
Character Analysis

Ray Butani
Played by Rizwan Manji
32 jokes across 13 episodes of Schitt's Creek
13.2
32
7.2
6.9
Character Comedy
Ray delivers 32 scored jokes across 13 episodes of Schitt's Creek, averaging 7.2 on craft and 6.9 on impact for a career WAR of 13.2. Their comedy leans toward character comedy. The highest-scoring line is below.
Funniest Ray Lines
David · Ray:Is this a functioning fireplace? — Yes, we found an incinerated squirrel carcass there last week.
Ray:Ray reveals the final selling point: 'No more worrying about door open, door closed. All you have to do is open the curtain... to the bathroom!'
Moira · Ray:I have always seen you as a sensitive, cultured, man of the world. You have that striking accent. — [beat] — Winnipeg.
Ray:Ray, interrupting the David/Alexis standoff: 'I think I know what all the hesitation is about. Yes, someone did take their own life in this space, but the good news is, we've replaced the ceiling fan — it's now a break-away model.'
Ray:Ray: 'It is, in the sense that it's a one-bed room.'
All Jokes — 45 total
Ray · John/Moira:Well, I'm not gonna lie to you I'm not super optimistic. You know, because the government saw no value in Schitt's Creek. You know, when they repossessed your assets. You know, because of the humiliating...
Ray · Johnny:Ray reminds Johnny he 'doesn't have a lot right now' due to the 'crooked business manager' and 'money scandal' while showing him his own town
Johnny · Ray:The extended sequence where Johnny tries to get Ray to see the sexual imagery in the town sign — 'Look a little closer, Ray'
Ray:Ray's final verdict on the sign: 'Oh, I think I see it now. His shoulders are too big.'
Ray:Ray the auctioneer's dig: 'To Johnny Rose, for the price of $15 dollars! Which uh, I hope you can afford. You know, considering your financial situation.'
Moira · John · Jocelyn · Ray:The bidding war between Moira and Jocelyn for the mattress — culminating in Moira bidding against herself twice
Moira · Ray:Ray, I have always seen you as a sensitive, cultured man of the world. / Thank you. / And I'm sure your family wanted more for you when they immigrated from... / Winnipeg. / Winnipeg?
Moira · Ray:There is a filthy mattress just lying on the side of the road — 'Oh no, that's Dick Sinson's mattress, he's giving it away.'
Moira · Ray:I have always seen you as a sensitive, cultured, man of the world. You have that striking accent. — [beat] — Winnipeg.
Ray:I resigned a few weeks ago... And council wasn't too happy about it... I'm surprised you didn't hear, I talked about it extensively on my podcast.
Ray · Moira:'I'm surprised you didn't hear, I talked about it extensively on my podcast.' — 'I don't know how I missed that.'
Ray:Ray showing the apartment: 'It's light and breezy. And by breezy, I mean there's a slight but steady draft I'm told you only notice in the winter.'
Alexis · Ray:Alexis keeps asking 'Is it cute? I know it's light and spacious, and airy, but I just wasn't sure if it was cute.' Ray: 'Oh, it's cute.'
David · Ray:David asks about the moldings. Ray: 'Yes, but we can rip those out.' David: 'Okay well, I'm the one that should be asking the questions.'
David · Ray:Is this a functioning fireplace? — Yes, we found an incinerated squirrel carcass there last week.
Alexis · Ray:Alexis asks about rent. Ray: '$275. But I think they're dreaming.' Alexis: 'A week?' Ray: 'No, no, no. A month. But again, I think we can talk them down.'
Ray · Alexis · David:Ray pulls out the lease: 'I thought you'd never ask!' Ray and Alexis share a delighted laugh while David is left out.
Ray:(False scream, laughs) Did you hear that? You could scream for hours, and no one would hear you.
Ray:Ray, interrupting the David/Alexis standoff: 'I think I know what all the hesitation is about. Yes, someone did take their own life in this space, but the good news is, we've replaced the ceiling fan — it's now a break-away model.'
Ray:Ray: 'I have my camera in the car' — responding to Stevie's casual mention of potentially selling the motel with immediate readiness to begin photographing it.
Ray:Ray: 'Either way, in reality, it's always best to tell the client what they want to hear.'
Ray:Ray: 'Stevie, as your agent, I would advise against partnering with somebody who has no capital, no contacts, no industry experience.'
Ray:Ray: 'Oh well, this is all very exciting. However, if any of this falls through for any reason, perhaps one of the ones I mentioned, then... do give me a call.' / [Passes business card to Johnny]
Roland · Bob · Ray:In my defense, I didn't believe any of this, Bob. Gwen is very trustworthy. / Ray, you're tapping your foot. / Okay.
Johnny · Alexis · Ray:Oh, should I be holding a key? / No, Mr. Rose, unless you wanna look really, really corny. / Yeah, like really, really cheesy, and off-brand.
Johnny · Ray · Alexis:Solo? / Don't take it personally, Mr. Rose, it's probably because you didn't know what to do with your hands. Or maybe it's because your face looked like it tasted something sour. Or maybe... / Thank you, Ray, I get it.
Ray · David · Patrick:Ray says 'Knock, knock, everybody decent?' instead of actually knocking, walks in on David and Patrick
Ray:Ray asks 'Door open, or closed?' after being told to leave
Ray · David · Patrick:Ray bursts in again mid-conversation saying 'Knock knock!' — immediately after the discussion about how that doesn't work
Ray · David:Ray compliments David's body — 'I've seen you walk from the bedroom to the shower, and you look fine' — after David mentions how much he eats
Ray · Patrick:Ray asks 'Door open, or closed?' again after being asked to give them a minute — second instance of the running gag
Ray:Ray re-enters to announce the eggs have been sitting in the pantry for days next to the pancake mix, asks 'Are we feeling lucky?'
David · Ray:Ray shows David and Patrick an apartment: 'I thought this was the penthouse.' Ray: 'Uh, it is the top floor of three floors.'
Patrick · David · Ray:Patrick tours the apartment enthusiastically: 'Oh wow. It's good, eh, David?' David: 'I thought this was the penthouse.' Ray: 'Uh, it is the top floor of three floors.'
Ray:Ray: 'It is, in the sense that it's a one-bed room.'
Ray:Ray: 'Any more beds, and you'd be in trouble. Although bunk beds can be fun.'
Ray:Ray reveals the final selling point: 'No more worrying about door open, door closed. All you have to do is open the curtain... to the bathroom!'
Ray:Ray offers to wait in the bathroom while David and Patrick have a moment — then: 'Curtain open, or curtain closed?'
David · Patrick · Ray:David: 'Oh, closed!' Patrick simultaneously: 'Closed, I think.' Ray: 'Mhmm.' Then: 'Don't worry, we'll be putting a door on there.'
Ray:Ray from inside the bathroom: 'I can barely hear your conversation.' — then: 'Are we sure we want the door?'
Ray:"I don't know if you've thought about wedding favours, but might I suggest mouse pads, I got thousands downstairs."
Ray · David · Patrick:The mouse pad Jocelyn made for the school computer lab with 'Under the Sea' theme — shown as a sample wedding favour
Ray · David · Patrick:Ray's backdrop options for the engagement shoot: jungle, outer space, two separate volcanoes
Ray:Ray offers to show the 'county fair backdrop' because 'a Ferris wheel would look so cute on a mouse pad'
Johnny · Ray:Ray, you don't need to be documenting this. / I was told to capture the day. / Ray, I don't think this is a part of the day that anybody is gonna wanna remember. / Can you say that again for the camera?