This Hour Has 22 Minutes
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.
Episodes
130 Has Never Looked So 22
22 minSep 13, 2022
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series is back, celebrating 30 years of political satire, and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news. Don’t miss the season premiere!
2Inflation Nation
22 minSep 20, 2022
The cost of living is up, but the laughs are still free on Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series!
3Laughter After the Storm
22 minSep 27, 2022
Mark Critch returns in an all-new episode of 22 Minutes with Trent McClellan, guest stars Susan Kent, and Chris Wilson on the desk.
422 Minutes at Glenn Gould Studio
22 minOct 4, 2022
22 Minutes stars Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle in a special all-new episode filmed before a live studio audience at Toronto’s legendary Glenn Gould Studio.
5This Special Has 30 Years
22 minOct 11, 2022
A must-see retrospective episode that looks back at 22 Minutes' history while exploring what has made the show such a groundbreaking cultural force over its 30 seasons, featuring interviews with cast, creatives, and collaborators including Rick Mercer, Mary Walsh and Peter Mansbridge.
6Keep It Simple
22 minOct 18, 2022
All this talk about plain language has everyone confused! 22 Minutes “tells it like it is” in an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
7Scary Times
22 minOct 25, 2022
Hallowe’en? The world is scary enough these days! Scream with laughter at an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
8Soup to Nuts
22 minNov 1, 2022
Tune in for some souped-up laughs when climate change protesters show up on an all- new episode of 22 Minutes.
9Holmes Invasion
22 minNov 8, 2022
22 Minutes is rocking the foundations on an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
10I’m Baaaaack
22 minNov 15, 2022
The possibility of a Trump return has Mark Critch all wigged-out on an all new episode of 22 Minutes.
11Baby, It's Cold Inside!
22 minNov 22, 2022
If the heating bill’s too high, cuddle up with the one you love for an all new episode of 22 Minutes.
1222 IN ‘23
22 minJan 3, 2023
New year, new laughs! 22 Minutes takes on 2023 with an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
13First Lady of Comedy
22 minJan 10, 2023
On an all-new episode, Michelle Obama is standing strong… and standing up! Season 30 continues with stars Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
14Pierre Pressure
22 minJan 17, 2023
Poilievre’s personality gets put to the test as the subject of a focus group on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featured performer Chris Wilson.
15Alcoholics Synonymous
22 minJan 24, 2023
The cost of living continues to rise, and the number of recommended drinks is down. What’s wrong with this picture? Find out on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
16Surviving Winter
22 minJan 31, 2023
You’ve made it through COVID, now can you get enough votes to stay on the island? 22 Minutes takes on the pandemic and Survivor on an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
17Total Mockery
22 minFeb 7, 2023
Special guests Colin Mochrie and CBC’s Ian Hanomansing join 22 Minutes 30th anniversary season in an all-new episode starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
18Love Wins
22 minFeb 14, 2023
It’s Valentine’s Day! Who doesn’t love a brand new episode of 22 Minutes! Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and special guest Nadine Bhaba.
19The Hit List
22 minFeb 21, 2023
22 Minutes revisits the hits on a special edition full of fan favorites and best viral sketches.
20Paycheque Pizza
22 minFeb 28, 2023
Hungry? 22 Minutes delivers Poilievre’s paycheque pizza in an all-new episode. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
21Tik Tok Time's Up!
22 minMar 7, 2023
The Tik Tok dance party’s over for Canada’s political leaders on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
22Super Cheap
22 minMar 14, 2023
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Aba gets Super Cheap with Super Freaky Girl, and Mark’s Sir Elton is a royal pain. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
23Winning Streak
22 minMar 21, 2023
Wonder drugs, a Juno streaker, Pierre Poilievre, and the Prime Minister! On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
24Season Finale & Suzuki Too!
22 minMar 28, 2023
Another year in the can! 22 Minutes wraps its historic 30th season with lots of laughs, and a special appearance by David Suzuki. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
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