-silence type". Bill observes, "Like Linda, from Sesame Street."
	Twilight (2009)	Dr. Cullen tells Bella and Edward that a friend died from an "animal attack". Kevin says, "We're questioning Dr. Teeth right now."
	Twilight (2009)	As Bella researches vampires online, the camera lingers on various words that describe vampires. The gang suggests other appropriate descriptions, including "Their counting of items is often followed by thunder and lightning."
	Voodoo Man (2009)	The sheriff finds Bela Lugosi's character conducting a demonic ceremony. Held at gunpoint, Lugosi reaches for a cleaver to throw. Kevin says, "One! One dead sheriff..." The sheriff shoots. As Lugosi slowly drops to the floor, Kevin turns the Count's laugh into a death rattle: "Ah! Ha! Uh! Uggh!"
	Avatar (2010)	Sulley falls off the Pandorian horse. Neytiri sighs, "Again." Bill says, "Her impression of the baby from Dinosaurs needs work."
	Avatar (2010)	A crowd of giant Pandorian beasts charges through the forest. Bill gasps, "Snuffleupaguses, a whole herd of 'em!" Kevin imitates Snuffy: "Hello, Bird."
	The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (2010)	Tod tells his doctor, "I want to know when I can leave, Ernie." Bill comments: "Something Bert once said to his online mistress."
	The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (2010)	A sweet song plays as Tod steps out of his bubble for the first time. Kevin sighs, "Oh dear, Paul Williams. The guy you get when John Denver is too vulgar for your taste." Bill says, "Oh, man. Denver's a monster. The Christmas special with the Muppets, when he called Miss Piggy a (bleep)? Ended my childhood!"
	The Following Instructions Game (2010)	Mr. Mac tries to teach Jack to listen. Kevin reports, "Mr. Mac later moved to Sesame Street... and died."
	The Last Airbender (2010)	Sokka pokes at Aang's giant furry companion, asking, "What is this thing?" Mike offers, "Suckalupagus?"
	The Last Airbender (2010)	Aang and Katara have a baffling exchange of dialogue. Mike sputters, "That was a conversation? What is this, Jim Henson's Lobotomy Babies?"
	Mr. Moto Takes a Walk (2010)	As Mr. Moto walks around the zoo, the narrator says, "Mr. Moto was looking at a strange bird." "A Skeksis!" Mike exclaims.
	Paranormal Activity (2010)	Katie says that the burned photo Micah has found shouldn't exist. Kevin chimes in, "I sent this to Big Bird when I was five!"
	Planet of Dinosaurs (2010)	A crew member is gored by a triceratops' horn. Mike observes, "Still, he suffered less than anyone who watched the ABC show Dinosaurs."
	Planet of Dinosaurs (2010)	Jim pokes at a huge three-toed footprint with his spear. Mike says, "Big Bird lives here. They're doomed." On screen, Lee says, "By the looks of it, he was several times bigger than the thing you were hunting." Bill adds, "That Elmo thing."
	Santa Claus and the Ice Cream Bunny (2010)	Mrs. Mole gives Thumbelina advice. "She's slowly turning into a Dark Crystal character," Mike observes.
	Seven Little Ducks (2010)	The guys make several jokes about the little girl's resemblance to a pig. Narrator: "Carol tends her birds every day." Kevin: "Her boyfriend is Kermit the F--" Mike cuts him off: "Okay."
	Teenage Drug Addict (2010)	The letter "H" appears over newspaper clippings about teenagers taking heroin. Kevin imitates Cookie Monster: "H is for Cookie, that good enough for me -- oh, wait... Cookie?"
	Teenage Drug Addict (2010)	A drug supplier says, "How many caps do you want?" The dealer answers, "Gimme twenty for tomorrow." "We're watching The Dark Crystal," Kevin adds.
	Watch Out for My Plant (2010)	A young boy makes a sign for his city garden. Mike asks, "Shouldn't some friendly Muppets be helping him with this task?"
	Whatever the Weather (2010)	Two ducks jump into the pond. Kevin, speaking as a duck: "Carol, ever have the urge to make bath time lots of fun?" Bill answers, "Oh, quack!"
	William's Doll (2010)	William's grandfather takes him to the toy store to buy a baby doll. A Fisher-Price Kermit the Frog doll can be seen behind William.
