The first episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 aired on KTMA Channel 23 in Minneapolis, marking the debut of the cult classic show.
The Comedy Channel merged with HA! to become Comedy Central, and MST3K continued to air on this new cable network, increasing its popularity.
Comedy Central cancelled MST3K after its tenth season in 1999, ending an era of new episodes on the network.
The new season of Mystery Science Theater 3000 produced through Kickstarter funds premiered on Netflix, introducing the series to new streaming audiences.