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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 Worst Episode
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    Son of a Critch Season 5 Episode 7 - Green Christmas
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Mark Critch

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  2. Son of a Critch Season 5 Episode 8 - Ditch Day
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Perry Chafe

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  3. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 10 - How To Succeed In Business
    6.7/10(60 votes)

    S3:E10

    When Mark starts a business venture as a school project, he quickly realizes that running a profitable company is more than having a good haircut, talking loudly, and exploiting underlings.

    Director:Vanessa Matsui
    Writer:Justin Rawana

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  4. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 2 - Field Party
    6.7/10(34 votes)

    S4:E2

    Tensions rise between rival schools as Fox finds a friend who invites her to a field party; Mark worries about older kids; Mike Jr hires Dick's daughter as the new VOCM promo girl.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

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  5. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 8 - Thanksgiving
    6.8/10(67 votes)

    S3:E8

    Mark takes directing the school play too seriously and finds himself without a cast and crew. Mark stubbornly tries to perform the play alone but realizes he’s not a one-man-show.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Mark Critch

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  6. 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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  7. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 3 - Front Page Challenge
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    S4:E3

    Mark uncovers proof Sister Rose cheated but hesitates to publish; Mike Sr. covers the Meech Lake Accord as Mary scores an exclusive; Pop does some redecorating.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writer:Perry Chafe

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  8. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 8 - The Stage
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    S4:E8

    Mark invites Fox to a party with his grown-up theatre troupe where he frustrates her by acting like an adult. Dick is upset to find Mike Jr. dating his daughter.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Kerri MacDonald

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  9. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 1 - Groove is in the Heart
    7.2/10(40 votes)

    S4:E1

    Mark starts high school at a former girls' school, finding joy in theatre while navigating old friendships and new love. Pop's ham radio hobby leads him to an intercepted distress signal.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

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  10. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 10 - Peace A Chord
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    S4:E10

    Mark joins the Peace A Chord concert but takes the spotlight; the Fox family struggles with Susanne's engagement. Mary seeks support while Ritche struggles to earn his father's approval.

    Director:Joyce Wong
    Writer:Amanda Joy

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  11. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 12 - Party on Wheels
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    S4:E12

    Fox volunteers at Paul's house for a chaotic party, while Mark struggles to keep order. Mike Jr., Dick, and Amanda drive the Party Wagon, and Mary juggles tasks for her internship.

    Director:Vanessa Matsui
    Writer:Perry Chafe

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  12. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 6 - My Funny Valentine
    7.3/10(64 votes)

    S3:E6

    Mark is elated to find he has not one, but TWO valentines, but juggling two girls turns out to be harder than he expected, and so instead of two plus-ones, Mark ends up with none.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Perry Chafe

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 4 - Growing Pains
    7.4/10(72 votes)

    S3:E4

    When Mark realizes his friends think his comic book collection is immature, he impulsively sells them all and quickly regrets it.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 7 - Go Into The Light
    7.4/10(66 votes)

    S3:E7

    Mark has a near-death experience and he’s left questioning life, death, and the afterlife. Is there a god? Has he chosen the right one? And most importantly, does this change how Fox feels about him?

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Amanda Joy

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  18. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 11 - Airing Out
    7.4/10(56 votes)

    S3:E11

    The Critches are doing their annual airing out the house ritual, but when some family secrets are uncovered, it turns out they’ve got some dirty laundry that needs to be aired too.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  19. Son of a Critch Season 3 Episode 12 - Cabaret
    7.4/10(64 votes)

    S3:E12

    When Mark finally gets the chance to take the stage as a stand-up comedian, he realizes he doesn’t have his own distinct voice. And so, Mark draws inspiration from those who matter the most to him.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writer:Heidi Brander

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  20. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 4 - Got to Get Me Moose B’y
    7.4/10(37 votes)

    S4:E4

    On a moose-hunting trip, tensions rise between Pop and Poppy Bell, pushing Mark into a tough spot. Meanwhile, Fox distrusts her mom's new beau while Mike Sr worries about his future at VOCM.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writers:Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe

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  21. Son of a Critch Season 4 Episode 7 - Getting Doubles
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    S4:E7

    On a field trip, Mark and Cara fall asleep in the same bed, resulting in a scandalous photo circulating school. Meanwhile, Mike Sr struggles with his memoirs and Mary has a mid-life crisis.

    Director:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Heidi Brander

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  22. Son of a Critch Season 5 Episode 2 - Teach a Man to Fish
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    S5:E2

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

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writer:Perry Chafe

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  23. 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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  24. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 3 - Feast or Famine
    7.5/10(77 votes)

    S2:E3

    Mark is determined to raise the most money for the 24-hour famine; the refrigerator breaks at the Critch house and forces the family to cook all its food at once.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writer:Perry Chafe

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  25. Son of a Critch Season 2 Episode 6 - Who Dares Dare Hudaro?
    7.5/10(75 votes)

    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:Deanne Foley
    Writer:Nadiya Chettiar

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Green Christmas" is the worst rated episode of "Son of a Critch". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Deanne Foley and written by Mark Critch, it aired on 10/20/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ditch Day".