Episode 1: The Rickshank RickdemptionRick escapes from the Galactic Federation, causing chaos and leading to the Federation's collapse. He then fakes his death to get back at his family, particularly Jerry, for betraying him.
Episode 2: Rickmancing the StoneIn a post-apocalyptic Earth, Rick, Morty, and Summer encounter cyborgs and Summer becomes part of a cyborg gang. Meanwhile, Jerry tries to bond with Morty.
Episode 3: Pickle RickTo avoid family therapy, Rick turns himself into a pickle, leading to an intense adventure involving rats, cockroaches, and a deadly confrontation in a bathroom.
Episode 4: Vindicators 3: The Return of WorldenderRick and Morty join the Vindicators for a mission, but Rick's disdain for the superhero team leads him to create a scenario where they must solve his deadly puzzle.
Episode 5: The Whirly Dirly ConspiracyRick takes Jerry to an alien resort to make amends, but things go awry when they end up on a life-threatening ride. Morty also deals with his own romantic issues.
Episode 6: Rest and RicklaxationAfter a dangerous adventure, Rick and Morty use an alien spa to detoxify negative traits, but their purified versions cause havoc, leading to a confrontation with their toxic selves.
Episode 7: The Ricklantis MixupA dual narrative episode: one follows Morty's day at an interdimensional theme park, and the other explores the Citadel of Ricks, focusing on the lives of different Ricks and Mortys.
Episode 8: Morty's Mind BlowersRick shows Morty a collection of memories Rick has removed from Morty's mind, revealing past adventures and Morty's reaction to them.
Episode 9: The ABC's of BethBeth confronts her identity issues through an adventure with Rick in a world where she can live out her darkest fantasies. Jerry and Space Beth also have their subplot.
Episode 10: The Rickchurian MortydateThe President of the United States repeatedly calls for Rick and Morty's help with bizarre situations, leading to a confrontation that ends with Beth and Jerry deciding to reconcile, while Rick and Morty continue their adventures.
This season delves deeper into character backstories, especially Beth's, while maintaining the show's signature mix of dark comedy, science fiction, and existential themes. The season also starts with a significant shift in the Smith family dynamics, which evolves throughout.