	The ABC of Walking Wisely (2011)	The perky narrator asks, "Have you ever noticed that people walk in the streets like the alphabet?" Kevin asks, "Isn't 'Walking Like the Alphabet' a song by the band Train?" Mike says, "I think you're thinking of Elmo." "No matter," Kevin says, "I despise both equally."
	Abraxas: Guardian of the Universe (2011)	At the welfare office, a clerk badgers Sonia about the father of her baby. "I'm the mother," Sonia says. "I'm the mother." Kevin sniffs, "Baby Sinclair the Dinosaur might have something to say about that."
	At Your Fingertips: Boxes (2011)	Two boys build a useless crafts project with boxes and paint. Mike shrugs, "Well, this is what you get when Muppets educate our children."
	Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2011)	A kamikaze bird flies into a gas pump, causing it to explode. Mike: "Death to weirdos!" Bill: "Sam! NO!"
	Buffalo Rider (2011)	Buffalo Jones rides Samson around, aimlessly. Mike says, "Well, may as well go stay with my cousin, Forgetful Jones. I can always convince that guy he owes me money."
	Buffalo Rider (2011)	Jones tells Mrs. Robinson that her relatives have been killed. As her face falls, Kevin says, "Sad Muppet."
	Courtesy Counts a Lot (2011)	At the end of the short, Kevin affects a Transylvanian accent: "Courtesy! Ha! Ha! Ha!" "The Count," Bill explains.
	The Galaxy Invader (2011)	The green fuzzy alien walks away after its brutal attack. Mike gasps, "Oscar the Grouch has gone berzerker."
	Highlander (2011)	The hotel desk clerk sneers at Kruger, "Hey, Rockefeller -- how'd you like Candy? She said you were kinda -- kinky, huh?" Bill clarifies, "Made her call you Oscar the Grouch? Huh?"
	Improve Your Pronunciation (2011)	Fed up with the pompous short, Kevin snaps, "This is like Sesame Street, if they replaced the Muppets with ugly people."
	Inception (2011)	Mal challenges Cobb, "What if you're wrong? What if I'm what's real?" Bill responds, "Ooh! Or what if Fraggle Rock is real?"
	Laser Mission (2011)	A large diamond is stolen by an unknown thief wearing a black mask and gloves. Mike says, "Next, they're going to steal the Baseball Diamond from the Muppets."
	Let's Pretend: Magic Sneakers (2011)	A blue cat-faced man in a cape chases a young boy through the forest, trying to steal the boy's magic sneakers. Kevin says, "Clearly this is twisted beyond belief, but is it really any less insane than a blue furball teaching kids to count in Spanish while devouring cookies?"
	The Mysterious Message (2011)	Another Count von Count impression. This time, Kevin says: "One! One mysterious message! Ah ha ha."
	One Turkey, Two Turkey (2011)	Slow guitar music plays as an unseen narrator counts slowly to ten. "The Count from Sesame Street has gone folk," Mike says.
	Setting Up a Room (2011)	Two preschool teachers shuffle around an empty classroom, examining the furnishings -- easels, a sink, a mirror. Bill says, "These are two aliens trying to act human, right?" Mike and Kevin do an impression of the Martians: "Mir-ror... Mir-ror! Yip yip yip, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh."
	The Sons of Hercules: Land of Darkness (2011)	After the Prophetess laughs, Bill quips, "She's the grandmother of the Count from Sesame Street."
	The Sons of Hercules: Land of Darkness (2011)	Argolese is running through a maze of tunnels to get to the throne room, where the rebellion has already started. Kevin sniffs, "A couple of wrong turns, and he's in Fraggle Rock."
	The Sons of Hercules: Land of Darkness (2011)	Argolese throws a statue. "He's throwing the Mighty Favog at them", says Bill.
	The Sons of Hercules: Land of Darkness (2011)	As a red cloud shoots up from the ground, Bill says the fourth Muppet-related riff of the movie: "Elmo exploded!"
	Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)	The Autobots roll out to search the moon. Kevin says, "Jeez, no wonder Sesame Street's Ernie didn't want to live on the moon. It's darn noisy up there!"
	Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)	John Turturro yells something in gibberish German. Kevin snorts, "The Swedish Chef did a better job faking a foreign language!"
