Schitt's Creek

Schitt's Creek
Genre Sitcom
Created by
Directed by
Starring
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 26 (18 aired) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Eugene Levy
  • Daniel Levy
  • Fred Levy
  • Andrew Barnsley
  • Ben Feigin
Producer(s) Colin Brunton
Running time 22 minutes (approx.)
Production company(s) Not a Real Company Productions
Distributor ITV Studios Global Entertainment
Release
Original network CBC Television
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Original release January 13, 2015 (2015-01-13) – present (present)
External links
CBC Television's Schitt'$ Creek

Schitt's Creek (advertised as Schitt$ Creek) is a Canadian television sitcom that premiered on CBC Television on January 13, 2015. The series airs in the United States on Pop (previously the TV Guide Network).[1] The series was created by Eugene Levy and Daniel Levy and produced by Not a Real Company Productions.[2] On January 12, 2015, CBC renewed the show for a second season.[3][4] On March 17, 2015, Pop announced that it would continue airing the show in its second season. [5] Season two will consist of 13 episodes.[6] Production resumed during the second week of April 2015.[7] The second season premiered January 12, 2016, on CBC and will premiere March 16, 2016, on Pop.[8][9]

The series stars Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara as Johnny and Moira Rose, a wealthy couple who are forced, after losing all their money, to rebuild their lives in their only remaining asset: the small town of Schitt's Creek, which they once purchased as a joke, where they are living with their two adult children in two adjacent rooms of a rundown motel.[10] The cast also includes Daniel Levy, Annie Murphy, Chris Elliott,[10] Jennifer Robertson and Emily Hampshire.

The series is filmed on location in Goodwood, Ontario, which is located in the Regional Municipality of Durham of the Greater Toronto Area and Mono, Ontario, where the motel scenes are filmed[11] while the interior scenes are filmed at Pinewood Toronto Studios in Toronto.[12]

The name of the show derives from the idiom "up Shit Creek [without a paddle]", implying an extraordinarily difficult or nearly impossible situation, as if stuck in a boat on a proverbial stream full of feces, unable to move one's self out of a terrible circumstance. It is a play on words with "Schitt", an actual surname of Germanic origin.

Cast and characters

Episodes

Season 1

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Canadian viewers
(millions)
101"Our Cup Runneth Over"Jerry CiccorittiDaniel LevyJanuary 13, 2015 (2015-01-13)1.359[13]
After their business manager steals all of their money, the once-wealthy Roses are forced to move to the town of Schitt's Creek, which Johnny bought in 1991 as a joke gift for David; they take up residence in the town's motel.
102"The Drip"Jerry CiccorittiChris PozzebonJanuary 13, 2015 (2015-01-13)1.366[13]
Johnny tries to get permission to sell Schitt's Creek; Johnny, Moira, and David have dinner at Roland and Jocelyn Schitt's home; Alexis goes to a truck party to try to find a young man to make out with.
103"Don't Worry, It's His Sister"Paul FoxMichael ShortJanuary 20, 2015 (2015-01-20)1.266[14]
Johnny tries to have the offensive town sign removed; Moira has one of her periodic emotional crises after reading nasty things about herself on the Internet, and Johnny places Alexis in charge of taking care of Moira until the crisis passes; Moira accepts Jocelyn's invitation to discuss acting with the students at the elementary school; David searches for a job.
104"Bad Parents"Jerry CiccorittiKevin WhiteJanuary 27, 2015 (2015-01-27)0.834[15]
Worried that they have been bad parents, Johnny and Moira try to get to know David and Alexis better; teamed with Mutt while performing community service as a result of a drunk-driving conviction, Alexis comes to believe that Mutt is having an affair with Jocelyn; with David in need of money to fund his extravagant lifestyle, Stevie helps him try to sell his clothes.
105"The Cabin"Paul FoxAmanda WalshFebruary 3, 2015 (2015-02-03)0.724[16]
Tired of the lack of privacy at the motel, Johnny and Moira borrow Roland's and Jocelyn's cabin for a romantic overnight visit; Alexis talks David into having a games night at the motel while their parents are at the cabin, but invites additional people without his permission and turns the evening into a drunken party.
106"Wine and Roses"Jerry CiccorittiKevin WhiteFebruary 10, 2015 (2015-02-10)0.759[17]
A winery hires Moira as its commercial spokesperson; David suffers a panic attack; David and Alexis attend a partner yoga class with Jocelyn, Mutt, and Twyla.
107"Turkey Shoot"Paul FoxDaniel LevyFebruary 17, 2015 (2015-02-17)0.688[18]
David's inability to kill an insect in his room inspires Stevie to invite him to the town's annual turkey shoot. Meanwhile, Jocelyn invites Moira to a day out at a beauty salon. Ted, the veterinarian, asks Alexis out on a date.
108"Allez-Vous"Paul FoxChris PozzebonFebruary 24, 2015 (2015-02-24)
Moira receives a package from an old friend which turns out to be a starter kit for a multi-level marketing cosmetics company. She and David arrange a demonstration in her motel room. Meanwhile, Johnny tries to apply for unemployment and has trouble finding reliable transportation. Alexis thinks Ted is too nice a person.
109"Carl's Funeral"Jerry CiccorittiKevin WhiteMarch 3, 2015 (2015-03-03)0.837[19]
Johnny is asked to do the eulogy at the funeral of a man he never knew. Two rowdy relatives of the deceased arrive in town which disgusts David but they are related to Stevie. Alexis thinks Ted is too kind to animals.
110"Honeymoon"Jerry CiccorittiDaniel LevyMarch 10, 2015 (2015-03-10)
Johnny and Moira, realizing they have no social life, get invited to a party hosted by Jocelyn and Roland. Meanwhile, Ted invites his friends including Alexis, David, Stevie, Mutt and Twyla to a social gathering. The two parties become a study in contrasts between the two generations of Schitt's Creek residents.
111"Little Sister"Paul FoxMichael ShortMarch 17, 2015 (2015-03-17)0.622[20]
Moira's estranged younger sister pays a surprise visit. Meanwhile, David agrees to talk to a student in Jocelyn's class about being 'different.'
112"Surprise Party"Paul FoxChris PozzebonMarch 24, 2015 (2015-03-24)
Johnny wants to throw a surprise birthday party for Moira, but complications develop when Moira takes over planning for what she thinks is a fundraiser, which is really the party.
113"Town for Sale"Jerry CiccorittiKevin White (story by Daniel Levy)March 31, 2015 (2015-03-31)0.872[21]
Johnny finds a potential buyer for the town, but Alexis and David develop an attachment to Schitt's Creek.

