Rick and Morty season 6 release date and time — How to watch online right now, channel and more

Rick and Morty are podcasting in the Rick and Morty season 6 trailer
(Image credit: Adult Swim via YouTube)

After a less-sizable delay than last time, you can watch Rick and Morty season 6 online. That said, the season is already over, so we're already thinking about And once you've watched the finale, check out our preview for Rick and Morty season 7.

But if you're not caught up, flash back to how we ended last season. Last we saw Rick and Morty, they were stuck in space, after the citadel was exploded and Evil Morty had escaped the Finite Curve (possibly leaving the show for good).

Rick and Morty season 6 episode 1 time and channel

The Rick and Morty season 6 premiere "Solaricks" (get it?) airs today (Sunday, Sept. 4) at 11 p.m. ET.
It's on Cartoon Network, during the AdultSwim block.

Expect Rick and Morty season 6 to also give us more about Rick's loopy backstory. As we learned last season, a "Killer Rick" is apparently responsible for the murders of his wife Diane and a younger Beth. Many plot twists later, we now know that Rick will no longer be the smartest man wherever he travels. 

While we're not sure how Rick and Morty work their way out of those troubles, it seems like Rick and Morty season 6 won't get too glum because of it. Going off the Rick and Morty season 6 trailer, we know we can expect all of the standards. That means Rick using (and mocking) Jerry, Rick arguing with Summer and large (probably accidental) explosions. Oh, and it looks like Rick and Morty are starting a podcast. 

Episode 1 is titled "Solaricks" — as in the film Solaris — while other titles reference other famous movies. For example, there will be an episode titled "Full Meta Jackrick," (Full Metal Jacket) and "Bethic Twinstinct" (Basic Instinct) for starters.

So, here's everything you need to know to watch Rick and Morty season 6 online, and check out this trailer for the new season:

How to watch Rick and Morty season 6 online from anywhere on Earth

If you're out of town and Rick and Morty isn't available to watch in your current location, you don't need to be thwarted by geo-fenced restrictions. But, with the help of a virtual private network (VPN), you can watch the new episode live no matter where you are. 

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How do I watch Rick and Morty season 6 online in the US?

In the U.S., episode 1 of Rick and Morty season 6 airs today (Sunday, Sept. 4) at 11 p.m. ET Eastern on Cartoon Network, during the Adult Swim after-hours block of programming.

If you've already cut the cord, you can watch Rick and Morty on some of the best cable TV alternatives, such as Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream. Notable by its absence is FuboTV.

Of these options, we recommend Sling TV, one of the best streaming services. It's currently half off for the first month. 

Sling TV

You can watch Rick and Morty season 6 online live online on Sling Blue, with Sling TV. Sling Blue also includes Food Network, USA, TBS, IFC and Lifetime.

How can I watch Rick and Morty season 6 online in the UK

We've got good news. Unlike with previous seasons, Channel 4's 4oD will show Rick and Morty season 6 episode 1 at the same time as the States.

How to watch Rick and Morty season 6 online in Canada

If you're in Canada, you're in luck, as you can likely watch Rick and Morty season 6 at the same time as those in the U.S., 11 p.m. Eastern. 

You're just going to need the STACKTV channel, and fortunately it's available on Amazon Prime Video Channels. Americans visiting our neighbors in the great white north should look at ExpressVPN for watching it live on the service they already pay for.

Amazon Prime Video Channels

Amazon Prime Video Channels is Amazon's ala carte TV channel subscription service, where you can pay for just the channels you want. It's exclusive to Prime members, who also get Amazon's Upload and Fleabag, as well as critically acclaimed movies including The Farewell and Lady Bird.

How to watch watch Rick and Morty seasons 1-5

If you have paid cable, you can catch up on Rick and Morty by logging into Adult Swim's website and using your paid TV username and password. It's also on HBO Max and Hulu. 

Rick and Morty is also available from Amazon Video, where each season costs $9.99.

Henry T. Casey
Managing Editor (Entertainment, Streaming)

Henry is a managing editor at Tom’s Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the past seven years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.