How to watch Rick and Morty: stream every season online from anywhere
Every episode is available wherever you on earth
by James LairdFans of Rick and Morty rejoiced earlier in the year when new episodes of the show were announced - such is the devoted nature of this particular madcap cartoon's following. Which is fair enough, given the long and often unpredictable gaps between seasons and even parts of seasons. Fortunately, when new episodes aren't forthcoming, every season of the show can be easily streamed online. Follow our guide as we explain how to watch Rick and Morty from anywhere in the world.
The series originated from a short parody of Back to the Future and charts the misadventures of mad scientist Rick - a drunk with serious sociopathetic tendencies - and his well-meaning but slightly naive 14-year-old grandson, Morty.
Created by Dan Harmon (of Community fame) and Justin Roiland, it first aired in 2013 and has since transcended mere cult status, with Rick and Morty season 4 so far featuring guest stars like Taika Waititi, Elon Musk and Liam Cunningham to name but a few. It was renewed for a further 70 episodes at the end of season 3, which at current pace would take it to at least a tenth season.
So remember, when the wait for Rick and Morty season 5 starts this June, this same guide will help you re-watch all your favorite episodes no matter where you are!
Yes, the show has at times drawn the ire of its devoted fans for its irregular release patterns - first of seasons, then of episodes. Season 4 took a hiatus BEFORE the coronavirus, for crying out loud! But when it came back, all was forgiven and the comically mismatched duo resumed their madcap exploits in 2020.
With that in mind, here's where to stream every season of Rick and Morty online - including how to watch Rick and Morty season 4 from anywhere in the world.
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Is Rick and Morty on Netflix?
In many countries, yes! For instance, Rick and Morty is one of the best Netflix UK shows around and is also available on Netflix Australia. However, what Rick and Morty episodes you can watch on Netflix will vary by region, with details below on where you can stream older episodes where you are. We'd expect season 4 to move to the service once it finishes airing on Adult Swim.
How to watch Rick and Morty from outside your country
Those who already have a streaming service they use to watch Rick and Morty online may find themselves unable to access it when abroad, due to pesky geo-blocking restrictions. We know, we know - most people aren't going anywhere anytime soon right now. But global travel will one day resume and, god forbid, you may even be stuck abroad.
Fortunately, there's an easy solution to geo-blocking. Downloading a VPN will allow you to watch Rick and Morty no matter where you are. This simple bit of software changes your IP address so that you can access episodes on demand.
While there are hundreds of VPNs to choose from, we always recommend ExpressVPN. As well as being fast, simple, and straightforward to install, it's also compatible with a whole host of devices - Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS and Android to name some of the main ones.
Plus, ExpressVPN's flexible 30-day money back guarantee is difficult to argue with. Even better, you can purchase an annual plan for a 49% discount and 3 months extra FREE – a brilliant offer for an essential bit of software.
Once installed, select the location of your home country and simply click connect. You’ll then be able to easily watch Rick and Morty season 4's new episodes from pretty much anywhere in the world.
How to watch Rick and Morty in the US
Rick and Morty is shown on Comedy Central's Adult Swim night-time programming offshoot, where new season 4 episodes will be airing Sunday nights at 11.30pm ET.
Not got cable? Not to worry - new Rick and Morty season 4 episodes are also readily available to watch on a number of over-the-top streaming services. One of these you might have heard of is Hulu, which offers Adult Swim on packages from just $5.99 a month and offers a free 1-month trial.
The service also offers the show on-demand on its more fully feature Hulu + Live TV bundle, which will let you watch Rick and Morty seasons 1-3 at your convenience as we gear up for the rest of season 4. Here, you can take advantage of a FREE 1-week trial, which will comfortably let you binge the first three seasons of Rick and Morty for absolutely nothing.
Beyond that, Adult Swim even offers its own free stream of Rick and Morty episodes on its website, though you don't get to choose the episodes - it's more like Rick and Morty roulette. Like anyone in their right mind would ever want to play that...
Another good option is Sling TV, which offers the Cartoon Network and therefore Adult Swim as part of its great value Orange package - currently discounted to just $20 a month (for the first month).
Remember, as per our guide above, if you find yourself out of the country, you can use clever software like ExpressVPN to watch Rick and Morty just as if you were at home.
How to watch Rick and Morty in the UK
UK fans are well catered for, as new episodes of the show are aired by Channel 4 off-shoot E4 - so you can watch new Rick and Morty season 4 episodes in the UK each Thursday night at 10pm.
Thereafter, they become available for on-demand streaming - which means it's free to stream (for those with a valid TV license) on the channel's All 4 service. It's available on the web and has apps for most modern devices including Android, iOS, set-top boxes, consoles and more
Those wanting to catch-up on or rewatch Rick and Morty seasons 1-3 will find that the show is available to stream on Netflix, where plans start at just £5.99 a month.
If you're currently out of the UK for whatever reason and can't access your usual streaming service, remember you can always just grab a VPN and point yourself back to Blighty to watch your favourite shows as usual.
How to watch Rick and Morty in Australia
Netflix has the exclusive streaming rights to Rick and Morty in Australia, which is good news for fans of the show.
As of May 4, subscribers to the great value streaming platform have access to weekly release of the latest Rick and Morty season 4 episodes - as well as being able to watch older seasons on-demand.
If you happen to be going abroad and are worried that geo-blocking will stop you from watching Rick and Morty, don't worry - just use a VPN to point yourself back to Australia and you'll be able to stream as usual.
How to watch Rick and Morty in Canada
Canadians wanting to watch Rick and Morty are fairly lucky, as new season 4 episode air on TV alongside the US - Cartoon Network and Adult Swim being available in Canada.
If you want to catch-up with or re-watch Rick and Morty seasons 1-4 in full, you'll have to buy them outright - iTunes is always a reliable place to start and you can also check it out on YouTube as in other countries.
Thereafter, there's a really cool new streaming option enabling you to watch season 1 of Rick and Morty for free called Hoopla. It's tied to local public libraries across the US and Canada, offering a range of content for online streaming that can be accessed with your public library card details. There's no guarantee your local book cave features on the platform, but a quick search of random, non-metropolitan place names across North America turned up good results.
Already bought some Rick and Morty episodes but can't watch them as usual due to pesky geo-blocking restriction? Watch just like you would at home by using a VPN to magically reappear in Canada and gain access to all the content you've already paid for.
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