Beth Smith

Lore & Background

Following Rick and Morty abandoning the latter's original reality in the first season episode "Rick Potion #9", a new Beth identical to the original is introduced, Beth C-131; the original Beth Prime is subsequently shown to be ruling a post-apocalyptic wasteland with the original Jerry and Summer in the third season episode "The Rickshank Rickdemption" and the *Rick and Morty* comic series arc "Look Who's Cronenberging Now", before dying of illness before the events of the sixth season premiere "Solaricks". Following the events of "The ABC's of Beth", in which Beth confronts sharing her father's sociopathy, Rick creates a clone of Beth and sends one of the pair to space; it is left ambiguous as to whether the newly dubbed Space Beth is the clone or the original following the official introduction of the character in "Star Mort Rickturn of the Jerri". The character description for Space Beth in the *Pocket Mortys* update that accompanied the Adult Swim release of the episode initially identifies her as Clone Beth, despite the episode itself not confirming whether or not she or Beth is the clone; both Beths and Jerry later form a throuple in the sixth-season episode "Bethic Twinstinct". In "Rickmurai Jack", Rick's original Beth, Beth C-137, is revealed to have been killed as a child along with her mother Diane, with Rick having spent the following decades scouring the multiverse for their killer, eventually electing to move in with the adult version of Beth and her family from his target's native reality. The character is voiced by Sarah Chalke, and portrayed by Whitney Avalon in a promotional music video for the third season.

In Their Own Story

Rick C-137's original daughter Beth died when she was a child. Later, Rick crashes into an alternate Smith household having the show's main Beth. This Beth was abandoned by her Rick about 20 years ago. This Beth is 34 years old and is an equine veterinarian ("horse doctor") at St. Equis Hospital; Rick subsequently abandons this Beth's reality in "Rick Potion #9" for another identical one, bringing Morty with him. Several episodes have dealt with Beth's dissatisfaction with her life, having wanted to become a "real" surgeon before she became pregnant with her daughter Summer at 17. Beth is depicted as being unperturbed by her father Rick's destructive and dangerous tendencies around her son Morty. She, from childhood, views Rick more favorably than her mother due to their parental separation despite Rick having abandoned her when she was 15. As a child, Beth is depicted as having had sociopathic personality traits; following the character's cloning, her space-faring adventurer "Space Beth" self in the fourth season finale is depicted as having taken up her father's former position as the leader of resistance movement "The Defiance" against the government of the Galactic Federation. In "Rickternal Friendshine of the Spotless Mort", Birdperson's memory of Rick states that his original Beth is dead, which is confirmed in "Rickmurai Jack", with the portion of Rick's origin story presented in "The Rickshank Rickdemption" (depicting her and Diane's deaths) having been true. In "Bethic Twinstinct", Beth and Jerry start a polyamorous relationship with "Space Beth", following both Beths having a series of affairs on Thanksgiving due to ingesting Venusian wine (love potion).

Reader's Guide

Beth Smith originates from Earth Suburbia but operates within infinite dimensions. Initially portrayed as insecure and dependent on Rick's validation, her personality evolves into one of quiet strength. She often acts as the family's stabilizer when Rick's antics spiral out of control. Her key relationships include a strained but enduring marriage to Jerry and a protective bond with Summer. Over time, she challenges Rick more frequently, demanding accountability for his actions. This dynamic shifts from passive acceptance to active confrontation in later story arcs. Across the multiverse, Beths vary wildly in capability. Some lead galactic governments while others remain unaware of portals. The primary Beth's evolution shows her reclaiming agency from her father's shadow. She utilizes veterinary skills and mechanical aptitude to solve problems Rick creates.

Did You Know?

• Beth is a veterinarian who specializes in horse surgery at St. Equis Hospital.
• She became pregnant with her daughter Summer at age 17, which prevented her from becoming a 'real' surgeon.
• Rick abandoned this Beth when she was 15, yet she still views him more favorably than her mother.
• In 'Bethic Twinstinct', Beth and Jerry start a polyamorous relationship with Space Beth after ingesting Venusian wine (love potion).
• The character is voiced by Sarah Chalke, and portrayed by Whitney Avalon in a promotional music video for the third season.