Johnny tries to get a potentially offensive town sign taken down, while David is faced with the frightening task of finding a job.
Rose's obliviousness drives 18 of 47 jokes—her character comedy single-handedly lifts this episode to elite tier.
Directed by Paul Fox · Written by Michael Short, Eugene Levy
WAR
62.5
Wins Above Replacement
“Dont Worry, Its His Sister” ranks #2 of 80 Schitt's Creek episodes on the Humor Index, scoring 88.6 — Elite. The episode packs 47 scored jokes at 2.1 per minute, averaging 7.4 on craft and 7.3 on impact, with Moira landing the most laughs. Every joke is ranked below with its individual craft and impact scores.
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Top Jokes
Johnny: Roland, I'm not sure this is appropriate imagery for a town festival.
Roland: What? That's not a... that's a cornucopia.
Johnny: It looks like—
Roland: It's overflowing with produce.
Roland Escalation Misdirection ★ Rewatch Johnny: Look, I know what you all think when you look at that sign. But let me tell you exactly what I see. I see a giant, gaping... well, it looks like a massive pair of... you know what? It's a town sign that appears to have been designed by someone with absolutely no understanding of visual composition or basic human decency. The way those letters are positioned, the spacing, the overall offensive nature of the imagery — it's like someone deliberately tried to make it look obscene. And frankly, I think that's exactly what happened here.
Johnny Escalation Cringe/Discomfort Johnny: Ray, do you see what I'm pointing at?
Ray: Yes, I see it.
Johnny: And?
Ray: Well, I think your finger is blocking most of the view.
Ray Deadpan/Understatement Misdirection ★ Rewatch Alexis: I mean, they're kind of entertaining.
David: Alexis, she drove a golf cart through the front window of the Café Tropical.
David: Minimum wage? I assumed that was at least $47 an hour.
David Character Comedy Setup/Punchline All Jokes — 47 analyzed
Show all ↓ Hide ↑ Ray: Oh, congratulations, Johnny! You own the town now!
Ray: Of course, you're completely bankrupt and have no money to actually run it, but what a thrill!
Ray Cringe/Discomfort Character Comedy ★ Rewatch Johnny: Ray, have you seen the town sign? The positioning is... it's rather suggestive, don't you think?
Ray: Suggestive? It's a town sign, Johnny. It says 'Welcome to Schitt's Creek.'
Johnny: Yes, but the way the letters are arranged—
Ray: It's perfectly standard signage. I don't see anything inappropriate about it.
Johnny Ray Visual Gag Cringe/Discomfort ★ Rewatch Ray: The sign has become a major tourist attraction. People come from all over to take pictures with it.
Ray: It's put Schitt's Creek on the map. Literally and figuratively.
Ray: Just last week, a tour bus stopped here. The guide said, 'And here we have the town with the funniest name in America.'
Ray: I told him, 'Actually, we're known for much more than that.' But they were already taking pictures and laughing.
Ray Irony/Sarcasm Observational Johnny: Ray, do you see what I'm pointing at?
Ray: Yes, I see it.
Johnny: And?
Ray: Well, I think your finger is blocking most of the view.
Ray Deadpan/Understatement Misdirection ★ Rewatch Moira: You know what? I don't care what people are saying online. They're just jealous. Besides, I have far more important things to worry about. Like the fact that carrots are completely irrelevant. Nobody needs them.
David: Mom, people definitely need carrots.
Moira: Well, I don't. And neither should you. In fact, spoons are irrelevant too. We should all just use our hands like our ancestors did.
Alexis: That's not sanitary.
Moira: Sanitary is irrelevant. You know what else is irrelevant? The internet. So I'm simply choosing not to acknowledge it.
Moira Character Comedy Escalation Moira: You know, I've noticed that the people leaving these comments are all anonymous. And anonymous... ominous. They're practically the same word.
Moira Wordplay/Pun Character Comedy Alexis: So who was that guy at the party?
David: Which one? The one who looked like he was slowly melting? Or the other one who appeared to be in the early stages of digesting a small animal?
David Observational Character Comedy David: Have you seen Mom?
Alexis: Oh my God, yes. She's in the living room having a complete meltdown. Like, full Moira meltdown. She's on the fainting couch, there's a silk scarf involved, and I'm pretty sure she's quoting Sunset Boulevard.
Alexis Visual Gag Cringe/Discomfort Alexis: I didn't think it was that serious. I mean, she was still wearing her wig.
Alexis Deadpan/Understatement Character Comedy ★ Rewatch Alexis: Okay, so like, Monday through Wednesday is me?
