Episodes

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  Forever Young

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  313

  Airdate:

  04/4/2024 9:00pm

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  SEASON 3 FINALE – It’s the end of the school year, and Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is faced with the changes and challenges ahead, but when he’s tasked with giving the graduation speech, Mark takes some time to reflect on how his friends and family have shaped him (#313). The episode was written by Mark Critch and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 4/4/2024.

  SEASON 3 FINALE – It’s the end of the school year, and Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is faced with the changes and challenges ahead, but when he’s tasked with giving the graduation speech, Mark takes some time to reflect on how his friends and family have shaped him (#313). The episode was written by Mark Critch and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 4/4/2024.

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  Cabaret

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  312

  Airdate:

  03/28/2024 9:30pm

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  WHO AM I? – When Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) finally gets the chance to take the stage as a stand-up comedian, he realizes he doesn’t have his own distinct voice. And so, Mark draws inspiration from those who matter the most to him (#312). The episode was written by Heidi Brander and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 3/28/2024.

  WHO AM I? – When Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) finally gets the chance to take the stage as a stand-up comedian, he realizes he doesn’t have his own distinct voice. And so, Mark draws inspiration from those who matter the most to him (#312). The episode was written by Heidi Brander and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 3/28/2024.

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  Airing Out

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  311

  Airdate:

  03/28/2024 9:00pm

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  SO MUCH MORE THAN SPRING CLEANING – The Critch’s are doing their annual Airing Out ritual, which freshens the contents of the house for spring. But, when some family secrets are uncovered, it turns out they’ve got some dirty laundry that needs to be aired, too (#311). The episode was written by Anita Kapila and directed by John Vatcher.  The CW original airdate 3/28/2024.

  SO MUCH MORE THAN SPRING CLEANING – The Critch’s are doing their annual Airing Out ritual, which freshens the contents of the house for spring. But, when some family secrets are uncovered, it turns out they’ve got some dirty laundry that needs to be aired, too (#311). The episode was written by Anita Kapila and directed by John Vatcher.  The CW original airdate 3/28/2024.

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  How to Succeed in Business

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  310

  Airdate:

  03/21/2024 9:30pm

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  MIXING BUSINESS AND PLEASURE – When Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) 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 (#310). The episode was written by Justin Rawana and directed by Vanessa Matsui. The CW original airdate 3/21/2024.

  MIXING BUSINESS AND PLEASURE – When Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) 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 (#310). The episode was written by Justin Rawana and directed by Vanessa Matsui. The CW original airdate 3/21/2024.

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  Go Into the Light

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  309

  Airdate:

  03/21/2024 9:00pm

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  EXISTENTIAL CRISIS – When Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) has a near-death experience after falling into a pool, 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 (Sophia Powers) feels about him? (#309). The episode was written by Amanda Joy and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 3/21/2024.

  EXISTENTIAL CRISIS – When Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) has a near-death experience after falling into a pool, 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 (Sophia Powers) feels about him? (#309). The episode was written by Amanda Joy and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 3/21/2024.

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  My Funny Valentine

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  308

  Airdate:

  03/14/2024 9:00pm

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  A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE – It’s Valentine’s Day and Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is elated to find he has not one, but TWO valentines! But juggling two girls turns out to be harder than Mark expected, and so instead of two plus-ones, Mark ends up with none (#308). The episode was written by Perry Chaffe and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 3/14/2024.

  A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE – It’s Valentine’s Day and Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is elated to find he has not one, but TWO valentines! But juggling two girls turns out to be harder than Mark expected, and so instead of two plus-ones, Mark ends up with none (#308). The episode was written by Perry Chaffe and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 3/14/2024.

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  The Ghosts of Christmas Presents

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  307

  Airdate:

  03/7/2024 9:00pm

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  MERRY CHRISTMAS – It’s Christmas time and Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) 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 (#307)! The episode was written by Kerri MacDonald and directed by Vanessa Matsui. The CW original airdate 3/7/2024.

  MERRY CHRISTMAS – It’s Christmas time and Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) 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 (#307)! The episode was written by Kerri MacDonald and directed by Vanessa Matsui. The CW original airdate 3/7/2024.

