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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!

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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  1. Background image for Pilot
    7.9/10(19.4k votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

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    Writer:Dan Harmon
  2. Background image for Lawnmower Dog
    8.6/10(19.0k votes)

    #2 - Lawnmower Dog

    S1:E2

    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.

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    Director:John Rice
  3. Background image for Anatomy Park
    8.3/10(17.3k votes)

    #3 - Anatomy Park

    S1:E3

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

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  4. Background image for M. Night Shaym-Aliens!
    8.6/10(17.3k votes)

    #4 - M. Night Shaym-Aliens!

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Jeff Myers
  5. Background image for Meeseeks and Destroy
    9.0/10(19.3k votes)

    #5 - Meeseeks and Destroy

    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Bryan Newton
  6. Background image for Rick Potion #9
    9.1/10(19.1k votes)

    #6 - Rick Potion #9

    S1:E6

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

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  8. Background image for Raising Gazorpazorp
    7.9/10(15.9k votes)

    #7 - Raising Gazorpazorp

    S1:E7

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

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  9. Background image for Rixty Minutes
    8.6/10(17.4k votes)

    #8 - Rixty Minutes

    S1:E8

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

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  10. Background image for Something Ricked This Way Comes
    8.4/10(15.7k votes)

    #9 - Something Ricked This Way Comes

    S1:E9

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

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    Director:John Rice
  11. Background image for Close Rick-Counters of the Rick Kind
    9.3/10(19.9k votes)

    #10 - Close Rick-Counters of the Rick Kind

    S1:E10

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

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  12. Background image for Ricksy Business
    8.4/10(15.4k votes)

    #11 - Ricksy Business

    S1:E11

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

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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 19372 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".