Element Rick

By
Javier Torregrosa

Based on a story created by:

Justin Roiland & Dan Harmon

February 2018 jayrex@hotmail.com

 ACT ONE

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, KITCHEN - MORNING

RICK and MORTY enter.

JERRY, BETH, and SUMMER sit eating their breakfast.

MORTY
When you put mentos into diet coke,
why does it explode?
RICK
I said test me, not throw trivia at
me. This is so fucking simple,
it’s a waste of my time.

MORTY
You could have told me by
now. Don’t you feel like you’ve
wasted your time moaning?

RICK
It’s never a waste. I’ve made my
point. It’s caused by a physical
reaction that affects the growth
rate of carbon dioxide bubbles,
encouraged by the disruption of
polar attractions between water
molecules creating bubble growth
sites. Simply put, the rougher the
surface, the more bubbles, the
higher the geyser.

Rick and Morty sit down.

BETH
That’s enough science at the table.
You know how much it hurts Jerry’s
head.
RICK
I don’t usually talk shop knowing
the level I’m working with. It
slipped out. It’s all Morty’s
fault.
Jerry’s EYES look up to the corner of the room.
He then nods.

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JERRY
No it’s okay. I know what they’re
talking about. It’s down to the
nucleation process. I’m not a
dummy.
(To Beth)
Is there any coffee?
Summer drops her knife.

Morty freezes and drops his jaw.

Rick screws his face, and catches Jerry’s eyes looking up
past Rick’s shoulder.

Then Rick looks over his shoulder and sees nothing.

He picks up his spoon and begins to eat.
RICK
That silence you’re hearing Jerry
is your family’s stunned reaction.
JERRY
Stop stirring Rick. They’re not
silent. You’re being over-dramatic
again.

SUMMER
No grandpa’s right. We’re shocked.
JERRY
No you’re not Summer. Stop playing
along.
RICK
In this family there’s an
intelligence pecking order. Summer
and Beth are above you and Morty
isn’t that far behind you. I’m
obviously the smartest here. That’s
a no-brainer. But when you
understand anything scientific I
say before Summer does, then
something’s definitely wrong.
BETH
(To Jerry)
Are you okay? Did you hit your
head?

Beth reaches over and touches Jerry’s head.

The doorbell rings.

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Jerry pushes Beth’s arm away, then stands up.

He walks to the front door.

JERRY
You’re all paranoid. I’ll get the
door.

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, LIVING ROOM - MORNING

Jerry opens the front door.
The POSTMAN holds a digital signature pad.

POSTMAN
You got to sign for this.
Jerry takes the pad and signs it.
JERRY
Okay. I wonder what this is.
The Postman hands over an envelope.
POSTMAN
It seems important my man!

Jerry closes the door.

He opens the envelope, then takes out the letter.
In large font it states:

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU’VE GOT THE JOB

JERRY
Congratulations, you’ve got the
job. Please start this Monday nine
o’clock.
Jerry smiles and tears the letter into quarters. Then he
throws it into a bin next to the entrance.

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, KITCHEN - MORNING

Rick walks over to the kitchen counter.
RICK
Morty come over here. I want to
show you something.
Morty follows.

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MORTY
What is it Rick?
Rick grabs a bottle of diet coke, a packet of mentos, a pin,
and some string.

RICK
You want to know what the best
thing about science is?
MORTY
Is it the awards, medals or
recognition from your peers?
RICK
Fuck no, that’s easy. Nobel can
shove his award he knows
where. It’s the pranks.
MORTY
Cool!
Rick opens the bottle, places the lid next to it, then grabs
the pin and string.
RICK
You take this pin, attach the
string, feed it through the center
of the mento, and loop it back to
tie a knot.
He holds the string up and shows the mento hanging.
Then grabs the bottle lid.

RICK
You place the mento inside the
bottle at the top, slowly screw the
lid on gently, then pull the string
so the mento is hidden from
view. Then lastly cut the end of
the string. We don’t want Jerry to
suspect someone’s tampered with his
diet coke.
MORTY
Maybe after this, he’ll go on a
proper diet and not drink it.
RICK
You’re right Morty. Diet drinks are
the biggest con in the
industry. Replace one sugar with a

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RICK
substitute. Both equally as bad as
each other. Take it from a
scientist. I know.

