Summary
- Rick and Morty redefines adult animation with its chaotic multiverse adventures and absurd humor.
- Episodes blend teen tropes and sci-fi elements, delivering iconic dysfunctionally funny comedy.
- The show expertly merges societal norms, pop culture, and storytelling for hilarious storytelling.
Rick and Morty has redefined adult animation, dragging viewers kicking and screaming through a multiverse of sci-fi chaos and laugh-out-loud absurdity. This isn’t an average sci-fi sitcom; it’s a wild ride through dimensions where existential crises crash into fart jokes.
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Each installment is a wild, hilarious signal from the void of Rick’s drunken genius that leaves fans gasping for air between giggles and the show’s absurd philosophies. The humor isn't just in the outlandish scenarios or the rapid-fire dialogue; it's how the show expertly blends pop culture, societal norms, and the very fabric of storytelling itself. This list attempts the impossible: to rank the most hilarious and dysfunctionally funny adventures of Rick and Morty.
10 Big Trouble in Little Sanchez
Tiny Rick's Teenage Rampage
- Episode - Season 2, Episode 7
- Runtime - 23 minutes
Rick swapping his body for a teenage clone sounds like a sci-fi prank, but this episode turns it into a comedy jackpot. He becomes "Tiny Rick" in a misguided attempt to help Morty and Summer hunt a vampire at their school. This storyline cleverly satirizes teen tropes and the desire for acceptance, all while delivering on the show’s signature bizarre visual gags.
Meanwhile, Beth and Jerry’s alien therapy session spawns literal monsters from their marital baggage. The genius lies in taking relatable marital strife and filtering it through an extreme sci-fi lens, making for iconic Rick and Morty comedy.
9 Ricksy Business
Interdimensional House Party
- Episode - Season 1, Episode 11
- Runtime - 23 minutes
When Beth and Jerry ditch town for a Titanic-themed cruise (which hilariously does not sink), Rick and Summer decide to throw an insane house party. What starts as Summer’s attempt to gain popularity quickly escalates into an interdimensional rager of epic proportions, filled with aliens and returning characters like Squanchy and Birdperson.
Morty’s frantic attempts to play babysitter only fuel the madness, ending with the house zapped to another planet. The episode is packed with hilarious moments, including the introduction of Abradolf Lincler—a Lincoln-Hitler mashup who’s as pathetic as he is hilarious. It’s the show’s first big swing at turning a teen trope into a multiversal free-for-all, and the laughs genuinely hit hard in this one.
8 M. Night Shaym-Aliens!
Simulation Overload and Jerry's Best Day Ever
- Episode - Season 1, Episode 4
- Runtime - 23 minutes
This episode raps Rick and Morty in a Russian nesting doll of simulations, courtesy of Zigerian scammers chasing Rick’s dark matter recipe. Each twist, revealing yet another fake reality, pokes hilarious fun at M. Night Shyamalan’s playbook, keeping viewers guessing and giggling.
Rick’s smug outsmarting of the aliens is peak comedy, but Jerry steals the show in his glitchy, low-rent simulation, pitching “Hungry for Apples?” The contrast between Rick's cynical awareness and Jerry's joyful ignorance provides some of the most iconic Rick and Jerry moments.
7 Interdimensional Cable 2: Tempting Fate
Channel-Surfing the Multiverse
- Episode - Season 2, Episode 8
- Runtime - 23 minutes
Rick hijacks a hospital TV, beaming in multiversal gems like “Jan Quadrant Vincent 16” and the twisted “Eyehole Man” ad — these are quick, bizarre, and hilarious. The improvised vibe keeps things fresh, with Rick’s dry commentary tying it all together.
Some might feel that the novelty of interdimensional cable has slightly worn off, but this episode still manages to deliver a high density of laughs and memorable moments. The show even winks at the pressure of a sequel, with Rick acknowledging the challenge of living up to the original.
6 The Ricks Must Be Crazy
Universe-Hopping And "Keep Summer Safe"
- Episode - Season 2, Episode 6
- Runtime - 23 minutes
Rick reveals that his car battery is actually a "microverse," a miniature universe whose inhabitants unknowingly generate power for him. Inside, Rick spars with Zeep, a scientist who’s made his own miniverse, sparking a genius-versus-genius showdown that’s as funny as it is mind-blowing.
