The BEST episodes of Son of a Critch
Every episode of Son of a Critch ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Son of a Critch!
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.
#1 - Forever Young
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/2/2024
It's the end of school year. Mark is faced with changes and challenges ahead, but when he's tasked with giving the graduation speech he takes some time to reflect on how his friends and family shaped him.
#2 - Cabaret
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/26/2024
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. Mark draws inspiration from those who matter the most to him.
#3 - Airing Out
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/19/2024
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.
#4 - Halley's Comet
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/28/2023
Mark is excited for Halley's Comet, but the magic is lost when he learns Fox is moving. A new restaurant being built near the Critch house threatens to change the family forever.
#5 - My Funny Valentine
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2024
Mark is elated to find he has not one, but two valentines. Juggling two girls turns out to be harder than he expected, and so instead of two plus-ones, Mark ends up with none.
#6 - Growing Pains
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2024
When Mark realizes his friends think his comic book collection is immature, he impulsively sells them all and quickly regrets it.
#7 - The Last Stop
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/11/2025
Mark is stunned a friend dies and the school mourns a classmate few remember. Meanwhile, Mary takes a course but is mistaken for the instructor. Mike Sr and Pop take an emotional train ride.
#8 - Reach for the Top
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2024
Mark and his friends compete on "Reach for the Top," but when the game starts and they face Mark's crush, Cara, Mark's heart sets his brain to stun.
#9 - Getting Doubles
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2025
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.
#10 - Particip-action
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/29/2022
Mark is forced to participate in the school’s Sports Day. Meanwhile, Fox fights for her mother’s attention and attempts to break the school record for gold medals.
#11 - Happy 1990
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2025
On NYE Fox asks Mark to babysit while their parents double date. Ritche imparts advice leading to a big blowout. Meanwhile, Mike Jr and Amanda share sparks, and Pop has a blast at home.
#12 - Go into the Light
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2024
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.
#13 - Peace A Chord
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/18/2025
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.
#14 - Family Tree
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2023
Mark uncovers dark family secrets when he researches the Critch family tree. A death in the family causes Pop to reassess his relationship with his son.
#15 - You're Full of It
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2024
Mark faces bathroom woes. Fox finds herself parenting her brothers. Poppy Bell visits and family tensions rise.
#16 - The Stage
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2025
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.
#17 - How to Succeed in Business
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/12/2024
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.
#18 - Cucumber Slumber
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2022
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.
#19 - Acting Normal
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/15/2022
Mark and Mike Sr unexpectedly bond over Mark’s role in a school play. Meanwhile, Pop turns to Mary for help after the CRA learns he’s been collecting his dead wife’s pension checks.
#20 - For the Rest of Your Life
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/8/2025
Mark's sketch show gets its big break the same night as Fox's mom's wedding. Mary organizes it, and Fox finds the courage to give a speech. Mike Sr. confronts Pop over a health concern.
#21 - The Ghosts of Christmas Presents
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/5/2024
Mark discovers "Santa" has come early when he finds his brand-new gaming system hidden in the house. Mark can't help himself and starts playing with his gift, but he's has to keep it under wraps.
#22 - Bonfire Night
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/6/2024
Mark and his friends are excited for Bonfire Night, but their innocent night takes a turn when Fox gets roped into her brother's illegal activities.
#23 - Save the Last Dance for Me
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/12/2022
Mark is hurt to learn that Fox has been spending time alone with Ritchie. With the future of his job in doubt, Mike Sr learns how to DJ… at the school dance.
#24 - Merry Critch-mas
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2022
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.
#25 - Royal Visit
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2022
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.