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Son of a Critch

6.8/10 29 votes
Comedy

A coming-of-age story set in St. John’s, Newfoundland of 11 year-old Mark, much older on the inside than his 11 years, who uses comedy to win friends and connect with people in his limited world.

Created by:
Tim McAuliffe, Mark Critch
Cast:
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Mark Critch, Malcolm McDowell, Claire Rankin
Language:
English
Country:
Canada, United States of America
Network:
CBC Television

Episode guide

Seasons

5 available

Season 1

Episodes

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Episode 1

Old Soul, New School

2022-01-04 · 22m

Mark’s first day of junior high is marred by a bully — a young girl named Fox. But when he stands up for himself, he learns that words can hurt more than fists.

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Episode 2

Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Dead

2022-01-11 · 22m

A chance encounter at a funeral parlour leads to Mark’s first date with a girl. As he risks life and limb in a race across town to meet her, Fox finds herself unexpectedly jealous. Meanwhile, Mary tries to convince Dick to sell her the old radio station truck.

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Episode 3

Cello, I Must be Going

2022-01-18 · 22m

Mark fears being forced to play the cello will make him a social pariah. But when his cello is taken by a gang of bullies, Fox begrudgingly comes to his rescue. Meanwhile, Pop and Sister Rose take a stroll down memory lane when it’s revealed they used to be an item.

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Episode 4

Cucumber Slumber

2022-01-25 · 22m

When Ritchie invites himself to a sleepover, Mark scrambles to hide his family’s “eccentric” behaviour. Meanwhile, Mike Sr takes a staunch pro-cucumber stance when a grocer buys ad time on VOCM.

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Episode 5

Royal Visit

2022-02-01 · 22m

Mark fears he’ll be outed as a Monarchist when he’s chosen to give flowers to a visiting Lady Diana. Meanwhile, a gift from Dick comes between Mike Sr and Mary.

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Episode 6

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Candyland

2022-02-22 · 22m

Mark and Ritchie receive police protection after witnessing a grizzly crime on Halloween night. Fox grows tired of her brother’s increasingly delinquent behaviour.

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Episode 7

Father Critch

2022-03-01 · 22m

Mark is considering what life would be like as a priest. But as rumours of scandal amongst the clergy start to mount, Mark reassesses what his religion means to him.

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Episode 8

Merry Critch-mas

2022-03-08 · 22m

Mark collects Christmas toys for the needy, which leads to an uncomfortable discovery about one of his classmates. Meanwhile, Pop’s prodigal son shows up.

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Episode 9

Acting Normal

2022-03-15 · 22m

Mark and Mike Sr unexpectedly bond over Mark’s role in the upcoming Easter play. But when Mark is fired from the production, he pretends otherwise to keep his father’s affections. Meanwhile, Pop turns to Mary for help after the CRA learns he’s been collecting his dead wife’s pension checks.

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Episode 10

Misty

2022-03-22 · 22m

The Critch men are left to their own devices after Mary is hospitalized for a minor procedure. Mark has trouble balancing the household chores and accidently gives Pops the wrong pills.

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Episode 11

Particip-action

2022-03-29 · 22m

Parents and students take the field on Sports Day. Mark decides to treat the all-day gym class as a comedy stage, much to his teammate’s annoyance. Meanwhile, Fox fights for her mother’s attention and attempts to break the school record for gold medals.

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Episode 12

Circus

2022-04-05 · 22m

When Ritche bails on their plans to go to the circus, Mark and Fox find themselves going together on a maybe-date. Meanwhile, Ritche’s family hosts some new Filipino-Canadians who make him feel insecure about his heritage.

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Episode 13

Save the Last Dance for Me

2022-04-12 · 22m

Having realized his feelings for Fox, Mark is hurt to learn she’s been spending time alone with Ritche. And, with the future of VOCM in doubt, Mike Sr attempts to learn how to DJ… at Mark’s school-end dance.

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Cast

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth

Young Mark

Mark Critch

Mark Critch

Father

Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell

Pop

Claire Rankin

Claire Rankin

Mary

Mark Ezekiel Rivera

Mark Ezekiel Rivera

Ritchie Perez

Colton Gobbo

Colton Gobbo

Mike Jr.

Sophia Powers

Sophia Powers

Fox

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