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The Best Episodes of Rick and Morty Season 1

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

Rick is a mentally-unbalanced but scientifically gifted old man who has recently reconnected with his family. He spends most of his time involving his young...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Rick and Morty" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 18289 votes. Directed by Justin Roiland and written by Dan Harmon, it aired on 12/2/2013. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Lawnmower Dog".

  • Pilot
    7.9/1018,289 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/2/2013

    Rick moves in with his daughter's family and establishes himself as a bad influence on his grandson, Morty.

    Director: Justin Roiland

    Writer: Dan Harmon

  • Lawnmower Dog
    8.6/1017,946 votes

    #2 - Lawnmower Dog

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/9/2013

    Rick and Morty try to incept Morty's math teacher into giving Morty an 'A'. Meanwhile, Rick gives Jerry a device to train their dog, Snuffles.

    Director: John Rice

    Writer: Ryan Ridley

  • Anatomy Park
    8.3/1016,385 votes

    #3 - Anatomy Park

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/16/2013

    Christmas day, Rick's friend, Reuben, comes over for his annual medical checkup. Meanwhile Jerry learns his parents have a new friend.

    Director: John Rice

    Writer: Wade Randolph, Eric Acosta

  • M. Night Shaym-Aliens!
    8.6/1016,493 votes

    #4 - M. Night Shaym-Aliens!

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/13/2014

    Rick and Morty try to get to the bottom of a mystery in this M. Night Shyamalan style twistaroony of an episode!

    Director: Jeff Myers

    Writer: Tom Kauffman

  • Meeseeks and Destroy
    9.0/1018,255 votes

    #5 - Meeseeks and Destroy

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/20/2014

    When Morty thinks Rick's adventures are too dangerous, he challenges Rick to let him lead one instead.

    Director: Bryan Newton

    Writer: Ryan Ridley

  • Rick Potion #9
    9.0/1018,048 votes

    #6 - Rick Potion #9

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/27/2014

    Rick provides Morty with a love potion to get his dream girl, only for the serum to backfire and create a living Cronenberg nightmare.

    Director: Stephen Sandoval

    Writer: Justin Roiland

  • Raising Gazorpazorp
    7.9/1015,179 votes

    #7 - Raising Gazorpazorp

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/10/2014

    Morty convinces Rick to buy him a sexy robot. Later Rick and Summer spend some quality time together.

    Director: Jeff Myers

    Writer: Wade Randolph, Eric Acosta

  • Rixty Minutes
    8.7/1016,598 votes

    #8 - Rixty Minutes

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/17/2014

    Rick hacks the cable box, but the family are distracted by another one of his inventions.

    Director: Bryan Newton

    Writer: Tom Kauffman, Justin Roiland

  • Something Ricked This Way Comes
    8.4/1014,999 votes

    #9 - Something Ricked This Way Comes

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/24/2014

    Rick battles the devil and upsets Summer. Meanwhile, Jerry and Morty hang out.

    Director: John Rice

    Writer: Mike McMahan

  • Close Rick-Counters of the Rick Kind
    9.3/1018,801 votes

    #10 - Close Rick-Counters of the Rick Kind

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/7/2014

    Rick and Morty have a falling out when Rick is approached by some familiar associates.

    Director: Stephen Sandoval

    Writer: Ryan Ridley

  • Ricksy Business
    8.4/1014,602 votes

    #11 - Ricksy Business

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/14/2014

    Beth and Jerry go away on a trip, so Rick decides to throw a party.

    Director: Stephen Sandoval

    Writer: Tom Kauffman, Ryan Ridley