Published February 2, 2026
Rick and Morty: a spoiler-light introduction
What new viewers need to know before starting the series.
Rick and Morty follows a genius, alcoholic scientist and his anxious grandson on adventures across infinite realities, wrapped around a broken family trying to hold together. It swings between absurd comedy and genuine heartbreak. Begin with Season 1 and use this guide to navigate eight seasons and 81 episodes.