Episodes

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  Growing Apart

  Season S.

  2

  Episode Ep.

  201

  Airdate:

  10/29/2023 9:30pm

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  CH-CH-CHANGES – For the first time in his life, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is excited for the school year to start. But when he learns that Fox (Sophia Powers) has a new boyfriend, he realizes that not everyone grows at the same speed. Meanwhile, Mike Jr. (Colton Gobbo) struggles to tell his parents that he dropped out of school. The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan (#201). The CW original airdate 10/19/2023.

  CH-CH-CHANGES – For the first time in his life, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is excited for the school year to start. But when he learns that Fox (Sophia Powers) has a new boyfriend, he realizes that not everyone grows at the same speed. Meanwhile, Mike Jr. (Colton Gobbo) struggles to tell his parents that he dropped out of school. The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan (#201). The CW original airdate 10/19/2023.

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  Save the Last Dance for me

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  113

  Airdate:

  10/12/2023 9:30pm

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  SEASON FINALE – Having realized his feelings for Fox (Sophia Powers), Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is hurt to learn she’s been spending time alone with Ritche (Mark Rivera). And, with the future of VOCM in doubt, Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) attempts to learn how to DJ…at Mark’s school-end dance (#113). The episode was written by Anita Kapila and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 10/9/2023.

  SEASON FINALE – Having realized his feelings for Fox (Sophia Powers), Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is hurt to learn she’s been spending time alone with Ritche (Mark Rivera). And, with the future of VOCM in doubt, Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) attempts to learn how to DJ…at Mark’s school-end dance (#113). The episode was written by Anita Kapila and directed by John Vatcher. The CW original airdate 10/9/2023.

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  Circus

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  112

  Airdate:

  10/12/2023 8:00pm

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  When Ritche (Mark Rivera) bails on their plans to go to the circus, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Fox (Sophia Powers) 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 (#112). The episode was written by Romeo Candido and directed by Anthony Farrell. The CW original airdate10/2/2023.

  When Ritche (Mark Rivera) bails on their plans to go to the circus, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Fox (Sophia Powers) 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 (#112). The episode was written by Romeo Candido and directed by Anthony Farrell. The CW original airdate10/2/2023.

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  Particip-Action

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  111

  Airdate:

  09/25/2023 8:00pm

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  Parents and students take the field on Sports Day. Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) decides to treat the all-day gym class as a comedy stage, much to his teammate’s annoyance. Meanwhile, Fox (Sophia Powers) fights for her mother’s attention and attempts to break the school record for gold medals (#111). The episode was written by Cathryn Naiker and directed by Anthony Farrell. The CW original airdate 9/25/2023.

  Parents and students take the field on Sports Day. Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) decides to treat the all-day gym class as a comedy stage, much to his teammate’s annoyance. Meanwhile, Fox (Sophia Powers) fights for her mother’s attention and attempts to break the school record for gold medals (#111). The episode was written by Cathryn Naiker and directed by Anthony Farrell. The CW original airdate 9/25/2023.

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  Misty

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  110

  Airdate:

  09/18/2023 8:00pm

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  The Critch men are left to their own devices after Mary (Claire Rankin) is hospitalized for a minor procedure. Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) has trouble balancing the household chores and accidently gives Pop (Malcolm McDowell) the wrong pills (#110). The episode was written by Anita Kapila and directed by Jay Baruchel. The CW original airdate 9/18/2023.

  The Critch men are left to their own devices after Mary (Claire Rankin) is hospitalized for a minor procedure. Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) has trouble balancing the household chores and accidently gives Pop (Malcolm McDowell) the wrong pills (#110). The episode was written by Anita Kapila and directed by Jay Baruchel. The CW original airdate 9/18/2023.

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  Acting Normal

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  109

  Airdate:

  09/11/2023 8:00pm

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  Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) 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. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) turns to Mary (Claire Rankin) for help after the CRA learns he’s been collecting his dead wife’s pension checks(#109). The episode was written by Nadiya Chettiar and directed by Jay Baruchel. The CW original...

  Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) 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. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) turns to Mary (Claire Rankin) for help after the CRA learns he’s been collecting his dead wife’s pension checks(#109). The episode was written by Nadiya Chettiar and directed by Jay Baruchel. The CW original airdate 9/11/2023.

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  Merry Critch-Mas

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  108

  Airdate:

  09/4/2023 8:00pm

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  Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Ritche (Mark Rivera) help make Christmas hampers for the needy, which leads to an uncomfortable discovery about one of their classmates. Meanwhile, Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) takes a second job at the mall after his visiting brother makes him feel bad about his lackluster gifts for the family (#108). The episode was written by Heidi Brander and directed by Deanne Foley.  The CW original airdate 9/4/2023.

  Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Ritche (Mark Rivera) help make Christmas hampers for the needy, which leads to an uncomfortable discovery about one of their classmates. Meanwhile, Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) takes a second job at the mall after his visiting brother makes him feel bad about his lackluster gifts for the family (#108). The episode was written by Heidi Brander and directed by Deanne Foley.  The CW original airdate 9/4/2023.

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  Father Critch

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  107

  Airdate:

  08/28/2023 8:00pm

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  It’s confirmation week and Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is considering what life would be like if he became a priest. But when his mentor is unexpectedly transferred, and rumors of child abuse among the clergy start to mount, Mark reassess what his religion means to him (#107). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 8/28/2023.

  It’s confirmation week and Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is considering what life would be like if he became a priest. But when his mentor is unexpectedly transferred, and rumors of child abuse among the clergy start to mount, Mark reassess what his religion means to him (#107). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 8/28/2023.

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  Candyland

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  106

  Airdate:

  08/21/2023 8:00pm

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  Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Ritche (Mark Rivera) receive police protection after witnessing a grizzly crime on Halloween night. Fox (Sophia Powers) grows tired of her brother’s increasingly delinquent behavior (#106). The episode was written by Anita Kapila and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 8/21/2023.

  Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Ritche (Mark Rivera) receive police protection after witnessing a grizzly crime on Halloween night. Fox (Sophia Powers) grows tired of her brother’s increasingly delinquent behavior (#106). The episode was written by Anita Kapila and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 8/21/2023.

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  Royal Visit

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  105

  Airdate:

  08/14/2023 8:00pm

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  THE BRITISH ARE COMING – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) fears he’ll be outed as a Monarchist to his family when he’s chosen to appear on television with the visiting Charles and Diana. Meanwhile, a gift comes between Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) and Mary (Claire Rankin), who’s tired of feeling underappreciated by her husband (#105). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 8/14/2023.

  THE BRITISH ARE COMING – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) fears he’ll be outed as a Monarchist to his family when he’s chosen to appear on television with the visiting Charles and Diana. Meanwhile, a gift comes between Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) and Mary (Claire Rankin), who’s tired of feeling underappreciated by her husband (#105). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 8/14/2023.

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  Cucumber Slumber

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  104

  Airdate:

  08/7/2023 8:00pm

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  THE SLEEPOVER – When Ritche (Mark Rivera) invites himself to a sleepover, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) scrambles to hide his family’s “eccentric” behavior. Meanwhile, Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) takes a staunch pro-cucumber stance when the new vegetable buys ad time on VOCM radio (#104). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 8/7/2023.

  THE SLEEPOVER – When Ritche (Mark Rivera) invites himself to a sleepover, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) scrambles to hide his family’s “eccentric” behavior. Meanwhile, Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) takes a staunch pro-cucumber stance when the new vegetable buys ad time on VOCM radio (#104). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 8/7/2023.

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  Cello, I Must Be Going

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  103

  Airdate:

  08/3/2023 8:00pm

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  SURPRISE, SURPRISE – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) 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 (Sophia Powers) begrudgingly comes to his rescue. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) and Sister Rose (Nora McLellan) take a stroll down memory lane when it’s revealed they used to be an item(#103). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate...

  SURPRISE, SURPRISE – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) 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 (Sophia Powers) begrudgingly comes to his rescue. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) and Sister Rose (Nora McLellan) take a stroll down memory lane when it’s revealed they used to be an item(#103). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 7/31/2023.

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  Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Dead

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  102

  Airdate:

  09/5/2023 9:30pm

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  THE MOST UNEXPECTED OF PLACES – A chance encounter at a funeral parlor leads to Mark’s (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) first date with a girl. As he risks life and limb in a race across town to meet her, Fox (Sophia Powers) finds herself unexpectedly jealous. Meanwhile, Mary (Claire Rankin) tries to convince Dick (Richard Clarkin) to sell her the old radio station truck (#102). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate...

  THE MOST UNEXPECTED OF PLACES – A chance encounter at a funeral parlor leads to Mark’s (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) first date with a girl. As he risks life and limb in a race across town to meet her, Fox (Sophia Powers) finds herself unexpectedly jealous. Meanwhile, Mary (Claire Rankin) tries to convince Dick (Richard Clarkin) to sell her the old radio station truck (#102). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 7/24/2023.

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  Pilot

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  101

  Airdate:

  09/5/2023 9:00pm

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  SERIES PREMIERE – Mark’s (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) first day of sixth grade goes awry when a family of bullies take a special interest in making his life miserable. But when Mark stands up for himself and takes a shot at one of the bullies – a young girl named Fox (Sophia Powers) – he learns that words can hurt a lot more than fists (#101). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 7/24/2023.

  SERIES PREMIERE – Mark’s (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) first day of sixth grade goes awry when a family of bullies take a special interest in making his life miserable. But when Mark stands up for himself and takes a shot at one of the bullies – a young girl named Fox (Sophia Powers) – he learns that words can hurt a lot more than fists (#101). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 7/24/2023.