TV series
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.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
This Hour Has 22 Minutes premiered October 11, 1993. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
Season 10 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 194
Episode credits
Directed by Henry Sarwer-Foner
Episode 4
Episode 196
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Directed by Henry Sarwer-Foner
Episode 6
Episode 198
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Directed by Henry Sarwer-FonerGuest stars Elisha Cuthbert
Episode 11
Episode 203
Segments include: - Tony Blair with yet another ultimatum to Iraq - ""The Ultimate Reality Show"" - CNN News Alert - 22 Minutes Time Capsule: Changes in television - Produce Pat - The MacMillan File - The Pointy Take with Max Pointy - Nervous Rex on SUVs
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Directed by Henry Sarwer-Foner
Episode 12
Episode 204
Segments include: - Paul Martin questioned over ownership of Canada Steamship Lines - Bass MacLaren at the Nokia Brier final - ""Doctor Chicago"" - Interview with Ms. Vespa X, the girlfriend of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed - Patchoderm and Patchorette gum - Cher's stolen wig - Dakey Dunn on George W. Bush - A war-free minute
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Directed by Henry Sarwer-FonerWritten by Kristeen Von Hagen
Episode 13
Episode 205
Segemnts include: - Paul Martin divesting his interest in Canada Steamship Lines - Quebec's provincial election - ""The Adventures of SeaKing"" - Babe Bennett on the liberation of men - Deborah Grey's retirement announcement - Tim MacMillan in Kuwait - ""George W.'s War""
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Directed by Henry Sarwer-FonerWritten by Kristeen Von Hagen
Episode 14
Episode 206
Segments include: - United States releases a list of countries saying ""yes"" to war - Marg Delahunty retires from being a warrior - Three new CBC series: ""A Canadian in Canada,"" ""A Canadian in America,"" and ""An American in America"" - 22 Minutes Time Capsule: Cigarettes - Jerry Boyle - A Parti Québécois paid political announcement - Connie Bloor - ""That Show Sucked""
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Written by Kristeen Von Hagen
Episode 15
Episode 207
Segments include: - Growing anti-French sentiment in the United States - Dakey Dunn on George W. Bush - A war-free minute - An interview with Mrs. Saddam Hussein - ""This Hour Has 22 Minutes: Iraq"" - Two new board games: Weapons Inspectors and Weapons Inspectors: Canadian Edition
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 16
Episode 208
Segments include: - ""The Mezzo Sopranos"" - ""The New Littlest Hobo"" - Jean Chretien back at work after a month off - 22 Minutes Time Capsule: Drinking and driving - Heritage Minute: Hungover New Year's family dinners - ""Apology to America"" - Mrs. Enid and Eulalia ambush Paul Martin - ""Doctor Chicago""
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Cast
Cathy Jones
Gavin Crawford
Shaun Majumder
Geri Hall
Colin Mochrie
Mary Walsh
Rick Mercer
Mark CritchCredits
- Created by
- Mary Walsh, Rick Mercer
- Written by
- Mark Critch, Albert Howell, Shaun Majumder, Barry Julien, Andrew Bush, Gavin Crawford, Cathy Jones, Geri Hall, Christian Murray, Mark Farrell, Jennifer Whalen, Nathan Fielder, Dean Jenkinson, Tim McAuliffe, Gary Pearson, Kyle Tingley, Kevin White, Irwin Barker, Bob Kerr, Carolyn Taylor, Maddy Kelly, Edward Kay, Nigel Grinstead, Chris Wilson, Stacey McGunnigle, Ashley Botting, Ajahnis Charley, Allana Reoch, Jeremy Woodcock, Aba Amuquandoh, Isabella Campbell, Dan Dillabough, Trent McClellan, Bita Joudaki
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 580
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBC TelevisionCanada