Rick and Morty season 7: next episode, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the animated series

The arrival of Rick and Morty season 7 marks a turning point for the wildly popular animated series. With one of its main creatives no longer a part of the show, questions abound about the brand new season.

All of this stems from the departure of Justin Roiland, who was fired from the series after Rick and Morty season 6. In addition to being one of the creators (alongside Dan Harmon) and writers, Roiland voiced both Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith. Who will replace Roiland as the voice of the two main characters and what directions will the show go with Roiland no longer serving as one of its creators?

We do our best to answer those questions with everything we know about Rick and Morty season 7 right here.

When is the next Rick and Morty season 7 episode?

The Rick and Morty season 7 finale premieres this week, airing first in the US on Sunday, December 17, at 11 pm ET/PT on Adult Swim. Then UK viewers can watch the season finale on Tuesday, December 19, at 10 pm on Channel 4.

Watch a preview of the episode right here:

Rick and Morty season 7 plot

Based on how season 6 ended and the teaser for the new season already provided, we can assume one of the big storylines in Rick and Morty season 7 is going to be Rick C-137's search for his ultimate nemesis, Rick Prime. But there's more to enjoy, as teased by this synopsis:

"Rick and Morty are back and sounding more like themselves than ever! It's season seven, and the possibilities are endless: what's up with Jerry? EVIL Summer?! And will they ever go back to the high school?! Maybe not! But let’s find out! There's probably less piss than last season. Rick and Morty, 100 years! Or at least until season 10!"

Adult Swim has revealed the episode titles for Rick and Morty season 7:

• Rick and Morty season 7 episode 1, "How Poopy Got His Poop Back"

• Rick and Morty season 7 episode 2, "The Jerrick Trap"

• Rick and Morty season 7 episode 3, "Air Force Wong"

• Rick and Morty season 7 episode 4, "That's Amorte"

• Rick and Morty season 7 episode 5, "Unmorticken"

• Rick and Morty season 7 episode 6, "Rickfending Your Mort"

• Rick and Morty season 7 episode 7, "Wet Kuat Amortican Summer"

• Rick and Morty season 7 episode 8, "Rise of the Numbericons: The Movie"

• Rick and Morty season 7 episode 9, "Mort: Ragnarick"

• Rick and Morty season 7 episode 10, "Fear No Mort"

Rick and Morty season 7 cast

After the departure of Justin Roiland, the new voice actors for Rick and Morty have officially been revealed. Ian Cardoni has taken over as Rick, while Harry Belden now voices Morty.

Otherwise, it is assumed that the rest of the voice cast for Rick and Morty are going to be back, including Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith, Sarah Chalke as Beth Smith and Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith.

Rick and Morty are also known for its guest stars, so here is a list of who has lent their voice this season:

• Hugh Jackman

• Susan Sarandon

• Keith David

Rick and Morty season 7 trailer

At long last, the first official trailer for Rick and Morty season 7 is here with plenty of teases of all the interdimensional hijinks that the titular pair are going to get up to this season. Watch right here:

Previously, Adult Swim shared a music video chronicling Rick C-137 and Rick Prime's history, all to the tune of Smashing Pumpkins' "Bullet with Butterfly Wings." Watch the video right here:

Adult Swim also shared a first look at the new opening credits sequence. Check that out directly below:

Finally, check out the cold open from the season 7 premiere right here:

How to watch Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty season 7 will air on Adult Swim in the US, which is what Cartoon Network becomes late at night. While available with many traditional pay-TV subscriptions, viewers can also access the channel if they sign up for the live TV streaming services Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV. If you want to catch up with the previous six seasons of the show, they are available on both Hulu and Max.