“ | I mean, would it kill someone to plant a few peonies? | ” |
— Moira Rose |
Season Two is the second season of the CBC/Pop's Schitt's Creek. It was announced on January 12, 2015.
Season Two premiered on January 12, 2016 (CBC) and March 16, 2016 (Pop) with "Finding David", and ended with "Happy Anniversary" on March 29, 2016 (CBC) and June 1, 2016 (Pop).
Overview
After a failed attempt to sell the town, the once rich and powerful Rose family come to the depressing realization that their stay in Schitt's Creek may be longer than they originally hoped. Father and former video store magnate Johnny Rose continues to look for ways to extricate his family from life in their sad little town, while his wife Moira, a former soap star, searches for ways to grace the town with her sophistication and taste. As for their spoiled children, David and Alexis, they must do the unthinkable: find jobs. The Roses will bloom again -- even if it's in Schitt's Creek.
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 (10/13)
- Tim Rozon as Mutt Schitt (7/13)
- Emily Hampshire as Stevie Budd (13/13)
- Dustin Milligan as Ted Mullens (6/13)
- Chris Elliott as Roland Schitt (12/13)
Supporting and Minor
- Sarah Levy as Twyla Sands (12/13)
- John Hemphill as Bob Currie (6/13)
- Karen Robinson as Ronnie Lee (6/13)
- Rizwan Manji as Ray Butani (3/13)
- Robin Duke as Wendy Kurtz (5/13)
- Marilyn Bellfontaine as Gwen Currie (4/13)
- Lucy Earle as Girl (1/13)
- Vieslav Krystyan as Aaron (1/13)
- Vickie Papavs as Rachel (1/13)
- Shakura S'Aida as Lena (4/13)
- Lili Connor as Grace (4/13)
- Brandon Rollo as Eric (1/13)
- Elizabeth McEachern as Robin (1/13)
- Jasmin Geljo as Ivan (1/13)
- Louise Nicol as Doris (1/13)
- Meghan Allen as Karen (1/13)
- Stefani Kimber as Mandy (1/13)
- Vanessa Matsui as Lisa Chung (1/13)
- Steve Lund as Jake (1/13)
- Sarah Power as Tennessee (1/13)
- John Bourgeois as Don Taylor (1/13)
- Sherry Miller as Bev Taylor (1/13)
Episodes
Title | Director | Writer | Air Date | Number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Finding David | Jerry Ciccoritti | Dan Levy | January 12, 2016 (CBC)
March 16, 2016 (Pop) |
2x01 |
While the family searches for the missing David, Alexis takes her relationship with Mutt to the next level while still technically engaged to Ted. | ||||
Family Dinner | Jerry Ciccoritti | David West Read | January 12, 2016 (CBC)
March 16, 2016 (Pop) |
2x02 |
David helps Moira cook a family dinner. Johnny looks for an office for his consulting business and Alexis comes clean with Ted about their engagement. | ||||
Jazzagals | Paul Fox | Michael Short | January 19, 2016 (CBC)
March 23, 2016 (Pop) |
2x03 |
Moira tries to join the town's all-female a capella group. She's annoyed (and in denial) to learn that they are extremely good, and she, a "professional", is by far the weakest singer in the group; Alexis enjoys her latest relationship and Johnny attempts to help out at Bob's Garage. | ||||
Estate Sale | Jerry Ciccoritti | Teresa Pavlinek | January 26, 2016 (CBC)
March 30, 2016 (Pop) |
2x04 |
Moira and Johnny try to acquire a mattress at an auction but end up competing with the mayor and his wife for it. David takes the mayor to shop for fetish clothing for his wife, and ends up insulting the clothes there. After Mutt gets Alexis a bicycle she is ashamed to admit she can't ride it. | ||||
Bob's Bagels | Paul Fox | Chris Pozzebon & Dan Levy | February 2, 2016 (CBC)
April 6, 2016 (Pop) |
2x05 |
Johnny is dismayed to learn of the lack of local bagel producers. When asked about business ideas, he throws out a bagel shop as an example. Roland and Bob take it too seriously. Alexis gets sick and Moira ends up going shopping for her medicine but is upset when Mutt is already taking care of her. David has difficulty applying for a job at the clothing store he had previously insulted owner Wendy Kurtz. | ||||
Moira vs. Town Council | Jerry Ciccoritti | Dan Levy | February 9, 2016 (CBC)
April 13, 2016 (Pop) |
2x06 |
Moira wants to put flowers in front of their motel room and fights gets her way. David does not fully understand the idea of tax write-offs and thinks that deducting business purchases from his income means that he gets them for free, and Mutt shaves off his beard which upsets Alexis. | ||||
The Candidate | Paul Fox | Kevin White | February 16, 2016 (CBC)
April 20, 2016 (Pop) |
2x07 |
Johnny is considering running for town council. Alexis is needy and craves the attention she no longer gets due to her breakup with Mutt. David and Stevie go out drinking. | ||||
Milk Money | Paul Fox | Michael Short | February 23, 2016 (CBC)
April 27, 2016 (Pop) |
2x08 |
After finding out that the raw milk of Bob's that he used in his coffee is expensive, Johnny decides to get into the raw milk business. David ends up helping Moira's opponent (Jocelyn) select a wardrobe. | ||||
Moira's Nudes | Jerry Ciccoritti | David West Read | March 1, 2016 (CBC)
May 4, 2016 (Pop) |
2x09 |
David's new car leaves Alexis and Johnny jealous. Alexis is also concerned by Johnny's tab at the local eatery being cut off. Pictures of Moira with OJ Simpson and Robert Blake are located on the internet. Alexis finds employment at Ted's vet clinic. | ||||
Ronnie's Party | Paul Fox | Matt Kippen | March 8, 2016 (CBC)
May 11, 2016 (Pop) |
2x10 |
As part of Moira's election campaign, she and Johnny go to the Women's Business Association meeting. Alexis is struggling at her new job at the vet clinic; and David is asked to babysit his boss's stepdaughter. | ||||
The Motel Guest | Jerry Ciccoritti | Kavin White | March 15, 2016 (CBC)
May 18, 2016 (Pop) |
2x11 |
Roland, briefly separated from Jocelyn, stays in an adjacent motel room and plays loud music which disturbs Johnny and Moira. Alexis and David look for an apartment. | ||||
Lawn Signs | Jerry Ciccoritti | Kevin White | March 22, 2016 (CBC)
May 25, 2016 (Pop) |
2x12 |
Moira's campaign signs are missing, and Wendy encounters problems regarding the Blouse Barn name so David and Alexis offer legal assistance. | ||||
Happy Anniversary | Jerry Ciccoritti | Dan Levy | March 29, 2016 (CBC)
June 1, 2016 (Pop) |
2x13 |
While celebrating their anniversary at an elegant restaurant, Johnny and Moira encounter a couple from their previous life. Meanwhile, Alexis and David are enjoying themselves at Mutt's annual party in his barn. |
Reception and release
Critical response
Much like the first season, the second season of Schitt's Creek was positively received, gaining an approval rating from Rotten Tomatoes of 100%. Along with the rest of the series, the season grew in popularity after debuting on Netflix in January 2017.
Awards and nominations
The second season received 13 nominations at the 5th Canadian Screen Awards, as well as other award wins and nominations for individual actors and directors.
Release
The season premiered on January 12, 2016 and with a two episode premiere, the season concluded on March 29, 2016 with 13 episodes. Starting in the season, the American distributed of the series, Pop TV, moved the series to an 8:00 pm ET/PT time slot with an encore broadcast at 11:00 pm ET/PT.