This Hour Has 22 Minutes

1993

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. Launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election, the show focuses on Canadian politics, combining news parody, sketch comedy and satirical editorials. Originally featuring Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey and Mary Walsh, the series featured satirical sketches of the weekly news and Canadian political events. The show's format is a mock news program, intercut with comic sketches, parody commercials and humorous interviews of public figures. The on-location segments are frequently filmed with slanted camera angles.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP1 What's New?

Sep. 16,2025

Mark McKinney guest-stars on the season premiere of Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series.

EP2 Trump & Circumstance

Sep. 23,2025

Tonight on an all-new episode the King reflects on the visit of the American president.

EP3 Trump Alphabet

Oct. 07,2025

Tonight, on an all-new episode, the first alphabet for alpha males.

EP4 D.C. Dealing

Oct. 14,2025

Mark McKinney guest stars as PM Carney tonight, on an all-new episode.

EP5 Justin & Katy Yacht Rock

Oct. 21,2025

Tonight on an all-new episode Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry get close on a boat.

EP6 Tricks & Treats

Oct. 28,2025

Tonight, on an all-new episode, the PM hands out candy, and Dr. Frankenstein plays matchmaker.

EP7 Golden Bachelor Canada

Nov. 11,2025

Tonight, on an all-new episode, the Prime Minister is looking for love.

EP8 Benefits of Membership

Nov. 18,2025

Tonight, on an all-new episode 22 Minutes exposes the secrets of the VIP Air Lounge.

EP9 Quiet Piggy

Nov. 25,2025

Tonight on an all-new episode Donald Trump reads to kids.

EP10 Seeing Double

Dec. 02,2025

Tonight on an all-new episode Pierre Poilievre comes face to face - with himself - at the annual Press Gallery Dinner.

EP11 New Year's Eve Pregame Special

Dec. 31,2025

Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series kicks off CBC’s New Year’s Eve lineup with an hour-long spectacular. The award-winning cast gets together to honour the best - and worst - people, places, and things of 2025.

EP12 Power Play

Jan. 06,2026

Tonight on an all-new episode, Regime change? ...Or oil change?

EP13 Picture Perfect

Jan. 13,2026

Tonight on an all-new episode 22 Minutes gives fierce for a photo shoot at the border crossing.

EP14 Gig Economy Barbie

Jan. 20,2026

Tonight on an all-new episode this brand new Barbie is barely getting by.

EP15 It's Not Easy Bein' Greenland

Jan. 27,2026

Tonight on an all-new episode Trump scopes out his land of dreams.

EP16 Clearing the Ice

Feb. 03,2026

Tonight on an all-new episode This Hour Has 22 Minutes makes a clean sweep with the Canadian-made Zamboni.

EP17 Bondi On the Hot Seat

Feb. 24,2026

Tonight on an all-new episode This Hour Has 22 Minutes gets ready to play “Answer the Question, Pam!"

EP18 22 Turns 700!

Mar. 03,2026

Tonight, This Hour Has 22 Minutes celebrates 700 episodes.

EP19 Situation Room South

Mar. 17,2026

Tonight on an all-new episode Donald Trump is still working from home.

EP20 Podcaster Pierre

Mar. 24,2026

Tonight on an all-new episode Pierre Poilievre sits down with his Joe bro.

EP21 Ms. Rachel Goes Political

Mar. 31,2026

Tonight on an all-new episode Ms. Rachel gets a reality check.

EP22 Season Finale

Apr. 07,2026

Tonight, 22 Minutes wraps another season!

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Released: 1993-10-11 | Released Producted By: , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.cbc.ca/22minutes

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Cast

Mark Critch , Aba Amuquandoh , Chris Wilson

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Aba Amuquandoh

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes Audience Reviews

Plantiana Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

Raetsonwe Redundant and unnecessary.

Bereamic Awesome Movie

Mabel Munoz Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

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