Beth walks over to the sink and drops off some dirty dishes.
BETH
What are you two rascals
doing? You know how much he
doesn’t like anyone touching his
things. Get out of the kitchen
before he notices.
RICK
We were just leaving. Nothing to
see here.
Rick leaves for the garage.
MORTY
(Laughs)
Yeah nothing to see.
Morty enters the living room.

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, GARAGE - MORNING

Rick enters and walks over to a miniature house replicating
the SMITH HOME that doesn’t have a front wall.
A dashboard displays various buttons equaling separate time
periods.
The buttons denote, last hour, six hours, twelve hours,
twenty-four hours, fast forward, rewind, remove entity, and
undo.

Rick presses the button for twenty-four hours.

The SMITH FAMILY appear as holograms around the home.
H.MORTY’s in his room, H.SUMMER’s in hers, H.BETH’s in the
bathroom, and H.JERRY’s downstairs watching television.

H.RICK views the entire Smith household’s activities from

the night before in the garage.
Morty enters.

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MORTY
What are you doing Rick?

RICK
Did you see the look on Jerry’s
face?
MORTY
No, why? Dad sounds different
though.
RICK
He sure does. That bastards up to
something.

Morty sees the miniature house.

MORTY
Are you playing with a dollhouse?
RICK
Take a closer look Einstein.
MORTY
Is that us?
RICK
Yeah. I can’t believe this, but I
think I missed something. Morty it
hasn’t gone unnoticed, try not to
masturbate when I’m
experimenting. Gives me the
shudders.
MORTY
(Shocked)
How was I suppose to know you’re
peeping on us? When was this?

RICK
Last night. Aw jeez, you’re about
to do it again. Look away Morty.
H.Morty sits on the bed and brings up the site RubHub.TV.

H.Rick averts his eyes and shudders.

Rick averts his eyes and shudders too.
H.RICK
Not again Morty.
Morty uses his hands to block Rick’s view of H.Morty.

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MORTY
(Gulps, impatient)
Last night? Can you quickly skip
past ten o’clock Rick!

RICK
Can’t Morty. I’ll just remove you.
Rick selects H.Morty and presses to remove entity.
A relieved Morty removes his hands.

MORTY
That was close.
A few moments later, H.Jerry stands up, stares into the
television.

H.JERRY
What’s going on?
The television flickers, scrambles, then strange sounds
emit.

A bright light flashes that blinds everyone’s view.

H.Jerry’s eyes look straightforward and don’t blink.
He walks away and leaves the television on.

RICK
There! He’s been manipulated
somehow through the
television. It’s like subliminal
advertising using sex to sell. If
you blink you miss it.
One frame of animation displaying the word SEX across the
entire screen.
MORTY
Oh wow. I thought he suddenly got
smart.
RICK
(Laughs)
Never ever going to happen.

Rick walks to the door.

RICK
Back in a minute.
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INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, LIVING ROOM - MORNING

Rick approaches Jerry who’s looking out the window.
JERRY
Have you come to apologize for your
behavior Rick?
RICK
Fuck no.

Rick quickly brings out his stun gun and shoots Jerry.
Jerry falls, his head smacks off the wall, then floor, and
creates a huge thud.
Rick then carries Jerry over his shoulder.

BETH (O.S.)
Is that you dad?
RICK
That was Jerry’s head against the
floor, so inconsiderate.
BETH
Okay dad.

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, GARAGE - MORNING

Jerry’s on an examination table.
Light overhead and various devices along with hospital
equipment, are placed next to Jerry’s unconscious body.

MORTY
What are you going to do?
Rick presses a button. A laser scans Jerry’s head and body.

A display highlights the results.

RICK
Jerry’s a clone.

MORTY
My dad’s not real?
Jerry reads the instruments findings.

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RICK
What a mess. Missing organs,
smarter intelligence. This clone’s
a fucking disgrace. You could have
done better.

