While on his way to, and in, the meeting, he is oblivious to many of the inconsistencies around him and the strange behavior of his coworkers. In the simulation, Jerry is on his way to what he thinks is a meeting at an Ad agency where he is scheduled to deliver a marketing presentation. The Zigerions focus on their mission and direct all their attention to Rick and decide to leave Jerry alone to his own devices within the hologram. They discover Morty’s father, Jerry Smith, was accidentally abducted. Suddenly, one of the aliens realizes there is another human on board in the simulation. Meanwhile, in the control room of the alien ship, the Zigerions congratulate themselves for the successful abduction of Rick. He continues to explain they have been abducted and are on the spaceship of these galactic con artists for the sole purpose of obtaining the formula to concentrated dark matter, which is a fuel Rick Sanchez invented for space travel. Rick takes Morty to the school’s locker room and explains they are being monitored and are in a holographic simulation created by a race of aliens called Zigerion Scammers, who are the con artists of the universe. Suddenly, Rick appears and removes Morty from the classroom. Sensing something strange in the behavior of the teacher and students, Morty reluctantly attempts to answer Mr. At school, Morty is called up to the front of the classroom and asked questions about the formula to concentrated dark matter. Morty expresses how beautiful the day is before heading to school. Morty Smith greets his Grandfather Rick Sanchez who is in the garage operating on a rat. Positive Content: Rick exhibits strong paternal protective qualities due to Morty being thrust into danger. Though no sexual contact happens between Rick and his grandson, one could find it unsettling watching them undress in front of each other. Other Negative Themes: The necessity to remove all clothing to avoid detection from the alien race has a hint of inappropriate child molestation themes. Rick also barges into Morty’s room in a drunken rage. Rick and Morty undress and stand nude in a school’s locker room.ĭrug/Alcohol Use: Rick drinks alcohol from a flask. Sexual Content: Jerry and Beth engage in lovemaking. Language/Crude Humor: Frequent discussions of male genitalia are held along with other bodily humor involving the anus. Rick threatens Morty with a knife and threatens to murder him while he is sleeping. Violence: A large explosion of a spacecraft is featured which one can conclude leads to thousands of deaths. Spiritual Content: Faith, hope, destiny, and fate are all questioned with the themes of Nihilism are explored in the episode. *Content Warning: This show is intended for mature audiences* Content Guide
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I invite you to join me in rediscovering and/or introducing you to the series as I dive into and analyze every episode while we try to patiently wait for the new season. Upon rewatching the episodes, I have discovered hidden references, concepts, and quiet jokes that went seemingly unnoticed during my first watch. Every episode is packed with fast-paced humor, thought-provoking concepts, and punchy one-liners that can easily be missed. On May 15, 2019, Cartoon Network announced season four of Rick and Morty will begin airing on Adult Swim in November 2019 to many fans’ delight.Īs anticipation grows for new material, Rick and Morty lends itself well to multiple rewatches. Naturally, with such a cult following and universal critical reception, in May 2018 Cartoon Network ordered an additional 70 episodes of this historic series. Rick and Morty’s third season (which concluded in October 2017) was awarded the title of Television’s #1 comedy series for adults 18 to 34. Rick and Morty has been nominated and won multiple awards including The Prime Time Emmy Awards, BTVA voice acting awards, The Saturn Awards, The Golden Globes, and many others. The series went on to complete three critically acclaimed seasons for Cartoon Network. Inspired by an animated short created by Roiland entitled “The Real Adventures of Doc and Marty” (which in itself is based on the modern classic Back to the Future), Rick and Morty premiered on Decemto rave reviews. Rick and Morty is an American animated series created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Cartoon Network’s adult swim late night time slot. Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure Starring: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, David Cross, John Oliver, Brandon Johnson, Maurice LaMarche, Ryan Ridley, Kari Wahlgren, Dan Harmon. Writer(s): Justin Roiland, Dan Harmon, Eric Acosta, Tom Kauffman, Wade Randolph Executive Producer(s): Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland, Delna Bhesania, Keith Crofford