Son Of A Critch

An eye-opening premiere. Mark is excited to embark on a new school year, and since he's now a ninth-grader, he thinks he'll be at the top of the food chain! But that is not the case.

Mark and his friends compete on "Reach for The Top", but when the game starts and they face Mark's crush Cara, Marks' heart sets his brain to stun.

Mark faces bathroom woes; Fox finds herself parenting her brothers; Poppy Bell visits, and family tensions rise.

When Mark realises his friends think his comic book collection is immature, he impulsively sells them all and quickly regrets it.

Mark and his friends are excited for Bonfire Night, but their innocent night takes a turn when Fox gets roped into her brother's illegal activities.

Mark is elated to find he has not one, but TWO valentines, but juggling two girls turns out to be harder than he expected, and so instead of two plus-ones, Mark ends up with none.

Mark has a near-death experience, and he's left questioning life, death, and the afterlife. Is there a god? Has he chosen the right one?

Mark takes directing the school play too seriously and finds himself without a cast and crew. Mark stubbornly tries to perform the play alone but realises he's not a one-man show.

Mark 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.

When Mark starts a business venture as a school project, he realises that running a profitable company is more than having a good haircut, talking loudly, and exploiting underlings.

The Critches are doing their annual airing out the house ritual, but when some family secrets are uncovered, it turns out they've got some dirty laundry that needs to be aired too.

When Mark finally gets the chance to take the stage as a stand-up comedian, he realises he doesn't have his own distinct voice. And so, Mark draws inspiration from those who matter the most to him.

A heartfelt season finale. As the students at St Bridget's prepare for the end of the school year, Sister Rose reminds them that everything they've known is about to change.