Abstract
- Rick and Morty redefines grownup animation with its chaotic multiverse adventures and absurd humor.
- Episodes mix teen tropes and sci-fi parts, delivering iconic dysfunctionally humorous comedy.
- The present expertly merges societal norms, popular culture, and storytelling for hilarious storytelling.
Rick and Morty has redefined grownup animation, dragging viewers kicking and screaming by way of a multiverse of sci-fi chaos and laugh-out-loud absurdity. This isn’t a mean sci-fi sitcom; it’s a wild experience by way of dimensions the place existential crises crash into fart jokes.

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Every installment is a wild, hilarious sign from the void of Rick’s drunken genius that leaves followers gasping for air between giggles and the present’s absurd philosophies. The humor is not simply within the outlandish situations or the rapid-fire dialogue; it is how the present expertly blends popular culture, societal norms, and the very material of storytelling itself. This checklist makes an attempt the unimaginable: to rank essentially the most hilarious and dysfunctionally humorous adventures of Rick and Morty.
10
Large Hassle in Little Sanchez
Tiny Rick’s Teenage Rampage
- Episode – Season 2, Episode 7
- Runtime – 23 minutes
Rick swapping his physique for a teenage clone feels like a sci-fi prank, however this episode turns it right into a comedy jackpot. He turns into “Tiny Rick” in a misguided try to assist Morty and Summer time hunt a vampire at their faculty. This storyline cleverly satirizes teen tropes and the need for acceptance, all whereas delivering on the present’s signature weird visible gags.
In the meantime, Beth and Jerry’s alien remedy session spawns literal monsters from their marital baggage. The genius lies in taking relatable marital strife and filtering it by way of an excessive sci-fi lens, making for iconic Rick and Morty comedy.
9
Ricksy Enterprise
Interdimensional Home Celebration
- Episode – Season 1, Episode 11
- Runtime – 23 minutes
When Beth and Jerry ditch city for a Titanic-themed cruise (which hilariously does not sink), Rick and Summer time resolve to throw an insane home social gathering. What begins as Summer time’s try to realize reputation shortly escalates into an interdimensional rager of epic proportions, full of aliens and returning characters like Squanchy and Birdperson.
Morty’s frantic attempts to play babysitter solely gasoline the insanity, ending with the home zapped to a different planet. The episode is full of hilarious moments, together with the introduction of Abradolf Lincler—a Lincoln-Hitler mashup who’s as pathetic as he’s hilarious. It’s the present’s first massive swing at turning a teen trope right into a multiversal free-for-all, and the laughs genuinely hit onerous on this one.
8
M. Evening Shaym-Aliens!
Simulation Overload and Jerry’s Greatest Day Ever
- Episode – Season 1, Episode 4
- Runtime – 23 minutes
This episode raps Rick and Morty in a Russian nesting doll of simulations, courtesy of Zigerian scammers chasing Rick’s darkish matter recipe. Every twist, revealing yet one more faux actuality, pokes hilarious enjoyable at M. Evening Shyamalan’s playbook, protecting viewers guessing and laughing.
Rick’s smug outsmarting of the aliens is peak comedy, however Jerry steals the present in his glitchy, low-rent simulation, pitching “Hungry for Apples?” The distinction between Rick’s cynical consciousness and Jerry’s joyful ignorance gives among the most iconic Rick and Jerry moments.
7
Interdimensional Cable 2: Tempting Destiny
Channel-Browsing the Multiverse
- Episode – Season 2, Episode 8
- Runtime – 23 minutes
Rick hijacks a hospital TV, beaming in multiversal gems like “Jan Quadrant Vincent 16” and the twisted “Eyehole Man” advert — these are fast, weird, and hilarious. The improvised vibe retains issues contemporary, with Rick’s dry commentary tying all of it collectively.
Some may really feel that the novelty of interdimensional cable has barely worn off, however this episode nonetheless manages to ship a excessive density of snickers and memorable moments. The present even winks on the stress of a sequel, with Rick acknowledging the challenge of dwelling as much as the unique.
6
The Ricks Should Be Loopy
Universe-Hopping And “Maintain Summer time Secure”
- Episode – Season 2, Episode 6
- Runtime – 23 minutes
Rick reveals that his automobile battery is definitely a “microverse,” a miniature universe whose inhabitants unknowingly generate energy for him. Inside, Rick spars with Zeep, a scientist who’s made his personal miniverse, sparking a genius-versus-genius showdown that’s as humorous as it’s mind-blowing.
In the meantime, Summer time’s caught with the automobile’s AI, which fits full psycho-protector, negotiating with telepathic spiders and zapping threats — all for her “security.” The humor is layered: high-concept sci-fi meets petty ego clashes and darkish, over-the-top gags.
5
Lawnmower Canine
Desires and Canine Run Wild
- Episode – Season 1, Episode 2
- Runtime – 23 minutes
“Lawnmower Canine” proves early on that Rick and Morty thrive on escalation. When Jerry complains concerning the household canine Snuffles being unintelligent, Rick creates a tool to boost his intelligence. This shortly backfires as Snuffles turns into sentient, builds himself a mechanical go well with, and leads a canine rebellion towards humanity.

