Top 15 Rick and Morty Episodes You Can't Miss

After seven acclaimed seasons, Rick and Morty has cemented its place among television's greatest animated comedies. The series skillfully blends mind-bending sci-fi concepts with absurd humor and surprisingly deep character moments, despite frustratingly long gaps between new episodes.

Originally shifting to annual releases, Season 8's debut was delayed by the 2023 Writers Guild strike. While we wait for new intergalactic adventures, let's revisit the best episodes that define what makes this show special. Where do classics like "Pickle Rick" and "Rixty Minutes" rank? See our full breakdown below.

The 15 Greatest Rick and Morty Episodes

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15. "The Ricklantis Mixup" (Season 3, Episode 7)

This Season 3 standout brilliantly subverts expectations. Promising an underwater Atlantis adventure, it instead delivers a fascinating look at life on the Citadel through various Rick and Morty variants. The episode's surprising conclusion neatly ties up a loose end while setting the stage for Season 5's major conflict.

14. "Solaricks" (Season 6, Episode 1)

While Season 6 had its ups and downs, its premiere immediately stands out. Following the shocking events of Season 5's finale, "Solaricks" explores Rick and Morty's struggle in a portal-less universe while providing crucial backstory about Rick Prime. The episode also cleverly utilizes the Beth/Space Beth dynamic and gives Jerry an unexpected moment to shine.

13. "One Crew Over the Crewcoo's Morty" (Season 4, Episode 3)

This hilarious heist parody escalates its absurd premise beautifully over 20 minutes. Introducing Rick's Heist-o-Tron creation and its chaotic counterpart Rand-o-Tron, the episode brings back fan-favorite Mr. Poopybutthole while delivering one of the show's most meme-worthy moments since "Pickle Rick."

12. "The Ricks Must Be Crazy" (Season 2, Episode 6)

Ever curious about Rick's spaceship power source? This mind-bending journey through his battery's microverse answers that question while featuring Stephen Colbert's hilarious turn as microscopic rival Zeep Zanflorp. The episode delivers profound existential musings alongside Summer's riotous subplot about the ship's overprotective AI.

Now it's your turn - which episodes would top your Rick and Morty list? Share your picks in the comments below!