Rick and Morty Season 8 Clip, Jerry Prepares for Easter

Adult Swim has unwrapped a cheerful Easter-themed snippet from Season 8 of "Rick and Morty" (18+), just in time for the holiday. In the clip, Jerry Smith throws himself into festive preparations, though his son Morty opts to chase virtual glory, streaming Fortnite on Twitch instead of lending a hand.

Jerry, the family’s ever-optimistic, sentimental, and slightly childlike soul, shines as the Smith-Sanchez clan’s soft spot. His father-in-law, the brilliant but abrasive Rick Sanchez, might scoff at him as dim-witted, but it’s no surprise that Jerry leaps at the chance to deck the halls for Easter. He fusses over treats and decorations, though his efforts—like some lopsided eggs—fall a bit flat.

Hoping to rally the family for a shared celebration, Jerry’s met with shrugs. Morty’s glued to his Twitch audience, racking up Fortnite wins; Summer’s packing for a getaway; Beth flat-out refuses to hide eggs, dreading the stench they’ll leave behind. As for Rick, Jerry doesn’t even bother asking—his madcap genius is off in its own orbit, as usual.

This snippet likely ties into an episode teased earlier. On April 1, a clip showed Rick and Morty landing on a strange planet where the locals revere an Easter bunny for reasons unknown. Two Easter-centric episodes seem unlikely, so the threads probably weave together. Cosmic Beth didn’t pop up in the promo, but the synopsis confirms her return:

"Rick and Morty are back for Season 8! Life has meaning again! Anything’s possible! Join Summer, Jerry, Beth, and the other Beth on a wild ride. Could Butter Bot snag a new gig? Whatever happens, good luck keeping Rick and Morty contained. Plenty have tried."

In 2023, co-creator Justin Roiland was axed amid misconduct allegations—charges later dropped, though he didn’t reclaim his spot voicing Rick and Morty. The show presses on with co-creators Dan Harmon and Scott Marder at the helm, and new voices Mitchell Cardone (Rick) and Harry Belden (Morty) stepping in. Season 8 kicks off May 25, with the series already locked in through Season 12.