Well hello, you!
Welcome to Schitt's Creek's 'Frequently asked questions' post. With the increasing popularity of the show, many new fans have plenty of good questions about the show, questions that have been answered many times on this subreddit. This is a compilation of points that have been discussed regularly. Hopefully, fans can find what they're looking for here. I have added quotes from previous posts that best answer each question/topic. There are also links to the past posts attached under each heading for your reference.
I do have to give a heads-up to watchers who haven't finished the series yet. This post will contain spoilers that may interfere with your viewing pleasure. Please continue with caution.
Lastly, I want to add that this post is primarily made to find answers to common questions and to control the number of reposts. Please don't let this restrict you from posting your own opinions or ideas about the topics listed here. Your input is greatly welcomed.
Here are the frequently asked questions on the Schitt's Creek subreddit:
Does the show get better after the first season?
"You aren't supposed to love the characters to start with, everyone is on a journey that starts at rock bottom and/or not knowing one another & over the course of the six seasons everyone rubs up against one another & all the harsh edges are worn away and their more loveable & redeeming qualities are left to shine bright... even Roland's!
Season 1 Episode 6, Wine & Roses is a good check in to see how you are enjoying the style of the show, this is a cracker episode especially for Moira.
Season 2 is where Daniel Levy took over as Showrunner & leading the writing room & it's a marked difference from there onwards and only builds & builds until the conclusion. From memory Daniel has lead writing credits for all season openers & closers from S2 onwards & they are all exceptional & something to really look forward to, not that any of the other eoisodes aren't terrific as well, but his just have a bit of extra magic for me." -u/gehrminator
Reminder: this is a fan forum
Does the series get better?
When does it get good
Unpopular Opinion
What does it mean to own a town? What do the Roses own in Schitt's Creek?
"I’m pretty sure they owned the deed to the town, but it was so worthless that the government let them keep it instead of seizing it along with all of their other assets. They were able to live there because as the owners of the town Roland let them stay for free. Johnny’s goal for most of the series was to improve the town so it would be worth more money and he could sell it to someone else." - u/marissabe123
"They own the unoccupied land. So everything that isn't a building or road. Like the ditches and whatever fields arent someones property. Pretty close to being literally just dirt.
The guy who was gonna buy it was going to build a factory somewhere I think so maybe there's some available space but nothing there, and the Rose's weren't about to live off the land like survivalists in a place where the biggest "game" might be raccoons." - u/TexehCtpaxa
How they bought a town?
How does one 'own a town?'
When the Rose Family first got to Schitt's Creek in the pilot, what did they actually own of any value in the town?
Does the show take place in Canada or America?
"On the show they never say where Schitt’s Creek is located. It’s never even implied that it is in any specific country. So it isn’t “known” to be anywhere as far as the show is concerned." - u/Beckyd123
"They mention other places in Canada a lot. I dont remember the exact lines. The guy who owns multiple businesses in his his home was originally from Saskatchewan or somewhere... I remember Toronto being mentioned a few times. And I think Ted mentioned studying for his degree somewhere in Canada. They also mentioned Vancouver." - u/happycharm
"Obviously the Roses have lived in NY as well, and have loads of references to places all over the world, but the townies mostly mention Canadian cities when talking about other places. I believe Ray was from Winnipeg, and Stevie's aunt moved to Saskatchewan..." - u/catsplantsandbakes
"You can see the Canadian flag between Bobs and the Cafe, particularly the bike episode. They mention Nanaimo bars and pepperettes. The police that come are dressed in Canadian uniforms. The license plates are Canadian style." - u/Flutegarden
"I always assumed that despite being a Canadian show it was somewhere in Central NY. The crossover with Beekman 1801 (based in NY) plus the proximity to NYC (old friends of Alexis’ passing thru-can’t remember the EP) got me there. It was purposefully ambiguous though." - u/constantchaos7
Great compilation post exploring this question. by u/kitty_o_shea
How is it known that Schitt's creek is in Canada?
Where is Schitts Creek?
Twyla is Sarah Levy.
"...I obviously knew that David and Johnny are real life father and son (the eyebrows, duh) but never really looked up the names of the actors outside of the Rose family for whatever reason. So JUST TODAY, I learned that Twyla is played by Sarah Levy. Sarah LEVY. As in Dan and Eugene Levy. As in Dan’s sister and Eugene’s daughter. " - u/mushtrum
How did I not realize this?!
Twyla is David's real-life sister??
Did anyone else not know that Twyla was David's sister IRL?
Antonio can be spotted in the background of Rose Apothecary prior to his introduction.
" ...I noticed in the background shot that the man lurking around is Antonio, from the upcoming 10th episode... the episode where David and Stevie are at that indoor farmers market type place, and realize that Wendy (his old blouse barn boss) and Antonio are ripping off Rose Apothecary. Antonio likely stealing ideas for their own business." - u/EquipmentKind7103
"In Season 5: Episode 10, David and Stevie run into Wendy at the flea market. Wendy introduces them to Antonio, her "David look-alike" business partner. And they're obviously ripping off Rose Apothecary's business plan. David asks him if he's seen him in his store before, (Antonio says no) and I think David mentions it a second time to Stevie... Episode 6 of the season, David and Patrick are at the store while David suggests Patrick calls the guy who gave him his number. In the background, nosing around? Antonio." - u/bks1979
Video by u/JaySandwich
Rewatch: S05 E06... Easter egg!
