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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 5 - Family Tree
    8.0/10(77 votes)

    #1 - Family Tree

    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:Unknown
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  2. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 13 - Halley's Comet
    8.0/10(59 votes)

    #2 - Halley's Comet

    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:Unknown
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  3. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 13 - For the Rest of Your Life
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #3 - For the Rest of Your Life

    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:Unknown
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  4. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 4 - Cucumber Slumber
    7.9/10(107 votes)

    #4 - Cucumber Slumber

    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:Unknown
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  5. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 8 - Merry Critch-mas
    7.9/10(88 votes)

    #5 - Merry Critch-mas

    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:Unknown
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  6. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 12 - Circus
    7.9/10(84 votes)

    #6 - Circus

    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:Unknown
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  7. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 9 - European Vaction
    7.9/10(77 votes)

    #7 - European Vaction

    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:Unknown
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  8. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 10 - Old Friends, New Friends
    7.9/10(74 votes)

    #8 - Old Friends, New Friends

    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:Unknown
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  9. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 11 - Lest We Forget
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Lest We Forget

    S4:E11

    When school is cancelled, Mark spends the day with Pop touring St. John's; Mary enters the Miss Mall pageant, and Dick crashes Mike Jr.'s dinner with Amanda's mom.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 13 - Save the Last Dance for Me
    7.8/10(85 votes)

    #10 - Save the Last Dance for Me

    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:Unknown
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  11. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 6 - Happy 1990
    7.8/10(30 votes)

    #11 - Happy 1990

    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:Unknown
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  12. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 6 - Candyland
    7.7/10(98 votes)

    #12 - Candyland

    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.

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  13. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 11 - Particip-action
    7.7/10(81 votes)

    #13 - Particip-action

    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.

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  14. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 1 - Growing Apart
    7.7/10(80 votes)

    #14 - Growing Apart

    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:Unknown
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  15. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 2 - You're Dead After School
    7.7/10(74 votes)

    #15 - You're Dead After School

    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:Unknown
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  16. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 7 - The Perfect Storm
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    #16 - The Perfect Storm

    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:Unknown
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  17. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 8 - Spirit Week
    7.7/10(70 votes)

    #17 - Spirit Week

    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.

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  18. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 2 - Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s Dead
    7.6/10(133 votes)

    #18 - Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s Dead

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 5 - Royal Visit
    7.6/10(98 votes)

    #19 - Royal Visit

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 4 - Beer Necessities
    7.6/10(73 votes)

    #20 - Beer Necessities

    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:Unknown
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  21. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 6 - Who Dares Dare Hudaro?
    7.6/10(66 votes)

    #21 - Who Dares Dare Hudaro?

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 1 - That Was Me In Grade Nine
    7.6/10(74 votes)

    #22 - That Was Me In Grade Nine

    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:Unknown
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  23. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 3 - You're Full of It
    7.6/10(63 votes)

    #23 - You're Full of It

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 5 - Bonfire Night
    7.6/10(68 votes)

    #24 - Bonfire Night

    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:Unknown
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  25. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 9 - The Ghosts of Christmas Presents
    7.6/10(62 votes)

    #25 - The Ghosts of Christmas Presents

    S3:E9

    Mark discovers “Santa” has come early when he finds his brand-new gaming system hidden in the house. Mark can’t help himself and starts playing with his gift, but he has to keep it under wraps!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Family Tree" is the best rated episode of "Son of a Critch". It scored 8/10 based on 77 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/31/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Halley's Comet".