Rick, still in galactic prison, puts an intricate escape plan into action. Back on Earth, which is now under federation control, Morty and Summer have an argument about their grandpa.Rick, still in galactic prison, puts an intricate escape plan into action. Back on Earth, which is now under federation control, Morty and Summer have an argument about their grandpa.Rick, still in galactic prison, puts an intricate escape plan into action. Back on Earth, which is now under federation control, Morty and Summer have an argument about their grandpa.
- Rick Sanchez
- (voice)
- …
- Jerry Smith
- (voice)
- Summer Smith
- (voice)
- Beth Smith
- (voice)
- Phoenixperson
- (voice)
- …
- Mr. Goldenfold
- (voice)
- …
- Gromflomite Commander
- (voice)
- …
- Tammy Gueterman
- (voice)
- Diane Sanchez
- (voice)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis episode aired as part of an April Fool's Day prank in which there was no official announcement until the actual time of the airing. It showed up on TV guides and schedules as different shows, but was, in fact, the season three premiere.
- GoofsWhen Rick is fabricating his origin story, he kills Beth and his wife in the garage. The Federation should have already known this is a falsehood and the bug agent should have already been well versed in the Rick profile for C-137.
- Quotes
Rick Sanchez: Not so fast, Morty. You heard your mom. We've got adventures to go on, Morty - just you and me - and sometimes your sister and sometimes your mom, but never your dad. You want to know why, Morty? Because he crossed me.
Morty Smith: Okay, take it easy, Rick. T-T-That's dark.
Rick Sanchez: Oh, it gets darker, Morty. Welcome to the darkest year of our adventures. First thing that's different - no more Dad, Morty.
Morty Smith: Oh, geez.
Rick Sanchez: He threatened to turn me in to the government, so I made him and the government go away. I've replaced them both as the de facto patriarch of your family and your universe. Your mom wouldn't have accepted me if I came home. without you and your sister, so now you know the real reason I rescued you. I just took over the family, Morty, and if you tell your mom or sister I said any of this, I'll deny it, You're gonna deny it. and they'll take my side because I'm a hero, Morty. And now you're gonna have to go and do whatever I say, Morty, forever! And I'll, I'll go out and I'll find some more of that Mulan Szechuan teriyaki dipping sauce, Morty.
Morty Smith: What are you talking about?
Rick Sanchez: Because that's what this is all about, Morty.
Morty Smith: Szechuan?
Rick Sanchez: That's my one-armed man! I'm not driven by avenging my dead family, Morty! That was fake. I-I-I'm driven by finding that McNugget sauce.
Morty Smith: McNuggets?
Rick Sanchez: I want that Mulan McNugget sauce, Morty! That's my series arc, Morty.
Morty Smith: What the hell?
Rick Sanchez: If it takes nine seasons, I want my McNugget dipping sauce, Szechuan sauce, Morty.
Morty Smith: What are you talking about, Rick?
Rick Sanchez: That's what's gonna take us all the way to the end, Morty. Season - Nine more seasons, Morty. Nine more seasons until I get that dipping Szechuan sauce. What is that? For 97 more years, Morty! I want that McNugget sauce, Morty.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Moments from Rick and Morty (2017)
- SoundtracksRick and Morty Theme
Written by Ryan Elder
All the more characteristic and brave is the sudden April fools' day release. This could not be more befitting to the show and creators, always going against your instincts while making you laugh.
On to the episode itself then, did it put up to the expectations raised by the first two seasons? My oh my it did. Action packed, twists at every turn, full of both slapstick and deep-layered humour and with the dark undertone that has become the cornerstone of the series. In a day I have watched it twice, and I am about to watch it again. As with most episodes the second viewing was still as exciting to watch, perhaps even more so as the little details and layers become more clear.
The season premiere was all the fans could have hoped for, and it sets up the season perfectly. Let's hope the rest is as good as this!
- jhuizinga
- Apr 2, 2017
Details
- Runtime22 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD