Schitt's Creek set a record at the 2020 Emmys, winning the most awards in a single season for a comedy series. This Canadian gem tells the story of the Roses, a wealthy family who are forced to live in a small-town motel after their fortune is stolen by a shady business manager. With its sassy one-liners, LGBTQ+ characters, and ground-breaking situational humor, Schitt's Creek tops the lists of best sitcoms from the 2010s.
In total, Schitt's Creek won nine Emmy awards, ranging from acting to directing to costume design. While fans are devastated the series is done after six seasons, Schitt's Creek's Emmy sweep is the perfect grand finale for the most theatrical family in television history.
Outstanding Comedy Series: Eugene Levy, Daniel Levy, David West Read, Andrew Barnsley, Fred Levy, And Ben Feigin
Schitt's Creek is the second series produced outside America to win Outstanding Comedy Series. This top award for the Canadian series goes to the show's producers, which includes Eugene and Daniel Levy – who play Johnny and David Rose, respectively.
In 2019, Schitt's Creek was nominated for the same category, but it lost out to Great Britain's Fleabag, the only other non-American series to win.
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series: Eugene Levy
The actors who portray every member of the Rose family were each nominated for 2020 Emmys in their respective acting categories, including Eugene Levy for his portrayal of Johnny Rose. Levy won for his work on the episode "The Pitch," which involves Johnny, Stevie, and Roland pitching their plan to build a motel franchise.
Levy, the real-life father of David Rose-playing Daniel Levy, is a seasoned Canadian performer known for teen comedies like American Pie and mockumentaries like Best in Show. He got his start on the Canadian sketch series SCTV.
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series: Catherine O'Hara
"When one of us shines, all of us shine." For the episode "The Incident," Moira Rose finally got her Emmy thanks to the talented actor who plays the former soap opera star: Catherine O'Hara.
Between juggling her wi acting, Moira delivers some of the most memorable dialogue in the series. Like Eugene Levy, O'Hara also got her start on the Canadian SCTV; the pair have shared the screen multiple times over the decades.
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series: Daniel Levy
Daniel Levy shines as David Rose, the sardonic and neurotic socialite turned apothecary owner. Levy steals the show in Schitt's Creek, also working behind the scenes writing, producing, and directing.
Levy competed alongside Mahershala Ali, Alan Arkin, and Tony Shalhoub in his category, beating them all out. It makes sense, too, why Levy would win for the Season 6 finale, entitled "Happy Ending": his character undergoes a major transformation that arrives at a fitting conclusion.
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series: Annie Murphy
With Annie Murphy's win for her portrayal of Alexis Rose, Schitt's Creek is officially the first comedy series to win all four major acting categories at the Emmy Awards. Murphy's award is attached to her performance in the episode "The Presidential Suite," which sees Alexis breaking up with her long-time boyfriend Ted.
Murphy beat out D'Arcy Carden from The Good Place and Kate McKinnon from Saturday Night Live for the Emmy.
Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series: Daniel Levy
Daniel Levy earned another Emmy for writing the series finale, "Happy Ending." This tear-jerking end to six seasons in Schitt's Creek culminates with the wedding of David Rose and Patrick Brewer – which is full of easter eggs for diehard fans.
While Levy didn't intend for the series to close with such a fairy tale conclusion, "Happy Ending" is a testament to all the acceptance and love demonstrated by the series' characters. "It was really important for us that we show that the growth that these characters went through," Levy shared in an interview.
Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series: Daniel Levy And Andrew Cividino
With his wins for producing, writing, acting, and finally directing, Daniel Levy swept all the major categories for any one person in a single year at the Emmy Awards. For directing, Levy shares the award with Andrew Cividino for "Happy Ending."
Both Levy and Cividino directed multiple episodes of Schitt's Creek, making the Emmy a tribute to years of hard work.
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes: Debra Hanson And Darci Cheyne
There's no doubt costume designers Debra Hanson and Darci Cheyne deserve an Emmy for their work bringing together all the disparate outfits at David and Patrick's wedding. From Moira's papal attire to Stevie's Maid-of-Honor suit, the series finale features a wedding only fit for the Roses.
David Rose rocks a Thom Browne suit, which includes a skirted bottom. These outfits speak to Schitt's Creek goal of pushing the envelope when it comes to gender expression.
Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series: Lisa Parasyn And Jon Comerford
Finally, the casting directors responsible for finding the perfect actors for all the Schitt's Creek characters fans have come to love also received a nod at the Emmys. The award given to Lisa Parasyn and Jon Comerford is the only casting Emmy the series won during its run.
Even though Schitt's Creek is officially over, all six seasons are available to stream on Netflix.