Content guide
Preview first — about 14+
Rick and Morty S5 E8, “Rickternal Friendshine of the Spotless Mort”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 14+.
Across the episode we counted 13 flagged moments in 4 themes: Nudity & bodies (2); Violence & injury (3); Swearing (6); Alcohol & drugs (2). 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 S5 E8, "Rickternal Friendshine of the Spotless Mort", 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. Sits in the gray area mainly on swearing (moderate, implied). Violence includes at Blood Ridge. Sexual content is mild but includes I thought for sure I'd have to be naked. Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Get your shit together. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Let's bring you to life and get a beer. 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
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Rick and Morty S5 E8:
- I thought for sure I'd have to be naked
- You're wondering why I'm old and naked.
Violence & injury 3 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Rick and Morty S5 E8:
- at Blood Ridge.
- you're saying Blood Ridge goes bad.
- and I used that gun to erase his memory?
Swearing 6 moments
How Swearing shows up in Rick and Morty S5 E8:
- Get your shit together.
- Asshole detected.
- For real, that shit was cash.
- your life for that asshole?
- BP, where the hell are you going?
- Damn, a great time.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Rick and Morty S5 E8:
- Let's bring you to life and get a beer.
- us getting a beer?
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.