	Warriors of the Wasteland (2011)	Vinya and Nadir snuggle. Mike says, "I wonder how many times during sex she called him Gordon from Sesame Street." Later, Vinya asks if she can help Nadir. Bill says, "Sure, baby. You can shave my head, and then you can really call me Gordon from Sesame Street."
	What Is Nothing (2011)	The boys consider the meaning of "nothing", staring off into space. Mike says, "I hope the nothingness consumes us after Sesame Street."
	X-Men: The Last Stand (2011)	A soldier reports in: "This is team leader to Bravo One. We are green to go." Mike adds, "And as you know, it's not easy being green."
	X-Men: The Last Stand (2011)	Beast is traveling on the Blackbird. Mike does a Grover impression: "Grover on dangerous mission!"
	The Bermuda Triangle (2012)	The captain snaps, "That's enough, Gordon!" Kevin sighs, "Something that Bob from Sesame Street was always saying."
	The Bermuda Triangle (2012)	The possessed girl says, "You know what I'm thinking of, Uncle Peter?" Bill: "What would it smell like if Sesame Street burned?"
	Bloody Pit of Horror (2012)	Photographers set up for a bizarre, vaguely sexual photo shoot in the castle's dungeon. Mike says, "Okay, now bring out the Elmo puppet, and we'll teach these kids how to count to ten in Spanish."
	The Brainiac (2012)	The Chief tells Benny, "Keep your eyes open. Don't forget that these high-society get-togethers attract the most daring intelligent crooks." Bill chuckles, "Everything he knows about criminals he learned from The Great Muppet Caper."
	The Brainiac (2012)	Professor Pantoja is frozen, and can only look on in horror as Maria is seduced by the Baron. Mike says, "This guy looks like the dad from Family Ties had a baby with Beaker." A few seconds later, Mike makes "mee-mee-mee" noises over a close-up of Pantoja.
	The Brainiac (2012)	The bat-headed Baron is destroyed with flamethrowers. Mike laughs, "One! One nipple seared off from the volcanic heat! Two! Two nipples seared -- ah, forget it."
	Cooks & Chefs (2012)	The narrator explains, "You may work with the butcher... the vegetable cook..." "The Swedish Chef," Mike offers.
	Farm Babies and Their Mothers (2012)	"Farm Babies", Bill says, "like the Muppet Babies, but with... more feces."
	Frankenstein Island (2012)	Sheila Frankenstein tells her assistants, "No more animals will be needed." Kevin says, "That's how Dr. Teeth fired his drummer."
	Friends (2012)	A busted antenna sticks out of a dented trash can. Kevin says, "Wow, Oscar the Grouch must get great reception."
	Future Zone (2012)	Billy says, "Thirty years from now, this house is still standing..." Lightning flashes, and Bill chortles, "Thirty! Thirty years from now! Ah-ha-ha!" A minute later, after another lightning flash, Kevin says, "Two! Two terrible actors! Ah-ha-ha-ha!"
	Ghosthouse (2012)	A possessed clown doll jumps up onto Martha's back. Bill yells, "Gotta love me!" Martha screams and struggles with the doll. "Not the mama!" says Bill. Mike: "You've decided the clown quotes Baby Sinclair from the sitcom Dinosaurs." Bill: "I calls 'em like I sees 'em."
	Ghosthouse (2012)	The music stops abruptly in the middle of a chase scene. Kevin says, "Oh, the soundtrack shifted into another gear." Bill says, "Yeah, park!" and laughs. Mike chuckles: "Thank you, Waldorf and Statler."
	Ghosthouse (2012)	Lightning flashes as the film lurches toward a conclusion. Mike imitates the Count: "One! One ludicrous ending that doesn't hold up to scrutiny! Ah hah hah hah hah."
	The Hunger Games (2012)	Katniss and Peeta are paraded before the cheering crowd. As the camera pulls in on President Snow, Mike says, "Oh, there's Waldorf. Where's Statler?"
	The Hunger Games (2012)	Katniss cooks a lizard that she caught over a fire. Kevin says, "Mmmm, roast Muppet!"
	Joy Ride (2012)	The kids speed away from the police in their stolen car. Mike says, "Time now for Dukes of Hazzard Babies!"
	Neutron the Atomic Superman vs. the Death Robots (2012)	The detective looks at a list of passengers, counting up to nine. Kevin laughs, "Nine! Ha ha."
	Nightmare at Noon (2012)	Julia shoots a crazed zombie mother in the head. As she falls, Bill cries, "Tell my daughter... I always hated Elmo..."
