Ways to watch ‘Rick and Morty’ season 9, episode 9 for free ICYMI on Adult Swim

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.The latest episode of “Rick and Morty” season 9, episode 9 aired on Adult Swim on Sunday, July 19 as the penultimate installment of the show’s acclaimed ninth season before next week’s finale, “Field of Dreams.”“Salute Your Morts” focused on Beth in one of the season’s riskiest episodes while maintaining the franchise’s trademark blend of sci-fi absurdity, emotional storytelling, and dark comedy.If you missed out on watching last night on Adult Swim, keep reading for info on your best live and on-demand free streaming options now. How to watch ‘Rick and Morty’ season 9, episode 9 for free“Rick and Morty” fans who missed last night’s live airing have several ways to watch without a traditional cable package.DIRECTV (Best free-trial option)Promotion: 5-day free trial for new subscribers.Pricing: Entertainment package starts at $59.99 for the first month, then $89.99 per month.Features:Includes Cartoon Network/Adult SwimUnlimited cloud DVR on most plansNo long-term contractLocal and national channels includedWatch live or on-demandHulu + Live TVPromotion: 3-day free trial for eligible new customers.Pricing: Starts at $89.99 per month with ads.Features:Includes Adult Swim via Cartoon NetworkDisney+ and ESPN includedUnlimited DVRMore than 95 live channelsAffordable on-demand streaming optionsIf you do not need live TV, several less expensive services carry the series after broadcast.Philo Bundle+Pricing: $33 per month bundle optionFeatures:Includes Max (Basic With Ads), AMC+ and discovery+More than 70 live channelsOne-year unlimited DVRAccess to Adult Swim programming through participating servicesGet PhiloPlans start at $25/month (after free trial). For only $33/month, choose Bundle+ to combine Philo with HBO Max, AMC+, and Discovery+Get Philo Bundle+Sling TV BluePromotion: Low-cost streaming passes starting a $4.99 per day.Pricing: From $45.99 per month.Features:Adult Swim included40+ channelsNo contract requiredStream on multiple devicesGet Sling TVSling TV pricing starts as low as $4.99.Try Sling TVDisney+, Hulu and Max BundlePricing:With Ads: $19.99 per monthNo Ads: $32.99 per monthFeatures:Includes Disney+, Hulu and MaxStreams “Rick and Morty” on demand through Max and HuluOffers access to Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, HBO, Warner Bros., DC and Adult Swim contentAdvertised savings versus purchasing each service separatelyGet Disney+Bundle Disney+ with Hulu and HBO MaxGet Disney+What is ‘Rick and Morty’ season 9, episode 9 about?According to Adult Swim’s episode teaser, “Salute Your Morts” follows Morty and Summer as they are shipped off to an intergalactic camp after abusing Rick’s advanced technology, while Beth and Jerry unexpectedly enjoy time alone at home.The episode quickly escalates into classic “Rick and Morty” insanity. Morty and Summer discover that their supposedly disciplinary summer camp has been taken over by wealthy alien children who have transformed it into a lawless paradise, while Beth and Jerry accidentally consume an alien substance that leaves them permanently intoxicated unless they can find a cure.What happened in Episode 8? (Spoiler alert)Last week’s episode,“Rickuiem Mort a Dream‚” explored Rick and Morty’s increasingly complicated relationship. After Morty accidentally destroys Rick’s prized intergalactic distillery, Rick lashes out and tells Morty that his happiness has never aligned with Morty’s presence. Feeling guilty, Rick later implants Morty with a creature called a Sympathid, which dramatically increased Morty’s empathy and altered how he perceived the world.Meanwhile, Jerry and Summer embarked on a surprisingly dark side adventure involving a serial killer while searching for supplies Rick needed to rebuild his distillery. The episode balanced emotional character development with bizarre science-fiction concepts, continuing Season 9’s reputation for blending heartfelt storytelling with outrageous comedy.BTS MetLife Stadium tickets: Best deals for sold-out East Rutherford shows Aug. 1-2Shakira NY, NJ tickets: Last-minute deals for final July 20, 21, 23, 25 US showsBest way to watch ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3, episode 5 free without cableHow to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show for freeElla Langley Fort Worth tickets: Best verified resale deals for sold-out Aug. 15 showAbby L’Bert (she/her) is an entertainment commerce writer for cleveland.com. She graduated from The University of Akron and was raised in Northeast Ohio. Abby has extensive commerce writing experience from her...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff.