The title and release date were revealed on July 29, 2017 to be "Rest and Ricklaxation" and August 27, 2017.[4] The episode's writing and directorial credits were announced upon the episode's airing. Morty's girlfriend in the episode, Stacy, is voiced by Tara Strong.[1] Maurice LaMarche also voices a minor waiter character,[2] and Cassie Steele voices recurring character Tricia Lange.[3] The A.V. Club noted that "Rest and Ricklaxation" was the first episode of the season to address Morty's "school life" and crush on Jessica.[5]