Son of a Critch
2022– · CBC · 30 min · 5 seasons
S05E07 · Green Christmas
Wed, 21 Oct, 11:30 am
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.
S05E06 · Musical Chairs
Wed, 14 Oct, 11:30 am
Stuck as narrator in the school musical, Mark tries to steal the spotlight. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Mary's father moves in.
About
Based on the award-winning, best-selling memoir from Mark Critch. This new original comedy is the hilarious and very real story of 11-year-old Mark coming of age in St. John's, Newfoundland in the 80s. It's a heartfelt window into the life of a child – much older inside than his 11 years – using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with the small collection of people in his limited world.
Episodes
- E01
The Regretta
Wed, 9 Sept· 30 minMark takes a Regatta job as a bologna mascot to prove he's not lazy but ends up humiliated. Meanwhile, Mary's booth struggles until Fox steps in.
- E02
Teach a Man to Fish
Wed, 16 Sept· 30 minAs the cod fishery collapses, Mark questions his path and turns to shop class. Meanwhile, his family faces an uncertain future.
- E03
The Great Debate
Wed, 23 Sept· 30 minMark joins a TV debate for a shot at fame but struggles to find his voice. Meanwhile, the Critches feel the pressure of a changing Newfoundland.
- E04
Masquerade
Wed, 30 Sept· 30 minMark sneaks into a bar on Halloween to prove he's grown up but gets in over his head. Meanwhile, Mike Sr faces a career move that could uproot the family.
- E05
Empty Nets
Wed, 7 Oct· 30 minMark 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.
- E06
Musical Chairs
Wed, 14 Oct· 30 minStuck as narrator in the school musical, Mark tries to steal the spotlight. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Mary's father moves in.
- E07
Green Christmas
Wed, 21 Oct, 11:30 am· 30 minMark 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.
- E08
Ditch Day
Wed, 28 Oct, 11:30 am· 30 min - E09
Live in to Win
Wed, 4 Nov, 12:30 pm· 30 min - E10
Graduation Day
Wed, 11 Nov, 12:30 pm· 30 min - E11
Episode 11
Wed, 18 Nov, 12:30 pm· 30 min - E12
Episode 12
Wed, 25 Nov, 12:30 pm· 30 min
Cast
Mark Critch
Mike
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth
Mark
Claire Rankin
Mary
Malcolm McDowell
Pop
Mark Critch
Adult Mark
Sophia Powers
Fox
Mark Rivera
Ritche Perez