| "Pilot" | |
|---|---|
| Rick and Morty episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Justin Roiland |
| Written by | Dan Harmon Justin Roiland |
| Original air date | December 2, 2013 |
The pilot episode of the American animated television sitcom Rick and Morty was written by series creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, and directed by Justin Roiland. The episode premiered on Adult Swim on December 2, 2013. The series introduces protagonists, alcoholic scientist Rick Sanchez and his innocent teenage grandson Morty Smith, as they embark on a dangerous interdimensional adventure to fetch Mega Tree seeds. The pilot had a positive reception and was seen by about 1.1 million viewers when it premiered.[1]