When 'Rick And Morty' Season 4 Will Start According To Fan Theories

Kofi Outlaw

11/09/2017 05:01 pm EST

Rick and Morty wrapped up season 3 last night (at the time of writing this), and in the usual post-credits epilogue, Mr. Poopybutthole warned fans that they would be in for a long wait until season 4 - long enough that he would be sport a 'big, white, Santa Claus beard' when we next saw him.

While there are a lot of fans who believe that Rick and Morty season 3 isn't really done, other fans have started to embrace the idea that we're in for a long wait, and are already calculating just how long that wait will be.

Here's when Rick And Morty season 4 will start, according to fan theories.

The Christmas Surprise Theory

One of the more immediate and popular reactions to the season 3 finale was Rick and Morty will be back for a Christmas episode this year.

We've already broken down why this theory could be true. Click the link to learn more about it!

The Roiland Theory

Fans who have been following the career of Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland have spotted this little Easter egg, which may reveal when Rick and Morty season 4 may be coming:

The Banana Age Theory

Some fans think that Mr. Poopybutthole's mention of time passing between season 3 and season 4 was actually a mathematical clue as to when season 4 will air:

The Pothead Theory

Some fans think that Rick and Morty season 4 really won't be coming for a long time. A very long time, in fact.

Based on the personalities of showrunners Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, there's a future air date that seems too good not to utilize:

The Very Distant Future

Some fans are looking into cryogenic freeze options, so that they can be around when Rick and Morty finally does return for season 4:

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