Rick and Morty is an American  created by  and for nighttime programming block The series follows the misadventures of , a cynical , and his good-hearted but fretful grandson , who split their time between domestic life and adventures that take place across an infinite number of realities, often traveling to other planets and dimensions through portals and on Rick's The general concept of Rick and Morty relies on two conflicting scenarios: domestic family drama and a  grandfather dragging his grandson into hijinks.

Roiland voiced both Rick and Morty, with Ian Cardoni and taking over from him since the seventh season as Jerry,as Summer and  as Beth also star. The series originated from an animated   of  created by Roiland for a short film festival Harmon co-founded. A  was confirmed as part of a long-term deal with Cartoon Network that ordered 70 new episodes, which renewed the series through to a tenth season. Adult Swim cut ties with Roiland in 2023 amid allegations of domestic abuse and recast his roles with soundalike actors in season 7, which premiered on October 15, 2023. Season 8 is slated to be released in 2025.

Since its debut, the series has received critical acclaim for its writing, originality, creativity, and humor. It has been nominated for three and won the award in 2018 and 2020. The series has also received twoAt times, the series has been the most viewed television comedy for adults between 18 and 24. The popularity of Rick and Morty has made it a hundred-million dollar

The show revolves around the adventures of the members of the Smith household, which consists of parents their children Summer and Morty, and Beth's father,, who lives with them as a guest. The family lives in a suburb in the. The adventures of Rick and Morty, however, take place across an infinite number of realities, with the characters traveling to other planets and dimensions through portals and Rick's flying saucer

Rick is an eccentric and alcoholic, who eschews many ordinary conventions such as school, marriage, love, and family. He frequently goes on adventures with his 14-year-old grandson, Morty, a kind-hearted but easily distressed boy, whose naïve but grounded moral compass plays counterpoint to Rick's Machiavellian ego.Morty's 17-year-old sister, Summer, is a more conventional teenager who worries about improving her status among her peers and sometimes follows Rick and Morty on their adventures. The kids' mother, Beth, is a generally level-headed person and assertive force in the household, though self-conscious about her professional role as a horse surgeon. She is dissatisfied with her marriage to Jerry, a simple-minded and insecure person, who disapproves of Rick's influence over his family.

Different versions of the characters inhabit other dimensions throughout the show's multiverse and their personal characteristics can vary from one reality to another. The show's origina Rick identifies himself as "Rick Sanchez of Earth Dimension C-137", in reference to his original universe, but this does not apply to any other member of the Smith household.For instance, in the first-season episode , after turning the entire world population into monsters, Rick and Morty move to a different dimension, leaving the original Summer, Beth and Jerry behind.