Season 2

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Canadian viewers
(millions)
201"Finding David"Jerry CiccorittiDaniel LevyJanuary 12, 2016 (2016-01-12)0.808[22]
While the family searches for the missing David, Alexis takes her relationship with Mutt to the next level while technically engaged to Ted.
202"Family Dinner"Jerry CiccorittiDavid West ReadJanuary 12, 2016 (2016-01-12)0.775[23]
David helps Moira cook dinner. Johnny looks for an office for his consulting business and Alexis comes clean with Ted about their engagement.
203"Jazzagals"Paul FoxMichael ShortJanuary 19, 2016 (2016-01-19)
Moira tries to join the town's a capella group, Alexis enjoys her latest relationship and Johnny attempts to help out at Bob's Garage.
204"Estate Sale"Jerry CiccorittiTeresa PavlinekJanuary 26, 2016 (2016-01-26)0.656[24]
Johnny and Moira attend an estate sale, Mutt gives Alexis a bike, Roland requests David's help to shop for a special item.[25]
205"Bob's Bagels"Paul FoxChris Pozzebon and Daniel LevyFebruary 2, 2016 (2016-02-02)
Johnny considers a business partnership with Bob, David gets a job interview at a clothing store, Moira takes care of Alexis.[26]
206"Moira vs. Town Council"Jerry CiccorittiDaniel LevyFebruary 9, 2016 (2016-02-09)
Moira attempts to beautify the town, David misuses the company credit card, a grooming problem causes Alexis and Mutt to question their relationship.[27]
207"The Candidate"February 16, 2016 (2016-02-16)
Johnny runs for town council, David and Stevie look for love, Alexis copes with not having a boyfriend.[28]
208"Milk Money"February 23, 2016 (2016-02-23)
David enters the raw milk business, Moira tries to connect with the townspeople, David gives style advice.[29]
209"Moira's Nudes"March 1, 2016 (2016-03-01)
Moira is concerned that racy photos from her past could adversely affect her campaign, Johnny asks for financial help, Alexis gets a job.[30]
210"Ronnie's Party"March 8, 2016 (2016-03-08)
Johnny and Moira meet with a key group of people, Alexis struggles with her new job, David offer's emotional support to his boss' daughter.[31]

Reception

Schitt's Creek has received mixed reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes the first season has a rating of 50%, based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "The title is one of the best jokes of Schitt's Creek, but performances from Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara give the writing a comedic boost."[32] On Metacritic, the first season has a score of 62 out of 100, based on 10 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[33]

