Ep 8. Rixty Minutes

In Rick and Morty season 1 episode 8, titled "Rixty Minutes," the duo stumbles upon a new invention by Rick: a pair of goggles that allows the wearer to view infinite TV channels from across the multiverse. Morty becomes quickly obsessed with the concept, and Rick installs a cable box that allows them to switch between alternate universes.

As they flip through various channels, Morty discovers that in one universe, he was never born and his parents stayed together, leading him to question his own existence. Meanwhile, Jerry becomes hooked on a channel that shows him living his life as a successful news anchor. Beth watches a sitcom where she is happily married to Jerry, while Summer discovers a version of herself who is more adventurous and self-assured.

Throughout the episode, the family members watch various bizarre shows, including one where people poop on each other's faces and another where people simply scream for extended periods of time. As they continue to flip through the channels, they come across a reality show featuring alternate versions of themselves, leading to moments of self-reflection and questioning their own identities.

As the episode progresses, the family begins to argue over which channel to watch, and Rick becomes frustrated with their obsession over a meaningless invention. However, Morty convinces Rick to take him to another alternate universe where he never left his girlfriend, leading to a heartwarming and unexpected ending.

Throughout "Rixty Minutes," the show uses its signature mix of outrageous humor and sci-fi concepts to delve into deeper themes of identity, existentialism, and family dynamics. The episode also showcases the unique and unpredictable nature of the show's storytelling, with multiple plot threads and moments that subvert viewer expectations.