[s1e9] Something Ricked This Way Comes Apr 2026

One of the series' most iconic moments occurs in this episode: Rick builds a small robot solely to pass butter.

The A-plot follows Summer working for (The Devil), who runs a shop that gives customers cursed items that fulfill their deepest desires for a terrible price. [S1E9] Something Ricked This Way Comes

: When the robot asks, "What is my purpose?" and receives the answer "You pass butter," it experiences an immediate existential crisis. One of the series' most iconic moments occurs

: Jerry is willing to lead a movement based on a lie just to be "right" in front of his son, which critics often note as a perfect encapsulation of his insecure character. Passing Butter - Daily Absurdist [S1E9] Something Ricked This Way Comes