The Mind-Blowing Revelation in Rick & Morty Season 7 Episode 2's Unforgettable Post-Credits Scene

WARNING! This article contains spoilers for Rick & Morty season 7, episode 2!

Summary

In Rick and Morty season 7, episode 2, there is a post-credits scene reintroducing a character from the past, Memory Rick. This character is trapped within Jerry's memory, and his reappearance confirms that he is alive and thriving, despite his absence from the show for more than two years.

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The middle of the episode unveils the post-credits scene, which presents a surreal and absurd independent story, adding depth to the show's mythology.

In "The Jerrick Trap," episode 2 of Rick and Morty season 7, a season 5 storyline is revived, although it is not revealed until after the episode concludes. The post-credits scene unexpectedly reintroduces a forgotten character who is still in existence. Whilst most episodes of Rick and Morty consist of lighthearted and fast-paced comedic plots, the show's narrative can become quite intricate. Episodes like "Rickternal Friendshine of the Spotless Mort," episode 8 of season 5, delve into more intricate concepts, such as Rick entering his friend's mind and encountering a version of himself known as Memory Rick, who exists solely through Rick's memories. In the world of Rick and Morty, this type of mind-bending storytelling is customary.

However, this does not imply that the show consistently wraps up these storylines neatly. Certain characters in Rick and Morty undergo significant development before ultimately being disregarded, while others are disregarded for numerous episodes before making surprising comebacks. Furthermore, some of these unresolved plotlines are not directly addressed in the episode's main plot, instead being unexpectedly saved for brief post-credits scenes. This is precisely the case for the post-credits scene in season 7, episode 2 of Rick and Morty, in which a memorable character, who has not been seen on the show for over two years, reappears.

Memory Rick Returns In Rick & Morty Season 7 Episode 2’s Post-Credits Scene

In the post-credits scene of "The Jerrick Trap," Memory Rick reappears, trapped within Jerry's memories, as he attempts to find a way out of his future son-in-law's mind. Similar to the first post-credits scene of Rick and Morty season 7, this moment is a humorous and surreal standalone story. Memory Rick explores Jerry's memories spanning several decades in search of something he can utilize to construct a portal out of his own mind. However, he soon discovers that Jerry believes that all technology functions using gears and springs. This leads to a disappointed Memory Rick attempting and failing to create something out of these gears and springs and ultimately venting his frustration on Memory Gene.

The sequence is quite absurd, but it does reveal something unexpected about the Rick and Morty universe. Since Memory Rick's last appearance in the season 5 episode "Rickternal Friendshine of the Spotless Mort," where he declined Rick's offer to become a real person, viewers may have wondered if the character still existed. His return confirms that he is indeed alive and well, or as alive as a conscious memory can be. This demonstrates that, despite the mocking of one of the show's iconic classic episodes in Rick and Morty season 7, the new season still pays homage to its predecessors.

When "The Jerrick Trap" Post-Credits Scene Takes Place Within The Episode

Contrary to expectations, the post-credits scene in "The Jerrick Trap" occurs during the middle of the episode, rather than at the end. In the finale of season 7, episode 2 of Rick and Morty, Rick and Jerry's consciousnesses are once again separated. However, the post-credits sequence actually occurs earlier, when Memory Rick was still trapped within Jerry's mind, preceding the final scene of the episode. In contrast, the post-credits scene in season 7, episode 1 of Rick and Morty took place after the conclusion of all the events in that particular episode.