Season 8 of Rick and Morty is well underway, and Episode 8, titled "Nomortland," is set to premiere on Sunday, July 13th, 2025, at 11 p.m. ET on Adult Swim. This latest installment in the long-running sci-fi comedy continues to explore the quirky dynamics of the Smith household this time with Jerry Smith taking center stage.
When and Where to Watch Episode 8
Episode Title: "Nomortland"
Air Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 PM ET
Platform: Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)
The official synopsis for the episode "Nomortland" is brief but intriguing:
"Jerry makes a friend just as jobless as he is."
Jerry, voiced by Chris Parnell, has become a surprise favorite for many fans. While he may not share Rick's genius or Morty's chaotic charm, his everyman personality and awkward attempts at self-improvement give episodes a grounded and often hilarious vibe.
Episode 8 follows Jerry as he bonds with someone equally unemployed. Given the unpredictable nature of Rick and Morty, this friendship is almost certain to spiral into unexpected chaos, especially with Beth, Morty, and Summer never far from the fallout.
Season 8 has given Jerry more time in the spotlight, and fans are here for it. Episode 4, "The Last Temptation of Jerry," turned an Easter celebration into a full-blown disaster, all driven by Jerry’s desperate need for a simple, joyful holiday for himself.
His relatability stands in stark contrast to the wild exploits of Rick or the spacefaring adventures of Space Beth. As Parnell once told SyFy in a 2020 interview:
"Jerry's a bit of a sad sack, but he's not a bad guy... he tries to better himself in little ways."
While Jerry may not steal every episode, his efforts to fit in and stay positive despite constant failure make him an emotional anchor for the series.
Episode 7 "Ricker Than Fiction," divided viewers with its Hollywood satire but was universally praised for its strong use of Jerry as a character in it. One fan wrote on Reddit, "Jerry was the highlight for me." Another added, "I was happy to see Jerry playing a key role."
With "Nomortland" focusing on Jerry once again, long-time fans can expect a healthy mix of awkward social encounters, surprising depth, and inevitably disastrous consequences.
With only a few episodes remaining this season, Rick and Morty continues balancing outrageous sci-fi plots with subtle character arcs. Whether it’s multiverse hijinks or Jerry's slow journey toward self-worth, the show remains as unpredictable as ever.
Tune in to "Nomortland" on July 13th to see where Jerry’s newest friendship leads because in the Rick and Morty universe, even the simplest storylines rarely stay that way.