Rick and Morty is an American adult animated science fiction sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Cartoon Networks late-night programming block Adult Swim. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic family life and interdimensional adventures. The series premiered on December 2, 2013, and the fourth season was released in May 2020. Rick and Morty has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its originality, creativity and humor. In addition to the television series, it has inspired a number of spin-offs, such as online games, comic books, and a virtual reality game. The series centers on the misadventures of Rick Sanchez, an eccentric, alcoholic, and slightly insane scientific genius, and his grandson Morty Smith, a good-hearted but worrisome young teenager. Together, they explore the infinite universes, encountering aliens, robots, and interdimensional beings along the way. During the course of their adventures, the two often clash over Ricks reckless behavior and Mortys naivety, and their relationship is often strained. Despite this, they are often able to combine their skills to get out of difficult situations. The shows premise revolved around the idea that, despite their differences, Rick and Morty had a shared bond and could work together to make the world a better place. This was illustrated through their increasingly difficult adventures involving various aliens, monsters, and robots, as well as their interactions with the dysfunctional Smith family, which includes Mortys parents Summer and Jerry, sister Beth, and Ricks daughter-in-law Jessica. The show has become a massive success, winning a Critics Choice Award for Best Animated Series in 2014, a Primetime Emmy Award in 2018, and several other awards. Rick and Morty has become a cultural phenomenon, and its popularity shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. With its unique blend of clever writing, absurd humor, and heartfelt moments, Rick and Morty continues to be a hit among viewers of all ages.