Countdown to Rick and Morty Season 9: Release Date, Exact Time, and Where to Watch

Well, if you thought Rick & Morty was going to slow down after eight seasons of reality-bending chaos, think again. Adult Swim is bringing the brain-melting animated sci-fi sitcom back for Season 9, which means it’s time to dust off your portal gun (or at least, your remote).

So When Is Season 9 Actually Happening?

You’re not dreaming—or trapped in another timeline. Rick & Morty Season 9 drops on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET. Oddly enough, West Coasters aren’t getting an earlier release for once—it’s set for 11 p.m. Pacific Time too. So whether you're on the East or West Coast, it’s the same late-night chaos.

Who’s in, Who’s Out?

The core cast is sticking around for this wild ride:

• Ian Cardoni
• Harry Belden
• Sarah Chalke
• Chris Parnell
• Spencer Grammer

No major shakeups here, so you can expect the same dysfunctional family-based shenanigans you’ve come to know—possibly resent—but definitely keep watching.

What's the Hype This Time?

According to Adult Swim’s exec-in-charge Michael Ouweleen, the Rick & Morty team isn’t just phoning it in. They’re apparently doubling (maybe tripling?) down on the wild concepts and sharp character work. Here’s what Ouweleen had to say about where things stand:

'I know it’s my job to say that this show just keeps topping itself, but it also has the benefit of being true... 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.'

In other words: expect more of the same, but turned up even higher. And if you’re worried about the AI trend taking over every corner of entertainment—don't. The network is promising 'certified bangers' and specifically said there’s 'no AI slop' here. That’s an actual quote, not just my editorializing.

How Do You Actually Watch It?

The new season is airing exclusively on Adult Swim. So, standard cable package or a streaming login with Adult Swim access will get you in. While you’re there, you can also check out other weird fare like My Adventures with Superman, Haha, You Clowns, Robot Chicken, and the rest of the network’s late-night menagerie.

What’s the Show About? (Just in Case You’ve Been in Cryosleep)

The elevator pitch for Rick & Morty hasn’t changed: a genius with zero social skills (Rick) takes his nervous grandson (Morty) along for universe-hopping adventures that usually go off the rails. It’s part family drama, part intergalactic disaster, and all pretty ridiculous.

So, mark your calendar for May 24th if you want to keep up with the most high-concept, self-aware, and, let’s be honest, frequently deranged cartoon on TV.