This Hour Has 22 Minutes(1993)

Name: This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Genre: News, Comedy
Released: 1993-10-11
Rating: 6.7

★ 6.7(53)22m580 episodesReturning Series

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.

Created by:: Mary Walsh, Rick Mercer
First aired:: 1993-10-11
Country:: CA
Network:: CBC Television

Episodes

1. WE’RE BAAACK
2024-09-17 · 22m
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series begins its 32nd season of political satire and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news. With a US election on the horizon, what could go wrong? Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
2. Every Day Is Hump Day
2024-09-24 · 22m
On an all-new episode, This Hour Has 22 Minutes visits the JD Vance Furniture Store! Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
3. Hijinx in the House
2024-10-01 · 22m
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, decorum in the House of Commons has devolved to schoolyard level.
4. Talkin' Turkey
2024-10-08 · 22m
Meet the turkey who’s got plenty to be thankful for…on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
5. High Hopes
2024-10-22 · 22m
Tonight, TD Bank’s new product has interest rates that are really high. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
6. Monster Bash
2024-10-29 · 22m
It’s going to be one hell of a Halloween bash… tonight, on an all-new Halloween episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
7. This Hour Has 22 Minutes Has 44 Minutes - A U.S. Election Special
2024-11-04 · 44m
In a special double-length episode, 22 Minutes crosses the great American political divide to tell the story of the most consequential U.S. election of this generation.
8. Booze Clues
2024-11-12 · 22m
Post-election blues? Costco’s got booze!
9. Fight of the Century
2024-11-19 · 22m
22 Minutes’ take on Mike and Jake! The heavyweights slug it out on an all-new episode.
10. Striking Out
2024-11-26 · 22m
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, postal workers are striking out at Staples.
11. Vocal Fry Christmas
2024-12-03 · 22m
Fa-la-la-la OUCH! All the Christmas hits... Zillennial style.
12. This Hour Has 22 Minutes Has 44 Minutes - A NYE Pregame Special
2024-12-31 · 44m
22 Minutes kicks off CBC’s New Year’s Eve lineup with an hour-long spectacular!
13. Downfall
2025-01-07 · 22m
From “sunny ways” to “no way.” It’s the end of an era as Justin Trudeau bids adieu on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
14. Risk!
2025-01-14 · 22m
Donald Trump introduces his new board game to the 51st state tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes!
15. Chrystia's Time
2025-01-21 · 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Chrystia Freeland steps up for a not-so-peaceful transfer of power!
16. Trade War
2025-01-28 · 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the real Trade War battles are being fought in the grocery store aisles.
17. Tarrifying
2025-02-04 · 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the tarriifs are tarryifying, and we’re bracing for impact.
18. Border Crisis?
2025-02-11 · 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Canada’s “Fentanyl Czar” gets a shakedown.
19. Going Viral (Compilation Episode)
2025-02-18 · 22m
Tonight on a special episode, 22 Minutes takes you behind the scenes to give you the stories behind our most viral sketches of the season.
20. Which Way Is Up?
2025-02-25 · 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, has the whole world turned upside down - or is it just the plane?
21. Oval Office Showdown
2025-03-04 · 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Trump shows his hand in a historic game of cards.
22. Elbows Up
2025-03-11 · 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, it’s the end of an era as Justin Trudeau bids a teary farewell.
23. A Message from the King
2025-03-25 · 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…podcasting with King Charles!
24. Canadienne!
2025-04-01 · 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode, 22 Minutes captures the scent of Canada.
25. Liberation Day
2025-04-08 · 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes comedy star Mark McKinney takes on Prime Minister Mark Carney.
26. Electile Dysfunction
2025-04-15 · 22m
Tonight on the season finale of 22 Minutes, things are heating up on the campaign trail as the election looms.
27. Vote Canadian: 22 Minutes Election Special
2025-04-26 · 44m
Taking on the federal election with appearances by national party leaders in a one-hour special; Kids in the Hall Mark McKinney guest stars; musical guest: Glass Tiger's Alan Frew.