‘Rick and Morty’ Season 9 Episode 8 Release Date and Time Revealed Ahead of ‘Rickuiem Mort a Dream’

‘Rick and Morty’ fans tracking the back half of season nine now have a firm date to circle for the next new episode. Episode 8 of the season, titled ‘Rickuiem Mort a Dream’, is set to premiere soon, continuing the season’s pattern of chaotic, pop culture referencing installments. The episode arrives at a point in the season where only a couple of chapters remain before the story wraps for the summer.

Anticipation has been building steadily since the show returned in May, and the specific timing of episode 8 has become one of the more searched details among viewers this week. Season 9 episode 8 is scheduled to release on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 12 00 AM UTC. That timestamp converts differently depending on where a viewer is watching from, which is part of why the exact air time matters so much to fans trying to catch the episode live.

Rick and Morty Season 9 Episode 8 Release Date and Time

New episodes of ‘Rick and Morty’ season 9 have been premiering weekly on Sundays at 11 p m EST on Adult Swim, and episode 8 is expected to follow that exact same pattern. That consistency has held for the entire season so far, giving viewers a reliable weekly rhythm to plan around rather than shifting broadcast windows.

Live broadcast is not the only way to catch the episode either. Beyond the initial Adult Swim broadcast, season 9 is also available to stream weekly on HBO Max and Hulu in the United States, a rollout that began on June 15, 2026. That gives anyone who misses the Sunday night slot a dependable way to stay current without falling behind on the season’s ongoing threads.

The streaming turnaround has actually been a notable talking point this season. New episodes have been available to stream weekly on HBO Max and Hulu starting June 15, 2026, which is significantly sooner than the platform window fans have had to endure in previous seasons. For a show that has historically made fans wait longer between broadcast and streaming, that shortened gap has been a welcome change.

What Rickuiem Mort a Dream Might Bring to the Story

Plot information for the episode is still limited at this stage. Details on the specific plot of ‘Rickuiem Mort a Dream’ remain sparse for now, with the episode’s writer and director both still listed as TBA. What has drawn attention instead is the title itself and the tone it seems to be signaling.

‘Rickuiem Mort a Dream’ marks the 89th episode of the series overall since the show first premiered, and the title carries a clear nod to a well known piece of cinema, since it directly references the novel and film ‘Requiem for a Dream’. That reference point has fans speculating that the episode could dig into heavier territory than a typical standalone adventure.

There is also a teaser line already circulating that has added to the speculation. The official teaser quote for the episode reads ‘Hold still broh, it’ll make you nice broh,’ a line that has already fans theorizing online about body horror, transformation, or some kind of twisted medical procedure at the center of the story. Given the season’s tendency to blend broad comedy with genuine emotional weight, the exact direction of the episode remains an open question until it actually airs.

The Full Season 9 Episode Schedule So Far

Understanding where episode 8 fits requires looking at the season as a whole. The complete season 9 episode lineup runs as follows, episode 1 ‘There’s Something About Morty’ aired May 24, episode 2 ‘Ricks Days, Seven Nights’ aired May 31, episode 3 ‘Rick Fu Hustle’ aired June 7, episode 4 ‘A Ricker Runs Through It’ aired June 14, episode 5 ‘Jer Bud’ aired June 21, episode 6 ‘Erickerhead’ aired June 28, and episode 7 ‘Mortgully: The Last Rickforest’ aired July 5.

From there the schedule moves directly into the episode fans are now anticipating. Episode 8 ‘Rickuiem Mort a Dream’ airs July 12, episode 9 ‘Salute Your Morts’ airs July 19, and episode 10 ‘Field of Dreams’ closes out the season on July 26. That leaves just two episodes remaining after this one, putting the season firmly on the path toward its finale.

The finale itself already has a physical release attached to it. The season will officially wrap up on July 26, 2026, with the finale episode ‘Field of Dreams’ premiering on Adult Swim, and a Blu-Ray and DVD release has already been set for November 3, 2026. That gives collectors a concrete date to watch for once the season concludes on screen.

Where Rick and Morty Goes After Season 9

The show’s long term outlook remains stable regardless of how season 9 ultimately lands. In January 2023, it was confirmed that the long term deal had renewed ‘Rick and Morty’ through to a tenth season, and in October 2024 the show was renewed for two more seasons up until season 12 with 20 more episodes. That kind of extended commitment means the franchise’s future is not in question even as this particular run heads toward its close.

There is also expansion happening around the core series itself. A ‘President Curtis’ spinoff show is slated to debut right after the season 9 finale, which speaks to just how aggressively the universe is being expanded right now. That addition suggests Adult Swim is treating ‘Rick and Morty’ less as a single show at this point and more as the anchor of a wider slate.

For now, the immediate focus for most viewers stays on the next Sunday release. With ‘Rickuiem Mort a Dream’ arriving as the eighth entry in a season that has leaned hard into film references and only two episodes remaining after it, the pressure is on for the story to build real momentum before ‘Field of Dreams’ closes things out. What do you make of that unsettling teaser line, and where do you think ‘Rickuiem Mort a Dream’ is headed once Rick and Morty are back on screen this Sunday.