Where to Watch Rick and Morty in 2023: Watch Season 5 and More Online
Whichever alternate universe Rick and Morty venture to, there’s a really simple way to stream all of your favorite episodes. This guide shows you where to watch Rick and Morty and how to watch it from anywhere.
— Last Updated: 2023-09-17T15:21:38+00:00
Sci-fi fans looking to join the infamous Rick as he drags hapless grandson Morty on dangerous adventures through time, space and alternate realities are in luck. Wherever you are in the world, finding where to watch Rick and Morty won’t be too much of a challenge — it’s widely available on a range of sites and streaming services.
Key Takeaways:
- New episodes of Rick and Morty season 6 will be available on Max and Hulu (U.S. only) starting Sept. 4, 2022.
- The easiest way to stream Rick and Morty seasons one through five online is to connect to a VPN server in the U.K. or Japan, as you can find all seasons and episodes in these counties’ Netflix libraries.
- Adult Swim offers a free 24-hour Rick and Morty marathon on their website (U.S. only), but you can’t choose episodes or access controls like fast-forward and rewind.
- Our top streaming VPN recommendation is ExpressVPN. It’s fast, reliable and great at overcoming geoblocks.
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If you want to go on a binge marathon, finding where to watch all six Rick and Morty seasons is a bit more tricky. Due to streaming rights, some streaming platforms only have certain seasons available, whereas others have all six.
In this post, we’ll show you how to stream Rick and Morty season 6 and also where to find previous seasons by using a VPN like ExpressVPN.
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09/02/2022 Facts checked
Updated article to reflect the release of Rick and Morty season 6.
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10/29/2022
Added ExpressVPN and NordVPN as VPN service recommendations.
U.S. Netflix doesn’t have Rick and Morty, but Netflix U.K. and Japan both do. You can use a VPN to access these libraries and watch the first five seasons from overseas.
At the time of writing, the Adult Swim website is streaming a free 24-hour Rick and Morty marathon. You can also stream all six seasons of the show on Hulu and Max.
Yes. The first episode of season 6 is available on Adult Swim, Hulu and Max from Sept. 4, 2022. The season concludes with its tenth episode on Nov. 6, 2022.
Where to Watch Rick and Morty: Release Date on Adult Swim
U.S.-based Netflix users may be disappointed to find that Rick and Morty isn’t available on U.S. Netflix. The good news is that it is available in other Netflix libraries, with the first five seasons on Netflix U.K. and Netflix Japan. If you’re in the U.S., you can use a VPN to get around the regional restrictions and access a Netflix library where Rick and Morty is available.
Unfortunately, season six will arrive on Netflix at a yet-to-be-announced later date, so if you want to watch the new episodes as soon as they come out, you’ll need to watch them on Adult Swim, Hulu or Max (formerly HBO Max).
Which Streaming Services Have Rick and Morty?
In addition to Netflix, Rick and Morty is available on a variety of streaming sites across the net. Just bear in mind that some platforms only have Rick and Morty up to season four. We’ve scoured the web and have found the series on the following platforms:
- Netflix — France (seasons 1 through 4)
- Netflix — U.K., Japan (seasons 1 through 5)
- Max — U.S. (seasons 1 through 6)
- Hulu — U.S. (seasons 1 through 6)
- YouTube TV — U.S. (seasons 3 through 5; only select episodes available)
Other Ways to Stream Rick and Morty
You can pay for or rent individual episodes or whole seasons of Rick and Morty on Amazon Prime Video. With Amazon Prime U.S., you can also catch up on new episodes of Dexter, six seasons of Grimm, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and other shows and movies.
Rick and Morty is also available on Vudu, iTunes and Google Play. If you’re a bit more traditional, you can buy the series box sets on DVD or Blu-ray on Amazon.
Where Can I Watch Rick and Morty for Free?
Rick and Morty’s parent channel is called Adult Swim, which is regarded as the adult equivalent of Cartoon Network. At the time of writing, there is a free 24-hour Rick and Morty marathon available on Adult Swim’s website, but you can’t choose the episodes you want to watch. You don’t have access to controls like fast-forward or rewind, either.
If you’d like to watch the marathon but aren’t in the U.S., you can connect to a U.S. VPN server to access it. For VPN suggestions, check out our best VPN for streaming article, or sign up with the 30-day money-back guarantee of ExpressVPN, our number-one VPN from that list.
If you have a cable box, watching Rick and Morty on TV shouldn’t be too difficult, as Adult Swim regularly airs reruns.
