What is the best Rick and Morty season?

Rick and Morty blew up the animated sci-fi genre with its unique blend of nihilistic philosophy, cosmic horror, and absurdist comedy. Which season of Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's multiverse-hopping adventure hits hardest?

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Season 1

The 2013 debut that introduced the multiverse-hopping duo, establishing the show's anarchic tone with episodes like 'Meeseeks and Destroy' and 'Close Rick-counters'.

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Season 2

The 2015 follow-up that raised the stakes with the Galactic Federation arc, delivering fan favourites like 'Total Rickall' and the heartbreaking finale.

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Season 3

The 2017 season that had the longest wait and the highest expectations, featuring 'Pickle Rick', 'The Ricklantis Mixup', and Rick's darkest storylines yet.

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Season 4

The 2019–2020 season that split its release and expanded the lore, with standout episodes like 'Never Ricking Morty' and 'The Vat of Acid Episode'.

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Season 5

The 2021 season that leaned into serialised mythology with the Evil Morty saga, including the explosive 'Forgetting Sarick Mortshall' two-parter.

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Season 6

The 2022 season that launched the post-Evil Morty era with a new status quo, deeper character arcs, and fan-praised episodes like 'Solaricks'.

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Season 7

The 2023 season featuring a new voice cast after Justin Roiland's exit, with episodes that proved the show could evolve and maintain its creative edge.