Schitt’s Creek quickly became one of the most heartwarming shows on TV since the release of its first season in 2015. With its hilarious one-liners, fantastic representation, and an endearing cast of characters that includes many familiar faces, what’s not to love? This Canadian series became beloved across the globe as viewers tuned in week after week for the misadventures of video store tycoon Johnny Rose, his theatrical wife Moira (Catherine O’Hara), and their pampered adult children, David (Dan Levy) and Alexis (Annie Murphy).
When audiences first met the Rose family, their illustrious past was extremely misaligned with their next move. After a stroke of bad luck, the obscenely wealthy family loses everything. They run for shelter to an apparent two-bit town that Johnny purchased as a joke, having to get used to sleeping in a motel and rebuilding their lives from the ground up. But as time passed, the Roses became as near and dear to the hearts of viewers as Schitt’s Creek became to them. Let’s reminisce about the best episodes of Schitt’s Creek, ranked.
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9 “Wine and Roses” - Season 1, Episode 6
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This first season episode captures the Roses in their highs and lows. Moira gets a new onscreen gig as a spokesperson for Herb Ertlinger Winery, and pushes through her distaste of the wine itself to reemerge into the entertainment sphere. David wrestles with anxiety from his new circumstances and overcomes a panic attack. Alexis does community service and strikes up a situationship with Mutt (Tim Rozon).
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8 “Finding David” - Season 2, Episode 1
After the Roses’ deal to sell the town fails, leaving them to stay there indefinitely, David disappears after proclaiming his grand escape plans to Stevie (Emily Hampshire) and taking Roland’s (Chris Elliott) truck. The Roses follow his trail into Amish country, where he’s been hiding out for three days, even though a text sitting on Alexis’ phone is revealed to have had his location all along. This episode’s quick wit truly captures why Schitt’s Creek is one of the best modern sitcoms.
7 “Grad Night” - Season 3, Episode 13
Alexis is finally graduating from high school, but everyone around her seems too busy to attend. She’s okay with that, telling her loved ones to not bother showing up. But although Moira is supposed to be out of town singing with the Jazzagals, she ends up singing during the ceremony in celebration of her daughter’s accomplishments. David and Patrick (Noah Reid) also kiss for the first time as their relationship begins to bud.
6 “Life is a Cabaret” - Season 5, Episode 14
A Vulture review stated, “But every season seems to end in a way that is the Most Schitt’s Creek. Hilarious and heartfelt through and through. Season five’s final bow is no different.” This season finale centers around the highly-anticipated town musical, Cabaret, solidifying that Schitt’s Creek is full of untapped talent. Everyone buzzes with excitement as they wait to see Stevie and Patrick in starring roles, but on opening night, Stevie flees the scene before the curtains open.
5 “Merry Christmas, Johnny Rose” - Season 4, Episode 13
Schitt’s Creek’s holiday celebrations are underway, but the Roses are a bit disillusioned, comparing them to the grand parties of their past – especially Johnny. He suggests that the family throw a big extravaganza like they used to, but everything falls apart after he assigns objectives to Moira and the kids. When all seems lost, the whole town comes together to create a Christmas miracle that makes up for the misinterpretations, and Johnny learns that making new traditions isn’t so bad after all.
4 “Open Mic” - Season 4, Episode 6
Alexis utilizes her marketing skills to help make Rosebud Motel a household name alongside Stevie and Johnny. After the opening of Rose Apothecary, Patrick offers the idea of hosting an open mic night to get business booming. He and David officially begin to fall for one another after Patrick sings a rendition of “Simply the Best” and dedicates it to David by name – in front of everyone! This episode adds a tender and meaningful touch to a typically comedic series.
3 “The Hike” - Season 5, Episode 13
Johnny goes to the emergency room after a heart issue scare that brings his loved ones closer together. Alexis considers leaving for the Galápagos with Ted (Dustin Milligan) and battles with her true feelings. In the meantime, David and Patrick embark on a walk to remember. After a disastrous trek through the woods, Patrick gets down on one knee and proposes to the love of his life with four rings, in typical David fashion.
2 “Happy Ending” - Season 6, Episode 14
The final episode of Schitt’s Creek brings things to a sentimental close – and viewers to tears. After a whirlwind day of plans and preparations going wrong, David and Patrick finally get married in a truly touching ceremony. Afterwards, Johnny and Moira finally leave for Los Angeles and Alexis plans to head to New York, while the newlyweds stay behind with Stevie. An IndieWire review reads, “‘Happy Ending’ is the final punctuation on the surprising sentence — or the big bow on the back of the wedding dress — that is “Schitt’s Creek.”
1 “Start Spreading the News” - Season 6, Episode 13
After the Rosebud Motel deal reaches a head, the partners have to decide where they want to live to further their success. In this episode, we finally see David fully come to terms with the life he’s created in Schitt’s Creek – and accept how much he truly loves it there. Patrick finds their dream home in the exact place that David never imagined himself staying in, and David has to decide what path the two of them should take. Staying in Schitt’s Creek is a no-brainer as soon as Stevie says, “Look at this place! David, you won!”
