The Emmy-winning animated series Rick and Morty is back for its eighth season. The irreverent series about a mad scientist and his grandson’s adventures across the universe premiered on Adult Swim on Sunday, May 25 at 11 p.m. ET with the first of 10 new episodes that are dropping weekly through July 27. The series, which stars Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell, and Spencer Grammer will also be airing in over 170 countries, so whether you’re in the U.S. or abroad, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Rick and Morty Season 8, including where to stream it and how to watch it with the help of a VPN if you don’t have cable.

When does Rick and Morty Season 8 premiere?

Season 8 of Rick and Morty premiered on Sunday, May 25. The series won’t land on streaming in the U.S. until after the entire season wraps up — so if you’re used to watching Rick and Morty on HBO Max, heads up that you’ll have to wait until Sept. 1 to catch Season 8.

What channel is Rick and Morty Season 8 on?

Rick and Morty airs on Adult Swim. After an entire season is finished airing, it will eventually stream on HBO Max. It is however already available to stream on HBO Max in Australia…

How to watch Rick and Morty season 8 without cable:

There are several ways you can watch Rick and Morty without cable. Adult Swim is available on several platforms, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. Warner Bros. Discovery has also confirmed that episodes will be available to stream in the U.S. on Max, but not until Sept. 1.

Rick and Morty Season 8 trailer:

Where to watch past episodes of Rick and Morty:

While the new season of Rick and Mortys won’t be immediately available on Max (you’ll have to wait until it arrives on Sept. 1), you can catch the past seven seasons on demand on the platform now.

How to stream Rick and Morty with a VPN:

If you don’t have cable but still want to stream Season 8 of Rick and Morty as new episodes are released, all it takes is a VPN. By using a VPN, you can access new episodes of Rick and Morty when they air in other countries and stream them on demand after they premiere. Just note that the premiere dates may vary. For example, it’s scheduled to debut June 1 in the U.K. on Channel 4’s My4, and May 26 on the Australian version of HBO Max (though you’ll still need your US HBO subscription to watch it). Just set your VPN location to the U.K. or Australia, respectively.

A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you’re looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to overseas broadcasts, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.

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