S2·E4 Total Rickall

Episode recap

In the fourth episode of the second season of Rick and Morty, titled Total Rickall, the Smith family finds themselves trapped inside their home. The household is infiltrated by a group of parasitic alien shape-shifters. These creatures possess the ability to alter the memories of the family members, making it difficult for the group to distinguish between their actual relatives and the impostors. As the number of parasites within the house continues to increase, Rick and the Smith family must find a reliable method to identify which individuals are real and which are alien entities. The situation creates a state of uncertainty for the family as they attempt to navigate the threat posed by the shape-shifters. The episode focuses on the challenge of determining the truth while confined within the residence, highlighting the tension caused by the parasites' influence on the family's perception of their own history and relationships. The narrative centers on the struggle to reclaim their home from the invasive species that thrives by embedding itself into the memories of its hosts.