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Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty is an American adult animated science fiction sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Adult Swim.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Rick and Morty is an American adult animated sitcom that follows the interdimensional adventures of a cynical scientist and his grandson. Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, it premiered in 2013 on Adult Swim.

What it is

The series centres on Rick Sanchez, a cynical scientist, and his grandson Morty Smith. Episodes alternate between family life at home and dangerous adventures across alternate dimensions and realities.

Key details

Rick and Morty premiered on Adult Swim in December 2013 and has been renewed through at least twelve seasons. It blends science fiction with black comedy, satire, and surreal humour, often contrasting emotional family conflict with absurd interdimensional scenarios.

Why it matters

The series has grown into a major franchise with spin-offs, comics, and anime projects. In Canada, it is widely available through Adult Swim and streaming, attracting a substantial audience as part of North American adult animation.

In short

  • Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon.
  • Premiered in 2013 on Adult Swim.
  • Follows Rick and Morty on interdimensional adventures.
  • Expanded into a franchise with spin-offs and comics.
Canadian angle

Rick and Morty has been distributed in Canada through Adult Swim-related television and streaming availability, and it has a substantial Canadian audience as part of North American adult animation.

Quick questions

What is Rick and Morty about?
It follows scientist Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith through domestic situations and dangerous interdimensional adventures.
Who created Rick and Morty?
Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon.
When did it premiere?
December 2, 2013, on Adult Swim.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_and_Morty
    Supports: Premise, creators, premiere date, genre, country of origin, and season count.
  2. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction — https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/rick_and_morty
    Supports: Series description, creators, cast changes, episode count, and science-fiction framing.
  3. Rick and Morty Wiki — https://rickandmorty.fandom.com/wiki/Rick_and_Morty_(TV_series)
    Supports: Premise, original network, renewal history, and franchise expansions.