Content guide
Skip for under 14
Rick and Morty S2 E4, “Total Rickall”, scores 3/5 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 3 themes: Violence & injury (2); Swearing (10); Alcohol & drugs (1). 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, violence, drinking in adult animation.
Parents need to know that Rick and Morty S2 E4, "Total Rickall", 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 violence & injury alongside it. Violence includes Why couldn't I bring my portal gun? Why did all the drinks have to be extra large? Oh,…. Language includes strong swearing — for example, Steve wasn't real? - He's a real piece of shit. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Are you drunk? What are you? - My wife coach? - Your what? Oh! God! Oh. 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
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Rick and Morty S2 E4:
Why couldn't I bring my portal gun? Why did all the drinks have to be extra large? Oh, the hulk.
I think you should put down the gun and we should get you to a doctor.
Swearing 10 moments
How Swearing shows up in Rick and Morty S2 E4:
Steve wasn't real? - He's a real piece of shit.
Think before you talk shit.
Now, listen, we can flip those sons of bitches for 230 bucks apiece easy! They're all limited-edition "Zelda" ones.
You listen to me, you son of a bitch parasite scum.
She's my bitch of a sister.
Am I right? - Oh, my god! - Call an ambulance! - Oh, god! Steve! - What the hell, Rick?! Will everybody just relax for a second? There's no such thing as an "uncle Steve".
These telepathic little bastards, they embed themselves in memories, and then they use those to multiply and spread out, take over planets.
Beauregard wasn't our butler, it's safe to say the family'd be in a hell of a lot of trouble.
What are we doing? I don't give a damn what else happens out there.
I know you're real because I have a ton of bad memories with you! These memories that we have These memories that we cherish I wish that we can go back to that time Ooh, ooh, ooh Holy crap, Morty, you're right.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Rick and Morty S2 E4:
Are you drunk? What are you? - My wife coach? - Your what? Oh! God! Oh.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.