Schitt's Creek

Johnny attempts to organise a surprise birthday party for Moira, but his plan goes awry when Moira inadvertently assumes control of the event herself, organising the decorations, invitations and schedule without realising it is meant to be a surprise. Consequently, the intended surprise is effectively ruined.

Surprise Party is a self‑contained programme delivered as a single episode, classed within the comedy genre. The production presents a concise narrative that unfolds over the course of the episode, offering a focused comedic scenario without the need for multiple installments. The storyline centres on Johnny, who decides to orchestrate a secret birthday party for his close friend Moira. Determined to keep the event concealed until the moment of surprise, he invests time and effort into arranging the venue, decorations and guest list, all while striving to keep Moira completely unaware of his plans. Unbeknownst to Johnny, Moira becomes inadvertently involved in the preparations, believing she is offering assistance to a friend. As she takes on tasks she assumes are part of the planning, she gradually assumes control of the organisation, making choices that unintentionally undermine the secrecy Johnny intended to preserve. Consequently, Johnny’s original scheme collapses when Moira, still unaware of the intended surprise, ends up directing her own celebration. The surprise is effectively nullified, turning the planned covert event into a situation where the very act of planning by the birthday girl herself defeats the original purpose. The episode ends with this reversal providing the comedic payoff. Viewers see the irony play out as the party unfolds in an unexpected manner.