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
1New Season, New Laughs
22 minSep 19, 2023
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series is back, celebrating its 31st season of political satire, and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news, this year welcoming fan favorite Chris Wilson as a full-time cast member, now on deck with Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
2Defending Defence
22 minSep 26, 2023
A debate between party leaders gets physical in an all-new episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
3Upside Down Fun
22 minOct 3, 2023
An upside-down, fun-ride at Wonderland; starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
4Leftovers & Laughs
22 minOct 10, 2023
Put down the turkey leg, pick up the remote, and tune in to an all-new episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
5Too Hot to Handle
22 minOct 17, 2023
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes the hosts of TV talk show Hot Brunch tackle a subject too hot to handle. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
6Trick or Treat
22 minOct 31, 2023
Boo! Mark Critch is back, and Emma Hunter guest stars on an all-new Hallowe’en edition of This Hour Has 22 Minutes.
7The High Cost of Laughing
22 minNov 7, 2023
Looking for something funny? Taxes and the cost of groceries are killing! An all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch… and a special appearance by Roy Wood Jr.
8The Beatles Forever?
22 minNov 14, 2023
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, The Beatles get back for one last time… again! Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
9Check This Out.
22 minNov 21, 2023
22 Minutes checks out all the ins and outs of self checkout…on an all-new episode. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
10Shooting Blanks
22 minNov 28, 2023
22 Minutes calls out the federal defence cuts that have our military shooting blanks. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
11Humbug Holiday
22 minDec 5, 2023
22 Minutes raises the spirits to take aim at the holidays on an all-new festive episode. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
12New Year, New You
22 minJan 9, 2024
22 Minutes takes a look at the new year with an all-new episode for the new you. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
13Moose Gone Wild
22 minJan 16, 2024
On an all-new episode, 22 Minutes gets up close and personal with a salt-licking moose.
14Antiquing for Groceries
22 minJan 23, 2024
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Antiques Roadshow Canada is coming to a check out near you.
15Freedom Cock-ups
22 minJan 30, 2024
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, it turns out maybe the truckers were right!?
16Dreaming Big
22 minFeb 6, 2024
It turns out MLK’s Canadian cousin also had a dream.
17Snow Joke
22 minFeb 13, 2024
Canadians are finding a new way to get a grip on winter
18The Hit List
22 minFeb 20, 2024
22 Minutes revisits the hits on a special mixtape edition full of fan favorites and best viral sketches.
19Cash Cab Tax Grab
22 minFeb 27, 2024
Take a harrowing ride on Canada’s all-new Cash Cab
20Zoning Out
22 minMar 5, 2024
Air Canada's loading zones have passengers zoning out.
21Kenergy
22 minMar 12, 2024
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Canada’s Prime Minister gets Kenergized.
22Episode 22
22 minMar 19, 2024
22 Minutes salutes the JUNOS with a special appearance by superstar host Nelly Furtado.
23Climate Control
22 minMar 26, 2024
22 Minutes skewers Canada’s stunning climate achievements.
24Season Finale - That's a Wrap
22 minApr 2, 2024
22 Minutes wraps up another year of award-winning funny on the season finale.
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