Mystery Science Theater 3000

The Deadly Mantis

Season 8    Episode 4
February 22, 1997    1h 31m    TV-PG
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In the theater, the crew watches as a praying mantis is exposed to atomic radiation and attacks the North Pole in "The Deadly Mantis" (1957). On Earth, Pearl, Bobo, and Dr. Peanut accidentally (with help from Mike) detonate a bomb that destroys the planet. The crew holds a memorial service for Pearl only for her to call them and vow to hunt them down across space.
Directed By
Kevin Murphy

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Cast of The Deadly Mantis
  • Michael J. NelsonMike Nelson
  • Kevin MurphyTom Servo (voice) / Professor Bobo
  • Bill CorbettCrow T. Robot (voice) / Observer
  • Mary Jo PehlPearl Forrester
  • Patrick BrantsegGypsy (voice)
  • Paul ChaplinBomb Worshipper #1 / Ned the Nanite
  • Beez McKeeverBomb Worshipper #3 / Bomb (voice)

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