"Rick and Morty" is an American adult animated science fiction sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Cartoon Network's nighttime programming block, Adult Swim. The series centers on the chaotic and often humorous exploits of Rick Sanchez, a cynical and eccentric genius, and his good-hearted but easily overwhelmed grandson, Morty Smith. They navigate a life that oscillates between mundane domestic routines and extraordinary interdimensional adventures. Roiland provides voices for the titular characters, while Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke voice the other members of the Smith family. The show's origins trace back to an animated short parody of "Back to the Future," created by Roiland for Channel 101, a short film festival co-founded by Harmon. Critics have lauded "Rick and Morty" for its originality, inventive storytelling, and sharp humor. Its fourth season premiered on November 10, 2019, featuring ten episodes. A fifth season was confirmed in July 2020 as part of a broader deal announced in May 2018, which ordered 70 new episodes across multiple seasons. The narrative primarily revolves around the Smith family—parents Jerry and Beth, their children Summer and Morty, and Beth’s father, Rick Sanchez, who resides with them as a guest. Based outside Seattle, Washington, the family’s adventures often span countless realities, facilitated by portals and Rick’s flying car, with characters traveling to diverse planets and dimensions. Rick is depicted as an unpredictable and boisterous mad scientist with a penchant for alcohol, often shirking societal norms such as formal education, marriage, and traditional family life. He frequently embarks on interdimensional escapades with Morty, a 14-year-old boy characterized by his kindness, naivety, and moral grounding—traits that contrast with Rick’s Machiavellian ego. Morty’s sister, Summer, a 17-year-old typical teenager, is concerned with her social standing and sometimes joins Rick and Morty on their adventures. Beth, the level-headed and assertive mother, is a horse surgeon who feels somewhat dissatisfied with her marriage to Jerry, a simple-minded and insecure man who disapproves of Rick’s disruptive influence on the family.
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