Rick and Morty is an American adult animated science fiction sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Cartoon Network's nighttime programming block Adult Swim. The series follows the misadventures of Rick Sanchez, a cynical mad scientist, and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and interdimensional adventures that take place across an infinite number of realities, often traveling to other planets and dimensions through portals and on Rick's flying saucer. The general concept of Rick and Morty relies on two conflicting scenarios: domestic family drama, and a misanthropic grandfather dragging his grandson into hijinks.
Roiland voiced the eponymous characters, with Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke voicing the rest of Rick and Morty's family. The series originated from an animated short parody film of Back to the Future created by Roiland for Channel 101, a short-film festival cofounded by Harmon. Since its debut, the series has received critical acclaim for its screenplay, originality, creativity, and humor. It has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program and won the award in 2018 and 2020. The series has also received two Annie Awards. At times, the series has been the most viewed television comedy for adults between 18 and 24. The popularity of Rick and Morty has made it a hundred-million dollar merchandising and media franchise.
A seventh season was confirmed as part of a long-term deal with Cartoon Network that ordered 70 new episodes, which renewed the series through to a tenth season. Adult Swim cut ties with Roiland in 2023 amid allegations of domestic abuse and recast his roles with soundalike actors in season 7, which premiered on October 15, 2023.
Cast and characters[]
- Justin Roiland - Rick Sanchez (seasons 1–6), Morty Smith (seasons 1–6), President Morty, Mr. Meeseeks, Wayne "Mr. Poopybutthole" (seasons 1–6), Noob Noob
- Ian Cardoni - Rick Sanchez (season 7–present)
- Harry Belden - Morty Smith (season 7–present)
- Chris Parnell - Jerry Smith, Jerry C-137
- Spencer Grammer - Summer Smith, Summer C-137
- Sarah Chalke - Beth Smith, Space Beth, Beth C-137
- Kari Wahlgren - Jessica, Space Cruiser / Car / D.I.A.N.E. / Diane Sanchez
- Phil Hendrie - Principal Gene Vagina
- Brandon Johnson - Mr. Goldenfold
- Cassie Steele - Tricia Lange
- Dan Harmon - MC Haps, Birdperson / Phoenixperson
- Tom Kenny - Squanchy, Gene Gilligan
- Keith David - President Andre Curtis
- Jon Allen - Wayne "Mr. Poopybutthole" (season 7–present)
International broadcast[]
| Country | Network(s) | Local title |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Adult Swim, Max, Hulu | Rick and Morty |
| International | Netflix | |
| Scandinavia | HBO Nordic | |
| Australia | 9Go! | |
| Belgium | Comedy Central | |
| Canada | Teletoon at Night, Télétoon la nuit, Adult Swim | |
| Germany | TNT Serie, TNT Comedy/Warner TV Comedy, Comedy Central, DMAX | |
| Suriname | Alpha Channel | |
| United Kingdom | Fox, TruTV, Comedy Central, Channel 4, E4 | |
| Bulgaria | HBO Max | Рик и Морти |
| North Macedonia | HBO Max | |
| Russia | 2x2, Kinopoisk | |
| Croatia | Netflix, HBO Max | Rick i Morty |
| Poland | Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO Max | |
| Arab World | Adult Swim, OSN VOD, Netflix | ريك ومورتي |
| Latin America | I.Sat, TBS, TNT Series, Warner Channel, Adult Swim, HBO Max | Rick y Morty |
| Brazil | I.Sat, TBS, TNT Series, Warner Channel, Adult Swim, HBO Max | Rick e Morty |
| Czech Republic | Prima Comedy Central | Rick a Morty |
| France | France 4, Netflix, Toonami | Rick et Morty |
| Hungary | Comedy Central | Rick és Morty |
| India (Hindi) | Netflix | रिक और मोर्टी |
| Iran | Persiana One, SorenVHS, Namava, FX | ریک و مورتی |
| Israel | Cellcom TV | ריק ומורטי |
| Japan | Netflix | リック・アンド・モーティ |
| Kazakhstan | Kinopoisk | Рик және Морти |
| Mongolia | D1 | Рик Морти хоёр |
| Romania | Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO Max | Rick și Morty |
| Serbia | HBO Max | Rik i Morti |
| Slovenia | HBO Max | Rick in Morty |
| South Korea | Netflix | 릭 앤 모티 |
| Taiwan | Netflix | 瑞克和莫蒂 |
| Thailand | Netflix | ริค แอนด์ มอร์ตี้ |
| Vietnam | Netflix | Rick và Morty |