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Rick and Morty
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The Vat of Acid Episode

  • Episode aired May 17, 2020
  • TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
9.5/10
18K
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Justin Roiland in The Vat of Acid Episode (2020)
Rick and Morty: The Vat of Acid Episode
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Rick & Morty go on a simple exchange as Rick tells Morty if something goes wrong jump into the same vat of acid as he does.Rick & Morty go on a simple exchange as Rick tells Morty if something goes wrong jump into the same vat of acid as he does.Rick & Morty go on a simple exchange as Rick tells Morty if something goes wrong jump into the same vat of acid as he does.

  • Directors
    • Jacob Hair
    • Wesley Archer
  • Writers
    • Justin Roiland
    • Dan Harmon
    • Jeff Loveness
  • Stars
    • Justin Roiland
    • Chris Parnell
    • Spencer Grammer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.5/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Jacob Hair
      • Wesley Archer
    • Writers
      • Justin Roiland
      • Dan Harmon
      • Jeff Loveness
    • Stars
      • Justin Roiland
      • Chris Parnell
      • Spencer Grammer
    • 89User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos3

    Rick and Morty: Morty Resets His Life
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    Rick and Morty: Morty Resets His Life
    Rick and Morty: Late Night Acid Tricks
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    Rick and Morty: Late Night Acid Tricks
    Rick and Morty: Late Night Acid Tricks
    Clip 0:56
    Rick and Morty: Late Night Acid Tricks
    Rick and Morty: The Vat of Acid Episode
    Trailer 0:40
    Rick and Morty: The Vat of Acid Episode

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    Justin Roiland
    Justin Roiland
    • Rick Sanchez
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    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Jerry Smith
    • (voice)
    • (credit only)
    Spencer Grammer
    Spencer Grammer
    • Summer Smith
    • (voice)
    • (credit only)
    Sarah Chalke
    Sarah Chalke
    • Beth Smith
    • (voice)
    • (credit only)
    Dan Harmon
    Dan Harmon
    • Acid Man
    • (voice)
    Brandon Johnson
    Brandon Johnson
    • Mr. Goldenfold
    • (voice)
    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • S.W.A.T. Officer
    • (voice)
    • …
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Observant Glorzo
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    • …
    Kari Wahlgren
    Kari Wahlgren
    • Jessica
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Jacob Hair
      • Wesley Archer
    • Writers
      • Justin Roiland
      • Dan Harmon
      • Jeff Loveness
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    User reviews89

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    10nickedney-42328

    A FANTASTIC episode

    There were points where I was asking where the hell the story was going, but wow. After everything came together I knew I was watching one of the best episodes to date.
    tommy_tt

    Holy %$&#

    Morty reminds us just how naive he is, Rick reminds us just how callous he is, and this entire episode reminds me of what made me fall in love with this show.

    Easily my favorite episode yet this season.
    10umlaziking

    Incredible episode

    Very well written episode and definitely the best one of season 4 yet, now this is rick and morty and just when i was starting to lose hope the writers really just outdid themselves with this brilliant masterpiece
    9masoud_ahmadi

    Rick is Back!

    This is classic R&M, not the last episode! For a classic one, an arrogant powerful Rick is vital! Also, a stupid classic Morty that forgets to save his game in a proper place. And of course, a classic Jerry! with a hilarious dumb move ruining everything just in 1 sec!
    10knlorenzen

    Superb Episode

    It took me awhile to understand where this episode was going, but when I caught on, it was one of the funniest and entertaining episodes from the series. Although Rick wasn't in this episode as much as you'd expect, it felt refreshing to have Morty in the spotlight learning a valuable lesson, that is, don't insult Rick.

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    • Trivia
      The bar that Morty is outside of when he messes with the guy in a wheelchair is modeled after Moe's Tavern from The Simpsons (1989).
    • Goofs
      Rick says "I don't respect time travel. If Ant-Man and the Wasp can do it, I'm not Interested." The problem is, 2 episodes earlier (Rattlestar Ricklactica) Rick and Morty time travel a couple times. However, that was because it was necessary rather than for fun like it would have been in this case.
    • Quotes

      Rick Sanchez: [Sarcastically] Morty, please. Step back. That vat is full of acid. It will melt you completely, leaving only your bones.

      Morty Smith: God damnit.

      Rick Sanchez: I'm sorry, what did you say?

      Morty Smith: I'm going in the vat.

      [as Morty jumps into the vat his girlfriend pushes through the crowd. She runs away crying]

      Rick Sanchez: [Sarcastically] Oh god, oh, I blame myself. Oh, what a tragedy. Oh, well, he's bones now. I guess all debts are paid.

      NAACP member: Agreed. He's definitely dead.

      AARP member: Why else would the bones come up?

      #MeToo activist: While his actions were horrifying, and we are well within our rights to be outraged, I do wonder if we did bear some responsibility for this young man melting himself in acid.

      [Philosophically]

      #MeToo activist: Are we here for justice, or something else?

      Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotamayor: [With significance] Though justice be thy plea, consider this, that in the course of justice none of us should seek salvation. We do pray for mercy.

      Rick Sanchez: Merchant of Venice. Nice. Very cool, lots to think about.

      Heroin Keith: Vengeance is a tomb all encompassing...

      Rick Sanchez: [Hastily] Ok. This isn't a poetry reading. A kid just died. Everyone go home and hug your loved one or something.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a scene after the credits featuring the cop going on Johnny Carson's show to be lowered into a vat of acid.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 2020 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      It's In The Way That You Use It
      (uncredited)

      Written by Eric Clapton and Robbie Robertson

      Performed by Eric Clapton

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    • Release date
      • May 17, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Williams Street
      • Green Portal Productions
      • Harmonius Claptrap
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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