	Prisoners of the Lost Universe (2012)	Alone in the wilderness, Carrie lets out a shrill scream: "Doctor HARTMANNNNN!!" Bill chuckles, "She briefly channeled Miss Piggy."
	Prisoners of the Lost Universe (2012)	Dan wants to follow the alien they've just met. Carrie protests, "But he's green!" Bill asks, "Did you ever read the victim statements from those few who escaped from Kermit?"
	Prisoners of the Lost Universe (2012)	Carrie's captor walks down a flight of stairs into a cave. Kevin says, "Oh no, he's going to Fraggle Rock! Hide, Wembley, hide!"
	The Toymaker (2012)	Two ugly puppets yell and hit each other with sticks. "Life was Hell before there were Muppets," Bill sighs.
	Batman and Robin: Tunnel of Terror (2013)	The hired goons enter their boss' cave, open the trap door and step down into the lower room. Kevin says, "Onto their next heist -- stealing Fraggle Rock."
	Breaker! Breaker! (2013)	Judge Trimmings shrugs on his white blazer. Mike introduces "Doc Hopper's brother, Judge Hopper!"
	Breaker! Breaker! (2013)	A cop informs the judge, "He's got the same address as that kid." Bill says, "Same address, huh? Well, it could be totally innocent. Bert and Ernie kind of thing."
	Cool as Ice (2013)	Cathy asks a question, and Vanilla responds with "Yup yup." Kevin asks: "Catchphrase, or impression of the Martians on Sesame Street? Yup yup yup yup yup." Bill echoes, "Yup yup."
	Dr. Who: Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (2013)	A screaming rebel jumps onto a pack of Robomen. Kevin gasps, "He used the Miss Piggy attack!"
	Fangs of the Living Dead (2013)	Villagers tie Malenka to a stake. Mike objects, "Guys, seriously -- I'm not a witch! I just kind of resemble Anjelica Huston, who played one in the movie The Witches! It's okay, I totally get the confusion."
	Fangs of the Living Dead (2013)	Piero sees bite marks on a victim's throat. Astonished, he says, "An animal bite?" Bill says, "Well, he was the deadliest Muppet."
	Fangs of the Living Dead (2013)	Piero asks, "Where is the Count?" Max says, "I don't know, he didn't say." Bill cries, "I'd like to have one! One moment when people aren't bothering me. Ah ha ha."
	Firehead (2013)	Colonel Vaughn barks, "Now, look here, Warren, for God's sake! That man is out there now, blowing up things." Bill responds, "Crazy Harry? He's more of a Muppet than a man, really."
	Firehead (2013)	Waiting for a bomb to explode, Colonel Vaughn slowly counts down from 10. Kevin says, "Christopher Plummer -- the anti-Count."
	Kingdom of the Spiders (2013)	A little girl plays on the swing in her spider-infested backyard. Kevin channels her: "What the hell's going on? You guys told me I was going to be on Sesame Street."
	Psycho II (2013)	The judge at Norman's hearing asks the DA a question. Mike cries, "Gah! The District Attorney is a Muppet?"
	Psycho II (2013)	Mrs. Spool ushers Norman into the kitchen, saying, "Come on, I'll introduce you to Mr. Statler. He's in the back." Kevin adds, "He just found out his wife's been having an affair with Mr. Waldorf. He's in a bit of a mood."
	RiffTrax Special: 90s Cyber Thrillers (2013)	In a clip from The Lawnmower Man, Jobe disrupts his virtual-reality date with Marnie by turning into a monster. "Wow," Mike says. "Worst Muppet ever."
	Safety With Animals (2013)	Bill annotates the credits: "Lyda Smiley, wife of the prominent Muppet game show host --" Kevin interrupts, excited: "Lew Zealand?" "Uh, no," Bill replies. "Ah," Kevin nods. "Gene Rayburn."
	Silent Rage (2013)	Philip says, "Look, I'll take care of the sheriff." Kevin adds, "You take care of resembling Beaker."
	Supersonic Man (2013)	The supervillain's henchmen scramble. Kevin says, "Fraggle Rock Doozers are on the move!"
	The Swamp of the Ravens (2013)	The mad doctor's assistant carries a body into the swamp. Kevin says, "I hope he stumbles upon Kermit singing 'Rainbow Connection'."
	The Swamp of the Ravens (2013)	A man is startled by buzzards perching on a branch. Bill says, "No wonder he's freaked; that's a big bird." Mike replies, "Still, less freaked than me the first time I saw actual Big Bird. I was 32, and easily frightened."