International broadcast

The series was picked up for showing in the United States by Pop (formerly TVGN) and premiered on February 11, 2015.[34][35] The show has also been picked up in New Zealand by TV 2 (New Zealand) and TVNZ on Demand. [36]

References

  1. ↑ "Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara are up Schitt's Creek". CBC News. October 21, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  2. ↑ Cummins, Julianna (February 11, 2014). ""SCTV alums Levy and O’Hara to star in CBC comedy"". Playback. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Schitt's Creek gets greenlight for second season". CBC News. January 12, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Schitt’s Creek is off to a dazzling start". Toronto Star. January 19, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  5. ↑ http://deadline.com/2015/03/schitts-creek-renewed-second-season-pop-1201394050/
  6. ↑ http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2015/03/17/the-rose-family-returns-with-second-season-of-schitts-creek-541112/20150317pop01/
  7. ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/marcello-cabezas/schitts-creek_b_6972222.html
  8. ↑ http://www.cbc.ca/schittscreek/
  9. ↑ Kickham, Dylan. "Eugene Levy comedy Schitt's Creek returning for season 2 on March 16". Entertainment Weekly. Entertainment Weekly Inc. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  10. 1 2 "SCTV stars Levy and O’Hara reunite for a forthcoming CBC sitcom called Schitt’s Creek". canada.com, February 10, 2014.
  11. ↑ Halliday, Chris (June 24, 2014). "Hockley sets scene for CBC comedy starring Eugene Levy". Orangeville Banner. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  12. ↑ Wong, Tony (January 12, 2015). "How Eugene Levy convinced CBC to name his show ‘Schitt’s Creek’". Toronto Star. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
  13. 1 2 Yeo, Debra (January 12, 2015). "CBC's Schitt's Creek watched by 1.3 million". Toronto Star. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Top Programs – Total Canada (English) January 19 - January 25, 2015" (PDF). Numeris. February 2, 2015. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  15. ↑ Brioux, Bill (January 28, 2015). "Tweet by @BillBriouxTV". Twitter. Retrieved February 6, 2015. SUN o'nites CTV Flash 1699k AgtCarter 1486k CSI 2024k CBC Mercer 954k 22Minutes 757k @SchittsCreek 834k #BellLetsTalk
  16. ↑ Brioux, Bill (February 6, 2015). "Tweet by @BillBriouxTV". Twitter. Retrieved February 6, 2015. CBC o'nites MON @CBCMurdoch 903k StrgeEmpire 252k TUES Mercer 1015k 22Mins 818k @SchittsCreek 724k MrD 457k WED Dragons 983k BookNegro 1279k
  17. ↑ Brioux, Bill (February 6, 2015). "Tweet by @BillBriouxTV". Twitter. Retrieved June 26, 2015. @CBC's @SchittsCreek finds o'nite level in Week Five, goes 1.4M - 1095k - 834k - 724k -759k
  18. ↑ Brioux, Bill (February 20, 2015). "Tweet by @BillBriouxTV". Twitter. Retrieved March 21, 2015. TUE onite GLO NCIS 2174k NCIS3 1800k ChiFi 1151k CTV Flash 1547k AgtCar 1504k Person 1411k CBC Mercr & 22Min (R) @SchittsCreek 688k MrD 464k
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  21. ↑ Brioux, Bill (April 2, 2015). "Tweet by @BillBriouxTV". TUES o'nites CBC Mercer 931k 22Min 760k @SchittsCreek 872k MrD 519k GLO NCIS 2081k Dovekeepers 858k CTV Flash 1419k Shield 1436k
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  27. ↑ http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/schitts-creek-moira-vs-town-council/EP020708650020?aid=zap2it
  28. ↑ http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/schitts-creek-the-candidate/EP020708650021?aid=zap2it
  29. ↑ http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/schitts-creek-milk-money/EP020708650022?aid=zap2it
  30. ↑ http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/schitts-creek-moiras-nudes/EP020708650023?aid=zap2it
  31. ↑ http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/schitts-creek-ronnies-party/EP020708650024?aid=zap2it
  32. ↑ "Schitt's Creek : Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  33. ↑ "Schitt's Creek : Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  34. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 21, 2014). "Pop Picks Up Eugene Levy Comedy ‘Schitt’s Creek’ As First Original Scripted Series". Deadline. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  35. ↑ Jue, Teresa (November 17, 2014). "TVGN rebrand Pop announces lineup for 2015, premieres clip from 'Schitt's Creek'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  36. ↑ https://www.tvnz.co.nz/content/tvnz/ondemand/shows/s/schitts-creek.html

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