The CW is bringing lots of new content to viewers this summer and fall, leaning heavily on previously-aired series from Canada like The Spencer Sisters and Sullivan's Crossing. Now they're bringing in Son of a Critch, a new comedy based on the bestselling memoirs of Canadian comedian Mark Critch.
Critch's memoir, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, features a heartwarming story of his life as a young boy in the 1980s and his larger-than-life family.
Here's everything we know about the new series.
Next episode of Son of a Critch
The season finale of Son of a Critch airs Monday, October 9, at 8 pm ET/PT on The CW. The episode is titled "Save the Last Dance For Me" and here's the episode description: "Having realised his feelings for Fox, Mark is hurt to learn she has been spending time alone with Ritchie; with the future of VOCM in doubt, Mike Sr attempts to learn to DJ at Mark's school-end dance."
We don't have any information about a UK premiere at this time, but when more information becomes available we'll have it for you right here.
Son of a Critch episodes
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 1: "Old Soul, New School"
"Mark's first day of junior high is marred by a bully, a young girl named Fox. When he stands up for himself, he learns that words can hurt more than fists."
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 2: "Lordy, Lordy Look Who's Dead"
"A chance encounter at a funeral parlour leads to Mark's first date with a girl. Fox finds herself unexpectedly jealous. Meanwhile, Mary tries to convince Dick to sell her the old radio station truck."
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 3: "Cello, 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."
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 4: "Cucumber Slumber"
"When Richie invites himself over to a sleepover, Mark scrambles to hide his family's 'eccentric' behavior. Meanwhile, Mike Sr. takes a stanch pro-cucumber stance when the new vegetable buys ad time on VOCM Radio."
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 5: "Royal Visit"
"Princess Diana and Prince Charles visit St John's, which puts Mark in danger of being outed as a monarchist to his family. Meanwhile, a gift from Dick Dunphy comes between Mike Sr and Mary."
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 6: "Candyland"
"Mark and Ritchie receive police protection after witnessing a grizzly crime on Halloween night; Fox grows tired of her brother's increasingly delinquent behavior."
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 7: "Father Critch"
"Mark is considering what life would be like as a priest but, as rumors of scandal amongst the clergy start to mount, Mark reassesses what his religion means to him."
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 8: "Merry Critch-mas"
"At the Critch house, Christmas is just another reason to argue, even more so due to an unexpected visitor that comes bearing gifts. Meanwhile Mark, Richie and Fox volunteer to make Christmas hampers for the needy."
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 9: "Acting Normal"
"Mark and Mike Sr bond over the school's upcoming Easter play; Pop turns to Mary for help after the CRA learns he has been collecting his dead wife's pension checks."
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 10: "Misty"
"The Critch men are left to their own devices after Mary gets hospitalised for a minor procedure; Mark has trouble balancing the household chores and accidentally gives Pops the wrong pills."
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 11: "Particip-action"
"Parents and students take the field on Sports Day. Mark decides to treat the all-day gym class as a comedy stage. Meanwhile, Fox fights for her mother's attention and attempts to break the school record for gold medals."
Son of a Critch season 1 episode 12: "Circus"
"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 make him feel insecure about his heritage."
Son of a Critch plot
Here's the official synopsis of Son of a Critch from The CW: "Based on the award-winning, bestselling memoir from Mark Critch, Son of a Critch is the hilarious and very real story of a young Mark coming of age in the 1980s. The series is a heartfelt window in the life of a child—who is 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. The comedy stars Mark Critch as his father, Mike, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as young Mark. Claire Rankin stars as Mark’s mother, Mary, alongside newcomers Sophia Powers and Mark Rivera, who play classmates of young Mark. Colton Gobbo plays Mark’s older brother, Mike Jr., and Golden Globe and SAG nominee Malcolm McDowell also stars as Patrick 'Pop' Critch."
Son of a Critch cast
Author Mark Critch will play his father in the series, while legendary Malcolm McDowell portrays Mark's father, Pop.
Take a look at the complete cast below:
- Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Pinocchio) as Young Mark
- Mark Critch as Mike Critch
- Claire Rankin (Molly's Game) as Mary Critch
- Colton Gobbo (Ginny & Georgia) as Mike Jr.
- Malcom McDowell (A Clockwork Orange) as Patrick "Pop" Critch
- Sophia Powers
- Mark Rivera
Son of a Critch trailer
One look at the Son of a Critch trailer and you'll be transported into the warm nostalgia of the mid-1980s. Take a look below:
How to watch Son of a Critch
Son of a Critch will air on The CW, with new episodes airing each week. If you don't have cable, you can watch The CW with a subscription to live streaming TV services such as FuboTV, Hulu Live with TV and YouTube TV. Additionally, new episodes will be available to stream the day after they air on The CW app.
