In case you missed the excitement, the penultimate episode of "Rick and Morty" Season 9, titled "Salute Your Morts," aired last Sunday, July 19 on Adult Swim. The episode was a wild ride focused on Beth, maintaining the show's signature mix of sci-fi, emotion, and dark humor. The build-up has fans eagerly awaiting next week's finale, "Field of Dreams."
If you're bummed about missing the airing, no worries – there are multiple ways to catch up without a cable package. DIRECTV and Hulu + Live TV both offer free trials for new subscribers. DIRECTV gives a 5-day trial, while Hulu offers a 3-day one. Each platform streams Adult Swim and comes packed with features like cloud DVR options, a variety of channel selections, and no long-term contracts.
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"Salute Your Morts" takes Morty and Summer to an intergalactic camp after a tech mishap, only to find it's a hedonistic playground run by alien kids. Meanwhile, back at home, Beth and Jerry have their own alien-induced adventure. The episode is classic "Rick and Morty" with its mix of chaos and humor.
In case you're catching up, Episode 8, "Rickuiem Mort a Dream," delved into the fraught dynamics between Rick and Morty. After a destructive incident, Rick's tension with Morty flared up, leading to emotional revelations and bizarre antics involving a creature called a Sympathid. On the flipside, Jerry and Summer's dark adventure added layers to the episode's narrative richness.