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
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series is back, celebrating its 31st season of political satire, and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news, this year welcoming fan favorite Chris Wilson as a full-time cast member, now on deck with Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
Written by Maddy KellyGuest stars Ashley Dingwell
Episode 2
A debate between party leaders gets physical in an all-new episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 3
An upside-down, fun-ride at Wonderland; starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 4
Put down the turkey leg, pick up the remote, and tune in to an all-new episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 5
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes the hosts of TV talk show Hot Brunch tackle a subject too hot to handle. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 6
Boo! Mark Critch is back, and Emma Hunter guest stars on an all-new Hallowe’en edition of This Hour Has 22 Minutes.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 7
Looking for something funny? Taxes and the cost of groceries are killing! An all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch… and a special appearance by Roy Wood Jr.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 8
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, The Beatles get back for one last time… again! Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 9
22 Minutes checks out all the ins and outs of self checkout…on an all-new episode. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 10
22 Minutes calls out the federal defence cuts that have our military shooting blanks. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 11
22 Minutes raises the spirits to take aim at the holidays on an all-new festive episode. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 12
22 Minutes takes a look at the new year with an all-new episode for the new you. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 13
On an all-new episode, 22 Minutes gets up close and personal with a salt-licking moose.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 14
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Antiques Roadshow Canada is coming to a check out near you.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 15
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, it turns out maybe the truckers were right!?
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 16
It turns out MLK’s Canadian cousin also had a dream.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 17
Canadians are finding a new way to get a grip on winter
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 18
22 Minutes revisits the hits on a special mixtape edition full of fan favorites and best viral sketches.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 19
Take a harrowing ride on Canada’s all-new Cash Cab
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 20
Air Canada's loading zones have passengers zoning out.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 21
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Canada’s Prime Minister gets Kenergized.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 22
22 Minutes salutes the JUNOS with a special appearance by superstar host Nelly Furtado.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 23
22 Minutes skewers Canada’s stunning climate achievements.
Written by Maddy Kelly
Episode 24
22 Minutes wraps up another year of award-winning funny on the season finale.
Written by Maddy Kelly
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Cathy Jones
Gavin Crawford
Shaun Majumder
Geri Hall
Colin Mochrie
Mary Walsh
Rick Mercer
Mark Critch
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