Remember that time Rick and Morty turned into giant turkeys? No? Well, "A Rickconvenient Mort," the third episode of Season 5, isn't *exactly* about turkeys, but it's definitely a wild ride across planets filled with surprising transformations and, of course, plenty of dysfunctional family drama.
A Planet-Hopping Pub Crawl Gone Wrong
The episode kicks off with Rick deciding he needs to "cope" with a breakup. How does a super-genius cope? By hopping across three planets, each facing imminent destruction, and hooking up with the ladies who are already throwing end-of-the-world parties. Classic Rick.
Meanwhile, Morty is trying to get over Jessica. You know, *Jessica*, the unattainable high school crush. His methods are slightly less apocalyptic, but equally awkward.
Planet One: Dying Sun Party
First stop: a planet about to be swallowed by its sun. It's a party atmosphere, all about saying goodbye, and Rick meets a fiery woman named Daphne. Their connection is immediate, fueled by mutual acceptance of impending doom. Think intergalactic Tinder, but with higher stakes.
Planet Two: Acid Rain Dance Party
Next up, a planet besieged by acid rain. This one is all about dancing and hedonism as the population melts away. Rick finds a new partner and the theme continues of him finding a partner at the end of their world.
Planet Three: The Ice Age Rave
Finally, an ice age threatens to freeze everything solid. The parties continue, and Rick keeps bouncing from relationship to relationship, numbing the pain with interdimensional romance. It's a visually stunning, emotionally… well, emotionally complicated tour of planetary destruction.
Morty's Sentient Sperm Adventure
While Rick is planet-hopping and hooking up, Morty is having his own, equally bizarre adventure back home. He ends up accidentally creating sentient sperm that quickly evolve and start demanding rights and recognition.
The sperm people want to become a part of society. This leads to some truly hilarious and uncomfortable situations. It's a classic *Rick and Morty* take on the nature versus nurture debate, but with… well, you know.
The sperm people go to court and present their own case. They are doing their best to prove themselves. This case continues when they appeal.
The Collision Course of Dysfunctional Love
The episode's brilliance lies in how it intertwines Rick's escapism with Morty's awkward coming-of-age. Rick is running from his feelings, while Morty is trying to navigate them. Both experiences are equally messy and relatable, even with the sci-fi trappings.
Ultimately, both Rick and Morty learn (or maybe *slightly* learn) something about themselves. Rick realizes that running from his problems isn't a sustainable solution. Morty discovers that maybe, just maybe, Jessica isn't the only girl in the galaxy (or at least in his high school).
The resolution is typically bittersweet. Nothing is neatly resolved, but there's a sense of progress, however small. And, of course, plenty of hilarious, awkward, and thought-provoking moments along the way. “A Rickconvenient Mort” delivers the kind of twisted, insightful humor that fans have come to expect from the show. It reminds us that even amidst universe-threatening events and sentient sperm, the real struggle is always with ourselves.
The episode is a reminder that while **Rick** might be a genius, he's also deeply flawed. And **Morty**, despite his naivete, is capable of surprising growth. It's this dynamic that makes Rick and Morty so compelling. The show is always able to make us laugh and think, even when it's dealing with the most bizarre and uncomfortable subject matter.
“Nobody exists on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere, everybody's gonna die. Come watch TV?” - Morty Smith