	Viva Knievel (2013)	Evel Knievel rides to the rescue. Bill says, "If this was a Muppet movie, right about now he'd drive past Statler and Waldorf sitting on a bench and they'd say, 'There goes the best actor in the movie!' 'Yeah, the bike!' And I'd wonder again whether they had, uh... ever kissed." A minute later as Knievel drives back the other way, Bill says, "Now they speed by Waldorf and Statler... kissing..." Kevin sighs.
	When Should Grown-Ups Stop Fights? (2013)	A pair of twins catches Kevin's attention: "Whoa! Andre the Giant Babies."
	Attack of the Puppet People (2014)	Mr. Franz picks up the jar that contains his miniaturized secretary. In character, Kevin says, "Yes, you'll make a fine addition to Teeny Little Super Guy's harem." Bill, in a sleazy grumble: "Hey, don't let the first two words fool ya, baby. Heh heh."
	Attack of the Puppet People (2014)	Sally gives Sergeant Patterson a list of people who have disappeared under mysterious circumstances, including "a mailman named Ernie." "And his husband Bert," Mike adds.
	Attack of the Puppet People (2014)	The miniaturized people plot an escape while the evil doll-maker listens to his friend Emil describe a recent puppet show. Mike says, "Somehow, Emil's description of his puppet show is taking longer than Jim Henson would need to describe his whole career."
	Attack of the Puppet People (2014)	The miniaturized Sally is put on a puppet stage to perform with a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde marionette. Mike says, "The explicit puppet scenes to follow would make Team America look like Elmo's World."
	The Beast of the Yellow Night (2014)	A detective examines the bars on a window, which have been pulled apart by brute force. Mike orders, "Put an APB out on a Miss Piggy."
	City of the Dead (2014)	After a particularly grim opening credits sequence, Mike announces, "And now here's Grover, with a lesson about sharing!"
	Color Me Clean (2014)	As a janitor cleans a toilet, a gruff voice growls, "There's about a thousand things to remember, little things that most people don't realize." Kevin mimics, "Like how I took this voice and became Teeny Little Super Guy on Sesame Street.
	Cyborg Cop 2 (2014)	Jack is on his motorcycle. Kevin says, "Yeah... nothin' more badass than a dude riding his hog. Oh, sorry, just looking at this fan art of Kermit banging Miss Piggy. What's happening here?" Bill sighs, "Oh, God -- would you stop looking at Deviantart and pay attention?"
	Dinosaurus! (2014)	Looking through binoculars at a swimming couple, Dumpy says, "Ain't love wonderful?" Chuck asks, "What's happening?" Kevin answers, "Eh, just thinkin' about Bert and Ernie."
	Dinosaurus! (2014)	Chuck reports that they've discovered two perfectly-preserved dinosaurs at the bottom of the channel. Hacker says, "This ought to be worth a fortune!" "The Baby Sinclair tie-ins alone could be billions!" Mike adds.
	Fist of Fury (2014)	Mike says, "This guy's a Muppet, right?"
	Fist of Fury (2014)	Chen yells "Scram!" at a group of opponents. "Scram," Mike chuckles. "Almost as intimidating as when Oscar the Grouch says it."
	The Last Slumber Party (2014)	After a brutal killing at the slumber party, the camera pans across the bedroom. Kevin notes, "Cute stuffed animals, sure, yeah... Bloody corpse hanging upside down... Sesame Street poster -- typical girl's bedroom."
	The Last Slumber Party (2014)	Later, Bill says, "This poster showing up in such a terrible movie may have been what killed Mr. Hooper."
	Reading: From Left to Right (2014)	Mel introduces his friend Lem. Kevin says, "Puppets from the rejects dumpster behind Henson Studios."
	Reading: From Left to Right (2014)	Mel gives Lem a pencil. Lem says, "Now I can write my story." Kevin adds, "And tell the world what ruthless SOBs Ernie and Bert really are!"
	Rediscovery: Puppets (2014)	A homemade bird puppet inspires Kevin to hiss, "Surrender the Dark Crystal, Gelfling!"
	R.O.T.O.R. (2014)	Sonya runs from R.O.T.O.R., down a path toward a lake. The camera stays on the shot until she's almost out of view. Kevin gripes, "What is she, Grover demonstrating what 'far' is? Cut away!"
