Rick and Morty is an American adult animated science fiction sitcom developed by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Cartoon Network's late-night Adult Swim programming block. The show centers around the chaotic exploits of Rick Sanchez, a cynical and eccentric mad scientist, and his well-meaning but anxious grandson, Morty Smith. Their adventures oscillate between everyday domestic life and extraordinary interdimensional escapades. Roiland provides the voices for the titular characters, while Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke lend voices to the rest of the Smith family. The series originally stemmed from an animated parody short of the film "Back to the Future," which Roiland created for Channel 101, a short film festival co-founded by Dan Harmon. Critics have widely praised the series for its originality, inventive storytelling, and sharp humor. The fourth season launched on November 10, 2019, featuring ten episodes. A fifth season was officially confirmed in July 2020, following a long-term deal made in May 2018 that committed to producing 70 new episodes across multiple seasons, though the specific number and scheduling have not been detailed. Set primarily within the fictional Smith household—comprising Beth and Jerry, their children Summer and Morty, and Beth’s father Rick, who lives with them— the show explores infinite realities, with characters traveling through portals and across dimensions via Rick’s flying vehicle. Rick is portrayed as a highly unorthodox scientist who dismisses societal norms such as marriage, education, and family, often embarking on interdimensional adventures with Morty. Morty is a compassionate yet easily overwhelmed 14-year-old whose innocence and moral resolve contrast with Rick's egocentric and Machiavellian tendencies. Summer, Morty’s 17-year-old sister, is a typical teenager preoccupied with social standing and occasionally joins Rick and Morty on their journeys. Beth, the responsible and assertive matriarch, is a veterinarian specializing in horses and harbors dissatisfaction regarding her marriage to Jerry—a naïve and insecure man who disapproves of Rick’s influence over their family. According to Justin Roiland, the family resides outside Seattle, Washington. The series’ stories predominantly explore the limitless possibilities of multiverse travel, with characters frequently visiting other planets and dimensions through portals and Rick’s flying car.
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