Mary Walsh
Director
This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993)
Season 32
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
S32E1 - WE’RE BAAACK
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.
Sept. 17, 2024, midnight
S32E2 - Every Day is Hump Day
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.
Sept. 24, 2024, midnight
S32E3 - Hijinx in The House
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, decorum in the House of Commons has devolved to schoolyard level.
Oct. 1, 2024, midnight
S32E4 - Talkin' Turkey
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.
Oct. 8, 2024, midnight
S32E5 - High Hopes
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.
Oct. 22, 2024, midnight
S32E6 - Monster Bash
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.
Oct. 29, 2024, midnight
S32E7 - This Hour has 22 Minutes has 44 Minutes - A U.S. Election Special
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.
Nov. 4, 2024, midnight
S32E8 - Booze Clues
Post-election blues? Costco’s got booze!
Nov. 12, 2024, midnight
S32E9 - Fight of the Century
22 Minutes’ take on Mike and Jake! The heavyweights slug it out on an all-new episode.
Nov. 19, 2024, midnight
S32E10 - Striking Out
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, postal workers are striking out at Staples.
Nov. 26, 2024, midnight
S32E11 - Vocal Fry Christmas
Fa-la-la-la OUCH! All the Christmas hits... Zillennial style.
Dec. 3, 2024, midnight
S32E12 - This Hour Has 22 Minutes Has 44 Minutes - A NYE Pregame Special
22 Minutes kicks off CBC’s New Year’s Eve lineup with an hour-long spectacular!
Dec. 31, 2024, midnight
S32E13 - Downfall
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.
Jan. 7, 2025, midnight
S32E14 - Risk!
Donald Trump introduces his new board game to the 51st state tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes!
Jan. 14, 2025, midnight
S32E15 - Chrystia's Time
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Chrystia Freeland steps up for a not-so-peaceful transfer of power!
Jan. 21, 2025, midnight
S32E16 - Trade War
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the real Trade War battles are being fought in the grocery store aisles.
Jan. 28, 2025, midnight
S32E17 - Tarrifying
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the tarriifs are tarryifying, and we’re bracing for impact.
Feb. 4, 2025, midnight
S32E18 - Border Crisis?
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Canada’s “Fentanyl Czar” gets a shakedown.
Feb. 11, 2025, midnight
S32E19 - Going Viral (Compilation Episode)
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.
Feb. 18, 2025, midnight
S32E20 - Which Way Is Up?
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, has the whole world turned upside down - or is it just the plane?
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight
S32E21 - Oval Office Showdown
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Trump shows his hand in a historic game of cards.
March 4, 2025, midnight
S32E22 - Elbows Up
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, it’s the end of an era as Justin Trudeau bids a teary farewell.
March 11, 2025, midnight
S32E23 - A Message from the King
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…podcasting with King Charles!
March 25, 2025, midnight
S32E24 - Canadienne!
Tonight on an all-new episode, 22 Minutes captures the scent of Canada.
April 1, 2025, midnight
S32E25 - Liberation Day
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes comedy star Mark McKinney takes on Prime Minister Mark Carney.
April 8, 2025, midnight
S32E26 - Electile Dysfunction
Tonight on the season finale of 22 Minutes, things are heating up on the campaign trail as the election looms.
April 15, 2025, midnight
S32E27 - Vote Canadian: 22 Minutes Election Special
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.
April 26, 2025, 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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