Content guide
Skip for under 14
Rick and Morty S1 E4, “M. Night Shaym-Aliens!”, scores 1/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 4/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 14.
Across the episode we counted 10 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Nudity & bodies (1); Swearing (7). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Parents need to know
Age 14+Language, sex talk, nudity in adult animation.
Parents need to know that Rick and Morty S1 E4, "M. Night Shaym-Aliens!", is a adult animation episode. The series is known for tV-MA. Rated here so you know which episodes are roughest, not because it is kids TV. Driven by swearing (moderate, in dialogue), with sex & hookups alongside it. Sexual content includes Man, how does a guy like that go home and have sex with his wife? Hey, Morty; Give it to me! No! You give it to me! G-g-give it! No, Rick! Oh, God, sir! They're still…. Language includes strong swearing — for example, But we do now! We do now, sucka! You simulated my grandson's genitalia?! You bunch of…. Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in Rick and Morty S1 E4:
Man, how does a guy like that go home and have sex with his wife? Hey, Morty.
That's the best sex I've ever had in my life.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Rick and Morty S1 E4:
Give it to me! No! You give it to me! G-g-give it! No, Rick! Oh, God, sir! They're still naked! Ugh.
Swearing 7 moments
How Swearing shows up in Rick and Morty S1 E4:
But we do now! We do now, sucka! You simulated my grandson's genitalia?! You bunch of diabolical sons of bitches! Kevin fought real hard to supervise that project.
All right, Rick you little son of a bitch! Are you a simulation?! Huh?! Are you a simulation?! No! No! No! You little son of a bitch! I'm sorry, Morty.
Ow! Oof! Ugh! Damn it! I'm all right.
Holy crap! Come on, Morty.
Holy crap! Get in, Morty.
I am finally complete! My my my my man! What the hell?! No.
Now empty the water bottle into the bucket and pour it all into the fuel tank so we can get the hell out of here! What are you doing, Morty?! There's no time! Oh, no.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.