Son of a Critch Child Star (Season 4, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Comedy

Son of a Critch

Child Star (Season 4, Episode 5)

TV Episode | Comedy

Mark stars in a PSA for young women and meets experienced child actor Steve, who inspires him; Mike Sr. relapses at Mr. Murphy's retirement event, leading to a confrontation.

Creators

Mark Critch (created by) | Tim McAuliffe (created by)

Showrunners

Mark Critch | Tim McAuliffe

Director

Deanne Foley

Writers

Heidi Brander (executive story editor) | Kerri MacDonald (executive story editor) | Mark Critch (written by) | Tim McAuliffe (written by) | Ashley Lannigan (executive story editor)

Producers

Janine Squires (producer) | Erin Sullivan (producer) | John Vatcher (producer)

Composers

Alan Doyle | Keith Power

Cinematographer

Jason Tan (director of photography)

Editor

Trevor Ambrose

Casting

Sara Kay | Jenny Lewis

Production Design

Rosalie Mackintosh | Mark Steel

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 4, 2025

Release date

Feb 4, 2025 (Canada)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 21 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
18 cast members

Name	Known for
Mark Critch Mike Critch Mike Critch See fewer	This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993)
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth Mark Critch Mark Critch See fewer	The Legend of Zelda (2027)
Claire Rankin Mary Critch Mary Critch See fewer	Son of a Critch (2022)
Mark Ezekiel Rivera Ritchie Perez (credit only) Ritchie Perez (credit only) See fewer	Son of a Critch (2022)
Sophia Powers Fox Fox See fewer	Son of a Critch (2022)
Malcolm McDowell Patrick 'Pop' Critch Patrick 'Pop' Critch See fewer	A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Colton Gobbo Mike Critch Jr. Mike Critch Jr. See fewer	Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
Shawn Doyle Mr. Lewis Mr. Lewis See fewer	Star Trek: Discovery (2017)
Richard Clarkin Dick Dunphy Dick Dunphy See fewer	Goon (2011)
Nora McLellan Sister Rose Sister Rose See fewer	Son of a Critch (2022)
Rick Mercer Bill Bartlett Bill Bartlett See fewer	The Industry (1998)
Susan Kelsey Gertie Gertie See fewer	The Silent Planet (2024)
Mack Barfoot Mr. Murphy Mr. Murphy See fewer	Rare Birds (2001)
Ashley Dingwell Amanda Amanda See fewer	Don't Let Them In (II) (2024)
Zihan Jin Production Assistant Production Assistant See fewer	Son of a Critch (2022)
Brendon Phillips Director Director See fewer	Hudson & Rex (2019)
Will Coombs Stephen Rex Stephen Rex See fewer	Adults (2025)
Susan Lundrigan Young Woman (in Film) Young Woman (in Film) See fewer	Hudson & Rex (2019)