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Rick and Morty - S03E09 - The ABCs of Beth
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Rick and Morty season 3 episode 9

The ABCs of Beth

 
Jerry is lucky with a lady and Beth recalls her childhood.
 
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Rick and Morty / S03E09 : The ABCs of Beth
Season 3, Episode 9 | Aired on September 24, 2017 | TV-MA | 23 min. | Adult Swim
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    Episode 1
    The Rickshank Rickdemption
  • Rick and Morty - Episode 2 - Rickmancing the Stone
    Episode 2
    Rickmancing the Stone
  • Rick and Morty - Episode 3 - Pickle Rick
    Episode 3
    Pickle Rick
  • Rick and Morty - Episode 4 - Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender
    Episode 4
    Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender
  • Rick and Morty - Episode 5 - The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy
    Episode 5
    The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy
  • Rick and Morty - Episode 6 - Rest and Ricklaxation
    Episode 6
    Rest and Ricklaxation
  • Rick and Morty - Episode 7 - The Ricklantis Mixup
    Episode 7
    The Ricklantis Mixup
  • Rick and Morty - Episode 8 - Morty's Mind Blowers
    Episode 8
    Morty's Mind Blowers
  • Rick and Morty - Episode 9 - The ABCs of Beth
    Episode 9
    The ABCs of Beth
  • Rick and Morty - Episode 10 - The Rickchurian Mortydate
    Episode 10
    The Rickchurian Mortydate

Rick and Morty season 3 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Beth confronts her past and the imaginary world of Froopyland she believed her childhood friend Tommy was lost in. Meanwhile, Jerry's dating an alien warrior priestess, which leads to family tension. Beth and Rick delve into Froopyland, finding Tommy ruling the world he's adapted to. The episode explores themes of parental failure, self-reflection, and the complexities of personal growth as Beth ultimately faces a choice about her identity and future, and Jerry grapples with his own dating blunders.

Full Episode S03E09 Recap

### Local News Broadcast - Carla Johnson reports on Joseph Eli Lipnip, a child murderer scheduled for execution. - Carla notes with disdain that Lipnip, who ate his own son, is drawing attention from spectators. ### At Beth's Home - Summer and Beth discuss Lipnip's execution, and Beth reveals her childhood friend Tommy was the victim. - The conversation shifts to Beth's imaginary world from her childhood, Froopyland. - Beth insists on finding out if Tommy is still alive in Froopyland, a creation by Rick. ### Inside Froopyland - Rick and Beth venture into Froopyland to find Tommy. - They discover a safe but fantastical world created by Rick for young Beth. - The two argue about Beth's upbringing and Rick's parenting. ### Jerry's Apartment - Morty and Summer visit their father Jerry during a custody weekend. - Jerry is dating an alien warrior priestess, Kiara, and boasts about his new telekinetic abilities. - The children are unimpressed with Jerry's attempts to show off. ### Froopyland - Beth and Rick search for Tommy, encountering harmless yet bizarre creatures. - They find evidence suggesting Tommy has survived all these years by unconventional means. ### Jerry's New Relationship - Jerry's relationship with Kiara is revealed to be more serious than expected, with talk of soul-bonding. - Morty and Summer express concern over Jerry's impulsive decisions and his motives for the relationship. ### Froopyland Continued - Beth and Rick are taken to King Tommy, who rules over the creatures of Froopyland. - King Tommy presents a play that distorts the past, blaming Beth for his abandonment in Froopyland. - Beth confronts her guilt and the possibility that she may have caused Tommy's situation. ### At Jerry's Apartment - Jerry's children criticize his new relationship and urge him to break up with Kiara properly. - After a heated exchange, the family is attacked by Kiara, who seeks vengeance for the breakup. ### Froopyland Showdown - Beth takes matters into her own hands, fighting to rescue Tommy and fix her past mistakes. - Rick remains detached, uninterested in the conflict or in saving Tommy. ### Jerry and Kiara's Breakup - Jerry finally admits to Kiara that he was not honest about his feelings and intentions. - Kiara's ex-boyfriend intervenes, and Jerry's children take the opportunity to escape the situation. ### Beth's Decision - Beth faces an existential crisis, questioning her identity and her resemblance to Rick. - Rick offers Beth a choice: continue her life as it is or leave and have a clone take her place with no consequences. - Beth makes a decision about her future, but the outcome is left ambiguous. ### The Family Reunion - Everyone returns home, with Jerry attempting to reconcile with his children. - Rick provides pizza from another dimension, smoothing over the family's rough day. - The episode ends on an ambiguous note regarding Beth's choice and her presence in the family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Joseph Eli Lipnip?

Joseph Eli Lipnip is a child murderer scheduled for execution.

What is Froopyland?

Froopyland is an imaginary world created by Rick for young Beth.

Who is Tommy in relation to Beth?

Tommy was Beth's childhood friend who was believed to have been eaten by Joseph Eli Lipnip.

What kind of world is Froopyland?

Froopyland is a fantastical and safe world created by Rick, filled with harmless creatures.

Who is Kiara?

Kiara is an alien warrior priestess from Krootabulon, dating Beth's father, Jerry.

What is the state of Jerry's relationship with Kiara?

Jerry's relationship with Kiara is serious, involving talk of soul-bonding.

How do Morty and Summer feel about Jerry's relationship with Kiara?

Morty and Summer are concerned about Jerry's impulsive decisions and his motives for the relationship.

Who is King Tommy in Froopyland?

King Tommy is the ruler of the creatures in Froopyland and is the grown-up version of Beth's childhood friend.

How does Beth feel about her past actions towards Tommy?

Beth feels guilty and responsible for Tommy's abandonment in Froopyland.

What does Beth decide about her future?

Beth is offered a choice by Rick to either continue her life or leave and have a clone replace her. Her decision is ambiguous.

 
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