Questions
Who created Rick and Morty?
The show was created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, who met at Channel 101, a short film festival that Harmon co-founded.
When did Rick and Morty premiere and what channel is it on?
It premiered on December 2, 2013 on Adult Swim, Cartoon Network’s late-night block.
How did the show get started?
It evolved from "The Real Animated Adventures of Doc and Mharti," a 2006 parody short of Back to the Future that Roiland made for Channel 101.
Who are the main characters?
The core cast is cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez, his anxious 14-year-old grandson Morty Smith, and Morty’s family: dad Jerry, sister Summer, and mom Beth.
Who voices the characters?
Roiland originally voiced both Rick and Morty, with Chris Parnell as Jerry, Spencer Grammer as Summer, and Sarah Chalke as Beth.
Why were Rick and Morty recast?
In 2023, Adult Swim cut ties with Roiland following domestic abuse allegations, and both roles were recast starting in season 7 with Ian Cardoni as Rick and Harry Belden as Morty.
Where is the show set?
The Smith family lives in a suburb outside Seattle, Washington, and they travel across dimensions using Rick’s portals and his flying saucer.
How fast was the first script written?
The first draft was reportedly completed in about 6 hours in Dan Harmon’s unfurnished Community office at Paramount Pictures.
Is a lot of the dialogue improvised?
Yes. According to Wikipedia, Roiland did a considerable amount of improvisation when recording dialogue to make the characters feel more natural.
Did the show really bring back a McDonald’s sauce?
Yes. Repeated references to Szechuan Sauce in the season 3 premiere "The Rickshank Rickdemption" led McDonald’s to bring it back to menus in February 2018, nearly 20 years after it was discontinued.
Has Rick and Morty won any Emmys?
Yes. It won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program in 2018 (for the "Pickle Rick" episode) and again in 2020, plus multiple Annie and Critics’ Choice awards.
Which Rick is the main one?
The main version identifies himself as "Rick Sanchez of Earth Dimension C-137," one of countless versions of the character living across alternate realities.
How popular did the show get?
Season 3 set the best ratings in Adult Swim history, with an 81% viewership increase over season 2.
Are there any spin-offs?
Yes. Spin-offs include Rick and Morty: The Anime (announced May 2022) and the Vindicators shorts, and a film was confirmed to be in active development in May 2026.
How many seasons and episodes are there, and is it still going?
Wikipedia lists 9 seasons and 90 episodes, and the series has been renewed through season 12 as announced in November 2024.
