The story begins with Rick and Morty still separated after their breakup in the previous episode. Rick is gallivantes through the galaxy with two crows, while a desperate Morty uses an aging serum from the to turn himself 40, hoping to guilt-trip Rick into coming home. After the crows abandon him, Rick returns and realizes Morty’s transformation is a mess that only the Citadel can fix. The Citadel's Dark Secret
Evil Morty’s ultimate goal was never to rule the Ricks, but to escape them. He destroys the Central Finite Curve by hacking the Citadel's portal fluid, turning the station into a massive weapon that kills thousands of Ricks and Mortys.
to use as disposable sidekicks and "human shields" because Morty's brain waves hide Ricks from their enemies. Rick’s True "Crybaby" Backstory Eps10Rick and Morty - Season 5
: Eventually, the remaining Ricks begged for peace. Rick helped them build the Citadel and the Central Finite Curve —a wall around the multiverse that separates all universes where Rick is the smartest from the ones where he isn't. The Great Escape
across infinite timelines to ensure they fall in love and produce Mortys. The story begins with Rick and Morty still
: Rick spent years hunting Prime Rick, killing countless other Ricks in the process.
: A "Prime Rick" offered Rick C-137 portal technology, which he refused. In retaliation, Prime Rick killed Rick’s original wife, Diane, and young daughter, Beth. The Citadel's Dark Secret Evil Morty’s ultimate goal
The season 5 finale, "," isn't just an episode; it's a massive "lore dump" that shatters the show's status quo. Here is the story of how it unfolds: The Breakup and The Return