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  • CBC Television

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

  • 1993 – 2026
  • Returning Series
  • News · Comedy
  • ~26m / ep
  • 33 seasons
  • 6.7/10

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.

Latest: Season 33 · 2025

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  1. E1. What's New?

    Sep 16, 2025 · 22m

    Mark McKinney guest-stars on the season premiere of Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series.

  2. E2. Trump & Circumstance

    Sep 23, 2025 · 22m

    Tonight on an all-new episode the King reflects on the visit of the American president.

  3. E3. Trump Alphabet

    Oct 7, 2025 · 22m

    Tonight, on an all-new episode, the first alphabet for alpha males.

  4. E4. D.C. Dealing

    Oct 14, 2025 · 22m

    Mark McKinney guest stars as PM Carney tonight, on an all-new episode.

  5. E5. Justin & Katy Yacht Rock

    Oct 21, 2025 · 22m

    Tonight on an all-new episode Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry get close on a boat.

  6. E6. Tricks & Treats

    Oct 28, 2025 · 22m

    Tonight, on an all-new episode, the PM hands out candy, and Dr. Frankenstein plays matchmaker.

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