	Safety: In Danger Out of Doors (2014)	In the flashback to Safety Woman's origin story, aliens give Guardiana a magic ring, saying, "The ring becomes a safety shield, which freezes time and space." Kevin adds, "And serves as Oscar the Grouch's roof!"
	Super Mario Bros. (2014)	The narrator says, "Then, somethin' happened. A giant meteorite struck the Earth. Goodbye, dinosaurs!" As the meteorite crashes, Bill cries, "Not the mama!"
	Total Riff Off: Demon Bat (2014)	Searching a cave for killer bats, Richard says, "You can hear movement or wings around. It sounds like an underground train coming through." Mike says, "Nah, those are just Doozers at work."
	Total Riff Off: Killer Shrimp & Friends (2014)	The narrator says, "Cassowaries attack by leaping with both feet outstretched, turning their scaly claws into formidable weapons." Kevin adds, "Also how Big Bird rules Sesame Street."
	Willy Whistle (2014)	Willy Whistle introduces his friends: "Meet Laura, and Woody, and Billy." Bill adds, "The Mod Squad Babies!"
	The Wizard of Oz (2014)	At the Emerald City, the Guard says, "Nobody can see the great Oz, not nobody, not no-how!" Mike quips, "I can't believe this guy killed and skinned Oscar the Grouch."
	Yambaó (2014)	Yambaó runs into a cave. Bill calls, "Hello, the Fraggles? Oops, wrong cave."
	Alien Outlaw (2015)	Lightning crashes as the movie opens. Mike exclaims, "One! One car driving at night! Ah ha haa!" There's another peal of thunder a moment later, and Mike says, "Two! Two cars driving --" Bill says, "Okay, okay."
	Alien Outlaw (2015)	Peeking out from the safety of a barn, Lash LaRue yells "Give 'em hell!" to Jessie, who's shooting aliens. Kevin notes, "Lash has firmly settled into the Waldorf and Statler role."
	Behave, Bernard! (2015)	Trapped in the pound, Bernard sings a mournful, off-key song. Mike says, "He studied singing under Kermit."
	The Dark Power (2015)	Ranger Girard says, "We just tried a fella I arrested last month for shooting fish." Bill says, "Yeah, Lew Zealand is an angry drunk; what can I tell ya."
	The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant (2015)	Two guys in lab coats struggle to subdue a dangerous mental patient. Mike notes, "You know, Beaker and Honeydew could have done this with a single mallet blow."
	The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant (2015)	One of the scientists inspects the guy they're going to use for their experiments. Mike, voicing the scientist, says "Man, it's a perfect unibrow, no separation whatsoever. He's got a full Bert!"
	The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant (2015)	The two-headed madman is attacking a woman in a cave. "Man, I hope the Fraggles don't wander into this cave," Mike says. "They're not ready for this."
	Santa Claus: Live (2015)	Lupita watches a puppet show, featuring two puppets smacking each other. Kevin says, "These two finally snapped after years of heckling the Muppets."
	Sharknado: Live (2015)	After Fin pulls his son out of the helicopter, Kevin refers to his stunned expression as "Muppet face!"
	Sharknado 2: Live (2015)	The mayor of New York says, "This is the Big Apple, Fin. When something bites us, we bite back!" Mike exclaims, "When the Muppets tried take Manhattan, I bit Fonzie [sic] right on the ass!"
	Starting School (2015)	The teacher asks the kids to find the number 3. Voicing a child, Kevin mutters, "Okay, three, three... Think, Kyle! You saw this episode of Sesame Street. Who was the guy who taught you how to count? Gordon, I think?"
	Sugar and Spice (2015)	A child puts a marshmallow chick into an Easter egg. "Big Bird begins," Kevin announces.
	Wonder Women (2015)	Lapu-Lapu drives Mike in a flamboyant red taxi. Mike asks, "Like the car? I stole it off some puppet band."
	Wonder Women (2015)	Lorenzo objects, "You know it's going to cost my company five million dollars if those jewels are not recovered? Why, it's the crime of the century." Mike says, "Makes the Great Muppet Caper look like a mere Average Muppet Caper!"

