What Year Did Rick And Morty Come Out

Okay, let's settle this once and for all. We're talking about Rick and Morty. The show that makes you question everything...and laugh at the same time.

So, when did this beautiful madness begin? What year did it grace our screens? This shouldn’t be that hard, right?

The "Official" Answer

Google it, and you'll get the same answer. It's always there. Taunting you with its factualness.

Ready? Fine. The "official" answer is 2013. Yes, 2013 is when the first episode aired. Case closed? I don't think so!

Hold on, though. Let’s dig a little deeper. Because I have a confession to make. I have a slightly controversial opinion about this.

My Hot Take (Prepare to be Offended)

I'm going to say it: 2013 feels…wrong.

Maybe it’s just me, but my brain refuses to fully accept that Rick and Morty didn't exist sooner. The show feels older, wiser, and somehow more ingrained in the fabric of the universe.

I know, I know. Logic and evidence are screaming at me. But hear me out!

The Pilot Problem

Before the series, there was the Rick and Morty pilot. It was so weird and funny.

It wasn't exactly hidden away. It was floating around online. Think of it as the primordial soup from which the series evolved.

So, does that count? Should we consider the proto-Rick and Morty era? I say yes! It’s part of the show's DNA.

The "Feels Like Forever" Factor

Rick and Morty has warped our perception of time. It has gone on for years. Each season has felt like an eternity between them.

The hiatuses were long. The anticipation was intense. It felt like the show had been around since the dawn of time. Or at least since dial-up internet.

My unpopular opinion: The impact and cultural footprint of the show make it feel much older than it is.

Consider The Parallels

Think about Doc and Mharti, the Back to the Future parody on Channel 101. It definitely was an inspiration for the show.

Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland worked on this first. Does this creation of Doc and Mharti count as the start? It could!

So maybe, just maybe, we should factor that into the timeline. It’s just a thought!

The Unofficial Answer (According to Me)

So, if you ask me, Rick and Morty existed in a theoretical state long before 2013.

It was bubbling in the minds of its creators. It was gestating in the weird corners of the internet. It was waiting to burst forth and blow our minds.

Therefore, my completely subjective and unscientific answer is… Whenever you first discovered it!

For me, it's in a hazy, undefined year that feels like the early 2000s mixed with a healthy dose of interdimensional travel.

That’s the year Rick and Morty truly came out. In my heart, at least.

Embrace the Chaos

Ultimately, does it really matter when Rick and Morty premiered? What's important is the show's impact.

It has given us countless laughs, existential crises, and quotes to annoy our friends with.

So, let's raise a glass to Rick and Morty. No matter when it really came out. Wubba Lubba Dub-Dub!