Top 10 Insane Things That Happened on Rick and Morty

Top 10 Outrageous Things to Happen on Rick and Morty

Welcome to WatchMojo and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Most Outrageous Things to Happen on Rick & Morty.

For this list, we’ll be looking at the weirdest, wackiest, and most insane things to happen on Adult Swim’s fantastic animated sci-fi. The more risky and crazy, the better.

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#10: X Gon Give It to Ya
“Something Ricked This Way Comes”

This is an example of when outrageous was also awesome! When Summer gets screwed over by her former employer, the Devil, Rick shows her that sometimes you need to get your own justice. Namely, street justice. And it’s not just the Devil, as several groups fall to the duo’s beat downs, some that aren’t usually seen on TV due to their controversial nature! It’s even crazier when we see the two taking steroids together! While we couldn’t anticipate Rick and Summer getting jacked and beating up various bad people in an epic montage, we’re thrilled they did.

#9: Ants in My Eyes Johnson
“Rixty Minutes”

Everyone wanted to sign up to some interdimensional cable once they saw this episode, even if it included a brutal leprechaun death. “Rixty Minutes” provided a lot of room for improvisation, from parodies of popular shows, ridiculous movie trailers to weird concepts such as a bug-infested salesman. Ants in My Eyes Johnson is not only incredibly funny but also makes you cringe at the idea of insects being in your eye sockets. Things become even more outlandish when we find out he can’t feel anything and catches aflame. You couldn’t predict this even if you tried!

#8: Morty’s Guidance Counselor
“Morty’s Mind Blowers”

Morty’s used to being traumatized, but this is a memory even we wish could be removed! After some star-gazing, Morty thinks he sees a man on the Moon, which really freaks him out. It gets even worse when a similar-looking gentleman is introduced as the new guidance counselor, Mr. Lunas, at his school! His family tries to deter him, but he confronts his principal with what little “evidence” he has. This inadvertently leads to Mr. Lunas being accused of being inappropriate to kids! This proves too much for the man to handle, who ends his life shortly after. The dark humor of this story may have been a little much for some viewers to handle.

#7: Pickle Rick
“Pickle Rick”

Just when we thought we were used to the madness by Season 3, the blue-haired scientist broke the internet when he turned himself into a pickle. It was definitely one of the more absurd things we’ve seen! The scheme was hard for even the family to wrap their head around, but it quickly devolves into an escalating battle for survival. Rick takes on rats, Russians, and even a knock-off action hero called Jaguar. It was one of the most memorable moments of the show, but that still doesn’t take away from the fact that it’s absolutely ridiculous.

#6: Sexy Summer
“Lawnmower Dog”

While there are always fans that will fantasize about their favorite characters, the context of this scene makes it a little distressing. Rick and Morty go on an Inception-inspired escapade where they try to get Mr. Goldenfold to give Morty straight A’s. It’s here they are privy to all of Morty’s teacher’s fantasies, and some of them aren’t exactly safe for work. After diving deep into his subconscious through Mrs. Pancakes, they discover that Goldenfold harbors a shameful attraction to Morty’s sister. Because this is an imaginary version of Summer, she starts flirting with the two, freaking the characters, and the audience out.

#5: Facehugger Love
“Promortyus”

If you have a problem with a grandfather and grandson moaning in pleasure for each other, Rick and Morty might not be for you. During “Promortyus”, the two end up controlled by some parasites called Glorzo. After surviving thanks to her toothpick, Summer helps them build a civilization, allowing the aliens controlling the duo to develop personalities and relationships. However, it’s not as wholesome as it sounds. The two parasites confess their love for each other and decide to start a family, kissing each other passionately. Making the moment even more uncomfortable is the parasites have Rick and Morty’s voices. You have to remind yourself it’s the parasites professing their love, not Rick and Morty.

#4: Ultimate Soul-Bonding
“Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim's Morty”

As you’ve seen on this list, Rick and Morty aren’t afraid to get super weird. They’ve even shown the characters attending end-of-the-world parties that might have too many liquids flowing. However, “Claw & Hoarder” is by far the weirdest instance of the characters “getting some action”. To free the dragons from enslavement, Rick, Morty, and Summer all have to perform an “Ultimate Soul Bond” with several dragons. But you see “Soul Bonding” is just a dragon's way of getting down and dirty. It certainly took us by surprise to see our trio of characters be part of the soul bond. It gets so freaky, that even Rick tells the kids not to speak of this to their parents. Best not tell yours either!

#3: Homeless Santa Visits the Rocky Mountains
“Anatomy Park”

Santa Claus is coming to town, but not in the way you wanted. To evacuate Morty from a dead homeless man’s body, Rick has to enlarge it. This means a giant naked homeless Santa in the sky! As we see various news outlets report on the different areas of the homeless man across the continental U.S., one alludes to what is happening in the Rocky Mountains. This is where his groin would be. We then see a large protruding shadow approach as a lumberjack screams for his life. That’s right, Santa’s package destroyed the Rocky Mountains. Absolutely wild.

#2: Morty’s Shameful Children
“Rickdependence Spray”

When Morty visits his mother’s work, he discovers a machine that gathers the “reproductive material” of horses. The look he gives it spells nothing but disgusting trouble. Unfortunately, Rick gets his hand on a barrel of the stuff and, because Morty is too ashamed to admit it, accidentally greats giant white tail wagging monsters. We thought it was as sickening as it could get, but then one of Summer’s eggs is used to try and lure the creatures into space. Just when we thought there was no way Morty and Summer’s genetic material would mix, quick spoiler alert, they do. We were just as shocked as the characters were on the show.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Rick’s Planetary Relationship, “Childrick of Mort”
Rick’s Romance Game Outplays All Expectations

Cronenbergs, “Rick Potion #9”
This Weird Love Potion Leads to an Ending That No One Can Forget

Tommy’s Children, “The ABC’s of Beth”
What Happens In Froopyland, Stays In Froopyland

Abrodolph Lincoler’s Fate, “Rixty Minutes”
The Tortured Fusion Experiences a Fate Worse Than Death

#1: King Jellybean
“Meeseeks And Destroy”

We’re surprised that this scene even got aired, and will never forget it happened. Morty convinces his grandfather to go on a stereotypical hero's exploit to help out a poor town. The result is them killing a giant, getting taken to court, and then Morty and the audience getting traumatized in a tavern bathroom. It starts as an innocent exchange between King Jellybean and the young wannabe adventurer. Jellybean forces himself onto Morty, who has to defend himself from Jellybean. This moment isn’t played for laughs at all and comes out of nowhere. It’s a scene that would establish to viewers that you will never be ready for what this series will throw at you.