Rick and Morty Season 8: Everything We Know About the Highly Anticipated Return to Adult Swim

A New Chapter Begins

Rick and Morty fans have had to endure an unusually long wait for new episodes, as the show took all of 2024 off in the wake of the Hollywood actors’ and writers’ strike that shut down the entertainment industry. However, the wait is nearly over.

Release Date and Episode Details

Season 8 is scheduled to premiere on Adult Swim on Sunday, May 25, at 11 p.m. and will run through July 27, containing 10 episodes. The episode titles have been revealed, including intriguing entries such as “Summer of All Fears,” “Valkyrick,” and “The Last Temptation of Jerry,” maintaining the show’s tradition of clever wordplay.

Cast and Production Updates

The series maintains its voice cast from season 7, with Ian Cardoni as Rick, Harry Belden as Morty, Sarah Chalke as Beth, Chris Parnell as Jerry, and Spencer Grammer as Summer. Unlike their work in Season 7, this will be the first season where Cardoni and Belden can truly make their own unique stamp on the titular duo, showcasing more of their respective comedic and dramatic abilities.

What to Expect

According to showrunner Scott Marder, season 8 will maintain a “similar flow and vibes to six and seven, which is like a cool balance of silly and one-up canonical stuff.” The season will feature both standalone adventures and serialized lore, including Jerry in an Easter-centric episode and a new storyline pairing Rick with Space Beth.

Long-Term Future

The future looks bright for the series, as it was announced at New York Comic Con in 2024 that the show has been renewed for an additional two seasons, extending through season 12. This ensures that Rick and Morty’s wild ride across the multiverse isn’t slowing down anytime soon.