Jerry Smith (Rick and Morty)

Jerry Smith
Jerry Smith
Rick and Morty character
First appearance	Jerry Prime:; "Promo Commercial #1" (2013); Jerry C-131 (Season Two Jerry):; "Rick Potion #9" (2014):; Jerry 5126:; "Mortynight Run" (2015); Doofus/Evil Jerry (J19ζ7/Mack):; "A Tale of Two Jerries, Part One: Jerry-Go-Round" (2016);
Last appearance	Jerry Prime and Jerry C-131 (Season Two Jerry):; "Solaricks" (2022); Doofus/Evil Jerry (J19ζ7/Mack):; "The Space Shake Saga" (2023);
Created by	Justin Roiland; Dan Harmon
Based on	Justin Roiland's pet dog (namesake)
Designed by	Justin Roiland
Voiced by	Chris Parnell; Manabu Muraji (Japanese)
In-universe information
Full name	Gerald Smith
Nickname	Jerry
1st Miggity Miggity Miggity Mack, Master of the Multiverse, and Ruler of The Citadel
	In office; "A Tale of Two Jerries, Part Two" – "Three" (Doofus/Evil Jerry Smith J19ζ7)
Gender	Male
Occupation	Stay-at-home Dad; Amateur beekeeper; Galactic Orbship superhero (Flamingo Dad); Published author (Never Trying Never Fails); Advertising agent (fired)
Family	Leonard Smith (father); Joyce Smith (mother)
Spouse	Beth Smith (wife, briefly separated); Space Beth (wife, throuple)
Children	Summer Smith (daughter); Morty Smith (son)
Relatives	Morty Smith, Jr. (grandson); Naruto Smith (grandson); Thoolie Smith (grandson); Rick Sanchez (father-in-law); Diane Sanchez (mother-in-law);
Religion	Non-denominational Christian
Age	35

Gerald "Jerry" Smith is one of the main characters of the American animated television series Rick and Morty and resulting franchise. Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, and voiced by Chris Parnell, Jerry is depicted as a stay-at-home dad who finds contentment in his simple life.^[7]^[8] He unknowingly uses pity as his "signature move", which leads to people hiring him or giving him any sort of consolation. Jerry is infamous for his mutual rivalry with Rick Sanchez, his father-in-law, with the pair ultimately becoming friends in the sixth season. On many occasions in the early seasons, his relationship with his partner, Beth Smith, has been shown to be incredibly unhealthy, co-dependent, and incompatible, before gradually improving over the course of the series. One of Jerry's hobbies is beekeeping, which he picks up sometime during season four.^[9] It has been scarcely implied throughout the show that he is queer.^[10] He is the son-in-law of mad scientist Rick Sanchez, father of Morty and Summer Smith and husband of Beth Smith. Both the original character and their inter-dimensional replacements (introduced in the second season) have received a positive critical reception.^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]

^ Floorwalker, Mike (January 5, 2021). "The Surprising Inspiration Behind These Iconic Rick And Morty Characters". Looper.com. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
^ "Jerry Voices (Rick and Morty)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
^ "Who Is the Voice Actor Behind Jerry Smith on 'Rick and Morty'?". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. June 7, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
^ "M. Night Shaym-Aliens!". Rick and Morty. Season 1. Episode 4. January 13, 2014. Adult Swim.
^ "Rick: A Mort Well Lived". Rick and Morty. Season 6. Episode 2. September 11, 2022. Adult Swim.
^ Magee, Grace (February 23, 2022). "Rick and Morty: Every Main Character's Age". CBR. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
^ Boyle, Michael (September 2, 2022). "Jerry's 'Pathetic' Nature Is Chris Parnell's Favorite Part Of Rick and Morty". SlashFilm.com. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
^ Larasati, Dyah (September 1, 2022). "'Rick and Morty' Cast & Character Guide: Check Out the Eccentric Weirdos in the Animated Sci-Fi Sitcom". Collider. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
^ Rivera, Joshua (May 11, 2020). "Rick and Morty's Chris Parnell thinks Jerry would do very well in quarantine". The Verge. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
^ Opie, David (June 21, 2021). "Rick and Morty season 5 just confirmed a major character is queer". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
^ Cite error: The named reference Solaricks was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Cite error: The named reference Eggplante was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Cite error: The named reference Shannon was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Cite error: The named reference Plante was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[1] Floorwalker, Mike (January 5, 2021). "The Surprising Inspiration Behind These Iconic Rick And Morty Characters". Looper.com. Retrieved September 17, 2022.

[2] "Jerry Voices (Rick and Morty)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 17, 2022.

[3] "Who Is the Voice Actor Behind Jerry Smith on 'Rick and Morty'?". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. June 7, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2022.

[4] "M. Night Shaym-Aliens!". Rick and Morty. Season 1. Episode 4. January 13, 2014. Adult Swim.

[5] "Rick: A Mort Well Lived". Rick and Morty. Season 6. Episode 2. September 11, 2022. Adult Swim.

[6] Magee, Grace (February 23, 2022). "Rick and Morty: Every Main Character's Age". CBR. Retrieved February 23, 2022.

[7] Boyle, Michael (September 2, 2022). "Jerry's 'Pathetic' Nature Is Chris Parnell's Favorite Part Of Rick and Morty". SlashFilm.com. Retrieved September 17, 2022.

[8] Larasati, Dyah (September 1, 2022). "'Rick and Morty' Cast & Character Guide: Check Out the Eccentric Weirdos in the Animated Sci-Fi Sitcom". Collider. Retrieved September 17, 2022.

[9] Rivera, Joshua (May 11, 2020). "Rick and Morty's Chris Parnell thinks Jerry would do very well in quarantine". The Verge. Retrieved September 17, 2022.

[10] Opie, David (June 21, 2021). "Rick and Morty season 5 just confirmed a major character is queer". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 17, 2022.

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Jerry Smith
Rick and Morty character

First appearance	Jerry Prime: "Promo Commercial #1" (2013) Jerry C-131 (Season Two Jerry): "Rick Potion #9" (2014): Jerry 5126: "Mortynight Run" (2015) Doofus/Evil Jerry (J19ζ7/Mack): "A Tale of Two Jerries, Part One: Jerry-Go-Round" (2016)
Last appearance	Jerry Prime and Jerry C-131 (Season Two Jerry): "Solaricks" (2022) Doofus/Evil Jerry (J19ζ7/Mack): "The Space Shake Saga" (2023)
Created by	Justin Roiland Dan Harmon
Based on	Justin Roiland's pet dog (namesake)^[1]
Designed by	Justin Roiland
Voiced by	Chris Parnell Manabu Muraji (Japanese)^[2]^[3]
In-universe information
Full name	Gerald Smith
Nickname	Jerry

1st Miggity Miggity Miggity Mack, Master of the Multiverse, and Ruler of The Citadel
In office "A Tale of Two Jerries, Part Two" – "Three" (Doofus/Evil Jerry Smith J19ζ7)



Gender	Male
Occupation	Stay-at-home Dad Amateur beekeeper Galactic Orbship superhero (Flamingo Dad) Published author (Never Trying Never Fails) Advertising agent (fired)^[4]
Family	Leonard Smith (father) Joyce Smith (mother)
Spouse	Beth Smith (wife, briefly separated) Space Beth (wife, throuple)
Children	Summer Smith (daughter) Morty Smith (son)
Relatives	Morty Smith, Jr. (grandson) Naruto Smith (grandson) Thoolie Smith (grandson) Rick Sanchez (father-in-law) Diane Sanchez (mother-in-law)
Religion	Non-denominational Christian^[5]
Age	35^[6]