Schitt’s Creek Review: The Wingman (Season 6 Episode 6)

With the help of some friends, the latest installment of Schitt’s Creek is able to fly high and stick the landing.

Schitt’s Creek Season 6 Episode 6, “The Wingman,” brings together the loose ends of its ensemble cast to make the most out of recent circumstances and the results couldn’t be better.

Bob’s separation from Gwen, the one where she took his house and his dignity, is the perfect excuse for the gang to go out on the town.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better time to see Johnny crash and burn as Bob’s wingman than now?

Johnny and Roland have already proven themselves to be a formidable partnership this season. But add Ronnie and Bob into the mix and you’ve really got something worth praising.

Ronnie’s reluctant friendship with Bob is a fun scenario to see play out as she walks the tight line between annoyance and sympathy with her trademark stoical personality.

But it is her long time friendship with Roland and her ability to be both the most helpful and unhelpful person in the room at all times that we love most.

I’m convinced that if Ronnie and Ray up and left town one day, Schitt’s Creek would never be able to survive.

Let’s be honest, Roland and Ronnie are messy benches that love drama.

So it’s no surprise they thrive as well as they do when Johnny sets himself up as this bigshot closer in the dating world of Schitt’s Creek and fails miserably.

I don’t think I will grow tired of watching these two try and get a rise out of the other, while poor Bob is on verge of a breakdown in the background.

In the end, it’s the mob-mentality of this motley crew and a few cringy misunderstanding between Bob and Johnny that really make this storyline worth all the emphasis “The Wingman” gives it.

Could we be any prouder of Alexis?

Not only does she put up with her diva mother through a horrific last-minute red carpet, but she then turns the media attention of a rogue crow attack around in her favour. Alexis Rose did that.

The storyline where Alexis leaves behind her budding career for Ted and the sea turtles could never have existed this early in the season. So, it’s not exactly surprising to see her backtrack on leaving again.

That being said the moment she shares with Ted over skype still feels very organic, and hopefully hints at Ted’s early return.

I love Ted anyway we can get him, but only seeing him from the shoulders up for the final season feels like a real waste.

The greatest thing to come of this episode for Alexis has to be her talk with Moira.

Moira, a woman that genuinely forgets she has children in her less lucid moments, puts her needs aside to help Alexis understand the worth of her career and the greatness she has achieved.

She could easily have taken credit for Alexis’ accomplishments. In fact, if the comedy bit hit right, that’s exactly what she would have done.

That’s what makes this unexpected and quiet moment of wisdom so incredibly special for the mother-daughter duo. There was a time when the thought of going to lunch with Alexis sent Moira into a fit.

We sometimes forget that under all those wigs and extravagant Etsy headpieces is a woman capable of incredible growth — and love.

Steve Lund returns as the ever-charming and extremely loose, Jake. And he plays to his strengths — his strengths mainly being lowcut tank tops and sexual innuendos.

Patrick doesn’t realize “come over for a whiskey” is code for sex and I honestly love that quality about him. His innocence makes every occasion, no matter how odd, a joyous one.

But anyway, back to Jake. Schitt’s Creek has done a wonderful job of keeping the entire ensemble cast small. This brilliantly mimics a small town roster and makes it all the more special when a guest star like Jake pops up in the final season to reminisce with his fleeting loves.

Fingers crossed Jake’s reappearance opens the flood gates for even more handsome exes to return to Schitt’s Creek for the final season. I’m looking straight at you, Mutt Schitt.

Whether they are at the bar or “drinking whiskey” at Jake’s place, the Roses sure know how to keep things interesting.

“The Wingman” may not have the most memorable outfits, epic comedic bits, or crow attacks to put it up and over the top, but the work this episode puts in does not go unnoticed.

And when all else fails, at least we have Patrick in that half sleeve shirt to brighten the mood.

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Schitt’s Creek airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on CBC and Pop TV.

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