The story would have been exactly the same if it was an episode of Solar Opposites. It wasn't Rick and Morty, Rick wasn't even in it and Morty was a background character.
The show misses the enjoyment of the comics. The comic was quick-witted and made you stop and think about it. The show however is long drawn-out awkward phrasing that you want to hurry up get get to the point.
First episode is 20 minutes about "comfort squares" (pillows) and avoiding using the word "airplane".