Rick and Morty is one of the best animated shows for adults. The science fiction sitcom follows the mad scientist and his grandson, who go through many interdimensional adventures together. Rick and Morty won the Primetime Emmy Awards for outstanding animated program and holds a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score. TV critic David Wiegand wrote that the sitcom's "humor is offbeat and occasionally coarse, but the take-away here is that it works. Harmon and Roiland take a stock situation of a kid and his lovable granddad, and turn it on its head, but not before spinning it around and around."

All Rick and Morty characters are great, but some of them are more likable and interesting than others. Here is a list of them.

11 Snuffles

dog Snuffles in the second episode of season one of Rick and Morty
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Snuffles is the Smith family dog. In the second episode of the first season of Rick and Morty, entitled Lawnmower Dog, Snuffles was difficult to train until Rick gave him an IQ-enhancing helmet. After that, Snuffles became too smart and decided to organize a dog revolution. He wants revenge on people who treated him badly, but realizes he can't hurt Morty – because he really loves him. The friendship between the dog and his owner is touching. By his behavior, Snuffles proves that kindness and forgiveness are very important.

10 Mr. Meeseeks

Rick and Morty Character Mr. Meeseeks
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Meeseeks are friendly and supportive creatures who exist in order to perform one task; after their mission is completed they disappear. Meeseeks must complete the task as soon as possible, because long existence brings them (and arguably everyone) pain. In the most popular episode with these characters, the fifth episode of the first season, Meeseeks and Destroy, they took on tasks from Beth, Summer, and Jerry. Meeseeks helped Beth become happy and Summer become popular at school, but Jerry's request to learn to play golf caused problems. It is sad to see these cute creatures going crazy for not being able to fulfill their mission.

9 Evil Morty

Evil versions of Morty in the multiverse
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There are many versions of Morty in the multiple worlds of this multiverse, and Evil Morty is one of them. He is the best villain, very cunning, sinister, and as clever as Rick. Evil Morty easily commits crimes to achieve his goals, but fans of the animated series love Evil Morty because he wants to be independent and no longer live in a world controlled only by his grandfather Rick.

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8 Doofus Rick

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Other versions of Rick treat Doofus Rick badly, but he is an adorable, kind, and sweet character. This is actually the only version of Rick in the multiverse who cares about people, and even made friends with Jerry. He may not be the smartest one, but his empathy and ability to connect with others means a lot more.

7 Mr. Poopybutthole

Mr. Poopybutthole in the fourth episode of the second season of Rick and Morty
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Mr. Poopybutthole is the Smith family friend. He is always funny, happy, and memorable for keeping everyone in a good mood. He's adorable, so when he became really sad, that broke fans' hearts; it happened in the fourth episode of the second season of Rick and Morty, entitled Total Rickall. The Smith family had to figure out who was real in their house and who was a parasite that created false memories. Due to the fact that parasites could only create good memories (and that this was his first appearance), likable Mr. Poopybutthole began to be considered a parasite.

6 Beth Smith

Beth and Jerry Smith from Rick and Morty
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Beth Smith is the daughter of Rick, the wife of Jerry, and the mother of Morty and Summer. She is a complex character who considers her family her main priority, takes her work as a horse surgeon seriously, and sometimes makes questionable life decisions. Sarah Chalke (who voices Beth) had compared herself to Beth and told Channel 24, "The things that I find absolutely relatable is her wish to have approval and have love. It was really fun for me - obviously, she changed so much over the seasons, and it got really fun over the last couple of years to play Beth and find out whether she's a clone or not."

5 Jerry Smith

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Beth’s husband and Morty’s and Summer’s father Jerry often appears as a loser, who gives up when life gets too challenging. Jerry tends to be insecure – but he loves his wife no matter what and wants to live an average and simple life. In the fourth episode of the first season of Rick and Morty, M. Night Shaym-Aliens!, Jerry was truly joyful when everyone in a virtual reality had started to admire him.

4 Summer Smith

Summer with Rick and Morty
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At the beginning of Rick and Morty, Morty’s older sister Summer acted like a typical teenager girl – but when the seasons went on, she becomes a smarter and courageous version of herself. Spencer Grammer (who voices Summer) described Summer, saying that "she has a level of intelligence and such a conviction in the things she loves that you can kind of get behind her."

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3 Birdperson

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Birdperson is the wisest Rick and Morty character; he is the best friend of Rick, and they both had experienced so much together. Birdperson is always calm and ready to give meaningful advice. After his first appearance in the final episode of the first season, entitled Ricksy Business, he became one of most likable characters, so Rick and Morty’s producer "felt like they owed fans a Birdperson episode." The expected Birdperson’s backstory had been told in the eighth episode of the fifth season, Rickternal Friendshine of the Spotless Mort. In this episode, Rick enters his friend’s mind, and in Birdperson’s memory we see a lot of pain in the half-man, half-bird.

2 Rick Sanchez

Sad Rick Sanchez
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Rick is a genius scientist who embodies the philosophy and nihilism of the show, who often places his grandson Morty in risky situations. He is brutal, reckless, and pessimistic, but still one of the best animated characters ever created. Co-creator of Rick and Morty Dan Harmon told The A.V. Club, "Rick really does have bigger fish to fry than anybody. He understands everything better than us. So you give him the right to be jaded and dismissive and narcissistic and sociopathic." Harmon is right; you can't help but like Rick.

1 Morty Smith

Morty and Rick together
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Morty is shy, impressionable, socially awkward, and scared, but also quick-witted and kind of hilarious. This young boy is trying to overcome his drawbacks, help his family, care about others, and become the hidden hero who helps save the multiverse. Without him, Rick would probably finally choose the suicide he so often attempts and considers. No matter what, Morty believes in his grandfather Rick, remaining Rick’s best companion in all crazy adventures.