"Rick and Morty" is an adult animated science fiction sitcom from the United States, created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Cartoon Network’s late-night Adult Swim block. The series centers on the chaotic escapades of Rick Sanchez, a cynical, eccentric, and often intoxicated scientist, and his impressionable grandson Morty Smith. The show explores their adventures, which oscillate between mundane family life and extraordinary interdimensional journeys. Roiland provides the voices for the titular characters, while other cast members—including Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke—lend their voices to the rest of the Smith family. The show originated from an animated parody short of "Back to the Future," created by Roiland for Channel 101—a short film festival co-founded by Harmon. Critics have praised "Rick and Morty" for its originality, inventive storytelling, and sharp humor. The fourth season premiered on November 10, 2019, and features ten episodes. A fifth season was announced in July 2020, following a long-term deal in May 2018 that ordered 70 new episodes across multiple seasons, though the exact number of seasons has not been specified. The series primarily follows the members of the Smith household—parents Jerry and Beth, their children Summer and Morty, and Beth's father Rick, who lives with them as a guest. According to Roiland, the family resides outside of Seattle, Washington. Meanwhile, the diverse adventures of Rick and Morty span countless alternate realities, with their travels taking them to other planets and dimensions via portals and Rick’s flying car. Rick is portrayed as an unconventional genius scientist with a penchant for alcohol, who rejects traditional societal norms like school, marriage, and family commitments. He frequently embarks on perilous missions alongside Morty, a kind but easily rattled 14-year-old whose naive morals contrast with Rick's Machiavellian tendencies. Morty’s 17-year-old sister Summer is a typical teenager concerned with social status and occasionally joins Rick and Morty on their escapades. Beth, their mother, is a pragmatic and assertive figure, though she often feels conflicted about her marriage to Jerry—a simple-minded and insecure man who disapproves of Rick’s influence over the family.
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