| “ | I would be pleased to RSVP as … pending. | ” |
| — Moira Rose | ||
Season Three is the third season of the CBC/Pop's Schitt's Creek. It was announced on February 17, 2016.
Season Three premiered on January 10, 2017 (CBC) and January 11, 2017 (Pop) with "Opening Night", and ended with "Grad Night" on April 4, 2017 (CBC) and April 5, 2017 (Pop).
Overview
The Rose family continues to ingratiate themselves into everyday life in Schitt’s Creek. Johnny has hit a brick wall in his quest to get the Roses out of Schitt’s Creek, and struggles to find a new project to give his life purpose – that is, until he finds one right under his nose. Moira adjusts to her new position on Town Council, learning the hard way that big ideas aren’t always compatible with small-town realities. David is riding high after meeting a new love interest at a party, but soon discovers that his romantic life is becoming entangled with Stevie’s. Meanwhile, Alexis contemplates her future, and decides to go back to high school to complete her education. The Roses continue to adapt to everyday life in Schitt’s Creek, as their temporary sojourn begins to look more and more permanent with each passing day.
Cast
Starring
- Eugene Levy as Johnny Rose (13/13)
- Catherine O'Hara as Moira Rose (13/13)
- Daniel Levy as David Rose (13/13)
- Annie Murphy as Alexis Rose (13/13)
- Jennifer Robertson as Jocelyn Schitt (12/13)
- Emily Hampshire as Stevie Budd (12/13)
- Dustin Milligan as Ted Mullens (9/13)
- Sarah Levy as Twyla Sands (7/13)
- Chris Elliott as Roland Schitt (12/13)
Supporting and Minor
- John Hemphill as Bob Currie (6/13)
- Karen Robinson as Ronnie Lee (9/13)
- Noah Reid as Patrick Brewer (5/13)
- Rizwan Manji as Ray Butani (3/13)
- Steve Lund as Jake (2/13)
- Tim Rozon as Mutt Schitt (1/13)
- Sarah Power as Tennessee (1/13)
- Varun Saranga as Gary (1/13)
- Louise Nicol as Doris (1/13)
- Marilyn Bellfontaine as Gwen Currie (4/13)
- Shakura S'Aida as Lena (2/13)
- Lili Connor as Grace (3/13)
- Jasmin Geljo as Ivan (1/13)
- Jennifer Dale as Trish (1/13)
- Paula MacNeil as Kitty (1/13)
- Keith Dinicol as Motel Guest (1/13)
- François Arnaud as Sebastien Raine (1/13)
- Brandon Rollo as Eric (1/13)
- Maria Vacratsis as Darlene's Cousin (1/13)
- Tim Progosh as Car Salesman (1/13)
- Catherine McNally as Sarah (1/13)
Episodes
| Title | Director | Writer | Air Date | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Night | T.W. Peacocke | Dan Levy | January 10, 2017 (CBC)
January 11, 2017 (Pop) |
3x01 |
| Johnny struggles to get a new business venture off the ground while dealing with unwelcome competition atBob's Garage . Moira makes a splash at her first Town Council meeting, but quickly encounters roadblocks from the other councillors. Meanwhile, David and Stevie are shocked to learn that their romantic lives are intersecting. Alexis receives a generous offer from Mutt, but has to deal with Mutt’s new girlfriend. | ||||
| The Throuple | T.W. Peacocke | David West Read | January 17, 2017 (CBC)
January 18, 2017 (Pop) |
3x02 |
| Johnny offers to help out an injured Twyla by waiting tables at the café, but soon gets in over his head. Alexis and Moira make a plan to have lunch, despite the fact that they’re both anxious about spending time alone together. David and Stevie try to figure out the boundaries of their three-way relationship with Jake. | ||||
| New Car | Paul Fox | Kevin White | January 24, 2017 (CBC)
January 25, 2017 (Pop) |
3x03 |
| Johnny decides to buy a new car, and he and Moira craft an increasingly elaborate ruse to avoid getting gouged by the dealership. David accompanies Stevie as she says goodbye to her great-aunt and confronts her own mortality in the process. Alexis and Ted negotiate the rules of their professional relationship when Ted receives a gift from a female client. | ||||
