Content guide
Skip for under 14
Rick and Morty S1 E11, “Ricksy Business”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 4/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 14.
Across the episode we counted 13 flagged moments in 2 themes: Swearing (8); Alcohol & drugs (5). 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, drinking, strong language in adult animation.
Parents need to know that Rick and Morty S1 E11, "Ricksy Business", 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 alcohol & drugs alongside it. Language includes strong swearing — for example, We'll be fine! Let's party! Just shake that ass, bitch, and let me see whatcha got I…. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Can you sneak your mom's vodka? Yes, she does. 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
Swearing 8 moments
How Swearing shows up in Rick and Morty S1 E11:
We'll be fine! Let's party! Just shake that ass, bitch, and let me see whatcha got I swear to God, Morty, if it weren't for the fact that everyone's still…
Oh, shit, mother [beep.]
What? Nancy told us what a bitch you are.
He's just a huge asshole.
Yo! What up, my glip glops?! Oh, man! Oh! Y-y-you know there's a garbage, right? Hey, uh, what the hell?! Ooh.
Oh, my God! - Aah! Hey, I'm squanching in here! Oh, my God! Oh, that is so disgusting! Ow! Oh! Oh, crap! Huh.
How are you guys not freaking out right now?! T-the whole house is sitting in another dimension! I-I mean, w-what the hell are we supposed to do?!
All right, all right, fine, Morty, you party pooper buzzkill! Boo, boo! Morty sucks! Boo! You suck, whatever your name is.
Alcohol & drugs 5 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Rick and Morty S1 E11:
Can you sneak your mom's vodka? Yes, she does.
Ooh! Look, it's the line for the bow! Jerry, I'd love to just kick back with a Margarita and read.
Brad is here! Quick, make my hair look drunk.
Tammy's already drunk.
What does a rapist look like exactly, Beth? Is it a slavic man wearing a denim jacket with a patchy beard and the scent of cheap champagne wafting over his blister-pocked lips?
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.