11-year-old Mark, a boy more mature than his 11 years, uses comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with the small collection of people in his limited world to escape his dysfunctional family home life.

When Richie invites himself over to a sleepover, Mark scrambles to hide his family's "eccentric" behaviour. Meanwhile, Mike Sr. takes a stanch pro-cucumber stance when the new vegetable buys ad time on VOCM Radio.

Princess Diana and Prince Charles visit St. John's, which puts Mark in danger of being outed as a monarchist to his family. Meanwhile, a gift from Dick Dunphy comes between Mike Sr. and Mary.

Mark and Ritchie receive police protection after thinking they witnessed a crime on Halloween night. Fox grows tired of her brother's tiresome behavior.

As rumours of scandal start to mount, Mark reassesses what his religion means to him.

At the Critch house, Christmas is just another reason to argue - even more so due to an unexpected visitor that comes bearing gifts. Meanwhile Mark, Richie and Fox volunteer to make Christmas hampers for the needy.

When Mary goes into hospital for a minor procedure, the Critch men are on their own - and Mark finds himself in charge.

When Ritche bails on their plans to go to the circus, Mark and Fox 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.

Having realized his feelings for Fox, Mark is hurt to learn she's been spending time alone with Ritchie. And, with the future of VOCM in doubt, Mike Sr attempts to learn to DJ - at Mark's school-end dance.