Son of a Critch

Name: Son of a Critch
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2022-01-04
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Mark Critch, Malcolm McDowell, Claire Rankin, Mark Ezekiel Rivera

RETURNING5 Seasons60 Episodes★ 6.9

Son of a Critch is a comedy series on CBC Television that premiered in 2022, with 5 seasons and 60 episodes to date. The next episode, Season 5 Episode 9, airs on Nov 3, 2026.

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NetworkCBC Television

First AiredJan 4, 2022

Last AiredOct 27, 2026

GenreComedy

Runtime22 min

Created ByTim McAuliffe, Mark Critch

LanguageEnglish

CountryCanada

ProductionProject 10 Productions, Lionsgate Television, CBC

A coming-of-age story set in St. John’s, Newfoundland of 11 year-old Mark, much older on the inside than his 11 years, who uses comedy to win friends and connect with people in his limited world.

NEXT EPISODE

S5 E9Live in to WinNov 3, 20266d

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Cast

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth

Young Mark

Mark Critch

Father

Malcolm McDowell

Pop

Claire Rankin

Mary

Mark Ezekiel Rivera

Ritchie Perez

Colton Gobbo

Mike Jr.

Sophia Powers

Fox

Seasons & Episodes5 seasons · 62 episodes

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In its final season, Mark faces senior year as Newfoundland's cod moratorium upends his world, chasing his acting dream through first love and family change in a heartfelt goodbye to childhood.

E1The Regretta

Sep 8, 202622m

Mark 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.

E2Teach a Man to Fish

Sep 15, 202622m

As the cod fishery collapses, Mark questions his path and turns to shop class. Meanwhile, his family faces an uncertain future.

E3The Great Debate

Sep 22, 202622m

Mark 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.

E4Masquerade

Sep 29, 202622m

Mark 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.

E5Empty Nets

Oct 6, 202622m

Mark 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.

E6Musical Chairs

Oct 13, 202622m

Stuck as narrator in the school musical, Mark tries to steal the spotlight. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Mary's father moves in.

E7Green Christmas

Oct 20, 202622m

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.

E8Ditch Day

Oct 27, 202622m

On Ditch Day, Mark's plans for the future drive a wedge between him and Fox. Meanwhile, Mike Sr struggles to adapt to change at work.

E9Live in to WinUPCOMING

Nov 3, 202622m

After his breakup, Mark throws himself into performing, but risks failing school when he cheats on a test. Meanwhile, Pop schemes to win a car.

E10

E10Graduation DayUPCOMING

Nov 10, 202622m

On graduation day, Mark hopes for another shot with Fox, but finds it's not that simple. Meanwhile, Mike Sr. signs off for the last time.

About Son of a Critch

Son of a Critch is a comedy series on CBC Television. The show first aired on Jan 4, 2022 and currently has 5 seasons and 60 episodes. Son of a Critch is currently airing; the next episode airs on Nov 3, 2026. It has a rating of 6.9/10 based on 28 votes. The cast includes Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Mark Critch, Malcolm McDowell, Claire Rankin, Mark Ezekiel Rivera. Created by Tim McAuliffe and Mark Critch.