MORTY
(Puzzled)
Emmm, okay.
Rick extracts DNA, puts it through the DNA sequencer.

RICK
What the fuck. The House of Taigs.
MORTY
Are these aliens bad?

RICK
Really bad. They’re more famously
recognized as the Cult of
Fenians. They’re pissed at me
because a deal we agreed on, didn’t
work out as expected.
MORTY
What did you do Rick?
RICK
Don’t go to the worst possible
thought Morty. It’s not always my
fault.
MORTY
It usually is. What happened back
then?
Rick walks over to a cabinet, and takes out a vial with a
glowing blue particle.

RICK
Better. They had asked me to
create a new element for them. I
call it element Rick. It was so
powerful, eternal energy, the best
element ever, and most powerful
known to man. You could consume
it, turn you into a superhero,
create structures, weapons,
everything. So versatile just like
me. I couldn’t let them have it,
it would destroy their economy. I
had to keep it to save them. You’d

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RICK
say I was altruistic if you knew
the word.

MORTY
(Rhetorical)
I would?
RICK
(Pleased)
Thanks Morty. I knew you’d
understand.
Rick gives Morty goggles, then holds his own goggles, and
then gives Jerry an electric shock.

Jerry speaks, even though he’s still unconscious.

JERRY
(Mumbles)
Tiocfaidh ar la.

RICK
Definitely different. When stunned,
Jerry normally just twitches
and pisses himself.

MORTY
What’s he saying? Sounds like
gibberish.
RICK
It’s Taigish; an alien
language. Jerry’s been
captured. It’s up to us to save
him.
MORTY
Again.

RICK
It’s tiring I know. But your mother
would want it this way.

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, LIVING ROOM - MORNING

Summer looks in the bin, picks up ripped letter, and holds
the pieces together.

SUMMER
Congratulations, you start
Monday. What’s going on?
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INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, GARAGE - MORNING

Summer enters.
SUMMER
Dad ripped up his first job
acceptance letter. His dream job.
Summer sees Jerry on the table; with Rick and Morty next to
him.

SUMMER
(gasps)
What the fuck are you doing
grandpa?
Rick, startled, drops the electric prodding device on Jerry,
and electrocutes him again.
RICK
Oops. Summer don’t just walk in
unannounced. Now look what you made
me do.

Jerry bursts into flames.

Summer screams.
RICK
Relax Summer, he’s an empty vessel.
SUMMER
I know that!
MORTY
He’s a clone Summer. It’s not dad.
He’s been kidnapped. We’ve been
infiltrated.
Morty walks over to the spacecar, opens the door.

MORTY
Let’s do this. Can we be back for
lunch?
RICK
Thirty minutes tops. These aliens
are sneaky, but not smart.
Rick grabs a pyramid shaped gadget with a light on top, and
puts it into a bag. Then slings it over his shoulder.

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SUMMER
Hey, can I come?
RICK
No whining, bitching, moaning. No
Summer being Summer. Then you can
come. I need someone to look after
the car.
SUMMER
I might as well play dead.

RICK
(Ponders)
Hmmm, that’s an improvement.

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ACT TWO

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, LIVING ROOM - MORNING

Beth sits opposite the television. She looks around.

BETH
Summer, Morty, Jerry, dad?
She changes the channel.

A school building appears on the television.

ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
This is a public announcement for
the abolition of humans.

BETH
Strange.

EXT. SCHOOL - DAY

SHOTGUN JIM 40, takes his children PISTOL PETE 6 and

MACHINEGUN MANDY 5 to school.
SHOTGUN JIM
Stay safe. What do you do when you
see a human?
PISTOL PETE
You run and hide.
ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
We are tired of our children being
killed at our schools.
SMITH & WESSON BILL approaches Shotgun Jim.
SMITH & WESSON BILL
We don’t like your kind ’round
here.
SHOTGUN JIM
I don’t want any trouble. Please,
not in front of the children.
Smith & Wesson Bill takes out a HUMAN from his holster,
draws it, then aims.