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In the meantime, Rick and Morty embark on an Inception-style journey into the dreams of Morty’s math instructor, Mr. Goldenfold, to lift Morty’s grades. The episode’s fast-paced storytelling and the best way it juggles two extremely creative and humorous plots demonstrates the present’s brilliance and its capability for iconic Rick and Morty comedy.
4
Meeseeks and Destroy
Morty’s Traumatic Journey Whereas Meeseeks Take Over
- Episode – Season 1, Episode 5
- Runtime – 23 minutes
This episode introduces the blue, cheerful Mr. Meeseeks, and issues go gloriously off the rails. Morty’s fantasy quest with Rick turns darkish with King Jellybean’s creepiness, whereas the household’s Meeseeks Field summons helpers who spiral into violent despair over Jerry’s golf recreation.
The existential torment of the Meeseeks results in a hilarious and more and more violent meltdown as increasingly Meeseeks are summoned, all failing to assist Jerry and descending into insanity. This episode is a fan favourite for its iconic character debut and relentless laugh-out-loud moments.
3
Rixty Minutes
The TV That Breaks Actuality
- Episode – Season 1, Episode 8
- Runtime – 23 minutes
Rixty Minutes flips the script on TV evening, with Rick rigging the cable for interdimensional channels that gave followers absolute bangers like “Ball Fondlers” and “Ants in My Eyes Johnson.” These improv-style clips are absurd, uncooked, and endlessly rewatchable.
This episode additionally gave followers probably the most iconic and quotable traces of the present, “No person exists on objective. No person belongs anyplace. Everyone’s gonna die. Come watch TV.” This completely captures the present’s philosophy — snigger within the face of nihilism. The episode’s unfiltered comedy bits and implicit philosophy make it a must-watch.
2
Pickle Rick
The Pickle Rick Rampage
- Episode – Season 3, Episode 3
- Runtime – 23 minutes
Rick turns himself right into a pickle to dodge remedy, solely to battle his manner by way of the sewers and a secret base with rat-limb tech. “I’M PICKLE RICK!” — the battle cry — launched a thousand memes and broke the web with the episode’s hilarious dialogues and insane motion sequence.
The episode brilliantly juxtaposes Rick’s violent pickle journey with the Smith household’s remedy session. The household’s remedy subplot provides depth, making Rick’s antics hit harder. It’s a chaotic combine of snickers and motion that showcases the present’s capability to show a dumb premise right into a comedic masterpiece.
1
Complete Rickall
Reminiscence Parasites and Mr. Poopybutthole
- Episode – Season 2, Episode 4
- Runtime – 23 minutes
“Complete Rickall” tops the checklist with a premise so wild it’s genius: reminiscence parasites flood the Smith home with faux family members like Mr. Poopybutthole and Uncle Steve. Poopybutthole’s chipper debut is comedic brilliance, and the escalating confusion offers followers loads of laugh-out-loud moments.
The breakthrough comes when Morty realizes the parasites can solely create joyful recollections, resulting in the darkish realization that their actual household recollections are sometimes full of disappointment and negativity. With its intelligent premise, rapid-fire gags, and an ideal mix of absurdity and darkish household truths, “Complete Rickall” is arguably the funniest episode but in Rick and Morty.

- Launch Date
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December 2, 2013
- Community
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Grownup Swim
- Showrunner
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Dan Harmon
- Administrators
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Bryan Newton, Dominic Polcino, Anthony Chun, John Rice, Stephen Sandoval, Jeff Myers
- Writers
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Tom Kauffman, Wade Randolph, Eric Acosta, David Phillips, Erica Rosbe, Sarah Carbiener, Matt Curler, Michael Waldron, Caitie Delaney
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Spencer Grammer
Summer time Smith (voice)
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Justin Roiland
Rick Sanchez / Morty Smith