Mary Walsh
Director
This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993)
Season 17
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.
Released Oct. 11, 1993
Episode 23 min
2+
Genres: Comedy, News, Talk Show
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Network: CBC Television
S17E1 - Episode 1
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
Sept. 28, 2009, midnight
S17E2 - Episode 2
Oct. 2, 2009, midnight
S17E3 - Episode 3
This week Mark Critch meets the youngest Mayor in Canada and we feature the new sequel to Flashpoint. Special guest, Susan Kent.
Oct. 13, 2009, midnight
S17E4 - Episode 4
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.
Oct. 20, 2009, midnight
S17E5 - Episode 5
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.
Oct. 27, 2009, midnight
S17E6 - Episode 6
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.
Nov. 3, 2009, midnight
S17E7 - Episode 7
Shaun Majumder returns and we get H1N1 words of wisdom from Osama Bin Laden.
Nov. 17, 2009, midnight
S17E8 - Episode 8
Shaun Majumder catches up with hockey star Sidney Crosby at the Olympic Torch Relay in Halifax; Wife Swap with the Foleys and Karzais.
Nov. 24, 2009, midnight
S17E9 - Episode 9
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.
Dec. 1, 2009, midnight
S17E10 - Episode 10
The Republic of Boyle with singing sensation, Susan Boyle (Cathy Jones), an interview with Raul and Fidel Castro.
Jan. 12, 2010, midnight
S17E11 - Episode 11
A very special Being Erica, Teen correspondent Mark Jackson reports from the Waterkeeper Alliance Fundraising Event
Jan. 19, 2010, midnight
S17E12 - Episode 12
Jan. 26, 2010, midnight
S17E13 - Episode 13
Feb. 2, 2010, midnight
S17E14 - Episode 14
Feb. 9, 2010, midnight
Network: CBC Television
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 880 min.
Released: Oct. 11, 1993
Last Air Date: Dec. 2, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: PG / 2+
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