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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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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 1
Mark is eager to begin his final year of elementary school. Finally, he’ll be at the top of the social food chain! But when Mark discovers that he needs glasses his cool guy dreams come tumbling down.
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Episode 2
Mark and his friends compete on “Reach for The Top”, but when the game starts and they face Mark’s crush Cara, Marks’ heart sets his brain to stun.
Guest stars Una Hill-McMullin, Maya McNair, Susan Kelsey
Episode 3
Mark faces bathroom woes. Fox finds herself parenting her brothers. Poppy Bell visits and family tensions rise.
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Episode 4
When Mark realizes his friends think his comic book collection is immature, he impulsively sells them all and quickly regrets it.
Guest stars Berni Stapleton
Episode 5
Mark and his friends are excited for Bonfire Night, but their innocent night takes a turn when Fox gets roped into her brother’s illegal activities.
Guest stars Paul Rowe
Episode 6
Mark is elated to find he has not one, but TWO valentines, but juggling two girls turns out to be harder than he expected, and so instead of two plus-ones, Mark ends up with none.
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Episode 7
Mark has a near-death experience and he’s left questioning life, death, and the afterlife. Is there a god? Has he chosen the right one? And most importantly, does this change how Fox feels about him?
Guest stars Julia Halfyard, Mack Furlong, Eliza King
Episode 8
Mark takes directing the school play too seriously and finds himself without a cast and crew. Mark stubbornly tries to perform the play alone but realizes he’s not a one-man-show.
Guest stars Ashley Dingwell, Maya McNair, Susan Kelsey
Episode 9
Mark discovers “Santa” has come early when he finds his brand-new gaming system hidden in the house. Mark can’t help himself and starts playing with his gift, but he has to keep it under wraps!
Guest stars Susan Kelsey
Episode 10
When Mark starts a business venture as a school project, he quickly realizes that running a profitable company is more than having a good haircut, talking loudly, and exploiting underlings.
Guest stars Jim Payne
Episode 11
The Critches are doing their annual airing out the house ritual, but when some family secrets are uncovered, it turns out they’ve got some dirty laundry that needs to be aired too.
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Episode 12
When Mark finally gets the chance to take the stage as a stand-up comedian, he realizes he doesn’t have his own distinct voice. And so, Mark draws inspiration from those who matter the most to him.
Guest stars Terry Ryan, Kelly Russell
Episode 13
It’s end of school year. Mark is faced with changes and challenges ahead, but when he’s tasked with giving the graduation speech he takes some time to reflect on how his friends and family shaped him.
Guest stars Susan Kelsey
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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