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  Thanksgiving

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  306

  Airdate:

  02/29/2024 9:00pm

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  When Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) takes directing the school play too seriously and drives everyone away, he finds himself without a cast and crew. Mark stubbornly tries to perform the play alone but realizes he’s not a one-man-show (#306). The episode was written by Mark Critch and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 2/29/2024.

  When Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) takes directing the school play too seriously and drives everyone away, he finds himself without a cast and crew. Mark stubbornly tries to perform the play alone but realizes he’s not a one-man-show (#306). The episode was written by Mark Critch and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 2/29/2024.

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  Bonfire Night

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  305

  Airdate:

  02/22/2024 9:00pm

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  Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and his friends are excited for Bonfire Night – an annual St. John’s tradition where bonfires are lit all over town. However, their innocent night takes a turn when Fox (Sophia Powers) gets roped into her brother’s illegal activities (#305). The episode was written by Mark Critch and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 2/22/2024.

  Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and his friends are excited for Bonfire Night – an annual St. John’s tradition where bonfires are lit all over town. However, their innocent night takes a turn when Fox (Sophia Powers) gets roped into her brother’s illegal activities (#305). The episode was written by Mark Critch and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 2/22/2024.

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  Growing Pains

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  304

  Airdate:

  02/15/2024 9:00pm

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  HARD TO LET GO – When Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) realizes his friends think his comic book collection is immature, Mark impulsively sells them all and quickly regrets it (#304).The episode was written by Mark Critch with story by Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 2/15/2024.

  HARD TO LET GO – When Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) realizes his friends think his comic book collection is immature, Mark impulsively sells them all and quickly regrets it (#304).The episode was written by Mark Critch with story by Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 2/15/2024.

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  You're Full of It

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  303

  Airdate:

  02/8/2024 9:00pm

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  NOTHING LIKE FAMILY – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) faces bathroom woes. Fox (Sophia Powers) finds herself parenting her brothers. Poppy Bell visits and family tensions rise. Mark heroically sacrifices himself to lighten Fox’s load, and Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) finally stands up to his father-in-law (#303). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 2/8/2024.

  NOTHING LIKE FAMILY – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) faces bathroom woes. Fox (Sophia Powers) finds herself parenting her brothers. Poppy Bell visits and family tensions rise. Mark heroically sacrifices himself to lighten Fox’s load, and Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) finally stands up to his father-in-law (#303). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 2/8/2024.

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  Reach for the Top

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  302

  Airdate:

  02/1/2024 9:00pm

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  WINNERS – When Mark and his friends are chosen to compete on “Reach for The Top,” they train day and night so they can bring home the glory. But when the game starts and they face Mark’s crush Cara, Mark’s heart sets his brain to stun (#302). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 2/1/2024.

  WINNERS – When Mark and his friends are chosen to compete on “Reach for The Top,” they train day and night so they can bring home the glory. But when the game starts and they face Mark’s crush Cara, Mark’s heart sets his brain to stun (#302). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 2/1/2024.

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  That Was Me in Grade 9

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  301

  Airdate:

  01/25/2024 8:00pm

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  SEASON 3 PREMIERE – On the first day of ninth grade, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) 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. The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan (#301). The CW original airdate 1/25/2024.

  
  SEASON 3 PREMIERE – On the first day of ninth grade, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) 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. The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan (#301). The CW original airdate 1/25/2024.

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  Halley's Comet

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  213

  Airdate:

  01/18/2024 8:00pm

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  SEASON FINALE – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is excited to see the once in a lifetime visit of Halley’s Comet. But the magic of the event is lost when he learns Fox’s (Sophia Powers) family is moving. Meanwhile, a new restaurant being built next to the house threatens to change the Critch’s landscape forever (#213). The episode was written by Mark Critch & Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 1/18/2024.

  SEASON FINALE – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is excited to see the once in a lifetime visit of Halley’s Comet. But the magic of the event is lost when he learns Fox’s (Sophia Powers) family is moving. Meanwhile, a new restaurant being built next to the house threatens to change the Critch’s landscape forever (#213). The episode was written by Mark Critch & Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 1/18/2024.

