Mark Critch
Director
Son of a Critch (2022)
Season 1
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.
Released Jan. 4, 2022
Episode 22 min
10+
Genres: Comedy
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Watch Providers: Netflix, The CW, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Project 10 Productions, Lionsgate Television, Hawco Productions, The Gary Breakfast Corporation, Take The Shot ProductionsCBC
Network: CBC Television
S1E1 - 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, midnight
S1E2 - 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, midnight
S1E3 - 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, midnight
S1E4 - 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, midnight
S1E5 - 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, midnight
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S1E6 - 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, midnight
S1E7 - 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.
March 1, 2022, midnight
S1E8 - 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.
March 8, 2022, midnight
S1E9 - 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.
March 15, 2022, midnight
S1E10 - 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.
March 22, 2022, midnight
S1E11 - 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.
March 29, 2022, midnight
S1E12 - 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.
April 5, 2022, midnight
S1E13 - 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.
April 12, 2022, midnight
Network: CBC Television
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 1144 min.
Released: Jan. 4, 2022
Last Air Date: April 8, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 10+
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