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 32)
WE’RE BAAACK (Episode 1)
Air date: 2024-09-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series begins its 32nd season of political satire and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news. With a US election on the horizon, what could go wrong? Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
Every Day is Hump Day (Episode 2)
Air date: 2024-09-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: On an all-new episode, This Hour Has 22 Minutes visits the JD Vance Furniture Store! Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
Hijinx in The House (Episode 3)
Air date: 2024-10-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, decorum in the House of Commons has devolved to schoolyard level.
Talkin' Turkey (Episode 4)
Air date: 2024-10-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Meet the turkey who’s got plenty to be thankful for…on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
High Hopes (Episode 5)
Air date: 2024-10-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight, TD Bank’s new product has interest rates that are really high. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Monster Bash (Episode 6)
Air date: 2024-10-29
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: It’s going to be one hell of a Halloween bash… tonight, on an all-new Halloween episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
This Hour has 22 Minutes has 44 Minutes - A U.S. Election Special (Episode 7)
Air date: 2024-11-04
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: In a special double-length episode, 22 Minutes crosses the great American political divide to tell the story of the most consequential U.S. election of this generation.
Booze Clues (Episode 8)
Air date: 2024-11-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Post-election blues? Costco’s got booze!
Fight of the Century (Episode 9)
Air date: 2024-11-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: 22 Minutes’ take on Mike and Jake! The heavyweights slug it out on an all-new episode.
Striking Out (Episode 10)
Air date: 2024-11-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, postal workers are striking out at Staples.
Vocal Fry Christmas (Episode 11)
Air date: 2024-12-03
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Fa-la-la-la OUCH! All the Christmas hits... Zillennial style.
This Hour Has 22 Minutes Has 44 Minutes - A NYE Pregame Special (Episode 12)
Air date: 2024-12-31
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 22 Minutes kicks off CBC’s New Year’s Eve lineup with an hour-long spectacular!
Downfall (Episode 13)
Air date: 2025-01-07
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: From “sunny ways” to “no way.” It’s the end of an era as Justin Trudeau bids adieu on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
Risk! (Episode 14)
Air date: 2025-01-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Donald Trump introduces his new board game to the 51st state tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes!
Chrystia's Time (Episode 15)
Air date: 2025-01-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Chrystia Freeland steps up for a not-so-peaceful transfer of power!
Trade War (Episode 16)
Air date: 2025-01-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the real Trade War battles are being fought in the grocery store aisles.
Tarrifying (Episode 17)
Air date: 2025-02-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the tarriifs are tarryifying, and we’re bracing for impact.
Border Crisis? (Episode 18)
Air date: 2025-02-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Canada’s “Fentanyl Czar” gets a shakedown.
Going Viral (Compilation Episode) (Episode 19)
Air date: 2025-02-18
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on a special episode, 22 Minutes takes you behind the scenes to give you the stories behind our most viral sketches of the season.
Which Way Is Up? (Episode 20)
Air date: 2025-02-25
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, has the whole world turned upside down - or is it just the plane?
Oval Office Showdown (Episode 21)
Air date: 2025-03-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Trump shows his hand in a historic game of cards.
Elbows Up (Episode 22)
Air date: 2025-03-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, it’s the end of an era as Justin Trudeau bids a teary farewell.
A Message from the King (Episode 23)
Air date: 2025-03-25
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…podcasting with King Charles!
Canadienne! (Episode 24)
Air date: 2025-04-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on an all-new episode, 22 Minutes captures the scent of Canada.
Liberation Day (Episode 25)
Air date: 2025-04-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes comedy star Mark McKinney takes on Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Electile Dysfunction (Episode 26)
Air date: 2025-04-15
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Tonight on the season finale of 22 Minutes, things are heating up on the campaign trail as the election looms.
Vote Canadian: 22 Minutes Election Special (Episode 27)
Air date: 2025-04-26
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Taking on the federal election with appearances by national party leaders in a one-hour special; Kids in the Hall Mark McKinney guest stars; musical guest: Glass Tiger's Alan Frew.
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