| “ | We are on the precipice of greatness and we must cherish these moments before everything changes. | ” |
| — Moira Rose | ||
Season Five is the fifth season of the CBC/Pop's Schitt's Creek. It was announced on March 6, 2018.
Season Five premiered on January 8, 2019 (CBC) and January 16, 2019 (Pop) with "The Crowening", and ended with "Life Is a Cabaret" on April 9, 2019 (CBC) and April 10, 2019 (Pop).
Overview
The Roses are finally thriving in Schitt’s Creek and find themselves ready to take their personal relationships and business pursuits to the next level. Moira returns from a breakthrough film shoot in Bosnia with a clear exit strategy and a renewed sense of purpose, and with that newfound energy, she is inspired to leave her mark on the town by launching her most ambitious artistic endeavor yet. Meanwhile, the reputation of the Rosebud Motel is steadily building under Johnny’s leadership, but managing the individual needs of his staff, Stevie and Roland, proves to be a greater challenge. With Rose Apothecary running smoothly, David is now focusing on nurturing his relationship with Patrick, and from apartment hunting to joining a baseball team, he proves he’s willing to go the extra mile. Alexis, having finally achieved some stability in both romance and career, isn’t one to let things get stale, so she tries to spice things up with Ted while contemplating a next step that could take her beyond Schitt’s Creek.
Cast
Starring
- Eugene Levy as Johnny Rose (14/14)
- Catherine O'Hara as Moira Rose (14/14)
- Daniel Levy as David Rose (14/14)
- Annie Murphy as Alexis Rose (14/14)
- Jennifer Robertson as Jocelyn Schitt (8/14)
- Emily Hampshire as Stevie Budd (14/14)
- Dustin Milligan as Ted Mullens (9/14)
- Noah Reid as Patrick Brewer (12/14)
- Sarah Levy as Twyla Sands (10/14)
- Chris Elliott as Roland Schitt (14/14)
Supporting and Minor
- Karen Robinson as Ronnie Lee (6/14)
- John Hemphill as Bob Currie (4/14)
- Rizwan Manji as Ray Butani (1/14)
- Marilyn Bellfontaine as Gwen Currie (4/14)
- Lili Connor as Grace (1/14)
- James Cade as Blaire (1/14)
- Ennis Esmer as Emir Kaplan (3/14)
- Tara Joshi as Shannon (1/14)
- Laura Soltis as Cheryl Mullens (1/14)
- Elizabeth McEachern as Robin (1/14)
- Robin Duke as Wendy Kurtz (1/14)
- Salvatore Antonio as Antonio (2/14)
- Rachel Dolan as Baby (1/14)
- John Tench as Hank (1/14)
- Jocelyn Zucco as Baby's mother (1/14)
- Deborah Tennant as Marcy Brewer (1/14)
- Ted Whittall as Clint Brewer (1/14)
- Linda Thorson as Gloria Gregson (1/14)
- Aldrin Bundoc as Ken (1/14)
Episodes
| Title | Director | Writer | Air Date | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crowening | Laurie Lynd | Dan Levy | January 8, 2019 (CBC)
January 16, 2019 (Pop) |
5x01 |
| While Moira is in Bosnia filming the Crows movie that she hopes will revive her acting career, David attempts to take his relationship with Patrick to new heights. | ||||
| Love Letters | Laurie Lynd | David West Read | January 15, 2019 (CBC)
January 16, 2019 (Pop) |
5x02 |
| A sleep-deprived Moira worries about a stack of old love letters addressed to Johnny from another woman, while David and Stevie are held up at David's store. | ||||
| The Plant | Jordan Canning | Rupinder Gill | January 22, 2019 (CBC)
January 23, 2019 (Pop) |
5x03 |
| Alexis and Johnny hatch a plan to impress a motel reviewer, while David and Patrick search for a new apartment. | ||||
| The Dress | Jordan Canning | Rupinder Gill | January 29, 2019 (CBC)
January 30, 2019 (Pop) |
5x04 |
| Johnny finds himself under financial pressure with the arrival of Moira's high-priced red carpet gown for the Crows movie premiere; David is conned into taking a road trip with Stevie. | ||||
| Housewarming | Laurie Lynd | Dan Levy & Rupinder Gill | February 5, 2019 (CBC)
February 6, 2019 (Pop) |
5x05 |
| David and Patrick throw a housewarming party and Ted finally lets loose, while Johnny and Moira try their best to babysit Roland Jr. for the evening. | ||||
| Rock On! | Laurie Lynd | David West Read | February 12, 2019 (CBC)
February 13, 2019 (Pop) |
5x06 |
| Moira and the Jazzagals take Jocelyn out for a night at the casino, while Johnny tries to navigate an awkward conversation with Stevie about intimacy in the workplace. | ||||
| A Whisper of Desire | Jordan Canning | Michael Short | February 19, 2019 (CBC)
February 20, 2019 (Pop) |
5x07 |
| Johnny suspects that Ted's mom is attracted to him, while Moira can’t resist getting involved in a local musical production. | ||||
| The Hospies | Jordan Canning | Rupinder Gill | February 26, 2019 (CBC)
February 27, 2019 (Pop) |
5x08 |
| Johnny and Stevie attend the Regional Hospitality Awards, while Moira does everything in her power to stop Alexis from auditioning for Cabaret. | ||||
| The M.V.P. | Jordan Canning | David West Read | March 5, 2019 (CBC)
March 6, 2019 (Pop) |
5x09 |
| David agrees to sub in for the annual baseball game, and Moira runs a rehearsal that pushes Stevie over the edge. | ||||
| Roadkill | Jordan Canning | Michael Short | March 12, 2019 (CBC)
March 13, 2019 (Pop) |
5x10 |
| Johnny and Moira accidentally hit a cat. David has a run-in with an old colleague who has a business very similar to Rose Apothecary. | ||||
| Meet the Parents | Jordan Canning | Dan Levy | March 19, 2019 (CBC)
March 20, 2019 (Pop) |
5x11 |
| While in town for the surprise party, Patrick's parents get a surprise of their own. Moira gets coaxed into going to a soap opera convention with Alexis. | ||||
| The Roast | Laurie Lynd | David West Read | March 26, 2019 (CBC)
March 27, 2019 (Pop) |
5x12 |
| Johnny fills in for Moira at the annual Mayor’s Roast, as David distracts Moira from finding out that Stevie and Patrick have been taking private dance lessons. | ||||
| The Hike | Laurie Lynd | Dan Levy | April 2, 2019 (CBC)
April 3, 2019 (Pop) |
5x13 |
| Patrick and David go on a romantic hike. Everyone panics over Johnny's health scare. | ||||
| Life Is a Cabaret | Andrew Cividino & Dan Levy | Dan Levy | April 9, 2019 (CBC)
April 10, 2019 (Pop) |
5x14 |
| It’s opening night for Cabaret and Stevie is nowhere to be found. David tries to make a big announcement, but keeps getting overshadowed by the musical. | ||||
Reception
Critial response
The fifth season of Schitt's Creek received positive reviews. It holds an approval rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The website's critical consensus reads, "Filled with hard-earned character growth and a deft knack for belly laughs, this big-hearted fifth season finds Schitt’s Creek thriving as much as its titular community."
