What time is Rick and Morty Season 8 Episode 3 out?
Rick and Mortyhas found its footing again, and with Season 8 Episode 3, ‘The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly’ set to bring back the Citadel, it’s one you won’t want to miss when it lands on Adult Swim.
Season 7 of the hitanimated seriesproved divisive, not least due to co-creator Justin Roiland’s firing, leading to the introduction ofnew voice actors Ian Cardoni and Harry Beldenas Rick and Morty, respectively.
While the transition was technically smooth, many fans felt the show lacked its usual spark, leading to Season 7 receiving thelowest Rotten Tomatoes scoresin the series’ history, with 77% from the critics and 51% from audiences at home.
However, the first two episodes ofRick and Morty Season 8have been a return to form, bringing back Birdperson, Space Beth, and a whole lot of existential chaos. But with Episode 3 promising to bring back the Citadel, this is definitely one to add to the watchlist.
Rick and Morty Season 8 Episode 3 release date & time
‘The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly’ will debut on Adult Swim onSunday, June 23, 2025 at 11pm ET/PT.
As is often the case, Season 8 Episode 3 is only around 22 minutes long, meaning with adverts it will take up a half-hour segment.
How to watch it
SinceAdult Swim is a Cartoon Networkprogramming block, the simplest way to watch newRick and Morty episodesis with a cable subscription.
However, there are some ways to watch the show without cable. Adult Swim is available on several TV platforms, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Or, if you can wait, Rick and Morty Season 8 will be available to watch on streaming – but not until June 15, 2025, when all episodes will land onHBO Maxat once.
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How to watch for free
There are a couple of ways to watch the new episode for free. Firstly, you could try a free trial of one of thestreaming servicesthat offers Adult Swim.
Hulu + Live TV typically offers new users a three-day free trial, DirecTV offers five days, and Fubo offers seven days, although these can vary, so be sure you keep an eye out for new deals.
The only caveat is that its release schedule is a week behind the US. As such, Season 8 Episode 3 airs on E4 on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 9pm BST.
If you opt for this way, all you’ll need to do is wait for the episode to finish at 9.30pm BST, when it will be uploaded to Channel 4 on-demand, then set your VPN to a UK location, and hit the play button.
Full release schedule
If you’re wondering when to expect the rest of Rick and Morty Season 8, check out the full US release schedule below:
Episode titles & descriptions
As always, there are 10 episodes in this latest run and each title contains some sort of Rick and Morty themed pun. Check out the Season 8 titles and the descriptions that have been released so far:
What’s it about?
When you combine the promo clip and the description, it’s clear that Season 8 Episode 3 is set toexplore the Citadel, with Rick revealing to Morty that many of their clones ended up as “biotrash.”
The clip starts with them flying into a wasteland where they see a series of Ricks and Mortys wandering around.
“I thought everyone got sucked back to their reality of origin,” says Morty, referring to Season 5 when the Citadel was destroyed afterEvil Mortywas made president.
Rick replies, “Exactly. The Citadel was basically a factory farm for spare bodies. That portal reset sent them all back.”
In the description, it says, “Some guys wanna rebuild the Citadel,” which could pave the way for the introduction of a new villainous threat.
Either way, the upcoming episode is set to be a juicy lore-building adventure rather than a chaotic aside. Let’s go!
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