"Schitt's Creek" is a Canadian sitcom that ran for six seasons (2015-2020). Created by Dan and Eugene Levy, the show follows the Rose family, who lose their fortune and must move to Schitt's Creek, a town they once bought as a joke. The series chronicles their humorous attempts to adjust to life without wealth in a small town.
1989: Kim Basinger Buys Braselton, Georgia
Actress Kim Basinger purchases the town of Braselton, Georgia in 1989, which later inspired the premise for "Schitt's Creek."
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1991: Johnny Buys Schitt's Creek as a Joke
As a joke, Johnny Rose purchases the town of Schitt's Creek for his son, David, in 1991.
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2014: Filming Locations for "Schitt's Creek" are Scouted
Before production on "Schitt's Creek" begins in 2014, about 30 towns are scouted as potential filming locations.
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2014: CBC and Pop TV Take New Programming Direction
During the 2014-2015 television season, CBC and Pop TV take a "new direction" with their programming.
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January 13, 2015: "Schitt's Creek" Premieres in Canada
"Schitt's Creek" premieres in Canada on CBC on January 13, 2015.
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January 2015: Pop TV Rebrands
TV Guide Network rebrands as Pop TV in January 2015.
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February 11, 2015: "Schitt's Creek" Premieres in the United States
Pop TV airs "Schitt's Creek" for the first time in the United States on February 11, 2015.
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2015: Schitt's Creek Wins First Awards
In 2015, Schitt's Creek's first season won two Directors Guild of Canada awards.
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2015: Schitt's Creek Premieres
In 2015, the Canadian sitcom "Schitt's Creek" premiered on CBC Television.
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2016: Schitt's Creek Wins Nine Canadian Screen Awards
In 2016, the first season of Schitt's Creek won nine Canadian Screen Awards.
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January 2017: Schitt's Creek Debuts on Netflix
Schitt's Creek debuted on Netflix in January 2017 and grew in popularity.
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September 2018: "Schitt's Creek: Up Close & Personal" Premieres in Los Angeles
In September 2018, "Schitt's Creek: Up Close & Personal", a live audience promotional tour featuring the cast of Schitt's Creek, premiered in Los Angeles.
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2018: Schitt's Creek Makes Emmy History
At the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards in 2018, "Schitt's Creek" had a historic run, sweeping all seven major comedy awards.
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2018: Debmar-Mercury Acquires US Syndication Rights to Schitt's Creek
In 2018, Debmar-Mercury, a division of Lionsgate, acquired the rights to syndicate Schitt's Creek in the US.
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2018: Schitt's Creek Receives Nominations from MTV Movie & TV Awards and Critics' Choice Television Award
In 2018, Schitt's Creek was nominated for awards by MTV Movie & TV Awards and the Critics' Choice Television Award.
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June 27, 2019: Goodwood Becomes a Tourist Destination
By June 27, 2019, Goodwood, one of the filming locations for "Schitt's Creek," becomes a popular spot for tourists.
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December 2019: 4Music Accused of Censorship
Fans call out UK television station 4Music in December 2019, accusing them of censoring scenes with LGBTQ characters.
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December 2019: Pop TV Stages Immersive Schitt's Creek Fan Events
In December 2019, Pop TV staged immersive Schitt's Creek events in Los Angeles and New York City where participants could visit recreated sets from the show.
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2019: "Schitt's Creek" Is Broadcast Internationally
As of 2019, "Schitt's Creek" airs on several channels internationally, including 4Music in the UK, Comedy Central in India, FX Asia, and ABC Comedy in Australia.
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2019: Schitt's Creek Wins Several Awards, Including a Primetime Emmy
In 2019, Schitt's Creek was nominated for 15 Canadian Screen Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and Dorian Awards, winning awards for acting, comedy, and more.
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2019: Schitt's Creek Named "The Best Show on TV Right Now" by TV Guide
In 2019, TV Guide named Schitt's Creek "The Best Show on TV Right Now".
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2019: "Schitt's Creek: Up Close & Personal" Tour Expands
In 2019, the "Schitt's Creek: Up Close & Personal" tour expanded to include stops in more US and Canadian cities.
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January 2020: Schitt's Creek Debuts "Groundbreaking" Billboards Featuring Same-Sex Kiss
In January 2020, Schitt's Creek debuted billboards featuring a same-sex kiss between characters David and Patrick to promote the show's final season.
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April 7, 2020: "Schitt's Creek" Airs Series Finale
The series finale of "Schitt's Creek" airs on April 7, 2020, along with an hour-long behind-the-scenes special.
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June 2020: Schitt's Creek Cast Performs in "Dear Class of 2020" Event
The cast of Schitt's Creek performed Mariah Carey's "Hero" in the YouTube "Dear Class of 2020" event in June 2020.
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September 21, 2020: CN Tower Lit Up in Gold to Celebrate Schitt's Creek Emmy Wins
On September 21, 2020, the CN Tower in Toronto was lit up in gold to celebrate Schitt's Creek's Emmy wins.
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October 2, 2020: Schitt's Creek Begins Airing Reruns on Comedy Central
On October 2, 2020, reruns of Schitt's Creek began airing on Comedy Central.
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October 2020: Dan Levy Calls Out Comedy Central India Over Censorship
Co-creator of "Schitt's Creek," Dan Levy, speaks out against Comedy Central India after they edit a same-sex kiss between two male characters from a promotional clip in October 2020.
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November 2020: The Hockley Motel is Listed for Sale
In November 2020, the Hockley Motel, which was used for exterior shots of the Rosebud Motel in "Schitt's Creek," is listed for sale.
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2020: Schitt's Creek Airs Final Episode
After six seasons, the final episode of "Schitt's Creek" aired in 2020.
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2020: Schitt's Creek Nominated for 15 Primetime Emmy Awards
In 2020, Schitt's Creek was nominated for 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, breaking a record for a comedy series in its final season.
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July 14, 2021: "Schitt's Creek" Becomes Available for Streaming in Italy
Starting July 14, 2021, "Schitt's Creek" is available for streaming on Mediaset Infinity+ in Italy.
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December 2021: Fox Television Stations Announce End of Syndication for Schitt's Creek
In December 2021, Fox Television Stations announced they would end syndication of Schitt's Creek.
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2021: Schitt's Creek Wins Screen Actors Guild Award
In 2021, Schitt's Creek won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
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April 2022: Hulu Acquires Streaming Rights for "Schitt's Creek"
In April 2022, Hulu acquires the U.S. streaming rights to "Schitt's Creek."
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2022: Schitt's Creek Syndication Ends
Schitt's Creek was syndicated on Fox Television Stations until the end of the 2021-2022 television season.
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April 2024: 3Cat Acquires Streaming Rights for "Schitt's Creek"
The streaming rights to "Schitt's Creek" are acquired by 3Cat in April 2024.
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