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  • Age-Gap Romance: Alexis dates a man roughly Johnny's age, which makes Johnny uncomfortable.
  • Aw Look They Really Do Love Eachother: The Rose family are concerned about Alexis dating Artie. It starts with David, but when Johnny and Moira meet him they join the bandwagon.
  • Big Brother Instinct: David is the first person in the Rose family to freak out about Alexis dating Artie.
  • Cool Old Guy: Artie tries a little too hard to be one of these.
  • Epic Fail: Somehow, the town managed to install a wheelchair ramp backward.
  • Expansion Pack Past: Johnny acknowledges that Alexis was all over the world doing ridiculous shit and he had no clue.
  • Good Parents: Johnny really steps up and admits that he seriously failed in the past, but he's trying to be a part of Alexis's life and keep her safe now.
  • Mama Bear: Even Moira is unhappy with Alexis's relationship with Artie.
  • My Greatest Failure: Johnny tells Alexis that he wasn't there for her in the past, but he's trying to be there for her now.
  • On the Rebound: Alexis only dates Artie because she's trying to cope with her heartbreak over Ted.
  • Papa Wolf: When Johnny spots how much older Artie is than Alexis, he gets his hackles up. He tries to be understanding and relaxed, but he doesn't like it.
  • Totally Radical: Artie acts like he's the same generation as Alexis. He tries to call Johnny "Dad". Then "Alexis's old man". Johnny doesn't like it.
  • Waving Signs Around: The protesters carry the most Canadian of protest signs, indicating they are more hurt than angry at Moira's remarks.
  • What the Hell, Hero?: Moira gave an interview insulting Schitt's Creek and the residents are justifiably upset.
  • What You Are in the Dark: Artie takes Johnny's words to heart and recognizes that Alexis is On the Rebound and needs space.

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