Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 2 Episode 2 The Sidehackers

In the second episode of the second season of Mystery Science Theater 3000, our favorite characters Joel, Tom Servo, and Crow are subjected to a truly bizarre and baffling film called "The Sidehackers."

The episode begins with Joel and the bots doing their usual bit of riffing on various shorts and oddities before settling in for the main event. "The Sidehackers" is a 1969 biker film that follows a group of motorcycle stunt riders known as the "sidehackers." They travel from town to town, performing dangerous tricks for the delight of the crowds.

This all changes, however, when one of the riders, Rommel (played by director Gus Trikonis), falls in love with J.C. (played by Jody McCrea), the girlfriend of the group's leader, J.C. (Ross Hagen). J.C. is none too pleased with this development and sets out to punish Rommel and J.C., leading to a violent and bloody showdown.

"The Sidehackers" is an incredibly strange and poorly made film, which makes it the perfect target for the gang's jokes and observations. From the laughably bad dialogue to the amateurish cinematography, Joel and the bots have plenty of material to work with.

As the film plays out, Joel, Tom, and Crow deliver a non-stop barrage of hilarious commentary, poking fun at everything from the corny biker lingo to the awkward romantic subplot. They also take aim at some of the more gruesome moments in the film, using their humor to defuse the tension and absurdity of the violent scenes.

Throughout the episode, the chemistry between the three leads is on full display. Joel's deadpan delivery provides the perfect counterpoint to Tom's zany antics and Crow's snarky comments. The trio also does a number of goofy skits and songs, adding even more laughs to an already hilarious episode.

One highlight of the episode comes when Joel and the bots try their hand at sidehacking themselves. Using a couple of cardboard boxes as makeshift sidecars, they hilariously attempt to recreate some of the stunts from the film, with predictably disastrous results.

Another standout moment is a running gag where Tom Servo tries to get ahold of a copy of the Infocom computer game Zork. The bit builds throughout the episode and leads to a hilarious final payoff that will have fans laughing out loud.

All in all, "The Sidehackers" is a classic episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 that showcases everything that makes the show great. With its sharp writing, catchy songs, and lovable characters, it's easy to see why the series has such a devoted cult following even decades after its original run.