TV 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.
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This Hour Has 22 Minutes premiered October 11, 1993. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Episode 1
Election fever is running high! Geri Hall ends up in handcuffs compliments of the Harper government and then chats with Stéphane Dion. Finally the real Elizabeth May demands to be part of the 22 Minutes sketch.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 2
The election coverage continues. Geri Hall spends time with Gilles Duceppe and Jack Layton. Also, 'The Hour' with George Stroumboulopoulis and guest Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 3
This was an Election Special featuring Rex Murphy and Ian Hanomansing. Also Geri Hall catches up with the Leader of the Green Party of Canada Elizabeth May.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 4
The Premier Danny Williams visits China. Teen Correspondent, Mark Jackson brings a report from the opening night of The Sound of Music in Toronto.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 5
First up is the Canada in the Morning Halloween Special. Followed by a TMZed feature of the real live Jian Ghomeshi, Host of CBC Radio Show Q. Plus, Mark visits Alaska to learn more about Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 6
Mark Critch reports from Florida on the upcoming American election and Babe Bennett returns after a two year absence.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 7
Mark Critch speaks with Premier Danny Williams, Premier Rodney MacDonald, Premier Gordon Campbell and Premier Dalton McGuinty at the First Minister's Conference. The 'French 22 Minutes' covers the Quebec Election.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 8
Geri Hall brings a report from the Grey Cup, and Raj Binder is at the 2008 BC Poker Championship in Vancouver.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 9
Galen Westin's Memories of Christmas Special featuring Leslie Feist, David Suzuki and Anne Murray. Also, Gordon Ramsay's Christmas.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 11
Geri Hall spends time with 'man of the hour' Michael Ignatieff, and another monologue from Rex Murphy.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 12
Geri Hall is the only woman in The Week the Woman Went town of Tatamagouche. Air Canada - The Board Game.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 13
Parliament returns on Monday, and Geri Hall attends the NHL All Star Game in Montreal.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 14
Mark Critch reports from Crashed Ice in Quebec City, and Amazing Discoveries unearths the 2009 Federal Budget.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 15
The Single Female Voter chats with Peter Mansbridge about his chat with US President Barack Obama, and Michael Ignatieff woos the West.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 16
Gavin Crawford speaks with Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff to get tips on Gavin's impression of Ignatieff. Nathan Fielder pitches a new version of the Canadian National anthem.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 17
22 Minutes asks, "Should curling be shown in HD?" Plus, the return of Shaun Majumder.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 18
Computer Corner with Gunther Wilson discusses GeoFencing and introduces is younger brother, Aalto. Geri Hall brings a report from the Brier.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 19
22 Minutes welcomes Ian Hanomansing. Meanwhile, Rex Murphy talks Evolution.
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Cathy Jones
Gavin Crawford
Shaun Majumder
Geri Hall
Colin Mochrie
Mary Walsh
Rick Mercer
Mark Critch
CBC TelevisionCanada
