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Rick and Morty

2013 · TV series

  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Action & Adventure

Plot

Follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on adventures across the universe.

About Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty is an American adult animated science fiction tragicomedy 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 initially voiced the eponymous characters, with Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke voicing the rest of Rick and Morty's family. Adult Swim cut ties with Roiland in 2023 amid allegations of domestic abuse; Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden were recast in his roles beginning with the seventh season. The series originated from an animated short parody film of Back to the Future created by Roiland for Channel 101, a short film festival Harmon co-founded. In May 2018, a long-term deal was made with Cartoon Network that ordered 70 new episodes. By November 2024, the series had been renewed through season twelve. The ninth season began airing on May 24, 2026 and concluded on…

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Awards

2 awards on record:

  • American Cinema Editors
  • Shorty Awards

As recorded on Wikidata, which may not list every award.

Cast

  • Chris ParnellJerry Smith (voice)
  • Spencer GrammerSummer Smith (voice)
  • Sarah ChalkeBeth Smith (voice)
  • Ian CardoniRick Sanchez (voice)
  • Harry BeldenMorty Smith (voice)
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