Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty is a humourous tv program that was created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon and came out in 2013 [1]. The show has created a large and passionate fanbase, which has created shortages of szechaun sauce at McDonald's. Some fans believe that the character Rick is a genius who should be idolised and others think he should not. The show can be enjoyed on Hulu or on DVD [2]. The show stars an intelligent yet acerbic grandfather together with his more average relative, who go on several misadventures together aided by Rick's inventions [3]. The pair live with other family members, including Jerry Beth and Summer. In addition to the four seasons already out, which will be followed by 60 additional episodes, there have been three televised specials taking place in alternative scenarios, such as an Australian Smith-Sanchez family. The show is available in both censored and uncensored versions, depending on the source.

Characters

• Rick

A lunatic researcher whose exploits power the plot of the series. He frequently coerces Morty into joining him on his numerous misadventures, which has caused tension between the pair before. He is constantly inventing new technologies straight from the world of soft science-fiction, such as a portal gun and intelligence devices. Although a widely celebrated genius, his caustic personality and disregard for authority has left him with more than a few detractors. He has spiky blue hair, a unibrow that is also blue, and wears a white lab coat, a blue undershirt, green trousers and black sneakers (paired with white socks). He uses the drug alcohol fairly frequently, which does no wonders for his hygiene, as he frequently drools and belches. Rick is the father of Beth, the son-in-law of Jerry, and the grandfather of Morty and Summer. [3]

• Morty

A timid high-school freshman frequently facilitating Rick's schemes, to the detriment of his school performance. Has an unrequited romantic interest in his fellow classmate Jessica. Although nowhere near the scientific prowess of his ancestor, he is still invaluable in the pair's escapades.

• Beth

Rick's jaded, unhappily married daughter, who is employed as a successful horse surgeon.

• Jerry

Morty's hapless, bumbling father. Is frequently the target of jokes and derision of other family members.

• Summer

Beth's daughter, who is well adjusted for a member of the Smith household, who occasionally accompanies the pair.

Recap

Season 1 (2013) "Pilot" - Rick moves into his daughter's homes and quickly employs Morty as an assistant, raising tensions with both Beth and Jerry and lowering Morty's school attendance and performance. First aired 2 December 2013. 1.1 M viewers. Directed by Justin Roiland, written by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon.

"Lawnmower Dog" - Rick uses an intelligence device to improve the intellect of the family dog, which goes about as well as you would expect. Morty and Rick attempt to influence the mind of Morty's mathematics teacher, Goldenfold, by entering his mind in sleep, reminiscent of the 2010 Nolan directed science fiction film Inception, where they find that dream worlds of teachers are much more dangerous than they may at first appear... First aired 9 December 2013. 1.51 M Viewers. Directed by John Rice, written by Ryan Ridley.

"Anatomy Park" - Rick and Morty attempt to save the life of a homeless man by opening a theme park inside his body, where guests can get up close and personal with such diseases as Hepatitis C. Simultaneously, Rick's parents come to visit and a guest and shocking revelations, which does no wonders for his marriage. First aired 16 December 2013. 1.3 M viewers. Directed by John Rice, written by Eric Acosta and Wade Randlolf.

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