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.

Last Updated: 1/16/2025Network: CBC (CA)Status: Continuing

8.24

21 votes

#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.

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7.95

21 votes

#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.

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7.85

20 votes

#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.

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7.79

19 votes

#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.

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7.71

17 votes

#5 - 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.

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7.70

20 votes

#6 - 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.

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7.67

21 votes

#7 - 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.

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7.65

20 votes

#8 - 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.

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7.64

33 votes

#9 - 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.

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7.55

40 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Renuka Jeyapalan

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7.54

24 votes

#11 - 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.

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7.52

21 votes

#12 - 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.

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7.52

25 votes

#13 - 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.

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7.50

26 votes

#14 - That Was Me in Grade Nine

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2024

Mark is eager to begin his final year of elementary school. Finally, he'll be at the top of the social food chain. But when Mark discovers that he needs glasses, his cool guy dreams come tumbling down.

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7.47

19 votes

#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.

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7.47

34 votes

#16 - 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.

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7.44

45 votes

#17 - 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.

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7.44

25 votes

#18 - Who Dares Dare Hudaro?

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2023

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.

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7.42

19 votes

#19 - 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.

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7.40

20 votes

#20 - European Vacation

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2023

Mark tries to win back Fox during a school trip. Pop uses the trip to revisit his past life as a bootlegger with Al Capone.

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7.39

31 votes

#21 - Misty

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/22/2022

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 accidentally gives Pops the wrong pills.

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7.38

24 votes

#22 - Old Friends, New Friends

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/7/2023

Mark and Ritche pretend to be Protestant to fit in with a cool group of kids from another school. Pop meets up with an old flame at a retirement home.

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7.37

46 votes

#23 - Cello, I Must Be Going

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2022

When Mark’s 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.

Directors: Renuka Jeyapalan

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7.36

39 votes

#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.

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7.35

49 votes

#25 - Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s Dead

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2022

A chance encounter at a funeral parlour leads to Mark’s first date. Meanwhile, Mary tries to convince Dick to sell her an old station truck.

Directors: Renuka Jeyapalan

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