David: Yes. Thursday through Saturday is mine.
Alexis: And Sunday?
David: We both take Sunday off.
Johnny: We need to help your mother with this.
Alexis: I can't, my horoscope said today is not a good day for taking on new responsibilities.
Johnny: Alexis, you can't use your horoscope as an excuse to avoid everything.
Alexis: Well, I'm not going to argue with the universe, Dad.
Alexis Character Comedy Absurdist Johnny: Well, let me just consult my horoscope. Oh, it says here that today I'm going to encounter a stubborn Pisces who won't listen to reason. How convenient.
Johnny Setup/Punchline Irony/Sarcasm Alexis: I mean, they're kind of entertaining.
David: Alexis, she drove a golf cart through the front window of the Café Tropical.
Johnny: David, you need to pay for that expensive cream.
David: Well, I have it now, so clearly I don't need to pay for it.
David Character Comedy Deadpan/Understatement ★ Rewatch Johnny: So you need an expensive cream for your face, and you don't have any money. That's the situation.
Johnny Escalation Character Comedy Alexis: He left me for a flight attendant.
Alexis: Her name is Krystal. With a K. And a Y. And no second L.
Alexis Character Comedy Cringe/Discomfort Moira: Love is like a beautiful, exotic bird that lands on your shoulder, and you think it's going to stay forever, but then it flies away and poops on your Valentino.
Moira Character Comedy Absurdist Moira: Oink oink oink!
Moira: Alexis, your taste in men is absolutely abysmal.
Moira Physical/Slapstick Character Comedy Alexis: Well, this explains so much about my childhood.
Alexis Deadpan/Understatement Character Comedy Moira: Well, if I take an anti-depressant, I'm still going to want to eat. The two are not mutually exclusive.
Moira Absurdist Character Comedy Stevie: What kind of job are you looking for?
David: Well, I was thinking something in the fashion industry. Or perhaps luxury goods. I have a very specific set of skills.
Stevie: David, we're in Schitt's Creek.
David: Yes, and I'm sure there's a thriving high-end retail market here. Or at minimum, a Hermès boutique.
David Character Comedy Setup/Punchline David: I prefer jobs that are well-compensated, intellectually stimulating, and don't require me to interact with the general public.
Stevie: So you're looking for a job that doesn't exist in Schitt's Creek. Or anywhere.
Stevie Deadpan/Understatement Irony/Sarcasm David: Minimum wage? I assumed that was at least $47 an hour.
David Character Comedy Setup/Punchline David: I would say minimum wage is probably somewhere in the $40 to $45 an hour range.
Stevie: Yeah, that sounds about right.
Stevie Reaction Beat Deadpan/Understatement ★ Rewatch Moira: I'm going to have the lobster thermidor, a Caesar salad with extra dressing, and the chocolate lava cake.
Alexis: Actually, Mom, I think you should get the grilled salmon, a side salad with dressing on the side, and maybe just some fresh fruit.
Moira: Alexis, I didn't ask for your input.
Alexis: I know, but you're going to thank me later.
Alexis Character Comedy Setup/Punchline Alexis: I'm just going to step outside for a second.
Moira: Where are you going? You're supposed to be watching me.
Alexis: I know, but like, you're just sitting there. I'll be right back.
Alexis Deadpan/Understatement Character Comedy Alexis: Wait, so you're telling me you're taking our garbage?
Mutt: It's not garbage, it's compost. It breaks down into nutrient-rich soil.
Alexis: Right, okay. So... do poor people do this?
Alexis Character Comedy Cringe/Discomfort Alexis: Oh my god, composting? That's like, so in right now. All the A-listers in LA are doing it. It's basically just... trash yoga.
Moira: Oh, I'm doing well, thank you for asking. Though I must confess, I've been having the most morbid thought. I've decided that when I die, I want to be cremated and have my ashes mixed into a luxury skincare line. That way, I'll finally have a product that's truly one-of-a-kind and will make people's skin absolutely radiant. It's the only way I can guarantee my legacy will be universally revered.
Moira Dark/Subversive Character Comedy Jocelyn: Moira, would you help me with the school play?
Moira: Jocelyn, darling, I'm deeply moved by your courage. To ask me, knowing full well that I could overshadow every performance with my mere presence? It's a selfless act of bravery.
Moira Character Comedy Irony/Sarcasm David: I have an interview to be a bag boy.
David: I mean, what have I become? I have a business degree from a private university, I've managed multi-million dollar accounts, and now I'm going to be placing groceries into bags for people.
