Son of a Critch Season 5 Soundtrack
Son of a Critch Season 5 | |
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| Show Soundtrack (2026) | |
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| Director | Renuka Jeyapalan, Deanne Foley |
| Studio | CBC / Project 10 Productions / Hawco Productions / Lionsgate Television |
| Release date | 2026-09-08 |
| Genre(s) | Comedy, Drama |
| Composer(s) | Alan Doyle, Keith Power |
| Music supervisor | Cody Partridge |
| Score album | Son of a Critch (Original Series Score) |
| Record label | CBC Music |
| Available on | The CW |
| Cast | Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Mark Critch Mark Critch as Mike Critch Sr. Claire Rankin as Mary Critch Malcolm McDowell as Patrick 'Pop' Critch Sophia Powers as Fox Mark Rivera as Ritche Perez ... e 1 more |
About This Soundtrack
Premiering on September 8, 2026, the fifth and final season of Son of a Critch marks the grand conclusion of CBC and The CW's beloved comedy-drama. Created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe, the farewell season sees Mark navigating the threshold between boyish innocence and young adult reality in St. John's, Newfoundland, wrapping up five years of heartfelt domestic comedy.
Musically, Season 5 continues the show's tradition of celebrating late 20th-century radio hits alongside local Newfoundland heritage. Supervised by Cody Partridge, the soundtrack integrates nostalgic classic rock, upbeat FM pop anthems, and soulful summer melodies that echo the teenage angst, summer jobs, and comedic misadventures of the Critch family, with original acoustic scoring spearheaded by Alan Doyle and Keith Power.
This soundtrack guide compiles every licensed song heard across each episode of Son of a Critch Season 5. Whether tracking down a classic 1980s radio tune from a pivotal scene or discovering the original instrumental cues, our tracklist is curated episode-by-episode with exact timestamps, detailed scene placements, and official listening links.
Songs by Episodes
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TIMESTAMP00:00:02Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts
About the Composer(s)
The original music of Son of a Critch is co-composed by Alan Doyle and Keith Power. Alan Doyle, best known as the charismatic frontman of legendary Canadian folk-rock band Great Big Sea, brings authentic Newfoundland storytelling and traditional East Coast instrumentation to the series. Working in partnership with veteran screen composer Keith Power (Heartland, Hawaii Five-0), the duo composed the show's signature acoustic warmth and its evocative theme song 'We Will Always Be Home'.
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- Alan Doyle's Musical Heritage: The original score is co-written by Alan Doyle, the celebrated lead singer of Newfoundland folk-rock powerhouse Great Big Sea, lending genuine regional acoustic flavor and Celtic-folk charm to the soundtrack.
- Signature Theme Song: The recurring series theme song 'We Will Always Be Home' was written specifically for the show by Alan Doyle and Keith Power, capturing the comforting warmth and generational continuity of growing up in St. John's.
- Filmed Entirely in St. John's: Unlike many period productions shot on studio backlots, Son of a Critch was filmed directly on location in Newfoundland, with its musical choices carefully matching the local radio atmosphere of the late 1980s.
- Final Season Farewell: Season 5 serves as the definitive final chapter of the series, mirroring Mark Critch's real-life progression through his high school years before his comedy career took flight.
- Malcolm McDowell's Emotional Arc: The music in Season 5 plays a pivotal storytelling role during the tender scenes shared between young Mark and his grandfather Pop, played by legendary veteran actor Malcolm McDowell.
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About the Show
Based on the acclaimed, hilarious memoir by Canadian comedian Mark Critch, Son of a Critch returns for its fifth and final season on CBC and The CW. Set against the windswept, coastal charm of St. John's, Newfoundland in the late 1980s and early 1990s, this farewell chapter chronicles young Mark as he stands on the cusp of adulthood, preparing for his senior year of high school while grappling with impending independence, shifting friendships, and family traditions.
Led by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth alongside Mark Critch (playing his own father, Mike Sr.), Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers, and screen legend Malcolm McDowell as the beloved, sharp-witted grandfather Patrick 'Pop' Critch, Season 5 brings the beloved coming-of-age story to an emotional and heartwarming conclusion. The final season pairs genuine East Coast humor with an evocative period soundtrack filled with classic rock anthems, nostalgic summer pop, and traditional Newfoundland folk melodies.
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