Rick escapes prison and reveals his obsession with the discontinued McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce.

Season 3 of the adult animated sci-fi sitcom Rick and Morty first premiered on on April 1, 2017, as an unannounced April Fools' Day treat for fans. The season officially ran from July to October 2017, continuing the dark, nihilistic, and surreal adventures of the cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his fretful grandson Morty Smith . Season 3 Overview and Themes

Created by and Dan Harmon , Season 3 took nearly two years to produce due to a more rigorous writing process intended to maintain the show's high quality. The season won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program for "Pickle Rick" and solidified Rick and Morty as a dominant force in modern adult animation.

A high-concept episode following multiple Ricks and Mortys living in the rebuilt Citadel.