Mary Walsh
Director
This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993)
Season 31
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
S31E1 - New Season, New Laughs
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series is back, celebrating its 31st season of political satire, and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news, this year welcoming fan favorite Chris Wilson as a full-time cast member, now on deck with Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
Sept. 19, 2023, midnight
S31E2 - Defending Defence
A debate between party leaders gets physical in an all-new episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Sept. 26, 2023, midnight
S31E3 - Upside Down Fun
An upside-down, fun-ride at Wonderland; starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
Oct. 3, 2023, midnight
S31E4 - Leftovers & Laughs
Put down the turkey leg, pick up the remote, and tune in to an all-new episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
Oct. 10, 2023, midnight
S31E5 - Too Hot to Handle
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes the hosts of TV talk show Hot Brunch tackle a subject too hot to handle. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Oct. 17, 2023, midnight
S31E6 - Trick or Treat
Boo! Mark Critch is back, and Emma Hunter guest stars on an all-new Hallowe’en edition of This Hour Has 22 Minutes.
Oct. 31, 2023, midnight
S31E7 - The High Cost of Laughing
Looking for something funny? Taxes and the cost of groceries are killing! An all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch… and a special appearance by Roy Wood Jr.
Nov. 7, 2023, midnight
S31E8 - The Beatles Forever?
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, The Beatles get back for one last time… again! Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
Nov. 14, 2023, midnight
S31E9 - Check This Out.
22 Minutes checks out all the ins and outs of self checkout…on an all-new episode. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Nov. 21, 2023, midnight
S31E10 - Shooting Blanks
22 Minutes calls out the federal defence cuts that have our military shooting blanks. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Nov. 28, 2023, midnight
S31E11 - Humbug Holiday
22 Minutes raises the spirits to take aim at the holidays on an all-new festive episode. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Dec. 5, 2023, midnight
S31E12 - New Year, New You
22 Minutes takes a look at the new year with an all-new episode for the new you. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
Jan. 9, 2024, midnight
S31E13 - Moose Gone Wild
On an all-new episode, 22 Minutes gets up close and personal with a salt-licking moose.
Jan. 16, 2024, midnight
S31E14 - Antiquing for Groceries
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Antiques Roadshow Canada is coming to a check out near you.
Jan. 23, 2024, midnight
S31E15 - Freedom Cock-ups
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, it turns out maybe the truckers were right!?
Jan. 30, 2024, midnight
S31E16 - Dreaming Big
It turns out MLK’s Canadian cousin also had a dream.
Feb. 6, 2024, midnight
S31E17 - Snow Joke
Canadians are finding a new way to get a grip on winter
Feb. 13, 2024, midnight
S31E18 - The Hit List
22 Minutes revisits the hits on a special mixtape edition full of fan favorites and best viral sketches.
Feb. 20, 2024, midnight
S31E19 - Cash Cab Tax Grab
Take a harrowing ride on Canada’s all-new Cash Cab
Feb. 27, 2024, midnight
S31E20 - Zoning Out
Air Canada's loading zones have passengers zoning out.
March 5, 2024, midnight
S31E21 - Kenergy
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Canada’s Prime Minister gets Kenergized.
March 12, 2024, midnight
S31E22 - Episode 22
22 Minutes salutes the JUNOS with a special appearance by superstar host Nelly Furtado.
March 19, 2024, midnight
S31E23 - Climate Control
22 Minutes skewers Canada’s stunning climate achievements.
March 26, 2024, midnight
S31E24 - Season Finale - That's a Wrap
22 Minutes wraps up another year of award-winning funny on the season finale.
April 2, 2024, 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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