Ep 1. The Crawling Eye

In "Mystery Science Theater 3000" season 1 episode 1, the crew of the Satellite of Love, consisting of the human Jonah Heston and his robot friends Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo, are forced to watch a cheesy sci-fi movie called "The Crawling Eye." The crew, who are held captive by mad scientists, are only provided with this terrible B-movie to watch as part of a cruel experiment.

The movie is set in a small Swiss town nestled in the mountains where climbers have been disappearing. Two strangers, Philip and Sarah, arrive in town and are met with hostility from the locals who believe they may be spies. Meanwhile, the crawling eye creature - a large, single eyeball with tentacles - is slowly revealed to be the culprit behind the missing climbers.

As the movie progresses, Jonah and the robots provide hilarious commentary and jokes, often riffing on the ridiculous plot and dialogue. They also engage in various sketches and gags throughout the episode, showcasing their personalities and humor.

Overall, "The Crawling Eye" is a perfect choice for the first episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000." The film is delightfully terrible, providing plenty of material for the crew to riff on and entertain the audience. The episode sets the tone for the rest of the series, showcasing the humor and dynamic between the human and robot characters.