S2E10: The Wedding Squanchers

In "Rick and Morty" Season 2, Episode 10, things take a turn when the Smith family is at Birdperson's wedding to Tammy. It turns out Tammy is actually an undercover agent for the Galactic Federation. She reveals her true intentions, leading to a shootout at the wedding. Birdperson is tragically gunned down, and chaos ensues as the Federation troops storm in. Rick realizes that staying with the family puts them in danger, so he decides to turn himself in to the Galactic Federation. In an emotional moment, Rick surrenders, ensuring the safety of his family while he is taken into custody. The episode ends with Rick imprisoned in a high-security facility, leaving the Smith family to adjust to their new life under the Federation's control. The Smiths are given new identities and relocated to a Federation-approved planet, where they attempt to settle into their mundane new lives. Meanwhile, Rick is left pondering his choices in a tiny cell, setting up a cliffhanger for what comes next in their intergalactic adventures.