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Son of a Critch•Season 5•Episode 5

Empty Nets

8.1/10 · 9 votesOct 6, 202622 min

Ranked #2 of 6 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byDeanne Foley

Written byPerry Chafe

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Seasons5

All 1 2 3 4 5

Season 5 Episodes8

The Regretta

Teach a Man to Fish

The Great Debate

Masquerade

Empty Nets

Musical Chairs

Green Christmas

Ditch Day

Cast7

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

Crew2

Deanne Foley

Director

Perry Chafe

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Empty Nets" is episode 5 of Son of a Critch season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 9 votes, ranking #2 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Deanne Foley and written by Perry Chafe, it aired on October 6, 2026.

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