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The Vat of Acid Episode

  • Episode aired May 17, 2020
  • TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
9.5/10
18K
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Justin Roiland in The Vat of Acid Episode (2020)
Rick and Morty: The Vat of Acid Episode
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Rick & Morty go on a simple exchange as Rick tells Morty if something goes wrong jump into the same vat of acid as he does.Rick & Morty go on a simple exchange as Rick tells Morty if something goes wrong jump into the same vat of acid as he does.Rick & Morty go on a simple exchange as Rick tells Morty if something goes wrong jump into the same vat of acid as he does.

  • Directors
    • Jacob Hair
    • Wesley Archer
  • Writers
    • Justin Roiland
    • Dan Harmon
    • Jeff Loveness
  • Stars
    • Justin Roiland
    • Chris Parnell
    • Spencer Grammer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.5/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Jacob Hair
      • Wesley Archer
    • Writers
      • Justin Roiland
      • Dan Harmon
      • Jeff Loveness
    • Stars
      • Justin Roiland
      • Chris Parnell
      • Spencer Grammer
    • 89User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos3

    Rick and Morty: Morty Resets His Life
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    Rick and Morty: Morty Resets His Life
    Rick and Morty: Late Night Acid Tricks
    Clip 0:56
    Rick and Morty: Late Night Acid Tricks
    Rick and Morty: Late Night Acid Tricks
    Clip 0:56
    Rick and Morty: Late Night Acid Tricks
    Rick and Morty: The Vat of Acid Episode
    Trailer 0:40
    Rick and Morty: The Vat of Acid Episode

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    Justin Roiland
    Justin Roiland
    • Rick Sanchez
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    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Jerry Smith
    • (voice)
    • (credit only)
    Spencer Grammer
    Spencer Grammer
    • Summer Smith
    • (voice)
    • (credit only)
    Sarah Chalke
    Sarah Chalke
    • Beth Smith
    • (voice)
    • (credit only)
    Dan Harmon
    Dan Harmon
    • Acid Man
    • (voice)
    Brandon Johnson
    Brandon Johnson
    • Mr. Goldenfold
    • (voice)
    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • S.W.A.T. Officer
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    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Observant Glorzo
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    • …
    Kari Wahlgren
    Kari Wahlgren
    • Jessica
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Jacob Hair
      • Wesley Archer
    • Writers
      • Justin Roiland
      • Dan Harmon
      • Jeff Loveness
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    User reviews89

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    10epicbrowniez

    Simple episode done so well and funny

    The whole idea of no consequences of morty's actions was funny and there are so many moments from this one that we're enjoyable and it's just fun to see so much happen in one episode.
    10umlaziking

    Incredible episode

    Very well written episode and definitely the best one of season 4 yet, now this is rick and morty and just when i was starting to lose hope the writers really just outdid themselves with this brilliant masterpiece
    10cyrus-28096

    A Relationship As Toxic as the Titular Vat of Acid.

    This episode is a masterpiece, and the way the third act brings the seemingly unfocused story together is Rick and Morty at its best.

    This episode hilarious, has some truly brilliant dark comedy, but the ruthlessness of Rick is anything but funny. Both Rick and Morty do some terrible things, but it's Rick who reveals how far he is willing to go to teach is grandson a lesson, don't ever question Rick.

    Rick and Morty are drifting apart and Rick will do anything to stop that from happening, even push Morty away. Simply put, Rick and Morty's relationship is a toxic as the titular Vat of Acid.
    10chrisdwagner

    The best episode of Season 4 yet.

    Seriously. This episode has several twists throughout, classic Rick and Morty creativity, and an evolution of the Rick and Morty dynamic. Rick's god-complex drives the whole episode, and I'm all here for it.
    10knlorenzen

    Superb Episode

    It took me awhile to understand where this episode was going, but when I caught on, it was one of the funniest and entertaining episodes from the series. Although Rick wasn't in this episode as much as you'd expect, it felt refreshing to have Morty in the spotlight learning a valuable lesson, that is, don't insult Rick.

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    • Trivia
      The bar that Morty is outside of when he messes with the guy in a wheelchair is modeled after Moe's Tavern from The Simpsons (1989).
    • Goofs
      Rick says "I don't respect time travel. If Ant-Man and the Wasp can do it, I'm not Interested." The problem is, 2 episodes earlier (Rattlestar Ricklactica) Rick and Morty time travel a couple times. However, that was because it was necessary rather than for fun like it would have been in this case.
    • Quotes

      Rick Sanchez: [Sarcastically] Morty, please. Step back. That vat is full of acid. It will melt you completely, leaving only your bones.

      Morty Smith: God damnit.

      Rick Sanchez: I'm sorry, what did you say?

      Morty Smith: I'm going in the vat.

      [as Morty jumps into the vat his girlfriend pushes through the crowd. She runs away crying]

      Rick Sanchez: [Sarcastically] Oh god, oh, I blame myself. Oh, what a tragedy. Oh, well, he's bones now. I guess all debts are paid.

      NAACP member: Agreed. He's definitely dead.

      AARP member: Why else would the bones come up?

      #MeToo activist: While his actions were horrifying, and we are well within our rights to be outraged, I do wonder if we did bear some responsibility for this young man melting himself in acid.

      [Philosophically]

      #MeToo activist: Are we here for justice, or something else?

      Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotamayor: [With significance] Though justice be thy plea, consider this, that in the course of justice none of us should seek salvation. We do pray for mercy.

      Rick Sanchez: Merchant of Venice. Nice. Very cool, lots to think about.

      Heroin Keith: Vengeance is a tomb all encompassing...

      Rick Sanchez: [Hastily] Ok. This isn't a poetry reading. A kid just died. Everyone go home and hug your loved one or something.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a scene after the credits featuring the cop going on Johnny Carson's show to be lowered into a vat of acid.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 2020 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      It's In The Way That You Use It
      (uncredited)

      Written by Eric Clapton and Robbie Robertson

      Performed by Eric Clapton

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    • Release date
      • May 17, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Williams Street
      • Green Portal Productions
      • Harmonius Claptrap
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      22 minutes
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      • 16:9 HD

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