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Rick and Morty
S3.E1
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The Rickshank Rickdemption

  • Episode aired Apr 1, 2017
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
9.6/10
22K
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Justin Roiland in Rick and Morty (2013)
AnimationAdventureComedy
Rick, still in galactic prison, puts an intricate escape plan into action. Back on Earth, which is now under federation control, Morty and Summer have an argument about their grandpa.Rick, still in galactic prison, puts an intricate escape plan into action. Back on Earth, which is now under federation control, Morty and Summer have an argument about their grandpa.Rick, still in galactic prison, puts an intricate escape plan into action. Back on Earth, which is now under federation control, Morty and Summer have an argument about their grandpa.
IMDb RATING
9.6/10
22K
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  • Directors
    • Juan Jose Meza-Leon
    • Wesley Archer(supervising director)
    • Nathan Litz(show director)
  • Writers
    • Justin Roiland
    • Dan Harmon
    • Mike McMahan
  • Stars
    • Justin Roiland(voice)
    • Chris Parnell(voice)
    • Spencer Grammer(voice)
  • Directors
    • Juan Jose Meza-Leon
    • Wesley Archer(supervising director)
    • Nathan Litz(show director)
  • Writers
    • Justin Roiland
    • Dan Harmon
    • Mike McMahan
  • Stars
    • Justin Roiland(voice)
    • Chris Parnell(voice)
    • Spencer Grammer(voice)
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    • 34User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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    Justin Roiland
    Justin Roiland
    • Rick Sanchez
    • (voice)
    • …
    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Jerry Smith
    • (voice)
    Spencer Grammer
    Spencer Grammer
    • Summer Smith
    • (voice)
    Sarah Chalke
    Sarah Chalke
    • Beth Smith
    • (voice)
    Nathan Fillion
    Nathan Fillion
    • Cornvelious Daniel
    • (voice)
    Dan Harmon
    Dan Harmon
    • Phoenixperson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Brandon Johnson
    Brandon Johnson
    • Mr. Goldenfold
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tom Kenny
    Tom Kenny
    • Conroy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • Federation President
    • (voice)
    • …
    Nolan North
    Nolan North
    • Gromflomite Commander
    • (voice)
    • …
    Cassie Steele
    Cassie Steele
    • Tammy Gueterman
    • (voice)
    Kari Wahlgren
    Kari Wahlgren
    • Diane Sanchez
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Directors
      • Juan Jose Meza-Leon
      • Wesley Archer(supervising director)
      • Nathan Litz(show director)
    • Writers
      • Justin Roiland
      • Dan Harmon
      • Mike McMahan
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This episode aired as part of an April Fool's Day prank in which there was no official announcement until the actual time of the airing. It showed up on TV guides and schedules as different shows, but was, in fact, the season three premiere.
    • Goofs
      When Rick is fabricating his origin story, he kills Beth and his wife in the garage. The Federation should have already known this is a falsehood and the bug agent should have already been well versed in the Rick profile for C-137.
    • Quotes

      Rick Sanchez: Not so fast, Morty. You heard your mom. We've got adventures to go on, Morty - just you and me - and sometimes your sister and sometimes your mom, but never your dad. You want to know why, Morty? Because he crossed me.

      Morty Smith: Okay, take it easy, Rick. T-T-That's dark.

      Rick Sanchez: Oh, it gets darker, Morty. Welcome to the darkest year of our adventures. First thing that's different - no more Dad, Morty.

      Morty Smith: Oh, geez.

      Rick Sanchez: He threatened to turn me in to the government, so I made him and the government go away. I've replaced them both as the de facto patriarch of your family and your universe. Your mom wouldn't have accepted me if I came home. without you and your sister, so now you know the real reason I rescued you. I just took over the family, Morty, and if you tell your mom or sister I said any of this, I'll deny it, You're gonna deny it. and they'll take my side because I'm a hero, Morty. And now you're gonna have to go and do whatever I say, Morty, forever! And I'll, I'll go out and I'll find some more of that Mulan Szechuan teriyaki dipping sauce, Morty.

      Morty Smith: What are you talking about?

      Rick Sanchez: Because that's what this is all about, Morty.

      Morty Smith: Szechuan?

      Rick Sanchez: That's my one-armed man! I'm not driven by avenging my dead family, Morty! That was fake. I-I-I'm driven by finding that McNugget sauce.

      Morty Smith: McNuggets?

      Rick Sanchez: I want that Mulan McNugget sauce, Morty! That's my series arc, Morty.

      Morty Smith: What the hell?

      Rick Sanchez: If it takes nine seasons, I want my McNugget dipping sauce, Szechuan sauce, Morty.

      Morty Smith: What are you talking about, Rick?

      Rick Sanchez: That's what's gonna take us all the way to the end, Morty. Season - Nine more seasons, Morty. Nine more seasons until I get that dipping Szechuan sauce. What is that? For 97 more years, Morty! I want that McNugget sauce, Morty.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Moments from Rick and Morty (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Rick and Morty Theme
      Written by Ryan Elder

    User reviews34

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    10/10
    "He may have manifested some sort of butt."
    "He can do that?" - "He is the smartest man in the universe." ....On April 1st 2017 the first episode of the highly anticipated third season aired unannounced. So when people started writing their friends that they were watching season 3 RIGHT NOW on April Fools Day ...you can imagine. And this is the excellence of the creators and writers of this brilliant show. They manage to translate the shows spirit so flawlessly, that even the short exchange of words between two characters at the beginning of the episode(/this review) can perfectly sum up the show. None of these statements are in vain, in fact, nothing about Rick and Morty appears pointless or redundant. It's insanely exciting to watch something so inspired and beautifully crafted. And hilarious beyond believe! I'm talking about the kind of show where you can keep your high expectations and you'll still get a knockout punch of surprises and pure excitement. Rick and Morty is back! So buckle up, or don't! It really won't make a difference.
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    • Apr 3, 2017

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Williams Street
      • Green Portal Productions
      • Harmonius Claptrap
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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