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Son of a Critch
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
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Old Soul, New School
2022-01-04 · 22mMark’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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E02
Episode 2
Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Dead
2022-01-11 · 22mA 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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E03
Episode 3
Cello, I Must be Going
2022-01-18 · 22mMark 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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E04
Episode 4
Cucumber Slumber
2022-01-25 · 22mWhen 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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E05
Episode 5
Royal Visit
2022-02-01 · 22mMark 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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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0Candyland
2022-02-22 · 22mMark 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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E07
Episode 7
Father Critch
2022-03-01 · 22mMark 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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E08
Episode 8
Merry Critch-mas
2022-03-08 · 22mMark 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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E09
Episode 9
Acting Normal
2022-03-15 · 22mMark 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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E10
Episode 10
Misty
2022-03-22 · 22mThe 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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E11
Episode 11
Particip-action
2022-03-29 · 22mParents 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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E12
Episode 12
Circus
2022-04-05 · 22mWhen 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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E13
Episode 13
Save the Last Dance for Me
2022-04-12 · 22mHaving 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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Benjamin Evan Ainsworth
Young Mark
Mark Critch
Father
Malcolm McDowell
Pop
Claire Rankin
Mary
Mark Ezekiel Rivera
Ritchie Perez
Colton Gobbo
Mike Jr.
Sophia Powers
Fox