Summary

• The characters in Schitt's Creek experienced personal growth and deep connections with each other and the townspeople.
• Heartwarming moments between the characters, such as Roland defending Johnny and David realizing Stevie is his best friend, showed the depth of their relationships.
• The finale of Schitt's Creek was refreshingly simple yet raw, allowing the actors to showcase their true emotions after six seasons working together.

During its six-season run, the Rose family as they lost their fortune, and they were forced to relocate to the small town of Schitt's Creek. Over the course of their time there, the family reconnected with each other, and they discovered a lot about their new neighbors.

David and Patrick's relationship was the source of some of the show's most emotional moments, but each family member had their fair share of heart-wrenching storylines. Moira and Johnny struggled to keep their family on the right track, and Alexis became deeply involved with the lives of the townspeople. As the family got to know locals like Roland, Twyla and Stevie, they opened up emotionally and produced a seemingly endless stream of touching moments.

15 Roland Schitt Speaking Up For Johnny Rose

Schitt's Creek proved Roland was a great friend

Roland Schitt wasn't the kind of person the Rose family would naturally gravitate toward, but his openness and good nature led to an unlikely friendship with Johnny. When the Rosebud Motel chain pitch was shot down by investors, Roland overheard them laughing at the antiquated idea and at Johnny. He stuck up for his friend, shaming the investors for their snide behavior. It was an action that spoke to Roland's faultless moral com. He may not have been the most sophisticated or refined character on Schitt's Creek, but he was a wonderful friend.

14 Alexis Rose Asking For A Hug

This showcased Alexis' personal growth

Before moving to the small town of Schitt's Creek, Alexis was utterly consumed by appearances. Her shallow approach to the world precluded her from forming meaningful relationships with anyone, even her family. After her relationship with Mutt ended, she took a moment to recognize her feelings, and she asked David for a hug. It's a small moment, but it represented the personal journey Alexis was embarking on. It also showed that, although David and Alexis were constantly bickering, they were always there for each other.

13 Moira Rose Surprising Alexis At Her Graduation

Their relationship evolved over the series

Moira Rose didn't connect with Shitt's Creek like the rest of her family did, but the town's charm still found a way to soften her heart. It's indicative of her relationship with her daughter that Alexis didn't expect her to attend her graduation ceremony, but Moira showed up to perform a song with the Jazzagals by her side. This episode showed that Moira and Alexis had begun to connect like never before. It once again underlined the heart-warming ideals of the Jazzagals, who always came together to one of their own.

12 David Realizing Stevie Is His Best Friend

David also realized he'd never had a true friend

Given how far their characters came, it's strange looking back on season 1 of Schitt's Creek and ing that David and Stevie seemed destined to end up together for a while. After the pair realized that they simply weren't a good romantic fit for one another, they went to a hotel, where Stevie erroneously booked the honeymoon package. While they made the most of the misunderstanding, David confessed how deeply he cared about her. Tragically, he realized that he'd never experienced true friendship before this.

11 Stevie's Monogrammed Towels

Stevie and David's friendship meant a lot

Stevie and David's friendship evolved a lot during their time together in Schitt's Creek. When Stevie found out that Patrick was going to propose to David, she has monogrammed towels made for the couple. It was a sweet joke between the two friends, as Stevie had been getting David fresh towels at the motel for years. It also showed Stevie's bittersweet feelings knowing that David was going to be moving out and starting his new life. Stevie didn't want David to forget their friendship, even if they wouldn't be spending as much time together.

10 "You're My Mariah Carey."

Patrick conveys his feelings in David's language

Initially, David didn't want to fall in love with Patrick — not because he didn't have feelings for him but because he was scared of deep emotional relationships. David had a talent for coming up with emotionally devastating quotes in the most offhand manner, and he told Patrick that he had only said the words "I love you" twice: to his parents and once at a Mariah Carey concert. Patrick recalled this when he told David he loved him for the first time. He used David's own language to really drive him the depth of his feeling.

9 Johnny Defending Schitt's Creek

His values shifted drastically from season 1

When Moira and Johnny ran into some friends from their old life, they desperately scrambled to keep up appearances. However, Johnny ripped away the facade when they made one too many disparaging comments about Schitt's Creek. With Roland and Jocelyn beside him at the dinner table, Johnny defended the kindness of the townspeople. It showed how much his values shifted that before even mentioning money, he dressed down his old friends for failing to offer something as simple as a phone call. It marked another touching moment in Johnny and Roland's unorthodox friendship.

8 Ted Going To The Singles Event

Alexis and Ted's slow burn culminated in a satisfying scene

Alexis thought she ruined her shot with Ted, but he surprised her by appearing at a singles night she organized. Ted decided to give Alexis a second chance after a heart-to-heart with David. When David was agonizing over Patrick's declaration of love, both men realized that they had what they wanted right in front of them; all they needed to do was be courageous enough to act on it. Ted and Alexis' relationship was over too soon the first time around, but their kiss at the singles event was the culmination of a much more meaningful slow burn.

7 Ted Leaving For The Galápagos Islands

Ted and Alexis' final meal is bittersweet

Unfortunately, Ted and Alexis' relationship came to an end when Ted's dream job materialized in Ecuador. He didn't want her to leave everything she'd built in Schitt's Creek just for him, so their paths diverged. Their final meal together at the diner was bittersweet, but the break-up allowed Alexis to live out a happy ending in a more independent way. For a character who first entered Schitt's Creek obsessed with other people's opinions, Alexis ended up making peace with her reliance on others.

6 The Family Sharing A Dance At Mutt's Barn Party

The Rose family connected for the first time on-screen

Despite getting the rare opportunity to spend time alone, Johnny and Moira decided to spend their anniversary crashing Mutt's barn party and reaffirming their love for David and Alexis. The scene was helped along by some exquisite dad dancing from Johnny. The dance showed the Rose family simply enjoying each other's company without caring too much about appearances or other people's opinions. It marked one of the first times in Schitt's Creek when the family truly connected, aided by Moira's rather generous helping of wine.