About “Rick and Morty” in a few words:

Rick and Morty is a popular adult animated science fiction sitcom that follows the adventures of cynical and alcoholic scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but easily influenced grandson Morty Smith. Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, the show is known for its absurd humor, creative storytelling, and wild interdimensional adventures. With a devoted fanbase and critical acclaim, Rick and Morty has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut in 2013.

Meet the characters from Rick and Morty

Snuffles

Okay, Snuffles (Snowball!! yes that name fight) is that dog who suddenly becomes terrifyingly brilliant and also kind of adorable in a terrifying way. He goes from cuddly pet to freedom-fighting canine philosopher who builds robot suits and, like, organizes uprisings — wild. He genuinely seems to care about canine dignity but also becomes oddly authoritarian (I mean, free dogs but also… certain rules?), which is both tragic and awesome. Also, he totally judges vacuum cleaners and maybe hums classical music when thinking, or maybe I made that up.

Evil Morty

Evil Morty is the one that gives me chills forever — calm, scary-smart, and quietly planning things while everyone else is yelling. He wears the eyepatch but it’s more than a style choice; it’s a symbol of some cold, brilliant agenda that’s so unsettling because he’s a kid who out-thinks everyone. He’s political, methodical, and occasionally you get this flash of sadness like, “oh, he’s been hurt,” which makes him almost too tragic for being so ruthless. Also, I’m 90% sure he collects tiny trinkets from universes, which is either cute or the start of a master plan, hard to tell.

Doofus Rick

Doofus Rick is the lovably awkward Rick who looks like he lost a fight with a pair of suspenders but is actually weirdly sincere. He’s clumsy and cheerful and somehow softer around people, which is such a weird contrast to main-Rick’s nihilism — like a cinnamon roll who might also invent a toaster that cries. Fans call him “doofus” but I swear he’s got his own brand of genius, the kind that involves making friends over pancakes and maybe not destroying reality (yet?). Also, he probably names his plants and speaks to them in a goofy accent; that’s just a vibe.

Mr. Poopybutthole

Mr. Poopybutthole is the cutest, most surreal little guy who always breaks the fourth wall with a grin and a “Hey, look at me!” energy. He’s unbearably optimistic and somehow survives situations that should have totally killed him (which, again, suspicious but delightful). People love him because he’s sincere to the bone, oddly sophisticated and also slapstick — like a tiny showman who bounced through all the trauma and kept his hat. Also, he definitely has an odd taste in snacks, like dill pickle ice cream, because why not.

Beth Smith

Beth is complicated in the best way — brilliant, hard, and secretly soft around the edges, a horse surgeon (yes horses!) who wants to be more than “Rick’s daughter” but also kind of needs his approval. She’s fiercely independent and also tired, like someone who keeps hustling while wondering if she’s making the right choices, and that makes her feel real. There’s a savage wit under that polish and a stubbornness that can be both heroic and blindingly stubborn (I said stubborn twice, yes, it fits). Also, she probably has a playlist of sad power ballads she listens to while welding or something, which is oddly specific but also very Beth.

Jerry Smith

Jerry is the lovable disaster of a dad — insecure, clumsy, and endlessly optimistic in a way that’s both sad and kind of inspiring? He makes terrible decisions and apologizes a lot, but he also has this awkward charm that occasionally turns into surprising courage (like, once in a while). He lives in a weird fog of anxiety and hope and somehow keeps trying, which is endearing and tragic and comedic all at once. Also, he definitely owns a blender he thinks is a personality trait, and you can picture him singing badly in the shower.

Summer Smith

Summer is peak teen sass with a warrior streak — obsessed with social standing and also secretly capable of outsmarting interdimensional villains when motivated. She’s snarky and fashionable but also grows into being genuinely fierce and protective of her family, which is so satisfying to watch. Sometimes she’s petty and shallow (look, she cares about likes), but then she’ll do something selfless that makes you root for her immediately. Also, she probably hoards lip gloss and conspiracy theories in equal measure, which is a vibe I support.

Birdperson

Birdperson is the tragic, noble friend who speaks like he’s narrating an epic poem and will absolutely hit you with a line about honor right in the middle of a breakdown. He’s stoic, deeply loyal, and carries a weight of ancient-sounding wisdom — but he also has this weird domestic side (gardening? crying quietly over old mixtapes?) that sneaks up on you. There’s honor and melancholy and a history with Rick that feels both heroic and devastating, like a myth you want to hug and also not anger. Also, he might love terrible puns in private, which is kind of adorably out of character.

Rick Sanchez

Rick is everything: genius, reckless, a cosmic-level jerk and also heartbreakingly human in small, awful ways. He invents realities before breakfast, drinks like it’s medicinal, and hides his feelings behind sarcasm and lasers, which makes him equal parts terrifying and oddly protective of Morty. He says nothing matters but collects keepsakes and manipulates the ones he loves in ways that are brilliant and cruel — complex anti-hero vibes all day. Also, he probably has a playlist called “Regrets and Synth” and a soft spot for tiny, weird snacks he refuses to share.

Morty Smith

Morty is the anxious, wide-eyed heart of the show who grows from naive kid to someone with actual spine (slowly, painfully, adorably). He’s flustered, moral, and makes the best gasp faces in the multiverse, but when pushed he can be surprisingly brave and kind, which is why people love him. He’s awkward around Jessica, wildly unlucky, and also strangely practical when it counts — which makes him the emotional core despite all the chaos. Also, he probably chews his lip when thinking and has a secret notebook of “things to be less dumb about,” which I would read.