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.
This Hour Has 22 Minutes (Season 17)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2009-09-28
Overview: In the premiere show we get to know the real Stephen Harper, take a look at an obscure religious practice and help people prepare for the H1N1 virus. Special guest: Kathleen Phillips
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2009-10-02
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2009-10-13
Overview: This week Mark Critch meets the youngest Mayor in Canada and we feature the new sequel to Flashpoint. Special guest, Susan Kent.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2009-10-20
Overview: This week on 22 Minutes we unearth a previously unheard Michael Jackson duet and we interview two very famous dead people. Special guest, Susan Kent.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2009-10-27
Overview: Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff and Geri Hall have a 'Girl's Night'. And General Rick Hillier talks to Mark Critch about his new book. Special guest, Carly Heffernan.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2009-11-03
Overview: This week on 22 minutes: A new H1N1 Vaccine song for Canada from a group of prominent musicians, Premier Danny Williams (Mark Critch) reacts to Hydro Quebec's purchase of New Brunswick Power. With special guest Carly Heffernan.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2009-11-17
Overview: Shaun Majumder returns and we get H1N1 words of wisdom from Osama Bin Laden.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2009-11-24
Overview: Shaun Majumder catches up with hockey star Sidney Crosby at the Olympic Torch Relay in Halifax; Wife Swap with the Foleys and Karzais.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2009-12-01
Overview: What would David Suzuki be like if he were a wrestler? Why should you be cautious when posting photos on Facebook? The answers, this week on 22 minutes.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2010-01-12
Overview: The Republic of Boyle with singing sensation, Susan Boyle (Cathy Jones), an interview with Raul and Fidel Castro.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2010-01-19
Overview: A very special Being Erica, Teen correspondent Mark Jackson reports from the Waterkeeper Alliance Fundraising Event
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2010-01-26
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2010-02-02
Episode 14 (Episode 14)
Air date: 2010-02-09

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