| Driving Test | Paul Fox | Michael Short | January 31, 2017(CBC)
February 1, 2017 (Pop) |
3x04 |
| As the new owner of the motel, Stevie is in over her head, and Johnny and Moira employ different strategies to discourage Stevie from selling. Meanwhile, Alexis drives a stressed-out David to his driving test, and Alexis finds herself in the unusual position of coaching her older brother. | ||||
| Rooms by the Hour | T.W. Peacocke | Monica Heisey & Dan Levy | February 7, 2017 (CBC)
February 8, 2017 (Pop) |
3x05 |
| Johnny innocently rents rooms to a local businesswoman looking to meet clients from a nearby conference, but must do damage control when he learns more about the nature of the woman’s business. David helps Moira tape an audition for a horror film, but has trouble keeping his feelings about the script to himself. Alexis convinces Ted that a live stream bunny cam will help advertise the vet clinic, but the discreet camera ends up advertising more than expected. | ||||
| Murder Mystery | T.W. Peacocke | Michael Short | February 14, 2017 (CBC)
February 15, 2017 (Pop) |
3x06 |
| Johnny and Stevie visit a nearby golf course to pitch a package deal with the motel, but Johnny becomes distracted by his desire to play a round of golf. After agreeing to attend Twyla’s murder mystery party, Moira must help her recruit other guests. Alexis entertains a suggestion from Ted to go back to school. | ||||
| General Store | Paul Fox | Dan Levy | February 21, 2017 (CBC)
February 22, 2017 (Pop) |
3x07 |
| When David contemplates starting a new business in town, Moira uses her seat on Town Council to protect her son’s interests. Alexis discovers high school isn’t as easy as it used to be. Johnny reluctantly offers romantic advice to Ivan, the hapless baker, in return for help with the motel’s continental breakfast. | ||||
| Motel Review | Paul Fox | Kevin White | February 28, 2017 (CBC)
March 1, 2017 (Pop) |
3x08 |
| David meets a new friend while setting up his business, Johnny defends Alexis’s schoolwork, and Moira deals with a difficult guest at the motel. | ||||
| The Affair | T.W. Peacocke | David West Read | March 7, 2017 (CBC)
March 8, 2017 (Pop) |
3x09 |
| Moira and Roland find themselves in a compromising situation. Alexis drives a wedge between David and Patrick. | ||||
| Sebastien Raine | T.W. Peacocke | Kevin White | March 14, 2017 (CBC)
March 15, 2017 (Pop) |
3x10 |
| David’s photographer ex-boyfriend arrives in town to do a photo series on Moira. Johnny and Roland suspect that Bob is cheating at poker. | ||||
| Stop Saying Lice! | Paul Fox | Dan Levy | March 21, 2017 (CBC)
March 22, 2017 (Pop) |
3x11 |
| Alexis contracts head lice from the high school which spread into the motel. Moira opposes having a public garden named after her. | ||||
| Friends & Family | Paul Fox | David West Read | March 28, 2017 (CBC)
March 29, 2017 (Pop) |
3x12 |
| Johnny and Moira have trouble trying to find a location for their large family portrait. David launches a soft opening for his new store. | ||||
| Grad Night | T.W. Peacocke | Kevin White & Dan Levy | April 4, 2017 (CBC)
April 5, 2017 (Pop) |
3x13 |
| Johnny and Stevie celebrate the motel being fully booked. The Jazzagals prepare for a gig, Alexis graduates from high school and makes a decision, and it's David's birthday and he goes on an accidental date with Patrick. | ||||
Reception and release
Critical response
Much like the first and second seasons, the third season of Schitt's Creek was positively received, gaining a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 94%.
Release
The season premiered on January 10, 2017 on an 8:00 pm ET/PT time slot with an encore broadcast at 11:00 pm ET/PT on Pop. The third season was released to home media in Canada on April 11, 2017. However, the season has yet to be released in the United States.
