Son of a Critch (2022)
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Sophia Powers as Fox
Episodes 39
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.
Read MoreLordy, 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.
Read MoreCello, 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.
Read MoreCucumber 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.
Read MoreRoyal 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.
Read MoreFather 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.
Read MoreMerry 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.
Read MoreActing 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.
Read MoreParticip-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.
Read MoreSave 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.
Read MoreGrowing Apart
Mark is devastated to learn Fox found a new boyfriend over the summer. Meanwhile, Mike Jr struggles to tell his dad he dropped out of school.
Read MoreYou're Dead After School
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.
Read MoreFeast or Famine
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 its food at once.
Read MoreBeer Necessities
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.
Read MoreFamily Tree
Mark uncovers dark family secrets when he researches the Critch family tree. Meanwhile, a death in the family causes Pop to reassess his relationship with his son.
Read MoreWho Dares Dare Hudaro?
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.
Read MoreThe Perfect Storm
Mark learns things about his parents he never knew, after a historic storm knocks out power to the Critch house. Meanwhile, when his father’s back goes out, Mike Jr has to broadcast all night alone.
Read MoreSpirit Week
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.
Read MoreEuropean Vaction
Mark tries to win back Fox during a school trip to “France.” Meanwhile, Pop uses the trip to revisit his past life as a bootlegger with Al Capone.
Read MoreOld Friends, New Friends
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.
Read MorePope Visit
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.
Read MoreDetails are Scanty
When Fox’s father gets arrested, Mark lobbies his father not to report on the crime. Meanwhile, Pop and Mary steal cable with a descrambler.
Read MoreHalley's Comet
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.
Read MoreThat Was Me In Grade Nine
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.
Read MoreReach for the Top
Mark and his friends compete on “Reach for The Top”, but when the game starts and they face Mark’s crush Cara, Marks’ heart sets his brain to stun.
Read MoreYou're Full of It
Mark faces bathroom woes. Fox finds herself parenting her brothers. Poppy Bell visits and family tensions rise.
Read MoreGrowing Pains
When Mark realizes his friends think his comic book collection is immature, he impulsively sells them all and quickly regrets it.
Read MoreBonfire Night
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.
Read MoreMy Funny Valentine
Mark is elated to find he has not one, but TWO valentines, but juggling two girls turns out to be harder than he expected, and so instead of two plus-ones, Mark ends up with none.
Read MoreGo into the Light
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?
Read MoreThanksgiving
Mark takes directing the school play too seriously and finds himself without a cast and crew. Mark stubbornly tries to perform the play alone but realizes he’s not a one-man-show.
Read MoreThe Ghosts of Christmas Presents
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 has to keep it under wraps!
Read MoreHow To Succeed in Business
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.
Read MoreAiring Out
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.
Read MoreForever Young
It’s 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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