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SMITH & WESSON BILL

You’re going to wish you never came
here.
HUMAN
You’re all going to die
motherfucker.
SHOTGUN JIM
Please put your dangerous evil
weapon away! There’s children
here.
Smith & Wesson Bill shoots the Human at Pistol Pete and
Machinegun Mandy.
The Human screams as he flies through the air, and impales
into Pistol Pete.
HUMAN
(Screams)
Ahhh!

MACHINEGUN MANDY
(Cries)
Oh no Pete, dad!
SHOTGUN JIM
(Panic’s)
No!
The Human has killed Pistol Pete.
ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
Ban humans now. All human weapons
of destruction that bring misery
upon all our lives. Ban all
weapons of war. Never react alone.

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, LIVING ROOM - MORNING

Beth’s eyes are wide open.
BETH
That’s messed up.
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INT. SPACECAR - DAY

Summer’s on her phone.
MORTY
(Stresses normally)
Rick, what did you mean when you
stunned dad by the words, normally
just twitches?
RICK
I love the enthusiasm Morty. But
there’s a time and place to ask
questions. Now’s not the time.
MORTY
When is the time?

Morty looks out the window.

Stars steak pass.
MORTY
I’m bored, the radio doesn’t work.
Your music, I don’t think has a
name. What are you hiding Rick?
SUMMER
Yeah grandpa, what are you hiding?

RICK
Geesus, fucking kids. Look,
sometimes your grandpa has to make
sure.

SUMMER
Go on.
RICK
I’ve been conducting tests on you
all every week since I moved in.
MORTY
What?! Why would you do that?
RICK
Relax Morty, it’s a good
thing. You all should be thanking
me! I make sure you’re well, in
good heath, and not alien.

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SUMMER
What about dad? It didn’t work
then.
RICK
Oh god Summer. Such a pain in my
ass. The clone slipped in last
night. What’s wrong with you
Morty?
MORTY
What?! I didn’t say anything.

RICK
That’s my point. You let your
sister throw her accusations
without defending me.

MORTY
You can defend yourself. I’m tired
asking questions.
RICK
Thank god.

SUMMER
What do you think they’re doing to
dad?
RICK
Probably probing him. A man made
false positive walking
contradiction.
SUMMER
What if...
RICK
(Interrupts Summer)
We’re here, no more questions!

Rick parks the spacecar at what looks like a circular

amusement space station.
RICK
Don’t believe what you see or
think. If you want something, you
really don’t. Got it?!
MORTY SUMMER
(Dismissive) Sure grandpa.
We can look after
ourselves.

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Rick shakes his head.

He opens the door, grabs the bag with the device.
RICK
Morty come. Summer stay put.

SUMMER
Awww.

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, KITCHEN - DAY

Beth enters.
BETH
Jerry?

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, BEDROOM - DAY

Beth enters. She walks over to the wardrobe.

BETH
Jerry stop
(Opens the doors)
Hiding. Where are you?

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, MORTY’S ROOM - DAY

Beth enters.
BETH
Morty?

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, SUMMER’S ROOM - DAY

Beth enters.

BETH
Summer?

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, GARAGE - DAY

Beth enters.
BETH
Dad?

She sees the miniature Smith home and walks over to inspect.

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Presses the button for last hour.

The HOLOGRAMS of the family reappear.
H.Rick and H.Morty are next to H.Jerry who lies on the table
tied up.

BETH
Oh no, what are you all doing?
H.Summer enters.

H.SUMMER
Dad ripped up his first job
acceptance letter. His dream job.
H.SUMMER
(gasps)
What the fuck are you doing
grandpa?
H.Rick startled, drops the electric prodding device on
Jerry, and electrocutes him again.

H.RICK
Oops. Summer, don’t just walk in
unannounced. Now look what you made
me do.

H.Jerry bursts into flames.

H.Summer screams.
A shocked Beth turns off the holograms.

BETH
Oh my god Jerry. What have they
done to you?
She starts to cry. Her eyes notice the ripped up letter.
She picks it up.
BETH
Huh. He really did rip up the
letter. So unlike him.
(Ponders)
Unless...

