You are absolutely right with what you say and I do agree with you in most points, if it had been a completely self-contained episode I wouldn't have made this post, believe me.
But the creators of Rick & Morty have been known to hide easter eggs in the show(s), there are certain references in Gravity Falls or Solar Opposites for example. Easter eggs that the casual viewer will never know of or care about.
And my conspiratorial mindset is definitely at play here, I am well aware of that, but who (apart from the creators and/or marketing people) is to know that this wasn't an easter egg for the fans? As I said in another comment, it is completely irrelevant in the grand scheme of things, whether the 7th Episode was released on purpose, but a lot of people on dedicated forums care.
Naturally, the 95% you mentioned don't and they won't even know that the episode was leaked. They'll watch the show chronologically and enjoy it - or not.
But if you look at all the Rick & Morty subreddits, a good chunk of posts is about how things are connected, people finding tiny little hidden references, making macros, pointing out intricacies, references to other shows etc.
So I see nothing wrong with a little conjecture in this case. And even if it was indeed mistakenly uploaded, we were able to enjoy 2 episodes that were clearly linked.
No harm done.
S5E7: Gotron Jerrysis Rickvangelion
Another new week, another new episode. The cycle repeats anew.
It’s time for episode 7 of Season 5, Gotron Jerrysis Rickvangelion! Comment below with your thoughts, theories, and favorite bits throughout the episode, or join the conversation about this and all sorts of other shit on our Discord
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Episode Overview
Directed by: Jacob Hair
Written by: John Harris
Air Date: 8/1/2021
Guest Star(s):
Brohnopsis: Check these ferrets broh. Gotta keep it in the family though.
Synopsis: A bit of pasta with some anime combined
Other Lil' Bits
Special thanks to Amazon for accidentally releasing this episode early
Morty is drinking Ecto Cooler. They really want ecto cooler to make a comeback (as do I)
Discussion Thoughts - (just to get you started)
Favorite jokes?
Did you think The Godfather/Goodfellas references worked with the anime bits?
A nice little episode about enabling the worst in folks or an episode about needing to catch the rest of the Pokemon in Sword?
Some more episode specific songs here (Boobworld and Anime Pasta)
Best/Worst parts?
What burning thoughts or questions do you have or want to share? Put them in the comments below!
AAAaaAaaaAaaand that was Episode 7, Gotron Jerrysis Rickvangelion! Keep creating your memes, comments, and thoughts, and we’ll see you again, for sure, next week!
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Thank you so much. Will you just have the newest episode each week? That’s amazing
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Wow I fucking appreciate that thank you that just made my week
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Dude. You sure you won’t get into a lawsuit for this?
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3 years later, man thank you so fucking much
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A savior. Thank you very much. Will consider donating as soon as I'm able to.
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Wait. This is too easy :D
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Adultswim? At least it was still unlocked after airing last night.
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Need a key from my cable provider, as Im currently living in Europe, I dont have access to watch through adult swim
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It's regional blocked, Belarus, can't watch anywhere, so I am forced to pirate it
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