Son of a Critch 2022
“He's 11 going on 70.”
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- January 4, 2022
- Last Aired
- October 20, 2026
- Format
- 5 seasons · 62 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~22.7 hours (22 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E6 "Candyland" (★ 8/10)
- Created By
- Tim McAuliffe, Mark Critch
- Network
- CBC Television
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Son of a Critch?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "Son of a Critch" (2022).
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 62
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 4, 2022
- Last aired
- Oct 20, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- CBC Television
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 28 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 62 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~22 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- CBC Television
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 62 episodes and an average 22-minute runtime.
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Overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "Son of a Critch" (2022).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: Son of a Critch
Year: 2022
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Setting: St. John’s, Newfoundland, in the 80s.
Protagonist: 11-year-old Mark (described as much older on the inside than his 11 years).
Plot: A coming-of-age story about Mark using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with people in his limited world.
Cast: Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Mark Critch, Claire Rankin, Colton Gobbo.
Seasons: 5 seasons (Source 4 says 5 seasons, Source 5 mentions Season 5 is the final season).
Rating: TV-PG.
Platform/Network: CBC Gem.
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Should you watch it?
“An old-soul eleven-year-old uses comedy to navigate growing up in 1980s Newfoundland.”
- It is based on the memoir by Mark Critch.
- It features a heartfelt window into childhood in St. John's, Newfoundland.
- The protagonist uses comedy and self-deprecation to connect with others.
- Viewers seeking fast-paced action might find the coming-of-age sitcom format too limited or localized.
Watch it if you enjoy heartfelt coming-of-age comedies based on real memoirs.
It is a comedic and dramatic television series suitable for general audiences with a TV-PG rating.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Old Soul, New School Mytharc Jan 4, 2022
- E2 Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Dead Core Jan 11, 2022
- E3 Cello, I Must be Going Core Jan 18, 2022
- E4 Cucumber Slumber Core Jan 25, 2022
- E5 Royal Visit Core Feb 1, 2022
- E6 Candyland Core Feb 22, 2022
- E7 Father Critch Core Mar 1, 2022
- E8 Merry Critch-mas Core Mar 8, 2022
- E9 Acting Normal Core Mar 15, 2022
- E10 Misty Core Mar 22, 2022
- E11 Particip-action Core Mar 29, 2022
- E12 Circus Mytharc Apr 5, 2022
- E13 Save the Last Dance for Me Mytharc Apr 12, 2022
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Growing Apart Mytharc Jan 3, 2023
- E2 You're Dead After School Core Jan 10, 2023
- E3 Feast or Famine Core Jan 17, 2023
- E4 Beer Necessities Core Jan 24, 2023
- E5 Family Tree Core Jan 31, 2023
- E6 Who Dares Dare Hudaro? Core Feb 7, 2023
- E7 The Perfect Storm Core Feb 14, 2023
- E8 Spirit Week Core Feb 21, 2023
- E9 European Vacation Core Feb 28, 2023
- E10 Old Friends, New Friends Core Mar 7, 2023
- E11 Pope Visit Core Mar 14, 2023
- E12 Details are Scanty Mytharc Mar 21, 2023
- E13 Halley's Comet Mytharc Mar 28, 2023
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 That Was Me In Grade Nine Mytharc Jan 9, 2024
- E2 Reach For The Top Core Jan 16, 2024
- E3 You're Full Of It Core Jan 23, 2024
- E4 Growing Pains Core Jan 30, 2024
- E5 Bonfire Night Core Feb 6, 2024
- E6 My Funny Valentine Core Feb 13, 2024
- E7 Go Into The Light Core Feb 20, 2024
- E8 Thanksgiving Core Feb 27, 2024
- E9 The Ghost Of Christmas Presents Core Mar 5, 2024
- E10 How To Succeed In Business Core Mar 12, 2024
- E11 Airing Out Core Mar 19, 2024
- E12 Cabaret Mytharc Mar 26, 2024
- E13 Forever Young Mytharc Apr 2, 2024
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Groove is in the Heart Mytharc Jan 7, 2025
- E2 Field Party Core Jan 14, 2025
- E3 Front Page Challenge Core Jan 21, 2025
- E4 Got to Get Me Moose B’y Core Jan 28, 2025
- E5 Child Star Core Feb 4, 2025
- E6 Happy 1990 Core Feb 11, 2025
- E7 Getting Doubles Core Feb 18, 2025
- E8 The Stage Core Feb 25, 2025
- E9 The Last Stop Mytharc Mar 4, 2025
- E10 Peace A Chord Core Mar 18, 2025
- E11 Lest We Forget Core Mar 25, 2025
- E12 Party on Wheels Mytharc Apr 1, 2025
- E13 For the Rest of Your Life Mytharc Apr 8, 2025
Season 5 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Regretta Mytharc Sep 8, 2026
- E2 Teach a Man to Fish Core Sep 15, 2026
- E3 The Great Debate Core Sep 22, 2026
- E4 Masquerade Core Sep 29, 2026
- E5 Empty Nets Core Oct 6, 2026
- E6 Musical Chairs Core Oct 13, 2026
- E7 Green Christmas Core Oct 20, 2026
- E8 Ditch Day Core Oct 27, 2026
- E9 Live in to Win Mytharc Nov 3, 2026
- E10 Graduation Day Mytharc Nov 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Son of a Critch?
The series premiered on CBC and is available through various streaming platforms.
Is Son of a Critch worth watching?
Yes, it is a heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age story based on Mark Critch's memoir.
What is the binge duration?
The series consists of episodes following the semi-autobiographical life of Mark growing up in the 1980s.
What are the essential episodes?
The series began with its premiere on January 4, 2022, following Mark's coming-of-age journey.
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