List of Mystery Science Theater 3000 characters explained

Over its run, Mystery Science Theater 3000 has seen the arrival and departure of various characters. It also featured many recurring guest characters. Below is a listing of both the main characters and the recurring characters from the series.

Main characters

Cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000
CharacterKTMA season
(1988–89)
Comedy Channel / Comedy Central seasons (1989–1996)The Movie
(1996)
Sci-Fi seasons (1997–99)Netflix seasons (2017–18)Gizmoplex seasons (2022)
"0"12345678910111213
Joel RobinsonJoel HodgsonJoel HodgsonJoel Hodgson
Mike NelsonMichael J. Nelson
Jonah HestonJonah Ray
Emily ConnorEmily Marsh
Crow T. RobotJosh Weinstein
Trace Beaulieu
Trace BeaulieuBill CorbettHampton YountHampton Yount
Kelsey Ann Brady
Tom ServoJosh WeinsteinKevin MurphyBaron VaughnBaron Vaughn
Conor McGiffin
Josh Weinstein
Gypsy / Gypsum / GPC / GPC2Josh WeinsteinJim MallonPatrick BrantsegRebecca HansonRebecca Hanson
Yvonne Freese
M. WaverlyGrant Bacioccio
GrowlerRuss Walko
Dr. Clayton ForresterTrace Beaulieu
Dr. Laurence ErhardtJosh WeinsteinJosh WeinsteinJosh Weinstein
TV's FrankFrank ConniffFrank Conniff
Pearl ForresterMary Jo PehlMary Jo PehlMary Jo PehlMary Jo PehlMary Jo Pehl
Professor BoboKevin MurphyKevin Murphy
Observer / Brain GuyBill CorbettBill Corbett
Kinga ForresterFelicia Day
Max
(TV's Son of TV's Frank)
Patton Oswalt
ArdyJoel Hodgson
SynthiaRebecca Hanson
Mega Synthia Yvonne Freese
NotesCambot is a regular character throughout the entire run of the show, but has no performer.
  1. "Joel Hodgson" during season 0; Simply "Joel" (no last name) during Season 1.
  2. Simply "Frank" during seasons 2 and 3.
  3. Guest appearance only.

Recurring guest characters

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mystery Science Theater 3000 credits . Metacritic . 1 February 2024 . en.