is the second episode of the second season of Rick and Morty , first airing on August 2, 2015. Directed by Dominic Polcino and written by David Phillips , the episode is celebrated for its dense sci-fi concepts, dark humor, and the introduction of fan-favorite characters like the assassin Krombopulos Michael and the gaseous entity known as "Fart". Plot Overview: A Moral Dilemma in Deep Space