Meanwhile, Summer’s stuck with the car’s AI, which goes full psycho-protector, negotiating with telepathic spiders and zapping threats — all for her “safety.” The humor is layered: high-concept sci-fi meets petty ego clashes and dark, over-the-top gags.
5 Lawnmower Dog
Dreams and Dogs Run Wild
- Episode - Season 1, Episode 2
- Runtime - 23 minutes
“Lawnmower Dog” proves early on that Rick and Morty thrive on escalation. When Jerry complains about the family dog Snuffles being unintelligent, Rick creates a device to enhance his intelligence. This quickly backfires as Snuffles becomes sentient, builds himself a mechanical suit, and leads a canine uprising against humanity.
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Meanwhile, Rick and Morty embark on an Inception-style adventure into the dreams of Morty’s math teacher, Mr. Goldenfold, to raise Morty’s grades. The episode’s fast-paced storytelling and the way it juggles two incredibly inventive and funny plots demonstrates the show's brilliance and its capacity for iconic Rick and Morty comedy.
4 Meeseeks and Destroy
Morty's Traumatic Adventure While Meeseeks Take Over
- Episode - Season 1, Episode 5
- Runtime - 23 minutes
This episode introduces the blue, cheerful Mr. Meeseeks, and things go gloriously off the rails. Morty’s fantasy quest with Rick turns dark with King Jellybean’s creepiness, while the family’s Meeseeks Box summons helpers who spiral into violent despair over Jerry’s golf game.
The existential torment of the Meeseeks leads to a hilarious and increasingly violent meltdown as more and more Meeseeks are summoned, all failing to help Jerry and descending into madness. This episode is a fan favorite for its iconic character debut and relentless laugh-out-loud moments.
3 Rixty Minutes
The TV That Breaks Reality
- Episode - Season 1, Episode 8
- Runtime - 23 minutes
Rixty Minutes flips the script on TV night, with Rick rigging the cable for interdimensional channels that gave fans absolute bangers like “Ball Fondlers” and “Ants in My Eyes Johnson.” These improv-style clips are absurd, raw, and endlessly rewatchable.
This episode also gave fans one of the most iconic and quotable lines of the show, "Nobody exists on purpose. Nobody belongs anywhere. Everybody's gonna die. Come watch TV." This perfectly captures the show’s philosophy — laugh in the face of nihilism. The episode’s unfiltered comedy bits and implicit philosophy make it a must-watch.
2 Pickle Rick
The Pickle Rick Rampage
- Episode - Season 3, Episode 3
- Runtime - 23 minutes
Rick turns himself into a pickle to dodge therapy, only to fight his way through the sewers and a secret base with rat-limb tech. "I'M PICKLE RICK!" — the battle cry — launched a thousand memes and broke the internet with the episode’s hilarious dialogues and insane action sequence.
The episode brilliantly juxtaposes Rick’s violent pickle adventure with the Smith family’s therapy session. The family’s therapy subplot adds depth, making Rick’s antics hit harder. It’s a chaotic mix of laughs and action that showcases the show’s ability to turn a dumb premise into a comedic masterpiece.
1 Total Rickall
Memory Parasites and Mr. Poopybutthole
- Episode - Season 2, Episode 4
- Runtime - 23 minutes
"Total Rickall" tops the list with a premise so wild it’s genius: memory parasites flood the Smith house with fake loved ones like Mr. Poopybutthole and Uncle Steve. Poopybutthole’s chipper debut is comedic brilliance, and the escalating confusion gives fans plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
The breakthrough comes when Morty realizes the parasites can only create happy memories, leading to the dark realization that their real family memories are often filled with disappointment and negativity. With its clever premise, rapid-fire gags, and a perfect blend of absurdity and dark family truths, "Total Rickall" is arguably the funniest episode yet in Rick and Morty.
- Release Date
- December 2, 2013
- Network
- Adult Swim
- Showrunner
- Dan Harmon
- Directors
- Bryan Newton, Dominic Polcino, Anthony Chun, John Rice, Stephen Sandoval, Jeff Myers
- Writers
- Tom Kauffman, Wade Randolph, Eric Acosta, David Phillips, Erica Rosbe, Sarah Carbiener, Matt Roller, Michael Waldron, Caitie Delaney
- Franchise(s)
- Rick and Morty
Cast
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Spencer GrammerSummer Smith (voice) -
Justin RoilandRick Sanchez / Morty Smith
WHERE TO WATCH
- Seasons
- 8
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu
