Mary Walsh
Director
This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993)
Season 30
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
S30E1 - 30 Has Never Looked So 22
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series is back, celebrating 30 years of political satire, and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news. Don’t miss the season premiere!
Sept. 13, 2022, midnight
S30E2 - Inflation Nation
The cost of living is up, but the laughs are still free on Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series!
Sept. 20, 2022, midnight
S30E3 - Laughter After the Storm
Mark Critch returns in an all-new episode of 22 Minutes with Trent McClellan, guest stars Susan Kent, and Chris Wilson on the desk.
Sept. 27, 2022, midnight
S30E4 - 22 Minutes at Glenn Gould Studio
22 Minutes stars Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle in a special all-new episode filmed before a live studio audience at Toronto’s legendary Glenn Gould Studio.
Oct. 4, 2022, midnight
S30E5 - This Special Has 30 Years
A must-see retrospective episode that looks back at 22 Minutes' history while exploring what has made the show such a groundbreaking cultural force over its 30 seasons, featuring interviews with cast, creatives, and collaborators including Rick Mercer, Mary Walsh and Peter Mansbridge.
Oct. 11, 2022, midnight
S30E6 - Keep It Simple
All this talk about plain language has everyone confused! 22 Minutes “tells it like it is” in an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Oct. 18, 2022, midnight
S30E7 - Scary Times
Hallowe’en? The world is scary enough these days! Scream with laughter at an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
Oct. 25, 2022, midnight
S30E8 - Soup to Nuts
Tune in for some souped-up laughs when climate change protesters show up on an all- new episode of 22 Minutes.
Nov. 1, 2022, midnight
S30E9 - Holmes Invasion
22 Minutes is rocking the foundations on an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Nov. 8, 2022, midnight
S30E10 - I’m Baaaaack
The possibility of a Trump return has Mark Critch all wigged-out on an all new episode of 22 Minutes.
Nov. 15, 2022, midnight
S30E11 - Baby, It's Cold Inside!
If the heating bill’s too high, cuddle up with the one you love for an all new episode of 22 Minutes.
Nov. 22, 2022, midnight
S30E12 - 22 IN ‘23
New year, new laughs! 22 Minutes takes on 2023 with an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Jan. 3, 2023, midnight
S30E13 - First Lady of Comedy
On an all-new episode, Michelle Obama is standing strong… and standing up! Season 30 continues with stars Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Jan. 10, 2023, midnight
S30E14 - Pierre Pressure
Poilievre’s personality gets put to the test as the subject of a focus group on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featured performer Chris Wilson.
Jan. 17, 2023, midnight
S30E15 - Alcoholics Synonymous
The cost of living continues to rise, and the number of recommended drinks is down. What’s wrong with this picture? Find out on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
Jan. 24, 2023, midnight
S30E16 - Surviving Winter
You’ve made it through COVID, now can you get enough votes to stay on the island? 22 Minutes takes on the pandemic and Survivor on an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
Jan. 31, 2023, midnight
S30E17 - Total Mockery
Special guests Colin Mochrie and CBC’s Ian Hanomansing join 22 Minutes 30th anniversary season in an all-new episode starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
Feb. 7, 2023, midnight
S30E18 - Love Wins
It’s Valentine’s Day! Who doesn’t love a brand new episode of 22 Minutes! Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and special guest Nadine Bhaba.
Feb. 14, 2023, midnight
S30E19 - The Hit List
22 Minutes revisits the hits on a special edition full of fan favorites and best viral sketches.
Feb. 21, 2023, midnight
S30E20 - Paycheque Pizza
Hungry? 22 Minutes delivers Poilievre’s paycheque pizza in an all-new episode. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
Feb. 28, 2023, midnight
S30E21 - Tik Tok Time's Up!
The Tik Tok dance party’s over for Canada’s political leaders on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
March 7, 2023, midnight
S30E22 - Super Cheap
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Aba gets Super Cheap with Super Freaky Girl, and Mark’s Sir Elton is a royal pain. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
March 14, 2023, midnight
S30E23 - Winning Streak
Wonder drugs, a Juno streaker, Pierre Poilievre, and the Prime Minister! On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
March 21, 2023, midnight
S30E24 - Season Finale & Suzuki Too!
Another year in the can! 22 Minutes wraps its historic 30th season with lots of laughs, and a special appearance by David Suzuki. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
March 28, 2023, 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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