Rick and Morty: Season 3
Season 3 of Rick and Morty, comprising ten episodes, continues the series’ overarching saga of interdimensional misadventures. The season follows the established dynamic between Rick Sanchez, a cynical, alcoholic, and often violent mad scientist, and his good‑hearted but anxious grandson Morty Smith. As in earlier seasons, the pair oscillate between chaotic excursions across the multiverse and the more ordinary, ofte
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Rick Sanchez is a cynical, alcoholic, violent mad scientist who frequently drags his grandson on dangerous interdimensional trips.
- Morty Smith is a good‑hearted but anxious grandson who balances his grandfather’s reckless adventures with the ordinary pressures of family life.
- The series blends sci‑fi concepts, dark humor, and adult‑oriented comedy, focusing on family dysfunction and the consequences of unchecked scientific power.
- Season 3 consists of ten episodes that continue the established narrative arc, building on prior misadventures without resetting the characters’ relationships.
Season overview
Season 3 of Rick and Morty, comprising ten episodes, continues the series’ overarching saga of interdimensional misadventures. The season follows the established dynamic between Rick Sanchez, a cynical, alcoholic, and often violent mad scientist, and his good‑hearted but anxious grandson Morty Smith. As in earlier seasons, the pair oscillate between chaotic excursions across the multiverse and the more ordinary, often strained, domestic life of the Smith family. The episodes maintain the series’ blend of science‑fiction concepts, dark humor, and adult‑oriented comedy, building on the narrative threads introduced in prior installments while introducing new scenarios that test the characters’ relationship and moral boundaries. Throughout the season, the show continues to explore themes of family dysfunction, existential uncertainty, and the consequences of unchecked scientific power, all presented through animated, action‑adventure storytelling. The ten‑episode run therefore serves as a direct continuation of the established universe, expanding the scope of Rick’s experiments and Morty’s reluctant participation while preserving the core tone that defines the series.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
The Rickshank Rickdemption
Apr 1, 2017
The Smith family tries to cope without Rick, which is painful enough on its own without taking into consideration the stifling rules put into place by the Federation. Meanwhile Ric
Rickmancing the Stone
Jul 30, 2017
Rick, Morty and Summer travel to a post-apocalyptic dimension and meet some dangerous enemies.
Pickle Rick
Aug 6, 2017
It's family therapy time in this one broh. Classic stuff. Pickle Rick too.
The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy
Aug 20, 2017
Rick and Jerry goes on an adventure while Beth fails as a mother and Summer has body issues.
The Ricklantis Mixup
Sep 10, 2017
Rick and Morty head to Atlantis. Meanwhile, the Citadel of Ricks undergoes major changes under new leadership.
Morty's Mind Blowers
Sep 17, 2017
Morty's memories are restored and we learn the truth in this one broh.
The ABC's of Beth
Sep 24, 2017
Jerry pulls in some lady in this one broh. Beth revisits her childhood.
The Rickchurian Mortydate
Oct 1, 2017
Rick goes toe to toe with the President in this one broh.