Although there's been little official news for Rick and Morty season 6, fans can rest assured that the Adult Swim show will be returning for another installment. After a brief delay, the Rick and Morty season 5 finale dropped on September 5, 2021, with episodes 9 and 10 airing back-to-back as a one-hour special.
Rick and Morty season 5 has been a mixed bag, containing some of the show's best — and arguably, worst — episodes to date. The outing "Rickternal Friendshine of the Spotless Mort" was particularly memorable, offering insight into Rick's past while setting up a storyline for his future. Although the hiatus between episode 8 and the two-part finale surprised many, it was likely a calculated move by Adult Swim, which has invested heavily in their irreverent animated adult comedy.
Leading up to the Rick and Morty season 5 finale, Adult Swim built up hype for the show with unique live-action promos with Christopher Lloyd as Grandpa Rick. While these may or may not have been hinting at a possible live-action movie(most likely the latter), the teasers that took the internet by storm. Clearly, expectations are high for the show going forward. Here's what we know so far about Rick and Morty season 6.
Rick & Morty Was Renewed For Season 6 (& Beyond)
Rick and Morty has already been renewed for season 6. Since Adult Swim renewed Rick and Morty for 70 episodes back in 2018, and each season has comprised 10 episodes, viewers can expect Rick and Morty to continue until approximately season 10. The Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland series shows no signs of slowing down, and season 6 (and 7) scripts are already being written; however, an exact release date for the show's next installment is not yet known.
Rick & Morty Season 6 Release Date Prediction
An optimistic guess would predict Rick and Morty season 6 debuting in late-summer 2022, assuming Adult Swim wants to release new episodes roughly the same time each year. Unfortunately, history indicates a different pattern: after the show was renewed in 2018, it took approximately one year and four months for season 4 to debut. Furthermore, there was more than a year between when season 4 ended and season 5 began. Based on those production timelines, Rick and Morty season 6 won't likely debut until October 2022 at the earliest.
Rick & Morty Season 6 Story Prediction: What To Expect
Not much is known about the stories planned for Rick and Morty season 6, but the main characters — Rick, Morty, Summer, Beth, and Jerry — will almost certainly be back for more shenanigans. Rick and Morty season 5 introduced new characters who could return, like Morty's ex, Planetina, or U.S. marine Coop (who was left traumatized after being transformed into a turkey — all while serving his country). The return of Birdperson in episode 8 sets up an emotional reunion for him and Rick in the future, while the multiple appearances by President Curtis suggest he could be a recurring character in Rick and Morty going forward.