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Son of a Critch

Son of a Critch
★ 6.8/10•2022•22m•TV-PG•Comedy
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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.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime22m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 4, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - Old Soul, New SchoolE122m

Old Soul, New School

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.

Jan 4, 2022

Episode 2 - Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's DeadE222m

Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Dead

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.

Jan 11, 2022

Episode 3 - Cello, I Must be GoingE322m

Cello, I Must be Going

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.

Jan 18, 2022

Episode 4 - Cucumber SlumberE422m

Cucumber Slumber

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.

Jan 25, 2022

Episode 5 - Royal VisitE522m

Royal Visit

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.

Feb 1, 2022

Episode 6 - CandylandE622m

Candyland

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

Feb 22, 2022

Episode 7 - Father CritchE722m

Father Critch

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.

Mar 1, 2022

Episode 8 - Merry Critch-masE822m

Merry Critch-mas

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.

Mar 8, 2022

Episode 9 - Acting NormalE922m

Acting Normal

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.

Mar 15, 2022

Episode 10 - MistyE1022m

Misty

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.

Mar 22, 2022

Episode 11 - Particip-actionE1122m

Particip-action

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.

Mar 29, 2022

Episode 12 - CircusE1222m

Circus

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.

Apr 5, 2022

Episode 13 - Save the Last Dance for MeE1322m

Save the Last Dance for Me

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.

Apr 12, 2022

Actors

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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