Episode 1
What's New?
22m
Mark McKinney guest-stars on the season premiere of Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series.
Episode credits
Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison JohnstonGuest stars Mark McKinney
TV series
This Hour Has 22 Minutes
199334 seasons6.7 / 10
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.
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Episode 2
Trump & Circumstance
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode the King reflects on the visit of the American president.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison JohnstonGuest stars Mark McKinney
Episode 3
Trump Alphabet
22m
Tonight, on an all-new episode, the first alphabet for alpha males.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison Johnston
Episode 4
D.C. Dealing
22m
Mark McKinney guest stars as PM Carney tonight, on an all-new episode.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison JohnstonGuest stars Mark McKinney
Episode 5
Justin & Katy Yacht Rock
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry get close on a boat.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison JohnstonGuest stars Mark McKinney
Episode 6
Tricks & Treats
22m
Tonight, on an all-new episode, the PM hands out candy, and Dr. Frankenstein plays matchmaker.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison JohnstonGuest stars Mark McKinney
Episode 7
Golden Bachelor Canada
22m
Tonight, on an all-new episode, the Prime Minister is looking for love.
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Directed by Allison Johnston, KoumbieWritten by Tyler O’DeaGuest stars Mark McKinney
Episode 8
Benefits of Membership
22m
Tonight, on an all-new episode 22 Minutes exposes the secrets of the VIP Air Lounge.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison Johnston, KoumbieWritten by Tyler O’Dea
Episode 9
Quiet Piggy
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode Donald Trump reads to kids.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Stephanie JolineWritten by Tyler O’Dea
Episode 10
Seeing Double
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode Pierre Poilievre comes face to face - with himself - at the annual Press Gallery Dinner.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison Johnston, Stephanie Joline
Episode 11
New Year's Eve Pregame Special
45m
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series kicks off CBC’s New Year’s Eve lineup with an hour-long spectacular. The award-winning cast gets together to honour the best - and worst - people, places, and things of 2025.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Stephanie Joline, Steve WrightGuest stars Mark McKinney
Episode 12
Power Play
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode, Regime change? ...Or oil change?
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Steve Wright
Episode 13
Picture Perfect
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode 22 Minutes gives fierce for a photo shoot at the border crossing.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Steve WrightWritten by Heather Mariko
Episode 14
Gig Economy Barbie
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode this brand new Barbie is barely getting by.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Steve WrightWritten by Heather Mariko
Episode 15
It's Not Easy Bein' Greenland
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode Trump scopes out his land of dreams.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Steve WrightWritten by Heather Mariko, Charlie Demers
Episode 16
Clearing the Ice
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode This Hour Has 22 Minutes makes a clean sweep with the Canadian-made Zamboni.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Steve WrightWritten by Heather Mariko, Charlie Demers
Episode 17
Bondi On the Hot Seat
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode This Hour Has 22 Minutes gets ready to play “Answer the Question, Pam!"
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, KoumbieGuest stars Mark McKinney
Episode 18
22 Turns 700!
22m
Tonight, This Hour Has 22 Minutes celebrates 700 episodes.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, KoumbieGuest stars Mark McKinney
Episode 19
Situation Room South
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode Donald Trump is still working from home.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison Johnston
Episode 20
Podcaster Pierre
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode Pierre Poilievre sits down with his Joe bro.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison Johnston
Episode 21
Ms. Rachel Goes Political
22m
Tonight on an all-new episode Ms. Rachel gets a reality check.
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison Johnston
Episode 22
Season Finale
22mfinale
Tonight, 22 Minutes wraps another season!
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Directed by Jocelyn Corkum, Allison JohnstonGuest stars Mark McKinney
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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