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ACT THREE

INT. ROCCO RANKSHANK’S AMUSEMENT SPACESTATION - EVENING

Rick and Morty walk in, stop, then look around.
Two ALIEN STRIPPERS approach Rick and Morty. They take an
arm each.

ALIEN STRIPPER
(To Morty)
Let me show you around the place.
(Whispers in his ear)
And maybe we can have some fun, if
you know what I mean.
MORTY
Em, I think I do. Okay.
RICK
(To his Alien Stripper)
Not today. Rick’s on business.
(To Morty’s Alien Stripper)
Inappropriate, lady! Come back in
four years.

Rick pulls his arm away from his Alien Stripper, then grabs
Morty’s arm.
RICK
Keep walking Morty. If you stand
still something will jump on
you. Worse than a homeless person
trying to clean a car windscreen in
rush hour.
Arcades with HOLOGRAMS try to entice new customers. Slot
machines advertise a million billion danks currency.
A sign catches Morty’s eye:
FREE COMPUTER GAMES THIS WAY

MORTY
Free games, hell yeah. I hope my
GPU can handle them though.
RICK
Can’t believe I’m going to say
this. Morty stay on topic, we’re
here to save Jerry.
Rick shakes his head.

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RICK
Some days I hate myself.
ALIEN WAITRESSES that appear like LADYBUGS, walk about with
their trays and drinks.

BARMEN aliens are like OCTOPUSES.

RICK
Hmmm no security, guards, police,
soldiers, or undercover spies.

MORTY
How do you know no one is
undercover?
RICK
Why would they have spies within
their own premises? They’d be
glorified guards. Look around
Morty. Do you see a suit? Anybody
carrying a weapon?

MORTY
I guess not. You got me there.
RICK
Come on.

Rick and Morty walk towards the center.

GAS CLOUDS descends in front of them.
RICK
Watch out Taigs, CH4 inorganic
chemicals, butt gas Morty. Cover
your nose. These dingbats are
those aliens I told you about.
Morty blocks his nostrils.

MORTY
Oh god the smell. It’s in my mouth.
The CH4 Gas Clouds form loose blobs, and then faces form.

TAIG LEADER
Rick you dick! Where’s my
element? You untrustworthy
bastard.

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RICK
That’s no way to greet an old
friend. Be thankful you’re still
alive Taig, and you’re welcome.

TAIG LEADER
I’m using language you’ll
understand.
Rick sets the bag down, opens it, then turns on the device.

Light emits from it, blinking initially slowly in a circular

motion, as it starts to speed up.
RICK
I’m fed up with your kind taking
advantage of the disadvantaged.

TAIG LEADER
What are you doing?
SNOKEY ROKEY, an alien entertainer dressed as a belly
dancer, approaches Morty.

A slithery snake-like alien with hypnoctic eyes offers a

dance.
SNOKEY ROKEY
Want a dance?

Morty looks into her eyes and smiles.

MORTY
(Mesmerized)
Okay.

He takes a seat.
RICK
No Morty, look away!

MORTY
This is better than RubHub.
RICK
I feel a shudder coming on.

Taig Leader points to the various TAIG SOLDIERS to take

action.
TAIG LEADER
Get him!

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The device reaches it’s climax. A bright light flashes

blinding everyone.
The TAIG aliens solidify and fall to the ground with tiny
pieces that break off.

A quick sound emits afterwards, then slowly comes to a

halt. Then smoke comes out of it.
Rick kicks it, and then brings out his gun.

RICK
Damn intergalactic internet, and
cheap knock off goods from the
planet Ohina. The warranty just
expired too.

The Taig aliens can’t move.

TAIG LEADER
You won’t get away with this you
dick.

Rick shoots the alien Taig Soldiers.

RICK
But I have you FOPs.
Rick shoots Taig Leader.

MORTY
That was easy.
RICK
I need a drink.

Rick waves over a LADYBUG WAITRESS.

LADTBUG WAITRESS
(Old raspy voice)
What be having you?
RICK
A bottle of your strongest liqueur.
None of that pussy watered down
shit you import from Trumpistan.

