While Alexis Rose (Annie Murphy) and Ted Mullens (Dustin Milligan) were a fan-favorite couple on Schitt’s Creek, many viewers were surprised that they didn’t end up together by the show’s final episode in 2020. Schitt’s Creek showcased each Rose family member’s transformation for the better, thanks to their experiences in the small town. For Alexis, Ted played a significant role in her journey, despite the ups and downs of their romance. Their charming chemistry and sweet love story had many fans rooting for Alexis and Ted to make it work.
From the moment Alexis arrived in Schitt’s Creek, Ted was a constant presence in her life. Initially introduced as the town’s veterinarian, Ted quickly became a love interest for Alexis. Although their relationship faced some challenges early on, they developed a love that brought out the best in each other, even if their individual paths ultimately led them in different directions by the end of the series.
Alexis and Ted had great chemistry as one of the show’s best couples, but their romantic journey was not always easy. Ted was clearly infatuated with Alexis, despite not sharing the lavish lifestyle of her previous boyfriends. His romantic nature led him to propose to Alexis soon after they started dating, which initially scared her off. Although they broke off the engagement, they remained close friends, and Ted even gave Alexis a job at his veterinary practice as a receptionist, helping her continue paying for her education.
Ted went on to date other women, which made Alexis realize how much she cared for him, and they got back together at the end of season 4. Their relationship remained strong heading into the show’s sixth and final season but faced a challenge when Ted was accepted into a six-month research program in the Galápagos Islands. The couple tried long-distance, with Alexis staying in Schitt’s Creek, but it became clear that the situation was unfair to both of them.
In season 6’s “The Presidential Suite,” Ted surprised Alexis by returning to Schitt’s Creek. They professed their love for each other but amicably decided to break up, recognizing that their respective dream jobs were taking them in different directions. Although Alexis and Ted didn’t end up together, this outcome differed from the original plan revealed by Dan Levy, who disclosed (via EW) that Alexis and Ted were initially supposed to be married by the end of the series.
Schitt’s Creek was originally meant to feature a double wedding between David and Patrick Brewer (Noah Reid) and Alexis and Ted. However, Levy, who co-created the series with his father, Eugene, altered the plan as Alexis’ storyline evolved. When asked why he decided to break up Alexis and Ted, Levy explained, “Alexis needed to come out of this show liberated in a way that wasn’t necessarily attached to a guy.” He emphasized the importance of Alexis heading down a different path after having “loved and lost,” rather than settling down in a town that didn’t align with her career ambitions.
While it wasn’t part of the original plan for Ted and Alexis to part ways, it was the best decision for Alexis’ growth and her ending on Schitt’s Creek. She was building her new PR career, which wouldn’t have been possible from the Galápagos Islands. Both she and Ted understood this, despite the difficulty of accepting it. It’s nice to imagine that their paths might cross again in the future. Until Schitt’s Creek returns for another chapter, possibly in the form of a revival, the fate of Alexis and Ted remains a mystery.
