Son of a Critch backdrop
Comedy

The Best Episodes of Son of a Critch

Every episode of Son of a Critch ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Son of a Critch!

Binge this in 22h 2m•Peaking at 8.3/10

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.

Airs on
CBC Television
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons5

All12345

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    Son of a Critch Season 5 Episode 4 - Masquerade
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    S5:E4

    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.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writers:Amanda Joy, Ashley Lannigan

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 13 - For the Rest of Your Life
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    S4:E13

    Mark's sketch show gets its big break the same night as Fox's mom's wedding. Mary organizes it, and Fox finds the courage to give a speech. Mike Sr. confronts Pop over a health concern.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 5 - Family Tree
    8.1/10(85 votes)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 13 - Halley's Comet
    8.1/10(70 votes)

    S2:E13

    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.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Son of a Critch Season 5 Episode 5 - Empty Nets
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S5:E5

    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.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Perry Chafe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 10 - Old Friends, New Friends
    8.0/10(82 votes)

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writers:Heidi Brander, Justin Rawana

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Son of a Critch

    READ
  7. Son of a Critch Season 5 Episode 6 - Musical Chairs
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S5:E6

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

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Amanda Joy

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 12 - Circus
    7.9/10(92 votes)

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Anthony Q. Farrell
    Writer:Romeo Candido

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 9 - European Vacation
    7.9/10(85 votes)

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 6 - Happy 1990
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    S4:E6

    On NYE Fox asks Mark to babysit while their parents double date; Ritche imparts advice leading to a big blowout; Mike Jr and Amanda share sparks, and Pop has a blast at home.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Amanda Joy

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 8 - Merry Critch-mas
    7.8/10(96 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Heidi Brander

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 11 - Particip-action
    7.8/10(87 votes)

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Anthony Q. Farrell
    Writer:Cathryn Naiker

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 13 - Save the Last Dance for Me
    7.8/10(92 votes)

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writer:Anita Kapila

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 1 - Growing Apart
    7.8/10(91 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 2 - You're Dead After School
    7.8/10(84 votes)

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Son of a Critch Season 5 Episode 3 - The Great Debate
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    S5:E3

    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.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writer:Mark Critch

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 4 - Cucumber Slumber
    7.7/10(117 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 6 - Candyland
    7.7/10(107 votes)

    S1:E6

    Mark and Ritchie receive police protection after witnessing a grizzly crime on Halloween night. Fox grows tired of her brother’s increasingly delinquent behaviour.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Anita Kapila

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 4 - Beer Necessities
    7.7/10(82 votes)

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 7 - The Perfect Storm
    7.7/10(75 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Heidi Brander

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 8 - Spirit Week
    7.7/10(78 votes)

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Amanda Joy

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 1 - That Was Me In Grade Nine
    7.7/10(85 votes)

    S3:E1

    Mark is eager to begin his final year of elementary school. Finally, he’ll be at the top of the social food chain! But when Mark discovers that he needs glasses his cool guy dreams come tumbling down.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 3 - You're Full Of It
    7.7/10(72 votes)

    S3:E3

    Mark faces bathroom woes. Fox finds herself parenting her brothers. Poppy Bell visits and family tensions rise.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 5 - Bonfire Night
    7.7/10(78 votes)

    S3:E5

    Mark and his friends are excited for Bonfire Night, but their innocent night takes a turn when Fox gets roped into her brother’s illegal activities.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writer:Mark Critch

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 13 - Forever Young
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    S3:E13

    It’s end of school year. Mark is faced with changes and challenges ahead, but when he’s tasked with giving the graduation speech he takes some time to reflect on how his friends and family shaped him.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writer:Mark Critch

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Best Episodes Summary

"Masquerade" is the best rated episode of "Son of a Critch". It scored 8.3/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by John Vatcher and written by Amanda Joy, Ashley Lannigan, it aired on 9/29/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "For the Rest of Your Life".