Summary Rick assembles a crew to break into a heist convention, then needs another crew to stop a heist-planning robot. And Morty writes a heist script. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
The Old Man and the Seat
Summary Jerry develops an app at the request of a persistent alien with a “Do Not Develop My App” forehead tattoo. A determined Rick tracks a mystery pooper. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
Edge of Tomorty: Rick, Die, Rickpeat
Summary Rick brings Morty to a planet containing crystals that show whoever is touching them all the ways they may die depending on their choices. Our Take Very good — not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Rick and Morty works.
The Rickchurian Mortydate
Summary The president needs help from Rick and Morty, prompting a bit of a confrontation. Beth begins to suspect that she may be a clone. Our Take Very good — not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Rick and Morty works.
The ABC’s of Beth
Summary Rick and Beth sort out issues from her childhood by visiting a world called Froopyland. Morty and Summer are a little wary of Jerry’s new girlfriend. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Rick and Morty keeps its grip throughout.
Morty’s Mind Blowers
Summary Rick shows Morty a room filled with memories Morty begged him to remove from his mind, and things go off the rails when Rick starts restoring them. Our Take An all-timer. If you sample one episode of Rick and Morty, make it this one.
The Ricklantis Mixup
Summary Rick and Morty encounter a visiting Rick and Morty from the Citadel of Ricks before heading off on an amazing adventure to Atlantis. Our Take An all-timer. If you sample one episode of Rick and Morty, make it this one.
Rest and Ricklaxation
Summary After another exhausting adventure, Rick and Morty decide they need a vacation. But things go a little haywire when they try a special detox machine. Our Take Everything Rick and Morty does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy
Summary Rick takes Jerry on a sympathy adventure to a resort where everyone is immortal when there, and Jerry meets some old acquaintances of Rick’s who want payback. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender
Summary While ostensibly helping a group of superheroes called the Vindicators, Rick instead drunkenly sets up a “Saw”-like scenario for them to navigate. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Rick and Morty keeps its grip throughout.