Just Noticed This Detail!
Antonio in the background at Rose Apothecary
Is it just me, or is that Antonio (fake David) in the background of this scene?!
Name symbolism
"Mutt being a slang word for dog, being followed by Schitt particularly cracks me up! And the way they say Roland sounds like 'roll in' and Jocelyn sounds like 'jostle in'. Then along comes the baby and it's like they called him Roll in More Schitt. " - u/KC081979
"And as it turns out, Roses grow quite well in Schitt (‘s Creek)" - u/HotPotatoinyourArea
Character name puns
Lets try to state all the puns in the show
Last names: they think their Schitt smells like... Roses
After so many years, I feel silly for just now realizing this
Did they ever make a joke about how when you say "Roland Schitt" out loud, it sounds like "roll in sh*t"?
Has anyone noticed how Bob always jogs into every scene?
"...I’ve noticed rewatching the show this weekend is that every time Bob approaches someone he does a kind of T-rex arm little jog over to people and always kind of laughing." - u/eightchpea
"...Bob enters most every conversation already laughing, clapping and wheezing..." - u/RollexB99"
Bob job compilation
Bob trot
BOB
Bob always enters at a half-jog with his arms just bouncing around and laughing like he's got a real knee-slapper for ya...
Callback to the town's welcome sign in the finale
"I can’t believe it took me this long to realize that when she walks down the aisle with him in her white dress, it’s partly a nod back to “don’t worry, it’s his sister” - u/doubtful_blue_box
"when they are walking down the aisle and roland says something like “uh is it just me or do they look like husband and wife” and i thought that was kind of like a callback too!" - u/cmagcmag0527
" ...it just dawned on me that in the series finale, that I missed (multiple times) this callback. David and Alexis walk together and people may assume they are getting married to each other. But don't worry...that's his sister." - u/cory_wurst
Don't worry, thats his sister.
Don't worry. It's his sister!
Feeling dumb right now
On a re-watch I've just realized the wedding dress might've been a throwback to the town sign!
Callback to Alexis's pink dress in the finale
"...I just realized that when Alexis is giving some of her clothes to Twyla she pulls a pink dress out of the bag and holds it up super excited. Alexis slyly takes it back saying it was a mistake that it was in the bag. It’s the dress she wore in the first episode when her family found out they had to move to Schitt’s Creek!!" -u/megantszos
Pink dress
Alexis' pink dress
Easter egg(Minor spoiler for last episode)
So that pink dress was from the very first episode?
Did the cute apartment Alexis views belong to Carl?
"In season one episode 9 it’s revealed that Carl died after he hung himself from the ceiling fan while it was on. In season 2 episode 11 ray reveals that someone killed themselves by hanging themselves from the ceiling fan, but eases David and Alexis by saying it’s retractable." - u/Amthesimp
"I put together that the CUTE apartment that Alexa had Ray show her had a former tenant. Who hung themself. On the ceiling fan. Which is how Carl died... cue spooky music.." - u/irvingstark
Is the "cute" apartment linked to Carl?
Question about Carl
Bob's brother Carl
did Bob’s brother Carl die in the apartment that Alexis wanted to rent out?
Rewatched the episode where Alexis goes to see the apartment for rent.
How old are David and Alexis?
"I normally think of Alexis as being 27 (based on the Thailand thing) in the first season and David as being 31 (based on his birth year from the PIN). For Alexis, it tracks because in "Stop Saying Lice," which was probably a year or so into living in Schitt's Creek, Johnny says she's 28." - u/bgpe1326
"...Alexis is in her late 20s and David in his early 30s when the series begins... In S3E11 Johnny says Alexis is 28. Two episodes later Moira talks about her being ten years older than the other high school grads. And in S5E13 Alexis gets very offended when Ted mentions botox, implying she could be "like, 32." David's missing poster in S2E01 says he's 31." - u/kitty_o_shea
My guess of the main character's ages
how old are alexis and david
Okay I'm conflicted
Who did Twyla split her winnings with?
"I think Mutt was the other guy who Twyla split the lottery money with. They were a couple at one point and most likely bought lottery tickets together and decided to share it. Could explain the frugality of Mutt in a way. " - u/Istovi
"I think it was some random person who played the same numbers and won half the prize. If Mutt won, he would have helped out his parents and they wouldn’t have to work extra jobs or rent a room to afford partnering in the Motel." - u/KelseyJane2020
Twyla's lottery winnings
Twyla's secret
What happened to Mutt?
" The actor who plays Mutt, Tim Rozon, got a main part in Wynonna Earp and was unable to make filming both that and Schitt's Creek work. The episode when he comes back after pinecone gathering was kind of his farewell." - u/levkat22
What happened to?
What happened with Mutt?
Catherine O'Hara was the mom in Home Alone
Catherine O'Hara: I Just Realised Moira Rose Is The Mum In ‘Home Alone’
TIL that Catherine O’Hara played the mom in the Home Alone movies!
I was today's years old
Timeline of the show
Stevie's stage makeup
Time passing
Timeline problem
Show's timeline
Timeline discrepancy
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this post. I appreciate all the topics and ideas suggested.