David: This is my life now. This is what I've been reduced to.
David Character Comedy Setup/Punchline Johnny: The interview is important for first impressions.
David: It's not like we're performing open heart surgery.
David Character Comedy Setup/Punchline David: Because I need to prove to everyone that I'm not just some useless trust fund kid who can't do anything on his own. Also, I'm deeply competitive and can't stand the idea of someone else being better at something than me. And frankly, the salary would really help with my skincare routine.
David Character Comedy Callback Callback Johnny: That is not an interview outfit. That is a outfit for someone who is going to sexually assault a beet.
Moira: So children, tell me about your theatrical background. Have you studied the craft?
Child: Um, we did a play at school.
Moira: Well, naturally. And did you find yourself fully inhabiting the emotional subtext of your character's journey?
Child: I was a tree.
Moira: Ah, yes. A decidedly avant-garde choice. Tell me, how did you approach the arboreal vulnerability of your role?
Moira Character Comedy Absurdist Moira: Children, gather 'round. We are not simply playing a game. We are channeling the raw, unbridled energy of the human spirit.
Moira: I need you to access your inner Meisner. Yes, even you, Bradley. Especially you, Bradley.
Moira: This finger painting is not a craft activity. It is a visceral exploration of color, form, and existential dread.
Moira Character Comedy Irony/Sarcasm Moira: Well, I'm not surprised the children are struggling. Have you read this script? It's pedestrian drivel. The dialogue is wooden, the subtext is nonexistent, and the character arcs are flatter than my hair on a humid day. I wouldn't be caught dead performing this material, and frankly, I'm appalled that a supposed educator thought this was acceptable.
Moira Character Comedy Cringe/Discomfort Moira: Write what you know.
Jocelyn: Oh, that's good advice.
Moira: Well, you could write about your marriage to Roland. Now there's a tragedy in three acts.
Moira Character Comedy Dark/Subversive Moira: No, no, no. You need to find the emotional core of this moment. The fear, the vulnerability of a child confronted with peer pressure.
Moira: Again. And this time, really feel it.
Child Actor: Um... I don't want to do drugs?
Moira: LOUDER! YOUR MOTHER IS CRYING! YOUR FATHER HAS ABANDONED YOU! THE DRUGS ARE WINNING!
Moira: Now, do you see what you did there? You found it.
Moira Escalation Physical/Slapstick Roland: My great-grandfather founded this town, and it's a slice of heaven.
Roland Irony/Sarcasm Observational Johnny: Look, I know what you all think when you look at that sign. But let me tell you exactly what I see. I see a giant, gaping... well, it looks like a massive pair of... you know what? It's a town sign that appears to have been designed by someone with absolutely no understanding of visual composition or basic human decency. The way those letters are positioned, the spacing, the overall offensive nature of the imagery — it's like someone deliberately tried to make it look obscene. And frankly, I think that's exactly what happened here.
Johnny Escalation Cringe/Discomfort Johnny: Roland, I'm not sure this is appropriate imagery for a town festival.
Roland: What? That's not a... that's a cornucopia.
Johnny: It looks like—
Roland: It's overflowing with produce.
Roland Escalation Misdirection ★ Rewatch Roland: Well, I'll have you know that my family is not poor!
Roland Character Comedy Cringe/Discomfort Moira: Children, life is a journey. You must always be true to yourself and follow your dreams.
Moira: However, sometimes life will disappoint you. Sometimes the people you love will leave you. Sometimes you'll make choices you deeply regret.
Moira: And sometimes, you'll look in the mirror and not recognize the person staring back at you. Isn't that right... what's your name again?
Moira Escalation Dark/Subversive Moira: You, little one, will grow up to be a moderately successful insurance adjuster in a strip mall outside of Poughkeepsie, where you'll spend your evenings arguing with your spouse about whose turn it is to take out the recycling.
Moira Escalation Dark/Subversive Johnny: What did Roland do to the sign?
Roland: Well, I noticed the town symbol looked a little... suggestive, so I added a leaf to cover it up.
Johnny: Roland, that's not a leaf. That's a... that's worse.
Johnny Escalation Callback ★ Rewatch Callback Johnny: Roland, what have you done? This is worse than before!
Roland: Well, I tried to cover it up, but I guess I just made it look more...
Johnny: More what, Roland? More suggestive? More inappropriate?
Roland: I was going to say 'creative.'
Johnny Escalation Visual Gag ★ Rewatch Callback Top Episodes — Schitt's Creek
