A new school year brings new challenges for Mark including: first beer, first fight, even his first pair of jeans! The bigger Mark’s world gets, the more complicated things become.
Growing ApartMark 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.
You're Dead After School
E2
You're Dead After SchoolPop is betting on the Tyson Frazier fight. It turns out that Mike Jr. earns more than his father. Now senior has to ask for a raise. Mark's mood completely turns around after Fox dumps Millard. Except Millard now wants a fight.
Feast or Famine
E3
Feast or FaminePop is addicted to the almonds being sold by Mark for the 24 hour famine relief. The reward is a bicycle for the kid who sold the most. Fox is desperate and willing to break the rules during the school's Slumber for Hunger.
Beer Necessities
E4
Beer NecessitiesMary becomes an Avon lady. Father goes to cover the beer strike. Pop sees an opportunity. The Fox brothers goes off school for fried chicken. Mark tries to prove his manhood by joining them. Fox has some quality time with her sober father.
Family Tree
E5
Family TreeMark 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.
Who Dares Dare Hudaro?
E6
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.
The Perfect Storm
E7
The Perfect StormMark 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.
Spirit Week
E8
Spirit WeekThe 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.
European Vaction
E9
European VactionMark 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.
Old Friends, New Friends
E10
Old Friends, New FriendsMark 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.
Pope Visit
E11
Pope VisitMark 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.
Details are Scanty
E12
Details are ScantyWhen Fox’s father gets arrested, Mark lobbies his father not to report on the crime. Meanwhile, Pop and Mary steal cable with a descrambler.
Halley's Comet
E13
Halley's CometMark 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.
