is the third episode of the sixth season of the adult animated sitcom Rick and Morty , originally aired on September 18, 2022. The episode is best known for its exploration of "narcissistic self-love" and its impact on the Smith family. Plot & Themes
: Beth and Space Beth begin a coy flirtation that escalates into an affair, which they eventually stop trying to hide from the family.
: A parody of the fighting game features a character named Kickpuncher , a nod to the cult movie series from Dan Harmon’s other show, Community .
: The episode references titles like Final Fantasy , God of War , and Grand Theft Auto through the hyper-realistic games played on the Game Pod XL. Production & Reception Rick & Morty - Season 6 - IMDb
: Initially devastated, Jerry eventually enters a "cuckold" dynamic, which is revealed to be a turn-on for all three parties by the episode's end.
The episode is packed with references to video games and other media: