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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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 26 episodes
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Episode 11
Holiday Special
Episode credits
Guest stars Donovan Colan
Episode 12
You Keep on Knocking
An exclusive look at the first ever after-Christmas holiday movie from Hallmark; "Bird Box"' comes to Canada; a new device helps to de-fog glasses.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 13
Use Responsibly
Is mixing beer and weed a good idea? 22 Minutes finds out. Plus, Trudeau shuffles the cabinet, Canada's Food Guide changes again, a new show keeps the clutter.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 14
What's Your Sign?
Yellow vest protesters in Alberta took a stand for right-wing issues like pipelines and anti-immigration policies last week. 22 Minutes talks to three confused demonstrators. Plus, a Halifax Explosion musical takes the stage and an interview with British author Ian Moore about Brexit.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 15
Temptation Island PEI
With the controversial reality show Temptation Island set to hit the air again, 22 Minutes proposes a Canadian spinoff. Plus, election strategies, expense scandals & more highlights from Week #15.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 16
Welcome To Canada
Taking cues from America, border security is set to be a hot button issue leading up to Canada's federal election. 22 Minutes learns that the Canadian approach, however, is much different. Plus, Stronach Family Feud, a new no-nonsense virtual assistant, obtrusive podcast ads, and more.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 17
Scheer Ambush
Mary Walsh guest stars and Marg Princess Warrior returns for a classic 22 Minutes ambush on Tory leader Andrew Scheer. Plus, reporter Robert Fife, Tim Hortons edibles & more highlights from Week #17.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 18
Thank U, Next
Recent resignations and scandals leave Prime Minister Trudeau wondering what he can learn from all this. Plus, A Star Is Born deleted scenes, Greg Thomey returns & more highlights from Week #18.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 19
Singh's Strategy
Following a big byelection win, Mark Critch interviews NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. Plus, plenty of updates on the SNC Lavalin scandal, the perils of quitting Facebook & more highlights from Week #19.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 20
Border Bud
On the season finale, 22 Minutes heads to the Canadian border where pot confiscation is on the rise. Plus, a moose truce, Trump on Trudeau, and some of our favourite sketches from Season 26.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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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