

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…
TV-PG • Comedy • Series • 2022 • 5 seasons
Starring: Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Mark Critch, Malcolm McDowell
Created by: Tim McAuliffe, Mark Critch

S1 E1 - Old Soul, New School
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.
Jan 4, 2022 • 22m

S1 E2 - Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Dead
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.
Jan 11, 2022 • 22m

S1 E3 - Cello, I Must be Going
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.
Jan 18, 2022 • 22m

S1 E4 - Cucumber Slumber
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.
Jan 25, 2022 • 22m

S1 E5 - Royal Visit
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.
Feb 1, 2022 • 22m

S1 E6 - Candyland
Mark and Ritchie receive police protection after witnessing a grizzly crime on Halloween night. Fox grows tired of her brother’s increasingly delinquent behaviour.
Feb 22, 2022 • 22m

S1 E7 - Father Critch
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.
Mar 1, 2022 • 22m

S1 E8 - Merry Critch-mas
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.
Mar 8, 2022 • 22m

S1 E9 - Acting Normal
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.
Mar 15, 2022 • 22m

S1 E10 - Misty
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.
Mar 22, 2022 • 22m

S1 E11 - Particip-action
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.
Mar 29, 2022 • 22m

S1 E12 - Circus
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.
Apr 5, 2022 • 22m

S1 E13 - Save the Last Dance for Me
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.
Apr 12, 2022 • 22m
Son of a Critch
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.
TV-PG • Comedy • TV Series • 2022