Joel Robinson is a fictional character from the popular television series Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K). He is portrayed as a kind-hearted and inventive man who is trapped in a satellite by mad scientists. To cope with his situation, Joel builds robot companions, including Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot, and they watch and comment on bad movies together. In the series, Joel serves as the original host, bringing a mix of humor and creativity to the show. His character is known for his upbeat personality and resourcefulness, often using his wit to entertain both the robots and the audience while enduring the absurd films they are forced to watch.