Rick and Morty debuts Season 8, Episode 1 today, on Sunday, May 25 at 11 p.m. with a live broadcast on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network). Watch it for free with a trial of DirecTV. • Watch “Rick and Morty” for FREE with DirecTV Stream (free trial), or watch it on Sling (promotional offers).

While there are plenty of self-contained episodes, some storylines have carried over between seasons. Some of the best episodes, like Ricklantis Mix-Up, happen to have follow-ups in the new season. Still, IGN’s review suggests Season 8 may be more of a return to “the old adventure/parody of the week formula.”