Summary

Rick and Morty season 8 has been smart, funny, and at times dark, with several memorable jokes.
Fans will get more seasons as Adult Swim renewed it through 2029, with season 8 episode 5 airing soon.
A fan theory discusses Rick's motivation in the show, highlighting the character's evolution and the engaging multiple Ricks concept.

Rick and Morty season 8 has given fans everything that they want: fun and strange adventures involving Rick Sanchez and his awkward grandson Morty Smith, quirky moments, and more than a few memorable jokes. Viewers will get to watch several more seasons of the hit animated series as Adult Swim renewed it for seasons 11 and 12. At the time of this writing, the show will air until 2029 at least, and fans are no doubt hopeful that these lovable characters will keep living their strange lives for several years past that. According to The Hollywood Reporter, co-creator Dan Harmon said during a panel at New York's Comic Con in October 2024,“Nobody wants a universe without Rick and Morty. Fortunately, the list of places to go remains infinite."

The past few episodes of Rick and Morty season 8 have been smart, funny, and, at times, dark and intense. Now, with season 8, episode 5 airing soon, fans will want to find out what the scientist and his grandson are up to next, along with the release date and time.

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By Fletcher Bailey

How To Watch Rick And Morty Season 8, Episode 5 "Cyro Mort a Rickver"

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Fans can watch Rick and Morty season 8, episode 5, "Cyro Mort a Rickver" on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 at 11 p.m. E.T. On Adult Swim on the Cartoon Network.

The official description reads:

"Rick and Morty wanna rob a ship in cryosleep, but people are light sleepers."

The upcoming episode uses the science-fiction trope of cryosleep, which involves characters sleeping in pods. Of course, every Rick and Morty episode involves the two main characters coming across more than a few complex obstacles. It sounds like Morty and his smart grandpa will have a tough time as people are going to keep waking up.

The previous four episodes of Rick and Morty season 8 told stories about Space Beth (Sarah Chalke) and, in the premiere "The Summer of All Fears," a self-assured Summer Smith (Spencer Grammer) and typically insecure Morty finding themselves in a strange situation. Episode four sees the family celebrating Easter, but it doesn't go smoothly. The family gets separated, and some characters take a big trip.

Rick and Morty has always balanced celebrity guest stars with diving deep into the main characters, and so far, fans are loving season 8. It's been great to see Space Beth again, the Easter episode was perfectly odd, and season 5's cyrosleep storyline sounds excellent, too.

This Rick And Morty Season 8 Fan Theory Makes A Lot Of Sense

As viewers enjoy Rick and Morty season 8, which will reach the halfway point when episode 5 airs, many are wondering about how the new storylines and plot points fit into the overall framework of the clever and unique show. Redditor @Commercial_Break_952 came up with a theory about why Rick wants to show Space Beth support in episode 2. The fan reflected on the storyline involving Rick Prime and wrote:

"After the Rick Prime arc, it really feels like Rick has lost his main source of motivation."

The fan continued that Rick is there for Space Beth:

"Not because he’s emotionally invested, but simply because he has nothing better to do."

The fan concluded:

"He’s not a 'fake Rick.' He’s just a lost Rick. And honestly, that might be the most interesting version of him we’ve seen yet."

The various Ricks on Rick and Morty are just one reason why the show is so engaging. While another show would only feature one Rick, the animated series goes one step further by presenting a handful of Ricks, who each have their own personality and motivation. As Rick and Morty moves towards the season 8 finale, fans are enjoying seeing a more compassionate and caring Rick, and it will be great to see which Rick emerges.

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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