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The Best Episodes of Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1

Every episode of Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1!

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It's life mostly as usual for the Smith family. Rick is in a pseudo-world, Summer helps Space Beth and Morty's in love. And they're all an anime.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1 Episode 1 - Girl Who Manipulates Time
    4.1/10(656 votes)

    #1 - Girl Who Manipulates Time

    S1:E1

    In this new universe, Morty falls in love with a new girl. And the Galactic Federation goes after Rick and his mysterious device.

    Director:Takashi Sano
    Writer:Takashi Sano

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  2. Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1 Episode 2 - Fighting Mother
    4.3/10(359 votes)

    #2 - Fighting Mother

    S1:E2

    Rick is captured by the Federation. Space Beth is on the case. And so is Rick. And Rick.

    Director:Takashi Sano
    Writer:Takashi Sano

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  3. Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1 Episode 3 - Alien Elle
    4.9/10(280 votes)

    #3 - Alien Elle

    S1:E3

    Morty takes the fight to the Federation. And Morty looks for love in all the wrong places.

    Director:Takashi Sano
    Writer:Takashi Sano

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  4. Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1 Episode 4 - Memories
    4.7/10(222 votes)

    #4 - Memories

    S1:E4

    Summer and Morty search for Rick while he's trapped in a multiverse. Also, Jerry goes missing.

    Director:Takashi Sano
    Writer:Takashi Sano

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  5. Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1 Episode 5 - Family
    4.9/10(211 votes)

    #5 - Family

    S1:E5

    Jerry does something bad, or maybe it's good? So now the Yakuza are after the Smiths.

    Directors:Takashi Sano, Masahiko Yoda
    Writer:Takashi Sano

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  6. Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1 Episode 6 - Free Will
    5.2/10(182 votes)

    #6 - Free Will

    S1:E6

    Morty and Elle are reunited. But what are Space Beth and Rick hiding...

    Director:Takashi Sano
    Writer:Takashi Sano

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  7. Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1 Episode 7 - When We Meet in Our Dreams
    5.5/10(182 votes)

    #7 - When We Meet in Our Dreams

    S1:E7

    When a Morty goes down, a Rick takes action. Nothing bad could happen to the universe, right?

    Director:Takashi Sano
    Writer:Takashi Sano

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  8. Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1 Episode 8 - Feel, Don't Think
    5.3/10(166 votes)

    #8 - Feel, Don't Think

    S1:E8

    As the Smith family prepares for a fight, Rick reveals a hidden truth to Morty.

    Director:Takashi Sano
    Writer:Takashi Sano

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  9. Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1 Episode 9 - Her Innermost Wish
    5.1/10(158 votes)

    #9 - Her Innermost Wish

    S1:E9

    The Smith family battles the Federation. Elle vows to protect Morty, but what about Rick?

    Director:Takashi Sano
    Writer:Takashi Sano

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  10. Rick and Morty: The Anime Season 1 Episode 10 - A Pain in the Back
    5.0/10(159 votes)

    #10 - A Pain in the Back

    S1:E10

    Morty might finally be at peace. But Space Morty might be in real trouble.

    Director:Takashi Sano
    Writer:Takashi Sano

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Girl Who Manipulates Time" is the best rated episode of "Rick and Morty: The Anime" season 1. It scored 4.1/10 based on 656 votes. Directed by Takashi Sano and written by Takashi Sano, it aired on 8/16/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Fighting Mother".