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Son of a Critch

  • TV-PG
  • 2022–
  • 5 seasons
  • Comedy
  • 6.9

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.

Episodes

In its final season, Mark faces senior year as Newfoundland's cod moratorium upends his world, chasing his acting dream through first love and family change in a heartfelt goodbye to childhood.

10 episodes · 1 still to air
  1. 1The Regretta

    22 minSep 8, 2026

    Mark takes a Regatta job as a bologna mascot to prove he's not lazy but ends up humiliated. Meanwhile, Mary's booth struggles until Fox steps in.

  2. 2Teach a Man to Fish

    22 minSep 15, 2026

    As the cod fishery collapses, Mark questions his path and turns to shop class. Meanwhile, his family faces an uncertain future.

  3. 3The Great Debate

    22 minSep 22, 2026

    Mark joins a TV debate for a shot at fame but struggles to find his voice. Meanwhile, the Critches feel the pressure of a changing Newfoundland.

  4. 4Masquerade

    22 minSep 29, 2026

    Mark sneaks into a bar on Halloween to prove he's grown up but gets in over his head. Meanwhile, Mike Sr faces a career move that could uproot the family.

  5. 5Empty Nets

    22 minOct 6, 2026

    Mark joins Pop at a fishery protest and finds his voice through comedy. Meanwhile, Mike Sr faces pressure to bury a story after meeting the Premier.

  6. 6Musical Chairs

    22 minOct 13, 2026

    Stuck as narrator in the school musical, Mark tries to steal the spotlight. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Mary's father moves in.

  7. 7Green Christmas

    22 minOct 20, 2026

    Mark and Pop head into the woods to cut a Christmas tree but get lost when Pop slips into the past. Meanwhile, Mary learns they may lose the house.

  8. 8Ditch Day

    22 minOct 27, 2026

    On Ditch Day, Mark's plans for the future drive a wedge between him and Fox. Meanwhile, Mike Sr struggles to adapt to change at work.

  9. 9Live in to Win

    22 minNov 3, 2026

    After his breakup, Mark throws himself into performing, but risks failing school when he cheats on a test. Meanwhile, Pop schemes to win a car.

  10. 10Graduation Day

    Airs Nov 10, 2026

    On graduation day, Mark hopes for another shot with Fox, but finds it's not that simple. Meanwhile, Mike Sr. signs off for the last time.

Where to watch Son of a Critch

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Series cast

Benjamin Evan AinsworthYoung Mark62 episodes
Mark CritchFather62 episodes
Malcolm McDowellPop62 episodes
Claire RankinMary62 episodes
Mark Ezekiel RiveraRitchie Perez62 episodes
Colton GobboMike Jr.62 episodes
Sophia PowersFox62 episodes
Susan KelseyGertie9 episodes
Maya McNairCara8 episodes
Lawrence BarryMr. Chafe7 episodes
Ashley DingwellAmanda6 episodes
Matt WrightWeatherman3 episodes
Mack FurlongBis Man Loyola3 episodes
Michelle LambertBus Driver2 episodes
Julia HalfyardChoir Member2 episodes
Paul WarfordAmusement Park Worker2 episodes
Paul RoweMr. Reardon2 episodes
Jim PaynePremier2 episodes

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