Cinematic Titanic

In late 2007, Joel Hodgson teamed up with MST3K alums Trace Beaulieu, Josh Wenstein, Frank Coniff and Mary Jo Pehl to create a new line of "riffed" films under the banner Cinematic Titanic. The episodes are available either on DVD or through digital download. The premise is that Hodgson and co. have been brought in to archive films for posterity. Much like on MST3K, the cast is visible in silhouette while watching the film, but this time they are on platforms in the lower left and right-hand corners. While there is usually an opening explanatory segment and the cast will pause the film for small sketches, there are no "host segments" per se.

Picture	Episode	Description
	Doomsday Machine (2008)	Astronaut Kurt Mason snaps at Dr. Perry. Frank calls, "Douche... in... space!"
	Doomsday Machine (2008)	Colonel Price informs the team, "All I know, gentlemen, is that we're in some kind of military crisis. It may or may not be the big rumble, but you know the routine. All bases scramble, and that includes our big bird out there." Frank asks, "But what about Snuffalufagus?" (sic)
	Doomsday Machine (2008)	While Kurt is assaulting Katie, she calls him an animal. Mary Jo adds, "A male chauvinist pig... in... space!"
	Legacy of Blood (2008)	Igor tells Elga, "I do believe I'll have one of your... cookies." Joel replies, "Okay, but just because you asked like a Muppet."
	Blood of the Vampires (2009)	Eduardo tells Leonore that their mother is a vampire, saying "I'm sorry you had to learn it this way." Joel says, "I wish you could have learned it the fun way, like from a song on Sesame Street!"
	The Alien Factor (2010)	Three kids play with a ball in a slow-motion montage. Josh asks, "Is this a Sesame Street DVD extra?"
	The Alien Factor (2010)	The alien attacks the mayor. Frank yells, "Cookie Monster, NO!"
	Danger on Tiki Island (2010)	As the monster chases Jim, Frank says, "It's Big Bird's abusive husband!"

Other spin-off productions

Legend Films DVDs

In 2003, colorization company Legend Films began re-releasing classic public domain films in restored black & white and new colorized versions. Starting in 2004, many of these releases featured Michael J. Nelson providing a humorous, MST3K-like commentary track.

Picture	Title	Description
	Night of the Living Dead (2004)	As Johnny and Barbara argue in the car, Mike says, "You know, this guy was the inspiration for Beaker on The Muppet Show. Meep meep meep meep." A moment later, he says, "Beaker's actually better looking than this guy."

The Film Crew

In 2005, Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett began work on an MST3K-like project called "The Film Crew"; a line of direct-to-DVD releases for distribution through Rhino Home Video. Various legal wrangling put the project into limbo after four episodes had been produced. Following the creation of Rifftrax, the "Film Crew" DVDs finally saw release through Shout! Factory in 2007. In this series, Mike, Kevin and Bill work for a friendly but lunatic boss, Bob Honcho (originally "Bob Rhino"), who wants to provide a commentary track for every movie ever made. The trio work as Honcho's "film crew", quipping over the movie. The series is, essentially, a direct-to-DVD Mystery Science Theater, but without silhouettes.