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  Details Are Scanty

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  212

  Airdate:

  01/11/2024 8:00pm

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  THERE’S A RIGHT WAY AND A WRONG WAY – When Fox’s (Sophia Powers) father gets arrested, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) lobbies his father (Mark Critch) not to report on the crime. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) and Mary (Claire Rankin) steal cable with a descrambler (#212). The episode was written by Anita Kapila and directed by Vanessa Matsui. The CW original airdate 1/11/2024.

  THERE’S A RIGHT WAY AND A WRONG WAY – When Fox’s (Sophia Powers) father gets arrested, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) lobbies his father (Mark Critch) not to report on the crime. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) and Mary (Claire Rankin) steal cable with a descrambler (#212). The episode was written by Anita Kapila and directed by Vanessa Matsui. The CW original airdate 1/11/2024.

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  Pope Visit

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  211

  Airdate:

  01/4/2024 8:00pm

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  OPPORTUNITIES – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is too sick to go see the Pope at an outdoor mass. For the first time in his life, he finds himself ‘faking healthy.’ Meanwhile, a rival radio station (guest star Jay Baruchel) tries to tempt Mike Jr. (Colton Gobbo) away from VOCM, breaking Mike Sr.’s (Mark Crtich) heart (#211). The episode was written by Amanda Joy and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 1/4/2024.

  OPPORTUNITIES – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is too sick to go see the Pope at an outdoor mass. For the first time in his life, he finds himself ‘faking healthy.’ Meanwhile, a rival radio station (guest star Jay Baruchel) tries to tempt Mike Jr. (Colton Gobbo) away from VOCM, breaking Mike Sr.’s (Mark Crtich) heart (#211). The episode was written by Amanda Joy and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 1/4/2024.

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  Old Friends, New Friends

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  210

  Airdate:

  12/28/2023 8:00pm

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  BRANCHING OUT – A regional science fair opens Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Ritche (Mark Rivera) up to kids from other schools. The boys both fall for girls from other schools but decide to pretend to be Protestants to win them over. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) meets up with an old flame at a retirement home (#210). The episode was written by Heidi Brander & Justin Rawana and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 12/28/2023.

  BRANCHING OUT – A regional science fair opens Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Ritche (Mark Rivera) up to kids from other schools. The boys both fall for girls from other schools but decide to pretend to be Protestants to win them over. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) meets up with an old flame at a retirement home (#210). The episode was written by Heidi Brander & Justin Rawana and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 12/28/2023.

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  European Vacation

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  209

  Airdate:

  12/21/2023 8:00pm

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  VIVE LA FRANCE? – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) feels the school trip to France is the perfect location to woo Fox (Sophia Powers) and win her back. His dreams are dashed, however, when he finds out what the nuns actually mean by “France.” Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) uses the trip to revisit his past life as a bootlegger with Al Capone (#209). The episode was written by Mark Critch & Tim McAuliffe and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 12/21/2023.

  VIVE LA FRANCE? – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) feels the school trip to France is the perfect location to woo Fox (Sophia Powers) and win her back. His dreams are dashed, however, when he finds out what the nuns actually mean by “France.” Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) uses the trip to revisit his past life as a bootlegger with Al Capone (#209). The episode was written by Mark Critch & Tim McAuliffe and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 12/21/2023.

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  Spirit Week

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  208

  Airdate:

  12/14/2023 8:00pm

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  FITTING IN – The kids are allowed to wear jeans at school for Spirit Week. The only problem is that Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) doesn’t own a pair. Meanwhile, Sister Rose (Nora McLellan) picks Mary (Claire Rankin) to join her choir (#208). The episode was written by Amanda Joy and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 12/14/2023.

  FITTING IN – The kids are allowed to wear jeans at school for Spirit Week. The only problem is that Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) doesn’t own a pair. Meanwhile, Sister Rose (Nora McLellan) picks Mary (Claire Rankin) to join her choir (#208). The episode was written by Amanda Joy and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 12/14/2023.