LADYBUG WAITRESS
One zakar coming up.
MORTY
Where’s dad?

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RICK
Probably knee deep in the mindfuck
shit he’s always dreamt of.
MORTY
Ah, so nearby eh?
Rick rolls his eyes.
RICK
This way.

They turn a corner and see Jerry relaxing on a sun lounger.

He’s surrounded by hazy substance that’s fixed in place,
glows, and wobbles in the middle of a large arena.

MORTY
Dad?
RICK
He can’t hear you Morty. He’s in a
dream-like mindset.

MORTY
So he’s drugged.
RICK
Basically. Pull your top over your
mouth and nose.
They enter the haze.

EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY

They step into Jerry’s hallucination that the haze has

revealed.
They stand behind everyone.

J.BETH and J.SUMMER throw a Frisbee to each other.

J.MORTY plays in the sand.
J.RICK stands next to JERRY, whilst he holds a tray of
drinks.
SLEEPY GARY relaxes on his lounger. He reaches out his
cocktail, and touches Jerry’s cocktail as they meet in the
middle.

They both lie under a large sun umbrella.

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A cabinet full of trophies, certificates, and meddles sit in

the sand in front of Jerry.
SLEEPY GARY
This is the best Jerry. Thank you
so much for bringing me to this
wonderful place. You’re amazing.
(To the family)
Isn’t this man wonderful?!
J.BETH
The best.
J.SUMMER
I’ve got the most amazing dad ever.
J.MORTY
I just want to be like you when I
grow up.
JERRY
Thank you Sleepy Gary. Thank you
all for your kind words.

MORTY
(Whispers to Rick)
Why’s sleepy Gary here?
RICK
Morty, ignore Jerry’s gay thoughts.
It’s not always what it seems.
MORTY
I think I’m going to be sick.

RICK
Me too. Don’t tell your mom. It
would devastate her.
Jerry consumes his drink quickly, then holds up his empty
glass.
JERRY
(To J.Rick)
Rick, I need another.

Sleepy Gary shakes his glass. The cocktail umbrella

rattles.
SLEEPY GARY
Don’t forget me Jerry.

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JERRY
I won’t Sleepy Gary.
Rick creeps up behind J.Rick, and then pulls him back.
JERRY
(Annoyed)
Rick, I’m waiting!
RICK
Fuck off Jerry. If you want a
drink, ask your boyfriend.
SLEEPY GARY
That’s no way to talk to the man of
the year.

Jerry looks up.

JERRY
(Shocked)
What did you just say? That’s no
way to talk to your savior.

RICK
(Slowly)
Fuck right off Jerry. Your dream’s
worse than a concentration camp.

The Ladybug Waitress arrives with Rick’s drink.

He grabs it.
RICK
Perfect timing.

Jerry stands up and looks around.

JERRY
Huh, what’s going on. This is
supposed to be an exclusive beach.

RICK
Look around Jerry. Two Ricks, two
Mortys. Sleepy Gary was two
seasons ago. You’ve taken the
Mandela effect to a whole new
level.
MORTY
We’re here to save you dad. Lets go
already.

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JERRY
I don’t need saving son. I’m in
paradise.
RICK
You’re in hell and you don’t even
know it.
Rick punches Jerry and knocks him out.
All apparitions disappear.

Rick grabs Jerry’s arms.

RICK
Grab the legs Morty.

EXT. ROCCO RANKSHANK’S AMUSEMENT SPACESTATION - EVENING

Summer sits in the spacecar. She puts her phone away.
SUMMER
What kept you? It’s been like
twenty minutes. I’m so bored.
MORTY
We came as fast as we could.

RICK
Open the door Summer. Jerry’s a lot
heavier than he looks.

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, LIVING ROOM - EVENING

Beth lies on the couch with glass of red wine in hand.

A photo of Jerry sits on the coffee table together with a
pile of Jerry’s ashes.

Summer enters, followed by Rick and Morty carrying Jerry.

SUMMER
What are you doing mom?

BETH
He’s gone. Your father’s gone
forever.
Rick and Morty swing Jerry, and drop him on the floor next
to the coffee table.

