Summary
Upon it’s debut,Rick and Mortybecamea massive hit for Adult Swim. The adventures of Rick Sanchez, a genius scientist, and his grandson Morty stood out from other adult animated shows with their sci-fi concepts and humor. Fans of the show have gotten to know an incredibly varied range of characters, from the Smith family to recurring side-characters like Birdperson and Mr. Poopybutthole, whilst being entertained by the endless possibilities the show seems to have. With the focus of the series stemming from each episode containing a different adventure, the series has had the chance to experiment with serialization and longer story arcs to differing results.
Rick and Mortyalready has seven seasons (and an eighth is on the way in 2025), but for some fans, the quality of the show has dipped from the early days. This begs the question, what season ofRick and Mortyreigns supreme as the best the show has to offer, andhow does every season ofRick and Mortyrank?
7Season 5
A Great Start And End Hampered By The Middle Of Its Run
Season 5 ofRick and Mortyhas some great moments in its first and last two episodes, but it is hampered by its mid-season episodes. The highlights of the season come from the arrival of Rick’s nemesis,Mr. Nimbus, the King of Atlantis who controls the police, and the return of evil Morty in the series finale.
However, it’s the middle of the season really lets Season 5 down, with episodes being focused around sperm monsters and an incest baby that many fans have deemed to be the worst the show has to offer. This disparity in quality leads to a season that,although hitting real highs, is bogged down by its lows, arguably making it the worst season ofRick and Morty.
6Season 6
A Return To Consistency Without Hitting Previous Heights
Season 6 doesn’t suffer from the same inconsistencies as season five, but it still doesn’t hold up as well as other seasons. It opens well with Rick not having access to portal travel, limiting his abilities before returning to the status quo during the sixth episode.
Season 6 provides many entertaining episodes, with “Solaricks,” “Night Family,” and “Analyze Piss” having great plots and plenty of humor, but the stories never excel into the upper echelons thatRick and Mortyhas previously. This places Season 6 in sixth place whenranking every season ofRick and Morty.
5Season 7
After A Rocky Start, Season 7 Improves On Its Predecessor
The latest season ofRick and Mortyhad a heavy weight on its shoulders. Asa new voice-cast joined the ranks, replacing Justin Roiland, and fans began to tune out, they needed to knock Season 7 out of the park. And in many ways, Season 7 achieved this whilst still being inconsistent in its episodes.
Season seven features some of the best the show has to offer with “That’s Amorte,” “Unmortricken,” and “Fear No Mort,” forcing the titular characters to confront their biggest enemies, fears, and consequences, leading to some excellent episodes. However,one of the worst episodes the show has to offeris also in Season 7 with “Rise of the Numbericons: The Movie.” This lack of consistency is what places this particular season in fifth place whenranking every season ofRick and Morty.
4Season Four
The Last Great Season Of Rick And Morty To Date
Season 4 ofRick and Mortyis deemed by many fans to bethe last great season of the show, and this belief is well-founded, having some of the best episodes the show has to offer whilst maintaining its quality across its ten-episode run. The season starts strong with “Edge of Tomorty: Rick Die Rickpeat” and ends with an all-time classic in “Star Mort Rickturn of the Jerri.”
The season isn’t hampered by a succession of poor episodes, with only “Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim’s Morty” falling below the standard set, and even this episode has a great sub-plot involving a talking cat. This places Season 4comfortably in fourth place whenranking every season ofRick and Morty.
3Season One
The First Season Of The Show Showcases The Incredible Potential Of Rick And Morty
The season that started it all is an absolute blast from start to finish. Aiming to establish the characters and themes of the series, Season 1 ofRick and Mortydelivers in almost every way possible when introducing a new show. Season 1 sees the introduction of Mr. Meeseeks, evil Morty, and Interdimensional cable, which went on to become staples of the show with episodes that are jam-packed with humor.
Even the worst episodes of Season 1 rank highly among the rest of the series, which means that there isn’t an episode that could be considered bad here. This consistency and quality are what cementedRick and Mortyin the pop-culture zeitgeist, allowing it to take third place whenranking every season ofRick and Morty.
2Season Three
A Superb Ten-Episode Season Packed With Incredible Episodes
Rick and Morty’s third season includes some ofthe best episodes the series has to offer, with “The Ricklantis Mixup,” “Pickle Rick,” and “The Rickshank Redemption” setting a very high bar for the series. Even the worst episode of the series, “The ABCs of Beth,” offers a fun adventure into a world Rick created for Beth as a child and gives depth to both their characters.
Tucked into the series are adventures exploring toxic versions of Rick and Morty, the superhero team the Vindicators, and another epic adventure with the President. Overall, Season 3 could easily take the top spot on another day, as it’s all down to personal preference, but it comes in at second in thebest seasons ofRick and Morty.
1Season Two
The Best Season Of Rick And Morty
With Season 2,Rick and Mortyperfected its formula, creating one of the best seasons of an adult animated show ever. Each episode of Season 2 provides endless entertainment and is re-watchable many times over. The best of the season comes in “Total Rickall,” with its concept of an alien parasite that multiplies through the use of memories introducing many memorable one-off characters ina great sci-fi concept.
Even the season’s worst episode, “Interdimensional Cable 2: Tempting Fate,” is great, showcasing the potential of the Interdimensional Cable premise, but it just doesn’t match the rest of the season. Taking on manysci-fi tropes like split timelines, mini-verses and hive-minds, as well as taking on the premise of movies likeThe Purge, Season 2 showcasesRick and Mortyat its best. This ranks season twoas thebest season ofRick and Morty.
