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Pilot

  • Episode aired Dec 2, 2013
  • TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
20K
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Justin Roiland in Pilot (2013)
AdventureAnimationComedySci-Fi

A strangely eccentric genius scientist and inventor moves into the home of his daughter and her family and begins to strongly influence his young grandson.A strangely eccentric genius scientist and inventor moves into the home of his daughter and her family and begins to strongly influence his young grandson.A strangely eccentric genius scientist and inventor moves into the home of his daughter and her family and begins to strongly influence his young grandson.

  • Director
    • Justin Roiland
  • Writers
    • Justin Roiland
    • Dan Harmon
  • Stars
    • Justin Roiland
    • Chris Parnell
    • Spencer Grammer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Justin Roiland
    • Writers
      • Justin Roiland
      • Dan Harmon
    • Stars
      • Justin Roiland
      • Chris Parnell
      • Spencer Grammer
    • 34User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Justin Roiland
    Justin Roiland
    • Rick Sanchez
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    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Jerry Smith
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    Spencer Grammer
    Spencer Grammer
    • Summer Smith
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    Sarah Chalke
    Sarah Chalke
    • Beth Smith
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    Eric Bauza
    Eric Bauza
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    Dan Harmon
    Dan Harmon
    • Davin
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    Phil Hendrie
    Phil Hendrie
    • Principal Vagina
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    Brandon Johnson
    Brandon Johnson
    • Mr. Goldenfold
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    Ryan Ridley
    Ryan Ridley
    • Frank Palicky
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    Kari Wahlgren
    Kari Wahlgren
    • Jessica
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    • Director
      • Justin Roiland
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      • Justin Roiland
      • Dan Harmon
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    9uawiseguy2

    An Unbelievably Fast and Clever Pilot

    A mass extinction threat, a spaceship built in a garage, and a teenage bully being frozen to death all happen within the first minutes of the most entertaining animated pilot in years (perhaps ever). Packed with jokes that subvert Doctor Who and Star Trek tropes, it's hard not to revel in Morty's misery and complete helplessness wherever/whenever his grandfather Rick takes him. Morty's other family members also have a level of absurdity about them that promises hilarious subplots. Rick's erratic, belch-filled dialogue is so quick and spontaneous that re-watching this episode might be necessary, but no less enjoyable.
    6petrow-31308

    Rough take-off for an awesome journey

    Odds are you'll ditch the entire series, if you start with that episode.

    Roiland and Harmon took some overly bold steps about portraying their characters, and neglecting the story-line in the process. That is especially true for Rick, whose "evil genius" side is not really given emphasis beside the "stumbling drunk" moments, and Morty is also too flimsy and sometimes downright annoying, so you can hardly feel any sympathy for him.

    The story-arc is also very basic and even though you can see some of the future genius moments of the series (the anti-leg break serum, the joke with time travel, or the getaway form the security guards), this one leaves something to be desired.

    I guess the makers were still experimenting with the pace of the episodes, and found the real tone of the series in Lawnmower Dog. Though one can get the first impression only once, I strongly recommend for those who gave up on the entire show due to the Pilot to keep going on for at least 2 more episodes.
    8oakesharvey

    An underated pilot

    I think that Rick and mortys pilot has always gotten a bad rep for whatever reason. But I think this pilot starts of the show in a very solid and enjoyable way. It gives us a good idea of what the show is like and what to expect I also think that the creativity really shines through.
    10kozumel

    Kicking off from the top.

    To me this might be probably one of the best episodes of the whole series, if not the best. A fact quite surprising if taken into account this was the opening pilot. A good way to start from the highest, staying on top even better than other later episodes.

    A true gem which cannot be missed.
    9injury-65447

    I can't believe

    I can't believe so many reviewers are down on this pilot episode! What are they expecting - complete perfection out of the gate?

    Honestly, as it stands I think this pilot episode does an absolutely AMAZING job of setting up the world, show premise, tone of the show, major & minor characters.

    After watching I knew I was open to seeing more adventures. This pilot does exactly what a pilot should do, gets you interested to see more without giving away all of the show's secrets in one go.

    It's an excellent start for one of the most iconic animated comedies ever created.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This is the only episode that doesn't have an after credits scene.
    • Quotes

      Rick: I'm sorry, Morty. It's a bummer. In reality, you're as dumb as they come. But I needed those seeds real bad and I had to give 'em up just to get your parents off my back. So now we're gonna have to go get more. And then we're gonna go on even more adventures after that, Morty. And you're gonna keep your mouth shut about 'em, Morty. Because the world is full of idiots that don't understand what's important. And they'll tear us apart, Morty. But if you stick with me, I'm gonna accomplish great things, Morty. And you're gonna be a part of 'em. And together we're gonna run around, Morty, we're gonna do all kinds of wonderful things, Morty. Just you and me, Morty. The outside world is our enemy, Morty. We're the only

      [belch]

      Rick: friends we've got, Morty. It's just Rick and Morty. Rrrick and Morty and their adventures, Morty. Rick and Morty, forever and forever, a hundred years Rick and Morty, s... things. Me and Rick and Morty runnin' around and Rick and Morty time. Aaall day long forever. All, a hundred days Rick and Morty forever a hundred times. Over and over Rick and Morty adventures dot com W W W dot Rick and Morty dot com W W W Rick and Morty adventures all hundred years. Every minute Rick and Morty dot com W W W hundred times Rick and Morty dot com.

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      Debaser
      Written by Frank Black

      Performed by Pixies

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    • Release date
      • December 2, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Williams Street
      • Green Portal Productions
      • Harmonius Claptrap
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      • 22m
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      • 16:9 HD

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