This Hour Has 22 Minutes

This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993)

★ 6.7 22m News Comedy

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.

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Episodes

Next episode: S34E6 · 2026-10-13

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  1. 1 1. Episode 12009-09-28In 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 Philli
  2. 2 2. Episode 22009-10-02
  3. 3 3. Episode 32009-10-13This week Mark Critch meets the youngest Mayor in Canada and we feature the new sequel to Flashpoint. Special guest, Susan Kent.
  4. 4 4. Episode 42009-10-20This week on 22 Minutes we unearth a previously unheard Michael Jackson duet and we interview two very famous dead people. Special guest, Susan Kent.
  5. 5 5. Episode 52009-10-27Liberal 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.
  6. 6 6. Episode 62009-11-03This 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 Bruns
  7. 7 7. Episode 72009-11-17Shaun Majumder returns and we get H1N1 words of wisdom from Osama Bin Laden.
  8. 8 8. Episode 82009-11-24Shaun Majumder catches up with hockey star Sidney Crosby at the Olympic Torch Relay in Halifax; Wife Swap with the Foleys and Karzais.
  9. 9 9. Episode 92009-12-01What 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.
  10. 10 10. Episode 102010-01-12The Republic of Boyle with singing sensation, Susan Boyle (Cathy Jones), an interview with Raul and Fidel Castro.
  11. 11 11. Episode 112010-01-19A very special Being Erica, Teen correspondent Mark Jackson reports from the Waterkeeper Alliance Fundraising Event
  12. 12 12. Episode 122010-01-26
  13. 13 13. Episode 132010-02-02
  14. 14 14. Episode 142010-02-09

Cast

Mark Critch
Trent McClellan
Aba Amuquandoh
Stacey McGunnigle
Chris Wilson

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