Son of a Critch

Season 1

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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.

Where to Watch Son of a Critch • Season 1

13 Episodes

Old Soul, New School
E1
Old Soul, New School11-year-old Mark, a boy more mature than his 11 years, uses comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with the small collection of people in his limited world to escape his dysfunctional family home life.
Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s Dead
E2
Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s DeadA 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.
Cello, I Must Be Going
E3
Cello, I Must Be GoingMark 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.
Cucumber Slumber
E4
Cucumber SlumberWhen Richie invites himself over to a sleepover, Mark scrambles to hide his family's "eccentric" behaviour. Meanwhile, Mike Sr. takes a stanch pro-cucumber stance when the new vegetable buys ad time on VOCM Radio.
Royal Visit
E5
Royal VisitMark 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.
Candyland
E6
CandylandMark and Ritchie receive police protection after witnessing a grizzly crime on Halloween night. Fox grows tired of her brother’s increasingly delinquent behaviour.
Father Critch
E7
Father CritchIt's confirmation week and Mark is considering what life would be like if he becomes a priest. But when his mentor Father Moore is unexpectedly transferred, and rumors of child abuse among the clergy start to mount, Mark reassesses what his religion means to him.
Merry Critch-mas
E8
Merry Critch-masAt the Critch house, Christmas is just another reason to argue - even more so due to an unexpected visitor that comes bearing gifts. Meanwhile Mark, Richie and Fox volunteer to make Christmas hampers for the needy.
Acting Normal
E9
Acting NormalMark 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.
Misty
E10
MistyThe 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.
Particip-action
E11
Particip-actionParents 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.
Circus
E12
CircusWhen 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.
Save the Last Dance for Me
E13
Save the Last Dance for MeHaving 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.