Schitt's Creek facts for kids

Schitt's Creek (stylized as Schitt^$ Creek) is a funny Canadian TV show. It's a sitcom, which means it's a comedy series about everyday life. The show was created by a father and son team, Eugene Levy and Dan Levy. It was shown on CBC Television from 2015 to 2020. There are 80 episodes in total, spread across six seasons.

The story is about a very rich family, the Roses, who suddenly lose all their money. They have to move to a small, rundown town called Schitt's Creek. This town was actually bought as a joke by the dad, Johnny Rose, many years ago. Now, they have to live in a motel and learn how to live without their fancy lifestyle. They also have to learn to get along with each other!

In 2020, Schitt's Creek won a big award called the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. This was a huge achievement for the show.

What is Schitt's Creek About?

Schitt's Creek tells the story of the Rose family. They are super rich and live a very fancy life. One day, they lose everything they own. They are forced to leave their luxurious mansion.

The only place they can go is a small, forgotten town. This town is called Schitt's Creek. Johnny Rose, the dad, bought it years ago as a joke. Now, it's their only home.

The family has to adjust to a completely new way of life. They live in a small motel. They no longer have servants or endless money. This makes for many funny and heartwarming moments.

Meet the Rose Family

The show focuses on four main family members. Each character is played by a famous actor. Their journey from riches to rags is the heart of the story.

Johnny Rose

Johnny Rose is the father of the family. He used to be a very successful video store owner. He is played by Eugene Levy. Johnny tries his best to keep his family together. He also tries to make money again.

Moira Rose

Moira Rose is Johnny's wife. She is a former soap opera star. She is played by Catherine O'Hara. Moira has a very unique style and way of speaking. She often struggles to fit into the small town.

David Rose

David Rose is the adult son. He is played by Dan Levy. David is very fashionable and a bit dramatic. He learns a lot about himself in Schitt's Creek. He also starts a business there.

Alexis Rose

Alexis Rose is the adult daughter. She is played by Annie Murphy. Alexis used to travel the world and live a wild life. In Schitt's Creek, she tries to find a new purpose. She also learns to be more independent.

Awards and Recognition

Schitt's Creek became very popular over time. It received many awards for its writing, acting, and humor.

In 2020, the show made history at the Primetime Emmy Awards. It won every major comedy award. This included Outstanding Comedy Series. It was the first comedy or drama series to do this.

The show was praised for its positive messages. It showed themes of love, acceptance, and family. Many people loved how the characters grew and changed.