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Rick and Morty
Season 2
Blu-ray cover
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkAdult Swim
Original releaseJuly 26 (2015-07-26) –
October 4, 2015 (2015-10-04)
Season chronology
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Season 3
List of episodes

The second season of the animated television series Rick and Morty originally aired on Cartoon Network's late night programming block Adult Swim in the United States on July 26, 2015 with "A Rickle in Time", and concluded on October 4 with "The Wedding Squanchers". This season aired a total of ten episodes.

Cast and characters

See also: List of Rick and Morty characters

The actors and actresses listed below lend their voices to the corresponding animated characters.

Main cast

  • Justin Roiland as Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, the two main characters of the show; Rick is an eccentric mad scientist and Morty is his kind but easily distressed grandson.[1]
  • Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith, Rick's son-in-law and Morty's father; a simple-minded and insecure person, who disapproves of Rick's influence over his family.[1]
  • Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith, Rick's granddaughter and Morty's sister; a conventional teenager who worries about improving her status among her peers.[1]
  • Sarah Chalke as Beth Smith, Rick's daughter and Morty's mother; a generally level-headed person, who is dissatisfied with her marriage.[1]

Guest cast

Other cast members

Other cast members of the season, who each have voiced one or more characters, include: Jay Johnson, Tom Kenny, Jill Talley, Paul F. Tompkins, Scott Chernoff, Ryan Elder, Will Jennings, Maurice LaMarche, Tress MacNeille, Ryan Ridley, Kari Wahlgren, John Kassir, Dawnn Lewis, Nolan North, Rob Paulsen, Gary Anthony Williams, Tony Barbieri, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jevin Smith, Tara Strong, Dan Benson, Dan Harmon, Jess Harnell, Phil Hendrie, William Holmes, Cassie Steele, Mike McCaffery, Brandon Johnson, James Atkinson, Rob Schrab and Arin Hanson.

Episodes

See also: List of Rick and Morty episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
121"A Rickle in Time"Wes ArcherMatt RollerJuly 26, 2015 (2015-07-26)2.12[9]
132"Mortynight Run"Dominic PolcinoDavid PhillipsAugust 2, 2015 (2015-08-02)2.19[10]
143"Auto Erotic Assimilation"Bryan NewtonRyan RidleyAugust 9, 2015 (2015-08-09)1.94[11]
154"Total Rickall"Juan Meza-LeónMike McMahanAugust 16, 2015 (2015-08-16)1.96[12]
165"Get Schwifty"Wes ArcherTom KauffmanAugust 23, 2015 (2015-08-23)2.12[13]
176"The Ricks Must Be Crazy"Dominic PolcinoDan GutermanAugust 30, 2015 (2015-08-30)1.91[14]
187"Big Trouble in Little Sanchez"Bryan NewtonAlex RubensSeptember 13, 2015 (2015-09-13)1.97[15]
198"Interdimensional Cable 2: Tempting Fate"Juan Meza-LeónDan Guterman, Ryan Ridley & Justin RoilandSeptember 20, 2015 (2015-09-20)1.79[16]
209"Look Who's Purging Now"Dominic PolcinoDan Harmon, Ryan Ridley & Justin RoilandSeptember 27, 2015 (2015-09-27)1.89[17]
2110"The Wedding Squanchers"Wes ArcherTom KauffmanOctober 4, 2015 (2015-10-04)1.84[18]

Production

In January 2014, the series was renewed for a second season that began on July 26, 2015.[19]

Wes Archer, Dominic Polcino, Bryan Newton and Juan Meza-León served as directors, while series co-creators Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, Matt Roller, David Phillips, Ryan Ridley, Mike McMahan, Tom Kauffman, Dan Guterman and Alex Rubens served as writers. All episodes in the second season originally aired in the United States on Adult Swim. All episodes are rated TV-14, with the exception of "Interdimensional Cable 2: Tempting Fate", which was rated TV-MA-L.

Reception

The second season has an approval rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 7.81 out of 10. The site's critics consensus reads:

Rick and Morty gains even more slimy layers of complexity throughout its sophomore season, with the dysfunctional duo knocking heads and diametrically opposed philosophies during a string of intricately hilarious misadventures.[20]

Home release

The second season was released on DVD (Region 1) and Blu-ray on June 7, 2016.

References

  1. ^ a b c d Moran, Sarah (July 27, 2015). "'Rick and Morty' Season 2 Premiere Review". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Rodgers, Blake (March 9, 2017). "15 Stars You Didn't Know Voiced Rick And Morty Characters". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Plante, Corey (July 12, 2017). "The 9 Best Guest Stars on 'Rick and Morty,' Ranked". Inverse. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  4. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (August 17, 2015). "Rick and Morty: "Total Rickall" Review". IGN. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  5. ^ Schwarz, John (August 31, 2015). "Review: Rick and Morty "The Ricks Must Be Crazy"". Bubbleblabber. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d "Rick and Morty - Characters/Actors Images". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  7. ^ Dickens, Donna (September 8, 2017). "The Stars Of 'Rick And Morty' And 'Gravity Falls' Sing Sonny And Cher Karaoke-Style". UPROXX. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  8. ^ Nicholson, Max (September 10, 2015). "Rick and Morty: Jim Rash Voices Alien Marriage Counselor in New Clip". IGN. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  9. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'I am Cait' Tops Night + 'Naked & Afraid XL', 'Rick & Morty', 'True Detective', NASCAR, 'Ballers' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 31, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  10. ^ Bibel, Sara. "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Rick and Morty' & 'Naked and Afraid XL', Win Night, 'True Detective', 'The Last Ship', 'Ballers', 'The Strain', 'Ray Donovan' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 6, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Detective' Tops Night + 'Naked and Afraid XL', 'Rick and Morty', 'Ballers', & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 13, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  12. ^ Sara, Bibel. "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Naked and Afraid XL' Wins Night, 'Rick & Morty', 'Ballers', 'The Last Ship', 'The Strain', 'Ray Donovan' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 20, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
  13. ^ "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Fear the Walking Dead' Tops Night + 'Talking Dead', 'Naked & Afraid', 'Rick and Morty' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 28, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  14. ^ "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Fear the Walking Dead' Wins Night, 'MTV Video Music Awards', 'Rick & Morty', 'The Last Ship', 'Falling Skies', 'Ray Donovan' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 2, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
  15. ^ "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Fear The Walking Dead' Tops Night + 'Rick & Morty', 'The Strain', NFL Countdown & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 18, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  16. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY'S Top 100 Sunday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 9.20.2015". Showbuzzdaily. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  17. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY'S Top 100 Sunday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 9.27.2015". Showbuzzdaily. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  18. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY'S Top 100 Sunday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 10.4.2015". Showbuzzdaily. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  19. ^ Adult Swim (May 14, 2015). "'Twitter'". Twitter. Adult Swim. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  20. ^ "Rick and Morty: Season 2 (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
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