Rick and Morty Season 8: Episode 3 release date, time, plot, where to watch and complete episode schedule

Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with Episode 3 on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Titled The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly, it airs on Adult Swim at 11pm ET/PT. The episode will explore the Citadel and involve a new storyline that builds on the show's earlier events.

Episode Length and Viewing Time

Episode 3 will run for about 22 minutes. With advertisements, the total viewing time is around 30 minutes.

Where to Watch Episode

The episode will be broadcast on Adult Swim. This is part of Cartoon Network’s late-night programming. You can watch it using a cable subscription. Those without cable can access Adult Swim through platforms like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV.

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Streaming Release and HBO Max Launch

Rick and Morty Season 8 will be available on HBO Max from September 1, 2025. All 10 episodes will be uploaded together.

How to Watch for Free

Free trials from streaming platforms can be used to watch the episode. Hulu + Live TV may offer a three-day trial. DirecTV gives five days. Fubo usually offers seven days. These trials change often, so check for updates.You can also watch it through Channel 4 in the UK with a VPN. Episode 3 will air on E4 on June 15, 2025, at 9pm BST. After 9:30pm BST, it will be on Channel 4’s on-demand service with ads.

Season 8 Complete Episode Schedule

Episode 1 – May 25 – "Summer of All Fears" – Rick left the kids in a matrix
Episode 2 – June 1 – "Valkyrick" – Space Beth needs a ride from Rick.
Episode 3 – June 8 – "The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly" – A group wants to rebuild the Citadel.
Episode 4 – June 15 – "The Last Temptation of Jerry"
Episode 5 – June 22 – "Cryo Mort a River"
Episode 6 – June 29 – "The Curicksous Case of Bethjamin Button"
Episode 7 – July 6 – "Ricker Than Fiction"
Episode 8 – July 13 – "Nomortland"
Episode 9 – July 20 – "Morty Daddy"
Episode 10 – July 27 – "Hot Rick"

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Episode 3 Plot

Episode 3 focuses on the Citadel’s past. In the promo clip, Rick tells Morty their clones became “biotrash.” They enter a wasteland where versions of themselves walk around.

Morty asks about the Citadel destruction. Rick says the portal reset returned everyone to their original reality. He calls the Citadel a factory for extra bodies.

The episode hints that some characters want to rebuild the Citadel. This might introduce a new villain. It adds to the show’s larger story.

FAQs

Can I watch Rick and Morty Season 8 Episode 3 without cable?
Yes, you can use Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Fubo, or YouTube TV. Free trials may be available.

When will Rick and Morty Season 8 be available on HBO Max?
All ten episodes of Season 8 will release on HBO Max on September 1, 2025.