Son of a Critch(2022)
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.
- Created by:
- Tim McAuliffe, Mark Critch
- First aired:
- 2022-01-04
- Country:
- CA
- Network:
- CBC Television
Episodes
1. Growing Apart
2023-01-03 · 22m
Mark 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.
2. You're Dead After School
2023-01-10 · 22m
Fox's boyfriend threatens to beat Mark up after school. Mary learns Mike Sr is making less money than their son, and pushes her husband to demand a raise.
3. Feast or Famine
2023-01-17 · 22m
Mark is determined to raise the most money for the 24-hour famine; the refrigerator breaks at the Critch house and forces the family to cook all its food at once.
4. Beer Necessities
2023-01-24 · 22m
Desperate to seem more mature, Mark heads off school grounds for lunch, but things take a turn when the Fox boys offer Mark his first beer. Meanwhile, Mary takes a job selling Avon products.
5. Family Tree
2023-01-31 · 22m
Mark 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.
6. Who Dares Dare Hudaro?
2023-02-07
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.
7. The Perfect Storm
2023-02-14
Mark 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.
8. Spirit Week
2023-02-21 · 22m
The 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.
9. European Vaction
2023-02-28 · 22m
Mark 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.
10. Old Friends, New Friends
2023-03-07
Mark 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.
11. Pope Visit
2023-03-14
Mark 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.
12. Details are Scanty
2023-03-21
When Fox’s father gets arrested, Mark lobbies his father not to report on the crime. Meanwhile, Pop and Mary steal cable with a descrambler.
13. Halley's Comet
2023-03-28 · 22m
Mark 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.
Where to watch
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Cast
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth
Young Mark
Mark Critch
Father
Malcolm McDowell
Pop
Claire Rankin
Mary
Mark Ezekiel Rivera
Ritchie Perez
Colton Gobbo
Mike Jr.
Sophia Powers
Fox
