Mystery Science Theater 3000

Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989 – 1999)

1989 • 10 seasons • Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • TV-14
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Episode 21 — Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

Released: 1991-12-21 • Comedy/Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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In the theater, the crew watches as a group of Martians, eager for their own Christmas back on Mars, abduct Santa and two children in "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" (1964).

Meanwhile, on the SOL, Joel and the bots share essays about Christmas.

This episode features the song "(Let's Have) A Patrick Swayze Christmas."

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Episode air date21.12.1991
Episode runtime97 min
Episode rating8.80
GenresComedy / Sci-Fi & Fantasy
TMDB series rating7.7
IMDb series rating8.6
Series statusEnded
Age rating14+
CountryUS

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