‘Rick and Morty’ Season 9 Episode 4 Release Date and Details on ‘A Ricker Runs Through It’

The anticipation for the next installment of Adult Swim’s iconic animated series is almost at an end. ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 9 kicked off on Adult Swim on May 24, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. EST, with new episodes airing weekly on Sundays at the same time. With episode three now behind us, fans are eagerly looking ahead to what’s next.

Episode 4 of Season 9 is titled ‘A Ricker Runs Through It’ and marks the 85th episode of the series. The intriguing title has fans buzzing, and early details suggest that this episode is poised to be a standout in what is already being hailed as a remarkable season.

Episode 4, ‘A Ricker Runs Through It’, is set to air on Sunday, June 14, 2026, on Adult Swim. This keeps the season on its established weekly schedule, giving fans a reliable Sunday night tradition to enjoy.

The episode carries a TV-14-DLV rating, and its official tease reads: “Remembering passwords is hard, broh. Special characters, broh.” This cryptic line is classic ‘Rick and Morty’ humor, hinting at the show’s signature blend of the mundane and the absurd, a formula that has captivated audiences for nearly a decade.

The episode’s title cleverly references the classic novel and film ‘A River Runs Through It’, and it was initially developed under the working title “SeRicknity (2019)”. This kind of playful, culture-referencing wordplay reflects the creative energy the writing team has infused into this season’s episode titles.

For those who prefer streaming over cable, the availability of Season 9 is notably more fan-friendly than in previous years. New episodes will be available to stream weekly on HBO Max and Hulu starting June 15, 2026, allowing fans to watch episode 4 just one day after its Adult Swim premiere.

Series showrunners Scott Marder and Dan Harmon expressed their preference for fans not having to wait six months to watch the series, with Marder stating, “I don’t know how it fell into that distribution model.” This refreshing acknowledgment shows that the team is attentive to audience preferences.

The season is also available to stream weekly on HBO Max throughout Europe starting May 25, 2026. International fans are no longer left behind, marking a significant change in how Adult Swim is managing global distribution for one of its flagship titles.

‘A Ricker Runs Through It’ is part of a tightly constructed ten-episode season that has already generated considerable excitement. The full Season 9 lineup includes: Episode 1, ‘There’s Something About Morty’, aired May 24; Episode 2, ‘Ricks Days, Seven Nights’, aired May 31; Episode 3, ‘Rick Fu Hustle’, aired June 7; Episode 5, ‘Jer Bud’, is scheduled for June 21; with later episodes including ‘Erickerhead’, ‘Mortgully: The Last Rickforest’, ‘Rickuiem Mort a Dream’, and ‘Salute Your Morts’ completing the season.

The season will officially conclude on July 26, 2026, with the finale episode ‘Field of Dreams’ premiering on Adult Swim, and a Blu-Ray and DVD release is already set for November 3, 2026. The episode titles throughout the season indicate that the writers are enjoying a creative burst, and this spirit seems to carry through to the season’s conclusion.

‘Rick and Morty’ was originally created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, with Scott Marder continuing as series showrunner and executive producer for Season 9. Ian Cardoni voices Rick Sanchez, while Harry Belden voices Morty Smith, with supporting cast members Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke returning as the rest of the Smith family. The vocal ensemble has comfortably adapted to the post-Roiland era, with fans largely embracing the new voices as the definitive sound of the current series.

Co-creator Dan Harmon has confirmed that ‘Rick and Morty’ has already been renewed for seasons 11 and 12, extending the show’s run through at least 2029. This long-term commitment from the network demonstrates significant confidence in the franchise, indicating that ‘Rick and Morty’ is far from winding down.

Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen commented on the show’s continued quality, stating, “I know it’s my job to say that this show just keeps topping itself, but it also has the benefit of being true.” With episode 4 positioned at the center of a season already being described as one of the show’s strongest stretches in years, this sentiment feels more than just network promotion.

As we dive into the fourth episode of what the show’s promotional materials promise are nothing but “certified bangers,” are you finding that Season 9 of ‘Rick and Morty’ is living up to the hype, or do you think ‘A Ricker Runs Through It’ will be the episode that finally showcases the season’s true potential?