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  The Perfect Storm

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  207

  Airdate:

  12/7/2023 8:00pm

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  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY – When an ice-storm causes a city-wide blackout, the Critch family is forced to sit and talk to each other. Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) learns things about his parents he never knew before. Meanwhile, when Mike’s (Mark Critch) back goes out, Mike Jr. (Colton Gobbo) has to broadcast all night alone (#207). The episode was written by Heidi Brander and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 12/7/2023.

   

  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY – When an ice-storm causes a city-wide blackout, the Critch family is forced to sit and talk to each other. Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) learns things about his parents he never knew before. Meanwhile, when Mike’s (Mark Critch) back goes out, Mike Jr. (Colton Gobbo) has to broadcast all night alone (#207). The episode was written by Heidi Brander and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 12/7/2023.

   

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  Who Dares Dare Hudaro?

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  206

  Airdate:

  11/30/2023 8:00pm

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  HUDARO DARES – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) falls under the spell of a visiting hypnotist and lets his grades slip. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) struggles to lose weight when he gets too fat for his pants (#206). The episode was written by Nadiya Chettiar and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 11/30/2023.

  HUDARO DARES – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) falls under the spell of a visiting hypnotist and lets his grades slip. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) struggles to lose weight when he gets too fat for his pants (#206). The episode was written by Nadiya Chettiar and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 11/30/2023.

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  Family Tree

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  205

  Airdate:

  11/23/2023 8:00pm

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  OH, WHAT A TANGLED WEB – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) uncovers dark family secrets when he researches the Critch family tree. Meanwhile, a death in the family causes Pop (Malcolm McDowell) to reassess his relationship with his son (#205). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 11/23/2023.

  OH, WHAT A TANGLED WEB – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) uncovers dark family secrets when he researches the Critch family tree. Meanwhile, a death in the family causes Pop (Malcolm McDowell) to reassess his relationship with his son (#205). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 11/23/2023.

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  Beer Necessities

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  204

  Airdate:

  11/16/2023 8:00pm

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  CHALLENGE ACCEPTED – To impress Fox (Sophia Fox), Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) heads off school grounds for lunch with her brothers. Things take a turn for the worse, when the older boys challenge Mark to drink his first beer. Meanwhile, Mary (Claire Rankin) takes a job selling Avon products (#204). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 11/16/2023.

  
  CHALLENGE ACCEPTED – To impress Fox (Sophia Fox), Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) heads off school grounds for lunch with her brothers. Things take a turn for the worse, when the older boys challenge Mark to drink his first beer. Meanwhile, Mary (Claire Rankin) takes a job selling Avon products (#204). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 11/16/2023.

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  Feast or Famine

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  203

  Airdate:

  11/9/2023 8:00pm

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  MARK CRITCH TO THE OFFICE – When the school hosts a 24-hour-famine, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is determined to raise the most money. However, he soon learns that charity begins at home when Fox (Sophia Fox) opens up to him. Meanwhile, the refrigerator breaks at the Critch house, forcing the family to cook all their food at once (#203). The episode was written by Perry Chafe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 11/9/2023.

  MARK CRITCH TO THE OFFICE – When the school hosts a 24-hour-famine, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is determined to raise the most money. However, he soon learns that charity begins at home when Fox (Sophia Fox) opens up to him. Meanwhile, the refrigerator breaks at the Critch house, forcing the family to cook all their food at once (#203). The episode was written by Perry Chafe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 11/9/2023.

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  You're Dead After School

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  202

  Airdate:

  11/2/2023 8:00pm

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  YOU DON’T OWN ME – Fox’s (Sophia Powers) jilted boyfriend threatens to beat up Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) after school. Mark desperately asks Pop (Malcolm McDowell) to teach him to fight. Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) learns he is making less at the station than his son and Mary (Claire Rankin) pushes him to demand a raise (#202). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan.  The CW original airdate 11/2/2023.

  YOU DON’T OWN ME – Fox’s (Sophia Powers) jilted boyfriend threatens to beat up Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) after school. Mark desperately asks Pop (Malcolm McDowell) to teach him to fight. Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) learns he is making less at the station than his son and Mary (Claire Rankin) pushes him to demand a raise (#202). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan.  The CW original airdate 11/2/2023.