The show follows the cynical, genius mad scientist and his fretful, good-hearted grandson Morty Smith . They split their time between a typical suburban domestic life and high-stakes interdimensional travel via Rick's portal gun or flying saucer. The narrative is built on the concept of infinite parallel universes , where almost every character has infinite counterparts. The Smith Family Characters

: The original universe of the protagonist Rick, where his family was killed before the events of the series began. Production and Availability

is a critically acclaimed adult animated science fiction sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Adult Swim . Premiering in 2013, the series has grown from a raunchy web-series parody of Back to the Future into a global phenomenon known for its complex lore, nihilistic humor, and mind-bending multiversal adventures. Core Premise and Plot

: A dimensional barrier created by Ricks to separate all universes where Rick is the smartest being from those where he is not.