The WORST episodes of Son of a Critch
Every episode of Son of a Critch ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - Party on Wheels
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/1/2025
Fox volunteers 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.
#2 - Growing Apart
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2023
Mark is devastated to learn Fox found a new boyfriend over the summer. Mike Jr. struggles to tell his dad that he dropped out of school.
#3 - Front Page Challenge
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2025
Mark uncovers proof Sister Rose cheated but hesitates to publish. Meanwhile, Mike Sr covers the Meech Lake Accord as Mary scores an exclusive. Pop does some redecorating.
#4 - Groove is in the Heart
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2025
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.
#5 - Got to Get Me Moose B'y
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2025
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.
#6 - Old Soul, New School
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2022
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.
#8 - Field Party
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2025
Tensions rise between rival schools as Fox finds a friend who invites her to a field party, but Mark worries about older kids. Mike Jr hires Dick's daughter as the new VOCM promo girl.
#9 - 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.
#10 - Beer Necessities
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2023
Desperate to seem more mature, Mark heads off school grounds for lunch but things take a turn when the Fox boys offer Mark his first beer. Meanwhile, Mary takes a job selling Avon products.
#11 - You're Dead After School
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2023
Fox's boyfriend threatens to beat Mark up after school. Mary learns Mike Sr. is making less money than their son and pushes her husband to demand a raise.
#12 - Spirit Week
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2023
The kids are allowed to wear jeans at school for Spirit Week. The only problem is that Mark doesn’t own a pair. Meanwhile, Sister Rose picks Mary to join her choir.
#14 - Pope Visit
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2023
Mark tries to fake being healthy after falling ill the day he is supposed to meet the Pope. A rival radio station tries to tempt Mike Jr. away from VOCM, breaking Mike Sr.'s heart.
#15 - Details are Scanty
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/21/2023
When Fox's father gets arrested, Mark lobbies his father not to report on the crime. Pop and Mary steal cable with a descrambler.
#17 - Feast or Famine
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2023
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 their food at once.
#19 - Child Star
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2025
Mark stars in a PSA for young women and meets experienced child actor Steve, who inspires him. Meanwhile, Mike Sr. relapses at Mr. Murphy's retirement event, leading to a confrontation.
#20 - 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.
#21 - Lest We Forget
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/25/2025
When school is cancelled, Mark spends the day with Pop touring St. John's; Mary enters the Miss Mall pageant, and Dick crashes Mike Jr.'s dinner with Amanda's mom.
#22 - The Perfect Storm
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2023
Mark learns new things about his parents after a historic storm knocks out power to the Critch house. When his father's back goes out, Mike Jr. has to broadcast all night alone.
#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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.