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RICK
No he’s not. Geesus Beth. You
really need to get a grip.
The crash landing awakens Jerry.

Jerry sits up, then rubs his head.

JERRY
Ouch.

BETH
Eh, I thought you all killed him.
JERRY
Hi Beth. I’m so happy to see you.

Rick grabs a handful of ash.

RICK
If I killed him, there would be no
evidence. I’m not a hack.

Jerry picks up some ash, then looks at the photo.

JERRY
Lovely. I’m back and it’s as if I’m
not even here. Hello, I’m right
here.

SUMMER
Oh my god mom, so dramatic.
JERRY
Wish I was on the island. Same old
Smith family.
MORTY
That was a clone. Didn’t you
notice?

JERRY
Wha-what’s going on?
BETH
Not really.

JERRY
Thanks. Just thanks. I feel like
I’m invisible.
Beth helps Jerry up. He sits on the couch next to her.

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Rick and Morty 28.

BETH
Don’t be so melodramatic
Jerry. The important thing is
we’re all back together as a
family. Summer go get your father
his drink. He’s been through a lot
today. And lets all enjoy what’s
on interdimensional cable.

SUMMER
Okay.
(To Jerry)
Coffee?
JERRY
Yes please.
RICK
Are you sure Jerry? All that
caffeine will keep you up for
hours.

JERRY
Maybe you’re right.
(To Summer)
I’ll have diet coke.

SUMMER
Coming up.
MORTY
(Laughs)
Definitely coming up.
RICK
(Just catches on)
Oh yes!

Summer arrives back with the bottle and glass in hand.

Beth turns on interdimensional cable.
ANNOUNCEMENT (V.O.)
In a world where naked ambition,
getting to the naked truth, with no
naked fear, and during naked
lunch. This summer comes a new
mini-naked series. Naked justice
arrives with a naked explosion.

The family paused; transfixed on the screen.

A NAKED WOMAN DETECTIVE wears a fedora. Cigarette hangs from
her mouth.
 29.

Morty grabs a cushion and places it on his lap.

EXT. NAKED STREET, FANCY DRESS SHOP - NIGHT

Naked Woman Detective stands in front of a shop door that
has been broken.
Glass breaks inside along with objects that come crashing
down.

She touches the edge of broken glass. And then looks at her
blood soaked fingers.
NAKED WOMAN DETECTIVE
(Shouts)
I know you’re in there. Bring your
naked ass out. Throw your naked
weapon away before you come out.
The wind carries leaves, and brushes up against Naked Woman
Detective. Her nipples spring up.

MORTY (O.S.)
Oh god.
A NAKED WOMAN ROBBER walks out with a gun in hand, and blood
streaks over her body.

NAKED WOMAN ROBBER

I never leave my naked gun alone.
NAKED WOMAN DETECTIVE
You’re not naked Lesley.

NAKED WOMAN ROBBER

I’m naked. None of your god damn
business.

INT. SMITH RESIDENCE, LIVING ROOM - EVENING

The words of Naked Justice cover the screen.
ANNOUNCEMENT (V.O.)
Naked Justice.

RICK
Woah, first Ball Fondlers. Now
Naked Justice. Amazing.
Morty uncomfortably shuffles on the spot.

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MORTY
Yeah, they should do a cross over.
RICK
(Laughs)
Yeah Naked Ball Fondlers for
Justice.
Jerry sets his glass down.
Morty and Rick stand up and step back.

BETH
Going somewhere?
Jerry pauses.

RICK
Emm I’m a little tired.
Morty stretches his arms.
MORTY
Me too. School tomorrow.
JERRY
Good night.
Jerry opens the bottle.

The coke rumbles, then explodes into a huge geyser.

Rick and Morty’s eyes light up.
MORTY
Woah, it worked Rick. This is the
best part of my day.
Rick high fives Morty.
RICK
Science rules.
Summer, Beth, and Jerry are soaked.
SUMMER
What have you done Rick?
BETH
So immature.

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JERRY
Worst day of my life.
THE END.