Ep 17. The Sword and the Dragon

In the season 6 episode 17 of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the crew of the Satellite of Love is forced to endure another terrible film, this time a Russian fantasy epic titled The Sword and the Dragon. The film begins with a princess being kidnapped by an evil sorcerer, prompting her father to call upon a hero named Ilya Muromets to save her. Ilya sets out on his journey, but when he discovers that the sorcerer is in possession of a magical sword that makes him invincible, he must find a way to defeat him without the use of weapons.

As they watch the film, the MST3K crew provide their usual brand of hilarious commentary, poking fun at the film's cheesy special effects, over-the-top acting, and clumsy choreography. Crow and Tom Servo are particularly unimpressed with the film's attempts at epic battle scenes, which consist mainly of people swinging swords at each other while standing still. Mike and the bots also take jabs at the film's bizarre use of animals, including an inexplicable sequence in which a toadstool comes to life and starts hopping around.

Despite the film's many flaws, the MST3K crew find themselves drawn into the story, cheering on Ilya as he faces off against the sorcerer's army of monsters and dragons. They also develop a fondness for some of the film's more eccentric characters, including a bumbling knight named Alyosha Popovich who seems more interested in eating than fighting, and a mysterious old man who dispenses cryptic wisdom from the back of a dragon.

But as the film reaches its climactic battle, the MST3K crew must contend with a surprise twist that threatens to derail the entire plot. Will Ilya be able to overcome the sorcerer's magic and rescue the princess? Or will he succumb to the power of the magical sword? And will the crew of the Satellite of Love survive another terrible film?

All of these questions and more are answered in the season 6 episode 17 of Mystery Science Theater 3000, The Sword and the Dragon. Whether you're a fan of cheesy fantasy films or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is sure to provide hours of entertainment. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and join Mike, Crow, and Tom Servo for another unforgettable episode of MST3K!