This Hour Has 22 Minutes

★ 6.6 /10 52 votes

October 11, 1993 33 Seasons 494 Episodes 22 min Returning Series

Overview

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1993 • 20 Episodes

Season 2

21 Episodes

Season 3

1995 • 2 Episodes

Season 4

1996 • 17 Episodes

Season 5

0 Episodes

Season 6

7 Episodes

Season 7

1999 • 10 Episodes

Season 8

2000 • 13 Episodes

Season 9

2002 • 4 Episodes

Season 10

2002 • 21 Episodes

Season 11

2003 • 18 Episodes

Season 12

2004 • 11 Episodes

Season 13

2005 • 21 Episodes

Season 14

2006 • 20 Episodes

Season 15

2007 • 20 Episodes

Season 16

2008 • 19 Episodes

Season 17

2009 • 14 Episodes

Season 18

2010 • 12 Episodes

Season 19

2011 • 21 Episodes

Season 20

2012 • 22 Episodes

Season 21

2013 • 20 Episodes

Season 22

2014 • 21 Episodes

Season 23

2015 • 23 Episodes

Season 24

22 Episodes

Season 25

2017 • 22 Episodes

Season 26

20 Episodes

Season 27

19 Episodes

Season 28

2020 • 19 Episodes

Season 29

2021 • 24 Episodes

Season 30

2022 • 24 Episodes

Season 31

2023 • 24 Episodes

Season 32

2024 • 27 Episodes

Season 33

2025 • 17 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Mary Walsh, Rick Mercer
                                

                                    Network
                                    CBC Television
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.6/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

Mark Critch

Cathy Jones

Gavin Crawford

Shaun Majumder

Geri Hall

Mary Walsh

Rick Mercer

Trent McClellan

Aba Amuquandoh

Stacey McGunnigle

Chris Wilson

Colin Mochrie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Hour Has 22 Minutes about?

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,...

How many seasons does This Hour Has 22 Minutes have?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes has 33 seasons with 494 episodes.

When did This Hour Has 22 Minutes premiere?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes premiered on October 11, 1993.

Is This Hour Has 22 Minutes still running?

Yes, This Hour Has 22 Minutes is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Where can I watch This Hour Has 22 Minutes?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes originally aired on CBC Television. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created This Hour Has 22 Minutes?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes was created by Mary Walsh.

What is the rating of This Hour Has 22 Minutes?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes has a rating of 6.6/10 based on user reviews.