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25 Schitt's Creek Scenes That Made Us Laugh, Cry, and Love the Rose Family to Pieces

07/10/2020 - 11:56 PM

Schitt's Creek [1] is the single greatest TV show to grace this planet, and anyone who dares to disagree can "eat glass" — hypothetically, of course. No other series has ever made me laugh [2] and cry (and cry-laugh) as much as the Canadian sitcom has, and though its 80 episodes are each short, they cram in tons of hysterical, touching, quotable, and surprising moments worth revisiting. And I must acknowledge the Rose family's unbeatable character growth, which is an utter joy to watch unfold.

Now that the sixth and final season has finally hit Netflix, it's the perfect time to take a walk down memory lane and look back on the scenes that make Schitt's Creek [3] so darn lovable. With a little help from fellow POPSUGAR editors who also adore the show, I'm breaking down (simply) the best moments we can't get enough of, from the commonly cited exchanges to the under-the-radar antics you might have glossed over the first time around. Cosy up in your favourite David Rose-esque sweater, queue up some Mariah Carey [4], and check 'em all out ahead, in chronological order.

Johnny's Questionable Sleepwear (Season 1, Episode 2)

"This quick scene packs a hilarious punch, cramming so many good one-liners into just one minute. When Johnny discovers that his motel room ceiling is leaking, he wakes up Moira, who tearfully moans, 'I just finished crying myself to sleep' with mascara running down her face. Once woken up, David utters his famous 'I'm trying very hard not to connect with people right now' quote, and then proceeds to roast his dad's nightgown, saying, 'There's a whole Ebenezer Scrooge thing happening.' He doesn't stop there, adding a 'my best to Bob Cratchit' as Johnny storms off, which really sends me over the edge." — Victoria Messina, associate editor, Trending and Viral Features

Moira's Herb Ertlinger Wine Commercial (Season 1, Episode 6)

"God, Moira's wine commercial gets me every. single. time. A few details that make it rewatch-worthy include her peculiar pronunciation of 'crabapple,' the way she fumbles to grasp the wine glass, how she drunkenly says 'hi!,' and her various failed efforts to utter the name Herb Ertlinger correctly at the end. I don't know about you, but seeing this commercial on TV would absolutely make me want to buy a whole case of fruit wine — and it makes me want to go out drinking with Moira." — VM

David and Moira Making Enchiladas (Season 2, Episode 2)

"One of the best moments in the show has to be when Moira and David make her 'famous' enchiladas. Neither of them have any business being in the kitchen, and while David is trying to be so earnest in accomplishing something, Moira is trying to keep hidden the fact she's likely never made an enchilada in her life. Hearing them repeat 'fold in the cheese' while they both get more flustered always has me in stitches. I yell 'fold in the cheese' all the time. Catherine and Dan's expressions and back and forth really make the scene." — GC

"The folding in the cheese scene where David and Moira are making enchiladas is what made me fall in love with this show. It manages to be so relatable and so ridiculous at the same time, and it makes me smile every time I watch it." — India Yaffe, assistant editor, Shop

Moira's Jazzagals Audition (Season 2, Episode 3)

"Seemingly intimidated by the previous singer's powerhouse vocals, Moira totally botches her Jazzagals audition with a maraca-like noisemaker in hand. As she spirals into an incoherent, scatting mess, the camera pans to capture the group's reactions, which are all appropriately confused. Come for Moira's oddly lopsided wig, stay for Jocelyn's 'that was . . . different!'" — VM

Mutt Gifting Alexis a Bike (Season 2, Episode 4)

"One of my favourite Schitt's Creek [5] moments is when Mutt gets Alexis a bike that she really doesn't want (mostly because it's not a car). It's funny that Alexis is trying to hide the fact that she can't ride a bike rather than just telling Mutt the truth, but what makes the scene incredible is that David knows the truth and openly encourages Alexis to take it for a spin while Mutt is in the room. The ridiculous looks Alexis and David exchange during this scene make this a peak relatable sibling moment and illustrate their relationship in the most hilarious way." — Chanel Vargas, assistant editor, Trending and Viral Features

Moira Rose's Crazed Laugh (Season 2, Episode 6)

"I honest to god don't think I've ever rewound a scene more times than this one in my entire life. Hearing Catherine O'Hara laugh like a wild hyena without even moving her mouth is utterly iconic and sure to never be forgotten. It's both haunting and impressive. I only wish I was there the day that she tried it for the first time on camera to witness everyone else's reactions." — Samantha Sasso, associate editor and content strategist, Native Beauty

Mutt's Annual Barn Party (Season 2, Episode 13)

"I have to call out the barn party. I began the series with assurances from coworkers and friends that it would make me laugh a lot, but I never anticipated that the show would make me cry, until this moment at the end of season two. When Moira and Johnny crashed Mutt's barn party — telling their kids that they 'have great affection' for them, and that 'tonight, we are dancing as a family' — I was a blubbering mess. It was the first time you could see past the dysfunction to a family that really cares for each other. I knew then that this show had a lot of heart." — Karen Snyder Duke, editor, Voices


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