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Son of a Critch: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Jan 4, 2022 Updated Nov 1, 2026

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a JSON object for "Son of a Critch" Season 1. Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points). Constraints: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented facts (titles, names, dates, etc.). No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points in the text (except the array structure for the primer). Original, neutra

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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a JSON object for "Son of a Critch" Season 1.
Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points).
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented facts (titles, names, dates, etc.).
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points in the text (except the array structure for the primer).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Output valid JSON only.
Word count for overview: 160-220 words.
Primer: Exactly 4 concise bullet points.
Source [1]: Set in St. John's, Newfoundland. 11-year-old Mark, older on the inside. Uses comedy to win friends/connect.
Source [2]: Canadian sitcom. Created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe. Premiered Jan 4, 2022 on CBC. Based on memoir by Critch. Semi-autobiographical. Follows adolescent Mark growing up in the 1980s in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Source [3]: Created by Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe. Cast: Mark Critch, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers. Heartfelt window into life of a child, older inside than 11, uses comedy and self-deprecation to win friends/connect.
Source [4]: Same as [1].
Source [5]: Comedy, Drama. 11-year-old Mark coming of age in St. John's, Newfoundland in the 80s. Uses comedy and self-deprecation.
Goal: 160-220 words.
Drafting:
Son of a Critch is a Canadian sitcom television series created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe. The semi-autobiographical series is based on the memoir of the same name by Mark Critch. Set in St. John's, Newfoundland, during the 1980s, the show provides a heartfelt window into the life of an adolescent named Mark. Mark is an 11-year-old boy who is described as being much older on the inside than his actual years. To navigate his world and connect with the small collection of people in his limited surroundings, he utilizes comedy and self-deprecation as tools to win friends. The series, which premiered on CBC on January 4, 2022,

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Old Soul, New School

Jan 4, 2022 · 22 min

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.

S1·E2 Core

Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Dead

Jan 11, 2022 · 22 min

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.

S1·E3 Core

Cello, I Must be Going

Jan 18, 2022 · 22 min

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

S1·E4 Core

Cucumber Slumber

Jan 25, 2022 · 22 min

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

S1·E5 Core

Royal Visit

Feb 1, 2022 · 22 min

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.

S1·E6 Core

Candyland

Feb 22, 2022 · 22 min

Mark and Ritchie receive police protection after witnessing a grizzly crime on Halloween night. Fox grows tired of her brother’s increasingly delinquent behaviour.

S1·E7 Core

Father Critch

Mar 1, 2022 · 22 min

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.

S1·E8 Core

Merry Critch-mas

Mar 8, 2022 · 22 min

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.

S1·E9 Core

Acting Normal

Mar 15, 2022 · 22 min

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.

S1·E10 Core

Misty

Mar 22, 2022 · 22 min

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 accidently gives Pops the wrong p

S1·E11 Core

Particip-action

Mar 29, 2022 · 22 min

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 mo

S1·E12 Mytharc

Circus

Apr 5, 2022 · 22 min

When Ritche bails on their plans to go to the circus, Mark and Fox find themselves going together on a maybe-date. Meanwhile, Ritche’s family hosts some new Filipino-Canadians who

S1·E13 Mytharc

Save the Last Dance for Me

Apr 12, 2022 · 22 min

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…

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