Rick and Morty Season 8 culminated with Hot Rick, a finale Dan Harmon and team had framed as an emotionally different capper that foregrounds Rick’s baggage rather than lore fireworks. The episode aired in the U.S. on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim.

Rick and Morty Season 8 finale "Hot Rick" promises emotional payoffs, Jerry's shocking defense of Rick, and sets up President Curtis spinoff. Air date, preview, and what to expect.

Rick and Morty wrapped its eighth season on 27 July 2025, leaving fans eager for what comes next. The finale brought back familiar faces and wild intergalactic adventures, reinforcing why Rick and Morty remains one of Adult Swim’s flagship shows.

Harmon tells The Hollywood Reporter that he has already written season 10 episodes, which he jokes has led to confusion for him about when everything is airing: "I've become my own Chevy Chase."

Season 8 of Rick and Morty premiered on Sunday, May 25. The series won't land on streaming in the U.S. until after the entire season wraps up — so if you're used to watching Rick and Morty on HBO Max, heads up that you'll have to wait until Sept. 1 to catch Season 8.

Jerry has only fond memories of Rick (?!?) in this sneak peek at Adult Swim's Rick and Morty Season 8 Episode 10: "Hot Rick."

Rick and Morty season 8 ended with episode 10, delivering an emotional, reality-bending episode that has left fans reeling.