Picture	Title	Description
	Giant of Marathon (2007)	As a pyre is built following a battle, Mike says "Just dump 'em on Big Bird's nest, here."
	Giant of Marathon (2007)	During a shipboard battle, a warrior climbs past a barrel tied with rope. Kevin cries, "Hey, Oscar the Grouch! Right there!"
	Killers From Space (2007)	After a mysterious brush with death, Dr. Martin wakes from a nightmare to see a vision of approaching, bulging eyeballs. "Wow," Bill says. "I gotta stop eating a pot roast and watching The Muppets before bed."
	Killers From Space (2007)	Dr. Martin sees the approaching eyes again as he drives through the night. Kevin says, in a Cookie Monster voice, "Let me steal your cookie!" As the eyes get closer, Mike sings, "It's time to meet your maker, on The Muppet Show tonight..."

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

• The 2013 Blu-ray release of the 1996 movie Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie features concept art with Bunsen and Beaker at a Mad Scientist convention.

Connections

• After leaving MST3K, Joel Hodgson and his brother Jim worked with the Jim Henson Company to produce a show for broadcast on Noggin. The show was never produced.
• In November 2015, Hodgson announced that Mystery Science Theater 3000 would return via a public funding campaign. Nell Scovell was announced to be one of the show's guest writers, while Bobby Lopez would be creating new music for the show. Grant Baciocco will perform Crow T. Robot (which he had done previously in the 2014 Turkey Day Marathon on YouTube) in the revival.

In addition, a few cast and crew members for films showcased on Mystery Science Theater 3000 also worked in Muppet/Henson productions.

• Werner Abrolat played Melnik in The Castle of Fu Manchu, episode #323
• Francis Ford Coppola wrote the English-language screenplay for the US dub of The Magic Voyage of Sinbad, episode #505
• Billy Crystal played David in SST - Death Flight, episode #K13
• Eddie Deezen played Froggy in Laserblast, episode #706
• Clint Eastwood played Jennings the lab tech in Revenge of the Creature, episode #801
• Henry Fonda played Fire Chief Albert Risley in City on Fire, episode #K16
• George Gaynes played the mission director in Space Travelers, episode #401
• Arthur Godfrey appeared as himself in Angels' Revenge, episode #622
• Joyce Gordon played a data supervisor in Overdrawn at the Memory Bank, episode #822
• Lorne Greene played Cole in SST - Death Flight, episode #K13, and narrated the short film Johnny at the Fair, episode #419
• Ron Howard played Genius in Village of the Giants, episode #523
• Kathy Ireland played Wanda Saknussemm in Alien from L.A., episode #516
• James Earl Jones played Albert in City Limits, episode #403
• Raul Julia played Aram Fingal and Rick Blaine in Overdrawn at the Memory Bank, episode #822
• Richard Kind played Wamthool in in Quest of the Delta Knights, episode #913
• Martin Landau played Commander Koenig in Cosmic Princess, episode #K10
• Michael Landon played Tony Rivers in I Was a Teenage Werewolf, episode #809
• Hal Linden dubbed the lead actor in Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster, episode #213
• Bill McCutcheon played Dropo the Martian in Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, episode # 321
• Leslie Nielsen played Mayor William Dudley in City on Fire, episode #K16
• Regis Philbin played Harry Carter in SST - Death Flight, episode #K13
• Little Richard appeared as himself in Catalina Caper, episode #204
• Tom Selleck played quarterback Jim McCauley in Superdome, episode #K15
• William Schallert played Professor Mills in Hanger 18, episode #K19
• Sugith Varughese played Transcorp Reporter in Overdrawn at the Memory Bank, episode #822
• David Warner played Lord Vultare and Raydoor in Quest of the Delta Knights, episode #913
• John Williams composed the score for Daddy-O, episode #307

External links

• Satellite News
• RiffTrax
• The Film Crew