‘Rick and Morty’ Season 9 Gets Premiere Date, Promises Best Episodes Yet, “No AI Slop”

Rick and Morty is back with a new batch of episodes that Adult Swim pledges are among its best yet.

The acclaimed hit comedy will return for season nine on Sunday, May 24.

“I know it’s my job to say that this show just keeps topping itself, but it also has the benefit of being true,” said Michael Ouweleen, president of Adult Swim. “It’s kind of scary what this show unit is doing season over season — just pouring an absurd amount of talent and brilliance into these episodes. From the first frame, you’re going to see great high‑concept insanity with some of the best character writing ever done. Again, it’s my job to say that, but it’s also true.”

The season’s official description: “Rick and Morty is back, baby! Season Nine is all certified bangers. No AI slop! Just Grade A organic slop, made by real humans with real human traits like back hair and cysts. Please watch, or we’ll have neglected our families for nothing.”

The idea that season nine will be a return to form follows some fandom criticism that season eight was a bit lackluster by the show’s high standards. Previously, showrunner and executive producer Scott Marder said in a Reddit AMA, “I would say Season 9 will convince everyone we’ve got a full tank of gas left in us. The episode ideas are still REALLY flowing, and Rick still has plenty of mean left in him.”

Rick and Morty has been ranked the top comedy on basic cable during several seasons and has earned two Emmys for Outstanding Animated Program.