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When Mark 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.

On a field trip, Mark and Cara fall asleep in the same bed, resulting in a scandalous photo circulating school. Meanwhile, Mike Sr struggles with his memoirs and Mary has a mid-life crisis.

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.

Mark is excited for Halley's Comet, but the magic is lost when he learns Fox is moving. A new restaurant being built near the Critch house threatens to change the family forever.

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.

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

Mark invites Fox to a party with his grown-up theatre troupe where he frustrates her by acting like an adult. Dick is upset to find Mike Jr. dating his daughter.

On NYE Fox asks Mark to babysit while their parents double date; Ritche imparts advice leading to a big blowout; Mike Jr and Amanda share sparks, and Pop has a blast at home.

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 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? And most importantly, does this change how Fox feels about him?

When Ritchie invites himself to a sleepover, Mark scrambles to hide his family’s “eccentric” behaviour. Meanwhile, Mike Sr takes a staunch pro-cucumber stance when a grocer buys ad time on VOCM.

Mark uncovers proof Sister Rose cheated but hesitates to publish; Mike Sr. covers the Meech Lake Accord as Mary scores an exclusive; Pop does some redecorating.

Mark starts high school at a former girls' school, finding joy in theatre while navigating old friendships and new love. Pop's ham radio hobby leads him to an intercepted distress signal.

Desperate to seem more mature, Mark heads off school grounds for lunch, but things take a turn when the Fox boys offer Mark his first beer. Meanwhile, Mary takes a job selling Avon products.

Fox's boyfriend threatens to beat Mark up after school. Mary learns Mike Sr is making less money than their son, and pushes her husband to demand a raise.

On a moose-hunting trip, tensions rise between Pop and Poppy Bell, pushing Mark into a tough spot. Meanwhile, Fox distrusts her mom's new beau while Mike Sr worries about his future at VOCM.

The kids are allowed to wear jeans at school for Spirit Week. The only problem is that Mark doesn’t own a pair. Meanwhile, Sister Rose picks Mary to join her choir.

Mark learns things about his parents he never knew, after a historic storm knocks out power to the Critch house. Meanwhile, when his father’s back goes out, Mike Jr has to broadcast all night alone.

Tensions rise between rival schools as Fox finds a friend who invites her to a field party; Mark worries about older kids; Mike Jr hires Dick's daughter as the new VOCM promo girl.

Mark and Ritchie receive police protection after witnessing a grizzly crime on Halloween night. Fox grows tired of her brother’s increasingly delinquent behaviour.

Mark tries to fake being healthy after falling ill the day he is supposed to meet the Pope; a rival radio station tries to tempt Mike Jr. away from VOCM, breaking Mike Sr.'s heart.

Mark is considering what life would be like as a priest. But as rumours of scandal amongst the clergy start to mount, Mark reassesses what his religion means to him.