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 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
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series is back, celebrating 30 years of political satire, and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news. Don’t miss the season premiere!
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Episode 2
The cost of living is up, but the laughs are still free on Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series!
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Mark Critch returns in an all-new episode of 22 Minutes with Trent McClellan, guest stars Susan Kent, and Chris Wilson on the desk.
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22 Minutes stars Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle in a special all-new episode filmed before a live studio audience at Toronto’s legendary Glenn Gould Studio.
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A must-see retrospective episode that looks back at 22 Minutes' history while exploring what has made the show such a groundbreaking cultural force over its 30 seasons, featuring interviews with cast, creatives, and collaborators including Rick Mercer, Mary Walsh and Peter Mansbridge.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 6
All this talk about plain language has everyone confused! 22 Minutes “tells it like it is” in an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 7
Hallowe’en? The world is scary enough these days! Scream with laughter at an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
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Tune in for some souped-up laughs when climate change protesters show up on an all- new episode of 22 Minutes.
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22 Minutes is rocking the foundations on an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 10
The possibility of a Trump return has Mark Critch all wigged-out on an all new episode of 22 Minutes.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 11
If the heating bill’s too high, cuddle up with the one you love for an all new episode of 22 Minutes.
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New year, new laughs! 22 Minutes takes on 2023 with an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 13
On an all-new episode, Michelle Obama is standing strong… and standing up! Season 30 continues with stars Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 14
Poilievre’s personality gets put to the test as the subject of a focus group on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featured performer Chris Wilson.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 15
The cost of living continues to rise, and the number of recommended drinks is down. What’s wrong with this picture? Find out on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 16
You’ve made it through COVID, now can you get enough votes to stay on the island? 22 Minutes takes on the pandemic and Survivor on an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 17
Special guests Colin Mochrie and CBC’s Ian Hanomansing join 22 Minutes 30th anniversary season in an all-new episode starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 18
It’s Valentine’s Day! Who doesn’t love a brand new episode of 22 Minutes! Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and special guest Nadine Bhaba.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 19
22 Minutes revisits the hits on a special edition full of fan favorites and best viral sketches.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 20
Hungry? 22 Minutes delivers Poilievre’s paycheque pizza in an all-new episode. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 21
The Tik Tok dance party’s over for Canada’s political leaders on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 22
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Aba gets Super Cheap with Super Freaky Girl, and Mark’s Sir Elton is a royal pain. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 23
Wonder drugs, a Juno streaker, Pierre Poilievre, and the Prime Minister! On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
Where to watch This Hour Has 22 MinutesEpisode 24
Another year in the can! 22 Minutes wraps its historic 30th season with lots of laughs, and a special appearance by David Suzuki. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
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Geri Hall
Colin Mochrie
Mary Walsh
Rick Mercer
Mark Critch
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