'Rick and Morty' season 3 release date, rumors: new episodes to arrive March 2017?

("Rick and Morty" official Facebook page)Will "Rick and Morty" season three air March 2017?

The waiting game continues as Adult Swim continues to place fans in limbo regarding the release of new episodes for "Rick and Morty." It's been almost a year since the second season concluded but there's still no update from the cable network.

Despite the lack of communication from the network's side, recent rumors suggest that "Rick and Morty" season three will premiere sometime March 2017. The speculations stem from Mr. Poopy Butthole's announcement in the finale of season two that the next installment will be due after a year-and-a-half of waiting.

However, Geek notes that series creator Dan Harmon said earlier this year new episodes may come sooner than the expected premiere date. If this happens, the third season should start airing by the end of 2016.

There are three months to go before the year ends but the question is: Will Adult Swim have enough time to develop all of the episodes for "Rick and Morty" season three? Another big question is: Will Harmon deliver what he teased back in January or will fans keep waiting in vain?

Meanwhile, viewers are eager to know what's next for Beth and Jerry after the previous installment hinted on marital troubles that will most likely push through with season three. Will a divorce be depicted in "Rick and Morty's" upcoming installment? This will be sad news for fans who are rooting for the couple to stick with each other. On the other hand, there is no confirmation from Harmon and his team if the pair will indeed decide to part ways for good.

As for Rick's prison stay, it's been confirmed that he will find a way to get out of the maximum security prison in the first episode of the new season. It's unclear how he will escape but knowing how the series throws in some unexpected scenes at unexpected moments, the escape will surely be an epic one.

Stay tuned for more updates on the release of "Rick and Morty" season three.

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