Ep 11. Little Sister

Johnny Rose agrees to help his estranged younger sister Jocelyn Schitt prepare for the arrival of her baby. Meanwhile, Alexis Rose begins to feel out of place in Schitt's Creek and turns to David Rose for advice on how to fit in better with the townspeople.

The episode begins with Johnny and Moira Rose discussing their plans for the day. Johnny mentions that he has agreed to help his younger sister Jocelyn Schitt with her baby shower, an event that was planned but not executed for the last ten years. Moira, who has no interest in the event, suggests that Johnny gets help from David or Alexis Rose.

Meanwhile, Alexis is struggling to fit into life in Schitt's Creek. She is finding it hard to make friends and navigate the town's social dynamics. David, who seems to be more familiar with the town's people, offers to take her out to meet some of the locals and help her get used to the town's culture.

At Jocelyn's baby shower, Johnny is faced with a series of challenges. He has to deal with a group of unsympathetic, gossipy women who are mostly Jocelyn's family members and old high school classmates. Jocelyn’s brother, who is also attending the event, makes snide remarks about Johnny's past. Johnny, who is determined to make the event a success, rises to the challenges, keeping up his polite smile and façade.

Alexis accompanies David to a bar in Schitt’s Creek, where they meet one of his old high school friends. Alexis, who tries to fit in by mimicking David's language and gestures, makes a series of embarrassing blunders that only highlight her outsider status.

Back at Jocelyn's baby shower, things start to go awry when Jocelyn's husband Roland Schitt, who was tasked with ordering the cake, forgets to do so. Johnny quickly comes up with a solution, suggesting that they make their own cake. He manages to bring the complicated group of women together, tasking them with preparing the cake from scratch.

As they work, the women open up to Johnny, revealing their own personal struggles. This empathetic activity by Johnny allows him to bond with the group, and they have a newfound respect for him. Roland finally shows up with the cake, but Johnny's homemade cake takes center stage.

Back at the bar, David comes to Alexis’s rescue when she accidentally insults a group of locals. With his wit and charm, he manages to smooth things over and get them back on track. David's act of kindness and his ability to handle awkward situations with ease makes Alexis realize that he is the only one who truly understands her, and they share a heartfelt moment.

The episode ends with Johnny receiving a gift from Jocelyn's group of friends, a red sweater for the baby that Jocelyn and Roland Schitt are expecting. The gesture of solidarity and inclusion is a positive sign for Johnny, who is beginning to feel a sense of belonging in Schitt's Creek.

In summary, Schitt's Creek season 1 episode 11 is a heartwarming episode that showcases Johnny's ability to overcome difficult situations through empathy and tact. The episode also highlights the challenges of fitting into a new social environment and the importance of having supportive friends and family.