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
1WE’RE BAAACK
22 minSep 17, 2024
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.
2Every Day Is Hump Day
22 minSep 24, 2024
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.
3Hijinx in the House
22 minOct 1, 2024
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, decorum in the House of Commons has devolved to schoolyard level.
4Talkin' Turkey
22 minOct 8, 2024
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.
5High Hopes
22 minOct 22, 2024
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.
6Monster Bash
22 minOct 29, 2024
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.
7This Hour Has 22 Minutes Has 44 Minutes - A U.S. Election Special
44 minNov 4, 2024
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.
8Booze Clues
22 minNov 12, 2024
Post-election blues? Costco’s got booze!
9Fight of the Century
22 minNov 19, 2024
22 Minutes’ take on Mike and Jake! The heavyweights slug it out on an all-new episode.
10Striking Out
22 minNov 26, 2024
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, postal workers are striking out at Staples.
11Vocal Fry Christmas
22 minDec 3, 2024
Fa-la-la-la OUCH! All the Christmas hits... Zillennial style.
12This Hour Has 22 Minutes Has 44 Minutes - A NYE Pregame Special
44 minDec 31, 2024
22 Minutes kicks off CBC’s New Year’s Eve lineup with an hour-long spectacular!
13Downfall
22 minJan 7, 2025
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.
14Risk!
22 minJan 14, 2025
Donald Trump introduces his new board game to the 51st state tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes!
15Chrystia's Time
22 minJan 21, 2025
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Chrystia Freeland steps up for a not-so-peaceful transfer of power!
16Trade War
22 minJan 28, 2025
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the real Trade War battles are being fought in the grocery store aisles.
17Tarrifying
22 minFeb 4, 2025
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the tarriifs are tarryifying, and we’re bracing for impact.
18Border Crisis?
22 minFeb 11, 2025
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Canada’s “Fentanyl Czar” gets a shakedown.
19Going Viral (Compilation Episode)
22 minFeb 18, 2025
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.
20Which Way Is Up?
22 minFeb 25, 2025
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, has the whole world turned upside down - or is it just the plane?
21Oval Office Showdown
22 minMar 4, 2025
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Trump shows his hand in a historic game of cards.
22Elbows Up
22 minMar 11, 2025
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, it’s the end of an era as Justin Trudeau bids a teary farewell.
23A Message from the King
22 minMar 25, 2025
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…podcasting with King Charles!
24Canadienne!
22 minApr 1, 2025
Tonight on an all-new episode, 22 Minutes captures the scent of Canada.
25Liberation Day
22 minApr 8, 2025
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes comedy star Mark McKinney takes on Prime Minister Mark Carney.
26Electile Dysfunction
22 minApr 15, 2025
Tonight on the season finale of 22 Minutes, things are heating up on the campaign trail as the election looms.
27Vote Canadian: 22 Minutes Election Special
44 minApr 26, 2025
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.
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