S3.E1

The Rickshank Rickdemption

Episode aired Apr 1, 2017
TV-14
22m

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Spencer Grammer and Justin Roiland in The Rickshank Rickdemption (2017)

Rick, still in galactic prison, puts an intricate escape plan into action. Back on Earth, which is now under federation control, Morty and Summer have an argument about their grandpa.Rick, still in galactic prison, puts an intricate escape plan into action. Back on Earth, which is now under federation control, Morty and Summer have an argument about their grandpa.Rick, still in galactic prison, puts an intricate escape plan into action. Back on Earth, which is now under federation control, Morty and Summer have an argument about their grandpa.

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Justin Roiland

Rick Sanchez
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Chris Parnell

Jerry Smith
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Spencer Grammer

Summer Smith
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Sarah Chalke

Beth Smith
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Nathan Fillion

Cornvelious Daniel
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Dan Harmon

Phoenixperson
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Brandon Johnson

Mr. Goldenfold
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Tom Kenny

Conroy
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Maurice LaMarche

Nolan North

Cassie Steele

Tammy Gueterman
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Kari Wahlgren

Diane Sanchez
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10mikeyboy26

Flawless Episode

Well the episode begins so disappointing its hard to believe how superb it progresses after that. This episode is so rich with humour , great story line, suspense action and pathos its truly worthy the of a season opener and well worth the wait. My only concern it with such a wonderful season premier they may be setting them selves up for some disappointment in future episodes this season Ha!

10tunnlergaming

Is it the Best Episode of the show, or the wait made it all better?

Fast paced, lively and hilarious!This episode was great in every possible since, the writing, the animation and the rhythm.

I really liked how they made a call back to all important events that took place in the past...

Oh and #9seasons!

10provokamusic

By Far The Best Animated Show In Human History

With the first episode in SE3 the show puts i another gear and takes it to yet another high. This episode is by far the best one so far. Rating is at a minimum 10. There is no reason to see any other modern animated show because this have set a new standard that makes any other show slowishly pale and extremely boringly stupid.

I fully understand why it took so long to get the show ready for this season. Its a TRUE MASTERS work and the Darkness in it is wonderfully great!

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10jhuizinga

Bloody brilliant

It must have been an immense pressure to have to perform again after the rave reviews and great following that the show has gathered after season one and two. Like perhaps no show before the fans have cried out for a new season for what seemed like ages, and if I myself am anything to go by we the fans have refreshed the Rick and Morty google search pages and fan sites for months on end, dying for just a shred of news.

All the more characteristic and brave is the sudden April fools' day release. This could not be more befitting to the show and creators, always going against your instincts while making you laugh.

On to the episode itself then, did it put up to the expectations raised by the first two seasons? My oh my it did. Action packed, twists at every turn, full of both slapstick and deep-layered humour and with the dark undertone that has become the cornerstone of the series. In a day I have watched it twice, and I am about to watch it again. As with most episodes the second viewing was still as exciting to watch, perhaps even more so as the little details and layers become more clear.

The season premiere was all the fans could have hoped for, and it sets up the season perfectly. Let's hope the rest is as good as this!

10KissMyAss31193

"He may have manifested some sort of butt."

"He can do that?" - "He is the smartest man in the universe." ....On April 1st 2017 the first episode of the highly anticipated third season aired unannounced. So when people started writing their friends that they were watching season 3 RIGHT NOW on April Fools Day ...you can imagine. And this is the excellence of the creators and writers of this brilliant show. They manage to translate the shows spirit so flawlessly, that even the short exchange of words between two characters at the beginning of the episode(/this review) can perfectly sum up the show. None of these statements are in vain, in fact, nothing about Rick and Morty appears pointless or redundant. It's insanely exciting to watch something so inspired and beautifully crafted. And hilarious beyond believe! I'm talking about the kind of show where you can keep your high expectations and you'll still get a knockout punch of surprises and pure excitement. Rick and Morty is back! So buckle up, or don't! It really won't make a difference.

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Trivia
This episode aired as part of an April Fool's Day prank in which there was no official announcement until the actual time of the airing. It showed up on TV guides and schedules as different shows, but was, in fact, the season three premiere.

Goofs
When Rick is fabricating his origin story, he kills Beth and his wife in the garage. The Federation should have already known this is a falsehood and the bug agent should have already been well versed in the Rick profile for C-137.

Quotes
Rick Sanchez: Not so fast, Morty. You heard your mom. We've got adventures to go on, Morty - just you and me - and sometimes your sister and sometimes your mom, but never your dad. You want to know why, Morty? Because he crossed me.
Morty Smith: Okay, take it easy, Rick. T-T-That's dark.
Rick Sanchez: Oh, it gets darker, Morty. Welcome to the darkest year of our adventures. First thing that's different - no more Dad, Morty.
Morty Smith: Oh, geez.
Rick Sanchez: He threatened to turn me in to the government, so I made him and the government go away. I've replaced them both as the de facto patriarch of your family and your universe. Your mom wouldn't have accepted me if I came home. without you and your sister, so now you know the real reason I rescued you. I just took over the family, Morty, and if you tell your mom or sister I said any of this, I'll deny it, You're gonna deny it. and they'll take my side because I'm a hero, Morty. And now you're gonna have to go and do whatever I say, Morty, forever! And I'll, I'll go out and I'll find some more of that Mulan Szechuan teriyaki dipping sauce, Morty.
Morty Smith: What are you talking about?
Rick Sanchez: Because that's what this is all about, Morty.
Morty Smith: Szechuan?
Rick Sanchez: That's my one-armed man! I'm not driven by avenging my dead family, Morty! That was fake. I-I-I'm driven by finding that McNugget sauce.
Morty Smith: McNuggets?
Rick Sanchez: I want that Mulan McNugget sauce, Morty! That's my series arc, Morty.
Morty Smith: What the hell?
Rick Sanchez: If it takes nine seasons, I want my McNugget dipping sauce, Szechuan sauce, Morty.
Morty Smith: What are you talking about, Rick?
Rick Sanchez: That's what's gonna take us all the way to the end, Morty. Season - Nine more seasons, Morty. Nine more seasons until I get that dipping Szechuan sauce. What is that? For 97 more years, Morty! I want that McNugget sauce, Morty.