Schitt’s Creek: Every Season Ranked Worst To Best

Schitt's Creek was a slow burner in terms of popularity, so it's easy to overlook just how good the first season was. But from the very first episode it became apparent that this was not your average sitcom. The humour was reminiscent of the best British cringe comedies (thanks to Mayor Roland Schitt always making things awkward), the serialised stories allowed fans to become further invested in the characters (how hot was that romantic triangle that Alexis got into?), and the writing was sharp and punchy, something the series never lost.

Then, of course, there is the cast. In the hands of less capable actors, the Rose family and the town's locals might have never blossomed beyond mere caricatures, but the cast kept them grounded from the get-go, despite the uncanny circumstances their characters found themselves in.

Many shows struggle to find their footing this early on, but Schitt's Creek knew what it was and what it was doing, thanks in no small part to being a passion project for the Levys. The show's best years were yet to come, but the first season was as good a start as anyone could have asked for. Also, admit it: for a while there, you shipped David and Stevie too.

Highlights: Johnny's reaction to the town sign (and Roland's solution); Johnny and Moira's overcrowded tryst at the cabin; the performance of Danny Boy at the funeral; any party David and Alexis attended; and Moira shooting a commercial - "It's fruit wine! What's not to love?"