Episode 1
Growing Apart
22m
Mark is devastated to learn Fox found a new boyfriend over the summer. Meanwhile, Mike Jr struggles to tell his dad he dropped out of school.
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Son of a Critch
2022TV-PG5 seasons6.6 / 10
He's 11 going on 70.
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.
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Son of a Critch premiered January 4, 2022. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
You're Dead After School
22m
Fox's boyfriend threatens to beat Mark up after school. Mary learns Mike Sr is making less money than their son, and pushes her husband to demand a raise.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lawrence Barry, Michelle Lambert, Susan Kelsey, Kevin Cromwell
Episode 3
Feast or Famine
22m
Mark is determined to raise the most money for the 24-hour famine; the refrigerator breaks at the Critch house and forces the family to cook all its food at once.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lawrence Barry
Episode 4
Beer Necessities
22m
Desperate to seem more mature, Mark heads off school grounds for lunch, but things take a turn when the Fox boys offer Mark his first beer. Meanwhile, Mary takes a job selling Avon products.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chuck Herriott, Bruce Brenton, Mack Furlong
Episode 5
Family Tree
22m
Mark uncovers dark family secrets when he researches the Critch family tree. Meanwhile, a death in the family causes Pop to reassess his relationship with his son.
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Episode 6
Who Dares Dare Hudaro?
Mark falls under the spell of a visiting hypnotist and lets his grades slip. Pop struggles to lose weight when he gets too fat for his pants.
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Episode 7
The Perfect Storm
Mark learns things about his parents he never knew, after a historic storm knocks out power to the Critch house. Meanwhile, when his father’s back goes out, Mike Jr has to broadcast all night alone.
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Episode 8
Spirit Week
22m
The kids are allowed to wear jeans at school for Spirit Week. The only problem is that Mark doesn’t own a pair. Meanwhile, Sister Rose picks Mary to join her choir.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lawrence Barry, Julia Halfyard
Episode 9
European Vaction
22m
Mark tries to win back Fox during a school trip to “France.” Meanwhile, Pop uses the trip to revisit his past life as a bootlegger with Al Capone.
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Episode 10
Old Friends, New Friends
Mark and Ritche pretend to be Protestant to fit in with a cool group of kids from another school. Pop meets up with an old flame at a retirement home.
Episode credits
Guest stars Maya McNair
Episode 11
Pope Visit
Mark tries to fake being healthy after falling ill the day he is supposed to meet the Pope; a rival radio station tries to tempt Mike Jr. away from VOCM, breaking Mike Sr.'s heart.
Episode credits
Guest stars George Masswohl
Episode 12
Details are Scanty
When Fox’s father gets arrested, Mark lobbies his father not to report on the crime. Meanwhile, Pop and Mary steal cable with a descrambler.
Episode credits
Guest stars Matt Wright
Episode 13
Halley's Comet
22m
Mark is excited for Halley's Comet, but the magic is lost when he learns Fox is moving. A new restaurant being built near the Critch house threatens to change the family forever.
Episode credits
Guest stars Matt Wright
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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More about Son of a Critch
Cast
Benjamin Evan AinsworthYoung Mark
Mark CritchFather
Malcolm McDowellPop
Claire RankinMary
Mark Ezekiel RiveraRitchie Perez
Colton GobboMike Jr.
Sophia PowersFox
George MasswohlPriestCredits
- Created by
- Tim McAuliffe, Mark Critch
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 53
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBC TelevisionCanada- Project 10 ProductionsCanada
Lionsgate TelevisionUnited States
CBCCanada- Take the Shot ProductionsCanada
Hawco ProductionsCanada
Themes
coming of agenewfoundland and labrador