

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.


Sep 17, 2024 - 22m
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.

Sep 24, 2024 - 22m
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.

Oct 1, 2024 - 22m
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, decorum in the House of Commons has devolved to schoolyard level.

Oct 8, 2024 - 22m
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 22, 2024 - 22m
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 29, 2024 - 22m
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.

Nov 4, 2024 - 44m
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 12, 2024 - 22m
Post-election blues? Costco’s got booze!

Nov 19, 2024 - 22m
22 Minutes’ take on Mike and Jake! The heavyweights slug it out on an all-new episode.

Nov 26, 2024 - 22m
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, postal workers are striking out at Staples.

Dec 3, 2024 - 22m
Fa-la-la-la OUCH! All the Christmas hits... Zillennial style.

Dec 31, 2024 - 44m
22 Minutes kicks off CBC’s New Year’s Eve lineup with an hour-long spectacular!

Jan 7, 2025 - 22m
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 14, 2025 - 22m
Donald Trump introduces his new board game to the 51st state tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes!

Jan 21, 2025 - 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Chrystia Freeland steps up for a not-so-peaceful transfer of power!

Jan 28, 2025 - 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the real Trade War battles are being fought in the grocery store aisles.

Feb 4, 2025 - 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the tarriifs are tarryifying, and we’re bracing for impact.

Feb 11, 2025 - 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Canada’s “Fentanyl Czar” gets a shakedown.

Feb 18, 2025 - 22m
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 25, 2025 - 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, has the whole world turned upside down - or is it just the plane?

Mar 4, 2025 - 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Trump shows his hand in a historic game of cards.

Mar 11, 2025 - 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, it’s the end of an era as Justin Trudeau bids a teary farewell.

Mar 25, 2025 - 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…podcasting with King Charles!

Apr 1, 2025 - 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode, 22 Minutes captures the scent of Canada.

Apr 8, 2025 - 22m
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes comedy star Mark McKinney takes on Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Apr 15, 2025 - 22m
Tonight on the season finale of 22 Minutes, things are heating up on the campaign trail as the election looms.

Apr 26, 2025 - 44m
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.