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The Best Episodes of Son of a Critch Season 1

Every episode of Son of a Critch Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Son of a Critch Season 1!

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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
    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

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  2. 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

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  3. 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

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  4. 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

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  5. 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

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  6. 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

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  7. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 2 - Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Dead
    7.6/10(146 votes)

    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:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

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  8. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 5 - Royal Visit
    7.6/10(108 votes)

    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:Deanne Foley
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

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  9. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 10 - Misty
    7.5/10(93 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Jay Baruchel
    Writer:Nadiya Chettiar

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  10. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 3 - Cello, I Must be Going
    7.4/10(127 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

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  11. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 7 - Father Critch
    7.4/10(103 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

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  12. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 9 - Acting Normal
    7.4/10(92 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Jay Baruchel
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  13. Son of a Critch Season 1 Episode 1 - Old Soul, New School
    7.1/10(185 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Circus" is the best rated episode of "Son of a Critch" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 92 votes. Directed by Anthony Q. Farrell and written by Romeo Candido, it aired on 4/5/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Merry Critch-mas".