Rick and Morty will officially return for its ninth season on Sunday, May 24, airing at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim, according to TVLine. The long-running animated science-fiction comedy will continue the interdimensional misadventures of eccentric scientist Rick Sanchez and his anxious grandson Morty Smith.

According to the TVLine report, Adult Swim teased the new season in its characteristic irreverent style, describing season nine as “all certified bangers” created by “real humans,” a tongue-in-cheek reference to current industry conversations about artificial intelligence and media production. The statement reflects the show’s continued reliance on its unique blend of high-concept science fiction and absurd humor.

Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen also addressed the upcoming season in remarks cited by TVLine, suggesting the creative team behind the series continues to raise expectations with each new installment. Ouweleen noted that the production unit consistently pours an “absurd amount of talent and brilliance” into the episodes, promising a mix of ambitious science-fiction concepts alongside some of the show’s strongest character writing to date.

TVLine notes the upcoming season will feature the returning voice cast, including Ian Cardoni (Rick and Morty, Smiling Friends) as Rick Sanchez and Harry Belden (Rick and Morty, Chicago Med) as Morty Smith. Also returning are Sarah Chalke (Scrubs, Firefly Lane) as Beth Smith, Chris Parnell (Saturday Night Live, Archer) as Jerry Smith, and Spencer Grammer (Greek, Mr. Robinson) as Summer Smith.

mxdwn has previously followed developments related to the Rick and Morty franchise and its expanding television footprint. Earlier coverage explored announcements about the series’ future seasons and related projects, highlighting how Adult Swim continues to invest in the animated universe through long-term episode orders and new storytelling opportunities tied to the franchise’s growing popularity.

With season nine now scheduled for a May premiere, the upcoming episodes will continue the series’ blend of science fiction satire, dark comedy, and multiverse storytelling. As Adult Swim prepares to bring Rick and Morty back to television this spring, the latest installment signals another chapter in one of the network’s longest-running and most influential animated series.