Rick transfers his consciousness into a teenage clone to help Summer and Morty hunt a vampire (Coach Feratu) at their high school.

Summer realizes Rick is in emotional pain because teenage brains naturally suppress "bad thoughts"—which happen to be the core of Rick's identity. She forces him to listen to Elliot Smith, triggering his older mind to reclaim control. 🐛 The B-Plot: Marriage Mythologs

While Tiny Rick becomes an instant social hit, Rick’s older, cynical consciousness is trapped inside. This leads to "cries for help" disguised as catchy songs and dances, like the famous "Let Me Out!" performance.