Ep 5. The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy

In the episode "The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy" of Rick and Morty season 3, we see Rick in a bit of a rut, feeling depressed and wanting to end his life. In an effort to cheer him up, Morty takes Rick on a trip to an alien amusement park called the Whirly Dirly, which has a ride that is essentially a death trap.

However, things quickly get complicated when Rick's nemesis, Jerry's new alien friend, invites them to a hidden planet where they can't be tracked by anyone except his old friend Risotto Groupon. Risotto wants to kill Rick and has a plan to do so that involves getting him away from Morty and Jerry (who he doesn't perceive as threats).

The episode takes us on a whirlwind adventure, as Morty tries to protect his grandfather and foil Risotto's plan while also navigating his own feelings about Rick. Meanwhile, Jerry is trying to prove himself to his new alien friend but ends up getting caught up in the chaos.

As always, the episode is full of hilarious one-liners and absurd situations, but it also delves into some deeper themes about life and death, friendship, and family. Overall, "The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy" is a standout episode in the series that combines humor and heart in all the right ways.