In addition to this, some streaming services offer free trials. At the moment, Max doesn’t offer a free trial, but Hulu does with two plans — Hulu and Hulu (No Ads). As Hulu is a U.S. streaming service, you need a U.S. payment method to sign up. If you don’t have a U.S. payment method, you’ll have to use a VPN in combination with a gift card.
How to Stream Rick and Morty With a VPN
Stay tuned as we show you how to stream Rick and Morty with a VPN (virtual private network) in a few simple steps. There are a lot of VPNs to choose from, so if you’re new to VPNs, we recommend ExpressVPN — our favorite VPN for Netflix.
- Get ExpressVPN
Go to ExpressVPN’s website and sign up for a plan. All ExpressVPN plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Download ExpressVPN
Go to “products” on ExpressVPN’s website and download the app for your device. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to complete setup.
- Connect to a U.K. or U.S. Server
Open the ExpressVPN App and click the three horizontal dots to choose or search for a server. If you’re looking to watch seasons one through five on Netflix, search for a U.K. server, for season 6 on Hulu or Max, search for a U.S. one instead. Regardless, click on the server and then click the “power on” button to connect.
- Stream Rick and Morty on Netflix
Log in to Netflix, Hulu or Max and search for Rick and Morty. Pick the season or episode you want to watch and enjoy!
The Best VPNs for Watching Rick and Morty
If you’re looking for the best-performing VPN when it comes to streaming, ExpressVPN is the top choice, closely followed by NordVPN. Let’s dive into the two services so you can choose which one best fits your needs.
1. ExpressVPN
More details about ExpressVPN:
- Pricing: $6.66 per month
- Provider website: expressvpn.com
Pros:
- Excellent speeds
- Reliable streaming performance
- Easy to use
Cons:
- Expensive
ExpressVPN is our favorite VPN. It has lightning-fast speeds, can unblock streaming services and bypass geoblocks easily and it includes top security and privacy to ensure you’re protected online at all times. On top of that, you have access to servers in 94 countries, including the U.K. and the U.S.
As you can read in our ExpressVPN review, it’s a premium service, and its price reflects that. Still, you can bring the cost down by subscribing for one year and its 30-day money-back guarantee means you can do so risk free.
- Unlimited GB
- 8
- Yes
2. NordVPN
More details about NordVPN:
- Pricing: $3.59 per month (two-year plan)
- Provider website: nordvpn.com
Pros:
- Quickest VPN
- Get into streaming services
- Long-term affordability
Cons:
- Mobile map UI can be difficult to use
While ExpressVPN is our favorite, NordVPN provides an equally good service. It can access streaming services easily and has a huge server network that includes servers in the U.S. and the U.K. Plus, NordVPN’s speeds are the fastest available. However, while it is easy to use, it doesn’t quite have the beginner-friendly approach that ExpressVPN has, and NordVPN’s mobile map can be clunky.
Still, NordVPN is a great option if you’re on a small budget. You’ll need to sign up for two years to get the best deal, but there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee in place in case it’s not for you. We have a full NordVPN review if you’d like to learn more.
- Unlimited GB
- 6
- Yes
- Unlimited GB
- 6
- Yes
Final Thoughts: Rick and Morty Season 1 to Season 6
Whether you want to watch a single episode or an entire Rick and Morty season, with a quality streaming VPN and a Netflix account, you can watch it from anywhere.
That combination unlocks infinite entertainment options: you can watch Bourne movies, The Office and other movies (see our entertainment archives). Unfortunately, Netflix viewers will have to wait a little while for season 6.
If you usually live in the U.S. but are traveling, you can also use a VPN to access your regular U.S. streaming services like Hulu and Max while you’re away — which you’ll need anyway if you want to watch season 6 on its release date.
Besides Rick and Morty, you can watch the whole Harry Potter series and Pretty Little Liars on Max. Alternatively, you can watch Atlanta, Abbott Elementary Parasite and other flicks on Hulu.
Moreover, a good streaming VPN like ExpressVPN lets you access streaming services not available in the U.S. For example, you can access ITV Hub to watch Love Island U.K. or Peacock to watch Love Island USA. If you want to recap the six seasons of House of Cards, all you have to do is use a VPN to open Netflix in the U.S., France, Canada, U.K. or Japan.
What is your favorite science fiction TV show? Do you use a VPN to stream Rick and Morty episodes? Do you use Netflix, Hulu, Max or another service to stream Rick and Morty? Let us know in the comments and thanks for reading.
